Facilities
Woodlands Bank Innovation Lab
A multi-use collaborative space, the Innovation Lab is a hub for creative problem solving and team building projects.
Business Administration
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
About this program
At Penn College, we do business differently. You won’t learn foundations or theories strictly from a textbook. Our hands-on approach gets you thinking and doing. Sure, you’ll dig into core business principles in the classroom. But the real learning happens when you put those ideas to practice through lab exercises and collaborative assignments. This interactive program promotes problem solving, sharpens critical thinking, and prepares tomorrow’s leaders for the real world.
Want to focus on a specific area of business? Narrow your focus with an optional specialization in: Banking & Finance, Digital Marketing/Marketing, Healthcare Management, Management, or Sport & Event Management.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Careers
Careers options will vary based upon chosen specialization, but may include:
- Advertising account manager
- Customer relations manager
- Digital advertising analyst
- Digital marketing manager
- Financial analysts
- Marketing specialist
- Purchasing manager, buyer, and agent
- Social media manager
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Principles of Management (MGT115)
- Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACC113)
- Introduction to Managerial Accounting (ACC123)
- Business Computer Applications Using Spreadsheet (MIS211)
- Principles of Marketing (MKT240)
- Principles of Innovation (INV201)
- Sales (MKT243)
- Introduction to Business Analytics (MGT215)
- Business Law I (MGT301)
- Finance (FIN350)
- Quantitative Methods for Business (MGT355)
- Human Resource Management (HRM300)
- Business Track Elective (BTE)
- Business Administration Internship (MGT360)
- International Finance (FIN450) or
- Money and Banking (FIN370)
- Management of Organizational Behavior (MGT410)
- Consumer Behavior (MKT325)
- Business Planning and Operations (MGT345) or
- Purchasing Management (MGT320)
- Business Policy and Strategy (MGT497)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Your Path
This program allows, but does not require, students to select one of five specialization tracks described below.
Students selecting this option take business track electives in computerized accounting, principles of banking, financial planning, investments, retirement and insurance planning, and international finance.
ACC 201 Computerized Accounting
FIN 150 Principles of Banking
FIN 305 Fundamentals of Financial Planning
FIN 360 Investments
FIN 395 Retirement and Insurance Planning
FIN 370 Money and Banking or FIN 450 International Finance
Students selecting this specialization take business track electives in social media, international marketing, marketing research, advertising, digital marketing, and marketing data analysis.
BIM 120 Social Media in Business and Society
MKT 310 International Marketing
MKT 320 Marketing Research
MKT 330 Advertising
MKT 360 Introduction to Digital Marketing
MKT 365 Marketing Data Analysis
Students selecting this option take business track electives in supervision and leadership, healthcare systems and administration, quality assurance, and healthcare ethics and policy.
MGT248 Supervision & Human Relations
MGT325 Leadership
HTH311 Medical Practice Administration
HTH325 Healthcare Delivery Systems
HTH332 Quality Assurance for Healthcare Workers
HTH382 Ethical & Legal Issues Related to Medicine
Students selecting this option take business track electives in small business management, supervision, international business, leadership, customer relations in management, and forensic accounting.
ACC 470 Forensic Accounting
MGT 216 International Business
MGT 248 Supervision and Human Relations
MGT 249 Small Business Management
MGT 325 Leadership
MKT 350 Customer Relationship Management
Students selecting this option take business track electives in professional event planning, sport management, economies of sports and events, event management and coordination, event promotion, and issues in sport and event management.
FHD 278 Professional Event Planning
MKT 314 Event Promotion
SEM 305 Sport Management
SEM 312 Economies of Sports and Events
SEM 325 Event Management and Coordination
SEM 405 Issues in Sport and Event Management
Customized Specialization
We recognize you may have goals related to businesses and industries in which you are already involved or interested. This degree allows you to work with your faculty adviser to select coursework from a wide variety of electives that will focus on the skills and abilities you need.
Student Experience
"Everything that I have done in the past four years has set me up for a professional career in what has turned out to be my dream job. From the education to the leadership opportunities, I have felt very prepared to conquer the challenges at my internship, and eventual career, has and certainly will throw at me."
Dianna Weaver
Business Administration: Management
Student Experience
“The motivation to do well on the field also pushes me to work just as hard, or even harder in the classroom.”
Devon Sanders
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: SPORT & EVENT MANAGEMENT AND BASEBALL PLAYER
Student Experience
"Penn College has prepared me for the workforce with internships and an overall professional environment. There's tremendous room for growth and change here. Penn College defines not only your resume, but who you will be as a person when you walk away with your degree."
Meagan Dosch
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: MARKETING
Student Experience
"Penn College offered me a holistic, hands-on approach to finance with interactive labs and career preparation. I participated in the Student Managed Investment Fund club, the Accounting Society and as a tax preparer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) held at the college. Penn College offers an environment which allowed me to co-organize a Financial Literacy seminar, emphasizing their commitment to community involvement."
George Anthony Gadbois
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: BANKING & FINANCE
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
Sep 26
Open House
Sunday, September 268:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Oct 8
Open House
Friday, October 88:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Oct 23
Open House
Saturday, October 238:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Nov 6
Open House
Saturday, November 68:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Nov 19
Open House
Friday, November 198:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
Penn College Business Club
Network with business leaders and work with like-minded students as you explore the business profession.
Student-Managed Investment Fund
Using real funds, gain an appreciation of the issues and pressures that come with investing.
News
08.20.2021
Penn College business grad lands front office post in pro soccer
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08.03.2021
Adjunct instructor contributes to trade publication
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07.29.2021
Aug. 21 service to celebrate life of hospitality retiree
A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, for Chef Judith P. Shimp, a former associate professor of ...
Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Jared Dancho completed an internship in the Harrisburg City Islanders’ fan development department where he gained valuable real-world experience.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Students Get Big-League Advice From Marketing Pros
Business Administration students attended The Phillies College Digital & Mobile Marketing Night at Citizens Bank Park. Students went behind-the-scenes with digital and mobile-marketing executives, received a ballpark tour and attended a panel talk in the Phillies Media Room, where employees answered questions about digital marketing and shared their career experiences and advice.
Students create event for peers
Sport & Event Management students put their lessons to work as they conceived, planned and managed an event that provided an opportunity for their peers to interact with regional employers. Billed as “Professional Coffee & Conversation,” the event featured a panel discussion by employers, who answered students’ questions about job interviews and resumes, communication in the workplace, the top qualities they’re looking for in employees, and more.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Each year, IRS-certified accounting and business students participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is a free service designed to offer tax assistance to individuals, giving students a chance to work with the community.
More Information
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page in our Course Catalog for general requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
- Mr. Chris W Frantz, '05, Executive Director of Marketing & Sales, Savoy Contract Furniture
- Ms. Alexandra M Lehman, '18, Leadership Lycoming & Special Events Coordinator, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
- Mr. Mickey C Locey, '91, President/Co-founder, mXtr Automation
- Ms. Valerie Reynolds, Owner, My Way Media
- Mr. Samuel R Ryder, Vice President - Business Banking, First National Bank
- Mr. Gabe Sinicropi, Jr., Vice President Marketing & Public Relations, Williamsport Crosscutters
- Mr. Ray Thompson, President, Supply Source Inc.
- Mr. John Yogodzinski, III, '07, Executive Director/Board President, Arthaus Projects