Facilities
Woodlands Bank Innovation Lab
A multi-use collaborative space, the Innovation Lab is a hub for creative problem solving and teambuilding projects.
Business Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
About this program
Effective managers are leaders. They know how to inspire others to work collectively toward a shared goal. Here, you’ll build a solid foundation in business—learning essentials like marketing and accounting. Leadership courses facilitate teamwork, challenge your critical thinking, and hone the problem-solving skills you need to rise to the top.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Careers
- Entry-level management trainee positions
- Banking
- Retail
- Insurance
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.
- Introduction to Business (MGT105)
- Business Computer Applications Using Spreadsheet (MIS211)
- Principles of Management (MGT115)
- Principles of Marketing (MKT240)
- Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACC113)
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO111)
- Supervision & Human Relations (MGT248) or
- Human Resource Management (HRM300)
- Business Law I (MGT301)
- Specified Business Management Elective (SBM)
- Introduction to Managerial Accounting (ACC123)
- Fundamentals of Financial Planning (FIN305) or
- Finance (FIN350)
- International Business (MGT216)
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.
- Science Elective (SCI)
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Student Experience
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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.
Apr 14
Open House
Friday, April 14 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
Apr 29
Open House
Saturday, April 29 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
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.
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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 Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
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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. Hone your management skills through real-world experience.
More Information
The Accounting and Business programs have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits ). 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. Jon P Conklin, CPA, President & CEO, Woodlands Bank
- Mr. David W Dawes, Director of Supply Chain, Lycoming Engines
- Mr. William E Ebersole, JD, CPA, CFE, GISF, Security Compliance/Emergency Manager, Disney Cruise Line
- Mr. Robert L Emert, II, CPA, President/CEO, Emert & Associates, P.C.
- Mr. Mickey C Locey, '91, President/Co-founder, mXtr Automation
- Ms. Brenda Nichols, Chief Financial Officer, Larson Design Group, Inc.
- Valerie Reynolds, Owner, My Way Media
- Mr. Samuel 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.
- Ms. Dorothy White, Tax Collector, Loyalsock Township Tax Office