2-year Business Administration

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Jumpstart your administrative career

Penn State’s associate degree program in Business Administration provides you with core business know-how and supporting communication, math, and relevant coursework to become a well-rounded and knowledgeable graduate.

2-year Business Administration career opportunities

Your Business Administration degree will give you give you a foundation of business concepts and best practices relevant to any industry.

  • Accounting, payroll, or billing specialist
  • Appraisers and assessors of real estate
  • Marketing assistant
  • Retail and office management
  • Business services manager
  • Compliance officers
  • Insurance sales agent
  • Sales coordinator

Continuing your education

Upon completion of the 2-year Business Administration major, you may also choose to proceed seamlessly to a 4-year business or business-related major at Penn State.

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What to expect in the 2-year Business Administration major

Our program offers you a managerially-oriented program emphasizing communication and mathematical skills, socially relevant course work, and advanced courses in business.

While Penn State's Associate in Science in Business Administration is an excellent stand-alone credential, it can be used as the groundwork for a baccalaureate business major at Penn State. Work closely with your academic adviser to schedule coursework required to transition into a 4-year program.