Program Outline
Your program consists of 120 credits and is designed to provide the knowledge and skills you’ll need for your career.
You will receive credit for previous college work if it meets Penn Foster College standards and matches the curriculum requirements. If you wish to receive credit for previous coursework, contact the college you attended and ask that your official transcripts be forwarded to Penn Foster College for evaluation.
All previous college work must have been completed with a grade of “C” or better, and up to 75% of the required credits may be transferred. We will also credit your tuition for all the courses that are acceptable.
We’ll send your first course materials immediately after your enrollment for the first semester has been accepted. Once your transcripts have been evaluated, the required courses will follow one at a time as you complete your required assignments, so you’ll always have learning materials to work with.
Students must complete two basic skills assessments before beginning the program — one for math and one for reading. These assessments are randomized and must be taken online. Students who do not pass one or both of these assessments will be required to take online remedial courses to ensure their preparedness for the program curriculum. Upon completing your basic skills assessments, your first course will be sent immediately.
As a degree candidate, you will take a proctored examination at the end of each semester on selected courses within that semester. We make it easy because you pick the location and the person you want to supervise the exam, as long as Penn Foster College's established policy and qualifications are met. Complete information packets with procedures will be provided well in advance, before completion of final semester coursework.
Computer Specifications
You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer running Windows® XP or later, Microsoft® Office 2010, and high-speed Internet in order to complete your program with Penn Foster.
All students must successfully meet the 120 credit requirements described below to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree:
BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT |
All degree applicants are required to complete two Basic Skills Assessments, one in reading and one in math, to determine the level of readiness for beginning their selected program. Additional studies may be required. |
GENERAL EDUCATION |
Humanities
HUM102 Art Appreciation (3 credits)
HUM104 Music Appreciation (3 credits)
Math/Computer Science
MAT106 Math for Business & Finance (3 credits)
MAT120 College Algebra (3 credits)
CSC104 Computer Applications (3 credits)
CSC221 Advanced PC Applications (3 credits)
Social Science
SSC105 Readings in World Civilization (3 credits)
SSC130 Essentials of Psychology (3 credits)
English/Communication
ENG100 English Composition (3 credits)
ENG103 Information Literacy (1 credit)
ENG121 Business & Technical Writing (3 credits)
ENG200 Speech (3 credits)
ENG300 Advanced Composition (3 credits)
Science
SCI120 Introduction to Biology (3 credits)
SCI140 Nutrition (3 credits)
Total General Education Credits 43 |
BUSINESS |
Core
BUS100 Business Orientation (1 credit)
BUS101 Introduction to Business (3 credits)
BUS110 Principles of Management (3 credits)
BUS121 Economics 1 (3 credits)
BUS122 Economics 2 (3 credits)
ACC111 Financial Accounting (3 credits)
ACC112 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
MAT210 Business Statistics (3 credits)
HRM201 Human Resources Management (3 credits)
MKT301 Marketing (3 credits)
BUS315 Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
BUS340 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
FIN310 Corporate Finance (3 credits)
BUS400 Business Ethics (3 credits)
BUS415 Business Research Methods (3 credits)
BUS425 Strategic Business Management (3 credits)
BUS430 International Business (3 credits)
BUS450 Business — Senior Capstone (4 credits)
Total Business Core Credits 53
Business Elective (Select 4)
MKT310 Advertising Principles (3 credits)
MKT320 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
MKT340 Retail Management (3 credits)
BUS330 Risk Management (3 credits)
HRM355 Training Concepts (3 credits)
HRM320 Employee Benefits (3 credits)
HRM350 Labor Relations (3 credits)
FIN305 Securities and Investments (3 credits)
Total Business Electives 12
Free Elective (Select 4)
FIN101 Financial Management (3 credits)
FIN210 Personal Financial Management (3 credits)
ACC201 Intermediate Accounting 1 (3 credits)
ACC202 Intermediate Accounting 2 (3 credits)
ACC210 Cost Accounting (3 credits)
ACC211 Computer Applications in Accounting (3 credits)
HRM210 Compensation Management (3 credits)
INT205 Introduction to the Internet (3 credits)
CSC218 Visual Basic ® (3 credits)
COM110 Public Relations 1 (3 credits)
COM115 Public Relations 2 (3 credits)
Total Free Electives 12
Total Credits 120 |
Online Library and Librarian
Students at Penn Foster College have access to an online library during their college studies. Students can use the library to do the required course research or for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and will assist students in research activities.
You must complete all eight semesters, pass all courses, and achieve a cumulative Quality Point Average (QPA) of 2.0, or higher, in all studies to graduate and earn your Bachelor's Degree.
We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
NOTE: Shipments for students with advanced standing may vary from the schedule.
Although this outline covers 120 credits of the Business Management Bachelor's Degree Program, you receive lesson materials for each semester as you enroll.
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