BS Business at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) is a professionally-oriented business degree program that combines the theoretical underpinnings of core business disciplines, notably business analytics, management, marketing, finance, and supply chain management, with applied study in a practical setting. Through the choice of an 18-credit option, students specialize in a key business sector. Students also develop written and oral communication skills throughout the program, acquire contemporary technology skills, and engage in active and collaborative learning.

Faculty: Intercollege | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Contemporary Skills for Business Professionals, Negotiation Skills for Business Professionals, Preparation for Career Management, Project Management, Strategic Business Planning.

Career pathways

In today's economic environment, the Bachelor of Science in Business allows companies to hire individuals who have a broad knowledge of all aspects of business. This broad knowledge give you the opportunity to be effective within many different types of organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entrance To Major In order to be eligible for entrance to major, students must complete the following courses with a grade of C or higher: ECON 102 MATH 21 or MATH 22 or MATH 26 or MATH 41 or MATH 110 or MATH 140 In addition, students also must satisfy the following requirements: attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and have at least third-semester classification

Domestic applicants: USD 26,778 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), 'Business & Engineering Programs' rate band. Pennsylvania resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (the schedule's non-PA column includes intern Source

International applicants: USD 52,656 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), 'Business & Engineering Programs' rate band. Pennsylvania resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (the schedule's non-PA column includes intern Source

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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