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Bachelor of Science in Business

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Announcing the Bertil E. and Mary M. Lofstrom Scholarship in Business at Penn State Hazleton. Learn more today!

Why a bachelor's degree in Business?

Penn State Hazleton's Bachelor of Science in Business degree program combines current study in core disciplines such as accounting, management, marketing, economics, finance and logistics with applied studies and internships in practical, real-world settings.

Graduates are expected to master a core set of business administration skills and competencies. The program stresses interpersonal and technical communication skills, collaborative student-centered learning, and a high degree of faculty-student interaction.

As a result, graduates gain experience to solve problems creatively, make sound management and marketing decisions, lead groups and work on cross-functional teams, improve productivity, and use the latest technology and software for presentations, project management and communications.

Graduates are prepared to become workforce participants equipped with multi-faceted skills applicable to any number of business areas and situations.

The degree can be completed entirely at Penn State Hazleton.

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Two degree options are offered:

  • Management and marketing: This option stresses the vital skills and management knowledge necessary to excel in a career in marketing, sales, distribution or related business areas
  • Individualized option: The individualized option allows students to develop an appropriate curricular plan with guidance from the business program coordinator and the Advising and Career Center. It is often chosen by students who wish to double major in Business and Project Supply Chain Management. Contact the coordinators of the Business and/or Project Supply Chain Management programs for more information.

Business Degree Career Outlook

Graduates earning business degrees may choose careers in marketing, sales, management, advertising, public relations and planning for business or the public sector.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, opportunities for aspiring marketing specialists and sales managers are greatest for candidates with college degrees, related experience and strong communication and computer skills. The bureau expects employment in business-related occupations to increase through 2026 as follows:

  • Employment of budget analysts is projected to grow 6 percent
  • Employment of sales managers is projected to grow 8 percent
  • Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 9 percent
  • Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 13 percent
  • Employment of advertising, promotions and marketing managers is projected to grow 12 percent

Associate degree option:

Associate IN Science in Business Administration

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Located near Interstates 80 and 81 in northeastern Pennsylvania, Penn State Hazleton is a residential campus offering 13 bachelor's degrees, five associate degrees, and the first two years of more than 275 Penn State majors.
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