Students who want to pursue a business career with employment in such areas as management, marketing, administrative jobs in business, government and non-profits, or running their own small business can gain the preparation needed through the bachelor of science in Business degree program. The coursework is designed to develop oral and written communication skills; engage in active and collaborative learning; and develop team-building, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Students complete basic and intermediate core business courses including accounting, economics, management information systems, marketing, business logistics, and finance.
The Penn State Schuylkill program offers three 18-credit options:
Accounting Option
Accounting focuses on the development and interpretation of financial information critical to managerial decision-making. This option provides students with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in business with an emphasis on the areas of financial and managerial accounting, systems and controls, auditing, and taxation. The Accounting option provides students with a foundation in intermediate accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, information systems, and auditing.
Marketing/Management Option
This coursework emphasizes management and marketing skills and knowledge necessary for the business professional to function in the business world of today.
Individualized Option
Students develop a program of study based on their specific career needs, with approval from a faculty advisor. Such individualized programs of study prepare students for a variety of business careers including opening and running a small business.
Career Opportunities
Finance
Hospital Administration
Educational Administration
Sales, Marketing
Real Estate
Small Business
Insurance
Government
Management
Private or Non-Profit Administration
Internships
Business students are encouraged to incorporate internships into their academic programs. Provided in a variety of local business and government settings, internships can provide valuable hands-on experiences that benefit graduates during their job searches.
Students can apply to complete internships in a variety of business and organizations such as:
Amusement/entertainment
Business associations
Chambers of commerce
Community organizations
Construction
Manufacturing
Technology
Transportation/business logistics
Job Titles
The following is just a sample of job titles common to our graduates:
Accountant
Account Executive
Actuary
Adjuster
Advertising Salesperson
Analyst
Auditor
Bookkeeper
Brand Manager
Broker
Business Manager
Business Owner
Commercial Banker
Department Manager
Financial Analyst
Hospital Administrator
Human Resource Manager
Investment Counselor
Lending Officer
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
Purchasing Manager
Securities Trader
Training Specialist
Trust Officer
For more information about the Business degree program, contact:
Gina Whalen
Program Coordinator
570-385-6085 gck101@psu.edu
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