Course List - Bachelor of Science in Business
Requirement for the Major (59 credits)
| Prescribed Courses (41 credits) | ||
| ACCTG 211 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making Introduction to the role of accounting numbers in the process of managing a business and in investor decision making. |
4 credits |
| B A 321 | Contemporary Skills for Business Professionals Technological and interpersonal skills for the contemporary business professional, stressing collaborative learning, electronic inquiry and communications, critical thinking, and problem solving. |
1–3 credits |
| B A 322 | Individual and Interpersonal Effectiveness for the Business Professional Effectiveness of the business professional in team settings, especially the capacity to execute both technologically and cooperatively through group exercises. |
1–3 credits |
| B A 420 | Preparation for Career Management This course emphasizes effective career planning by closely examining oneself, the business world, communication styles and strategies. |
1 credit |
| B A 421 | Project Management Introduction to Project Management covering all phases of a project in proposal development, planning, execution, and closing. |
3 credits |
| B A 422W | Strategic Business Planning Study of strategic planning and implementation in multi-industry, multi-cultural, and multi-national settings with emphasis on sustaining competitive advantages. |
3 credits |
| ECON 102 (GS) (formerly ECON 002) |
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy Methods of economic analysis and their use; price determination; theory of the firm; distribution. |
3 credits |
| ECON 104 (GS) (formerly ECON 004) |
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy National income measurement; aggregate economic models; money and income; policy problems. |
3 credits |
| FIN 301 | Corporation Finance Nature of finance function; risk and return concepts; working capital; dividend policies; mergers; security markets; acquisition and management of corporate capital; analysis of operations, forecasting capital requirements; raising capital; and planning profits. |
3 credits |
| I B 303 (IL) | International Business Operations A survey of the major aspects of international business environment and operations with an emphasis on the cultural dimension. |
3 credits |
| MGMT 301 | Basic Management Concepts Examination of fundamental principles and processes applicable to the study of management. |
3 credits |
| MKTG 301W | Principles of Marketing Focuses on customer behavior, product, channels of distribution, promotion, and pricing with emphasis on a culturally diverse environment. |
3 credits |
| MIS 204 | Introduction to Business Information Systems Introduction to the use of information systems in business organizations. |
3 credits |
| SCM 301 | Business Logistics Management Management of logistics/supply chain processes. |
3 credits |
| Additional Courses (15–18 credits) | ||
| B A 243 | Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business Explores the ethical, political, social, legal and regulatory, technological, and demographic diversity environment of business. |
4 credits |
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B A 495A
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Internship in Business Guided professional practicum in business consisting of 3 or 6 credits of supervised fieldwork in business. This internship is an opportunity to apply the theories and concepts taught throughout the program. With approval from the academic program coordinator, you can engage in an assignment at your workplace that goes beyond your regular job duties, or you could work on a special initiative with a local organization in your community. Whichever path you choose, this internship is an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world business setting and demonstrate your willingness to go beyond your regular job responsibilities. |
3 or 6 credits |
| MATH 110 (GQ) | Techniques of Calculus I Functions, graphs, derivatives, integrals, techniques of differentiation and integration, exponentials, improper integrals, applications. |
4 credits |
| STAT 200 (GQ) | Elementary Statistics Descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, probability, binomial and normal distributions, statistical inference, linear regression, and correlation. |
4 credits |
Select 18 credits from the Accounting option, Management and Marketing option, or Individualized option:
Accounting Option (18 credits)
| Additional Courses (3 credits) | ||
| ACCTG 405 | Principles of Taxation I Elements of tax policy and tax-planning concepts for personal and business decision making; with emphasis on taxation of individuals. Prerequisite: ACCTG 211. |
3 credits |
| Prescribed Courses (12 credits) | ||
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ACCTG 403W
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Auditing Financial, compliance, internal, and operational audits; standards and procedures; sampling; EDP auditing; professional issues; application of concepts through written responses. Prerequisite: ACCTG 471 |
3 credits |
| ACCTG 404 | Managerial Accounting: Economic Perspective Accounting techniques as planning, control, and motivating devices in business and other organizations; accounting data for decision making and performance evaluation. Prerequisite: ACCTG 211, STAT 200 or ECON 102 |
3 credits |
