The objective of the Associate Degree in Business Administration is to provide people interested in management with enhanced communications and mathematical skills, socially relevant course work, and a choice of advanced courses in specific business specialties to develop well-rounded and application-oriented graduates. 

For those wishing to continue their studies, the 60 credits earned toward an associate degree may often be applied toward the requirements of a bachelor's degree at Penn State or at other institutions. 

The 60 credits for the Associate of Science in Business Administration are as follows:

• Requirements for the Major (48–50 credits)*
  • Common Requirements for the Major (30–31 credits)
    • Prescribed courses (16 credits)
    • Additional courses (14–15 courses)
  • General Business option (18–19 credits)
    • Marketing and Management courses (6 credits)
    • Additional courses (12–13 credits)
• General Education courses (21 credits)*

*Note: 9 of the General Education credits are also included in the Requirements for the Major.

General Business Option (18–19 credits)

The general business option of the degree allows students to tailor the program to their needs and is available through the World Campus. The students select 18 to 19 credits in business courses. Course choices cover a wide range of topics including management, marketing, and labor and industrial relations. Courses should be chosen with your adviser to best take advantage of the benefits of this option, especially if you are interested in continuing your studies with the Bachelor of Science in Business.