Why major in Business?
Penn State Altoona’s bachelor of science degree in Business is a professionally oriented business program for students seeking a broad education and solid grounding in the common body of business knowledge. The program’s interdisciplinary perspective provides you with a versatile base for mobility into all business areas and prepares you for the business world of today and tomorrow.
The program combines the theoretical underpinnings of core business disciplines, notably management, marketing, finance, and logistics, with applied study in a practical setting, especially in small business climates.
By choosing an eighteen-credit option, you will develop a specialty related to a key business sector. You also will develop written and oral communication skills throughout the program, acquire contemporary computer skills, and engage in active and collaborative learning. In addition, you will become familiar with the unique business environments of your local community, a design that sets this degree apart from other business degrees offered within the University.
Request Information About the Business Major
The following five options are available:
- Accounting
- Accounting with Information Systems Auditing Certificate
- Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Management and Marketing
Request Information About Penn State Altoona's Business Major
Current Students
Contact Deb Hommer, the Business Degree Program Coordinator, or reach out to any of our Business faculty and staff.
Prospective Students
Interested in majoring in Business at Penn State Altoona? Fill out the form below, and a member of our Admissions team will contact you.