| ACCTG 471 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I Theory and practice issues in income concepts and value measurement; GAAP; revenues, costs, assets, liablities, and equities. Prerequisite: ACCTG 211 |
3 credits |
| ACCTG 472 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II Off-balance-sheet financing; special issues in cost capitalization, liabililties, equities; matching; funds flow statements; statement analysis; inflation accounting. Prerequisite: ACCTG 471 |
3 credits |
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas (3 credits) | ||
| ACCTG 426 | Financial Statement Analysis The exploration of conventional and advanced methods of analyzing financial statements, including the assessment of earnings quality. Prerequisite: FIN 301 |
3 credits |
| Any 400-level course from ACCTG, B A, ECON, I B, MGMT, MKTG | ||
Management and Marketing Option (18 credits)
| Additional Courses (0–6 credits) | ||
| BA 250 | Small Business Management Analysis of problems of the small firm, particularly for the student who wishes to venture into business. |
3 credits |
| CAS 352 | Organizational Communication This course examines the function and structure of communication in both formal and informal situations. |
3 credits |
| CAS 404 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Theories and strategies important for conceptualizing, developing, and managing conflict negotiation, mediation, and third-party intervention. |
3 credits |
| MKTG 220 | Introduction to Selling Techniques Principles underlying the sales process and practical application of these principles to selling situations. Studies role of selling in total marketing process. |
3 credits |
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas (12–18 credits) Must include at least 3 credits in MGMT and 3 credits in MKTG; at least 3 credits must be at the 400-level.* |
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MGMT 321
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Leadership and Motivation Applies organizational behavior theories, concepts, and skills to leading and motivating individuals and groups. |
3 credits |
| MGMT 341 | Human Resource Management Introduction to the strategic planning and implementation of human resource management, including staffing, development, appraisal, and rewards. |
3 credits |
| MGMT 445 | Managing Differences in Organizations This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills for dealing with demographic, functional, occupational and identity-based differences within and among organizations. |
3 credits |
| MKTG 330 | Consumer Behavior Application of behavioral science concepts to the understanding of buyer behavior as a basis for marketing management decision making. |
3 credits |
| MKTG 422 | Advertising and Sales Promotion Management Perspectives and models of the key decisions involved in managing advertising and sales promotion campaigns. |
3 credits |
| MKTG 445 | Global Marketing Role of international marketing in the global environment; political, economic, geographic, historical, cultural conditions; developing and implementing international marketing strategies. |
3 credits |
* Note: 3 of the 18 credits in the Management and Marketing Option must be 400-level Management (MGMT) and Marketing (MKTG). Additional 400-level MGMT and MKTG courses are being developed. Please check with your adviser about their availability.
Individualized Option (18 credits)
The 18-credit interdisciplinary plan of study must be created with your adviser and approved by the academic program coordinator upon your admission to the program. The plan must meet the following parameters:
- Maximum number of credits that may be transferred into the program: 6 credits
- Maximum number of credits at the 100 level: NONE
- Maximum number of credits at the 200 level: 6 credits
- Maximum number of credits in disciplines other than the following: Acctg, FIN, FINSV, ENTR, MGMT, MKTG, SCM, IB, ECON, HPA: 9 credits
- Maximum number of credits completed more than 5 years before entrance to the Bachelor of Science in Business: 6 credits
- Maximum number of independent study/special topics course work: NONE
- Minimum number of 400-level credits completed in business courses from the following: Acctg, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, IB, MGMT, MKTG, SCM, HPA: 3 credits
Note: All prerequisites for courses must be met, which may increase the number of credits required to complete the degree.
| General Education Requirements (45 credits) | ||
| Writing and Speaking | 9 credits | |
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Quantification
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6 credits | |
| Natural Sciences | 9 credits | |
| Arts | 6 credits | |
| Humanities | 6 credits | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 credits | |
| Health and Physical Activity | 3 credits | |
Electives (10 credits)
Most of the courses in the bachelor of science in business degree are offered every semester.
Please note: Among the above degree requirements, students should incorporate at least 3 credits in US cultures, 3 credits in international (IL) cultures, and 3 credits in writing across the curriculum courses. The above course list includes only courses offered by World Campus. An official degree audit or the recommended academic plan for this program may include additional course options and detailed requirements. All students are expected to complete at least 36 Penn State credits to earn this degree. Please consult an academic adviser for details.