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Business Management, Online
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
About this program
From accounting and marketing to planning and organizational strategies, Business Management coursework covers all the must-haves to excel in the business world. This online degree gives you the flexibility needed to balance your work, school, and home life. And with 24/7 access to course materials, you have the freedom to work from anywhere at any time.
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)
Student Experience
" When I got done in the military, I chose to go to college on the GI Bill. I like the variety that Penn College offers, and the success rate of the degrees is what brought me here."
Shane Betts
Business Management
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
Military Tuition Assistance
Thanks to the Military Tuition Assistance Program, more tomorrow makers can find their futures at Penn College. Through this special offering, qualified active military personnel are eligible to pursue college credits tuition free.
Online Degrees
Learning that fits your lifestyle
Convenience
- Accessible online anywhere in the world
- Flexible scheduling – take classes part-time or full-time
- Continue to work and be at home with your family
- Transfer-friendly programs shorten time to complete your degree
Value
- In-state tuition rate for all students, regardless of residency
- Same rigor as on-campus programs
- Regional accreditation (Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools) plus professional accreditation (ACBSP)
Service
- One-on-one interaction with faculty
- 24/7 online tutoring
- Textbooks and course materials available for purchase online through The College Store
- Graduates can participate in Commencement
Class Delivery
- Classes delivered asynchronously through P.L.A.T.O., Penn College's Learning Management System (LMS)
- Zoom software promotes live classroom interaction
- No required campus visits
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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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.
International students who are studying in the United States on an F-1 visa must be enrolled in a full course of study in-person. Students are not permitted to enroll in an entirely online degree. Online degrees are available to international students pursuing the degree from their home country. Students must still meet all admissions criteria for admission to the college and any special admissions requirements that govern pursuit of their chosen major.
- 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