Advance Your Career with a Degree in Business

Now more than ever, employers look for educated employees who have the skills needed for success in today’s dynamic business environment. In fact, the Department of Education reports that persons working in business and financial operations earn, on average, 79% more than persons in other occupations. If you have an associate degree or if you have completed courses toward the degree, the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business can help you develop the knowledge and business skills needed for career advancement or new employment opportunities.

Each fall, a cohort of students is admitted into this 20-month, accelerated Saturday program. All 60+ credits in business are offered on Saturdays, with two business courses presented every seven weeks. Prior to the 8th term, students will schedule either the Electives or Internship track after consultation with and approval from their local BSB program coordinator.

The courses are delivered in a highly interactive manner, allowing you to bring your own work experiences to the classroom. Because the courses are accelerated, each course also includes an online learning component. (Learn more about Penn State’s Video Learning Network.)

Why the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business at Penn State?

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program differs from many traditional programs; it is based on a “systems thinking” and study approach that can prepare you not as a specialist in one functional area of business, but as a work force participant equipped with multifaceted skills applicable to any number of business areas and situations.

The curriculum focuses on management and marketing, emphasizing leadership, ethics, and strategic thinking across your entire course work. Our program stresses interpersonal and technical communications skills, collaborative student-centered learning, and a high degree of faculty-student interaction.

As a student in this degree program, you can learn how to:

  • collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • effectively communicate about business and organizational issues
  • manage time creatively and improve productivity in your organization
  • use data analysis and creative thinking to solve problems
  • lead successful teams within your business

Who Should Apply?

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed for working adults who:

  • have partially completed a four-year degree or an associate degree
  • may have degrees in other fields and would benefit from a business degree
  • require the flexibility of Saturday classes

Career Opportunities for BSB Graduates

As a graduate of this program, you are expected to master a core set of business administration skills and competencies that you can apply to many positions in a broad range of industries, such as:

  • sales manager
  • business analyst
  • production manager
  • marketing manager
  • retail operations manager
  • operations manager
  • property or real estate manager

Faculty

One of the primary reasons Penn State is recognized around the globe as a distinguished university is the exceptional caliber of its faculty. As a student taking these courses through the Penn State Video Learning Network, you will learn from the same instructors who teach face-to-face classes on Penn State’s campuses.

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*Please consult with your assigned academic adviser at your campus regarding the 120-credit degree requirements, scheduling, and your course selection.