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- Forty-one credits must be taken from Penn State.
- Fifteen credits are to be taken at the 400 level.
- Up to 81 credits in the Bachelor of Science in Business can be taken at Northampton Community College.
- Up to 74 credits may be taken at Lehigh Carbon Community College.
Who Should Apply?
- Non-traditional students interested in a Penn State business degree
- Working adults interested in professional development and mobility in their careers
- Location-bound students with credits to transfer who want a Penn State business degree
Program Options
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Marketing/Management Option
The Marketing/Management Option emphasizes skills and knowledge necessary in regional centers of commerce where the ability to function in multiple areas of business is essential, such as retail management or small business start-up and management. -
Individualized Option
The Individualized Option allows students to develop a program of study based on their specific career needs, with approval from a faculty advisor. These 18 credits do not all have to be business related.
Admission Requirements
Students should submit a Penn State application, application fee, official copy of high school transcript or GED, and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. Transfer students from other accredited colleges or universities will be admitted only with specific grade-point averages established annually in accordance with University policy.
Community College Graduates with an Associate Degree in Business
Students can earn an associate degree at our local community colleges and transfer into Penn State Lehigh Valley's B.S. in Business program to earn their baccalaureate degree from Penn State.
