Business Analytics & Information Systems 2026-27

1. Writing and Speaking (GWS) – Complete 3 credits in each category with grades of C or better (9 credits)

   1. Composition – ENGL 015 (3), ENGL 030 (3), ESL 015 (3), ENGL 137H (3), or CAS 137H (3)

   2. Effective Writing – ENGL 202D (3)

   3. Three Additional Credits of GWS (3)

2. Quantification (GQ) – Complete the following two categories with grades of C or better

   1. Calculus – MATH 110 (4) or MATH 140 (4)

   2. Statistics – SCM 200 (4) or STAT 200 (4)

3. Integrative Studies – Complete 6 credits with an Inter-Domain attribute

   1. Courses with a course number suffix (attribute) of "N" "Q" satisfy this requirement.

4. Natural Sciences (GN) – Complete 6 GN credits with at least 3 credits that are not Inter-Domain.

   1. Complete 3 credits of GN that is not Inter-Domain (3)

   2. Complete 3 GN credits (3)

5. Arts (GA) – Complete 3 GA credits that are not Inter-Domain

6. Humanities (GH) – Complete 3 GH credits that are not Inter-Domain

7. Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) - Complete the following (3 credits)

   1. ECON 102 – Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy (3)

8. Health and Wellness (GHW) - Complete 3 GHW credits that are not Inter-Domain

9. General Education – Exploration

   1. Complete 3 credits from GN, GA, GH, GS, Inter-Domain, or World Language (15th credit level or higher)

   2. Complete 3 credits from GN, GA, GH, GS, or Inter-Domain

Additional University Requirements

• First-Year Seminar: Complete a first-year seminar course (1-3 credits) if required by the Penn State campus a student was admitted to.

• United States Cultures (US): This requirement may be completed by designated courses that also complete other degree or General Education requirements.

• International Cultures (IL): This requirement may be completed by designated courses that also complete other degree or General Education requirements.

1. World Language – Demonstrate proficiency at the 12th credit level or higher (4-3 credits)

2. ECON 104 – Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy (3 credits)

3. Foundation Business Courses – Complete the following at Penn State with grades of C or better (19 credits)

   1. ACCTG 211 – Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making (4) [Prerequisite: MATH 21 or higher or satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination] or

      1. ACCTG 201 – Financial Accounting (3) [Prerequisite: MATH 21 or higher or satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination] and ACCTG 202 - Managerial Accounting (3) [Prerequisite: ACCTG 201]

   2. MGMT 301 – Basic Management Concepts (3) [Prerequisite: (ENGL/ESL 15 or ENGL 30 or ENGL/CAS 137H), (ECON 102 or 104), and MATH 21 or higher or satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination]

   3. MIS 250 — Introduction to Problem Solving with Spreadsheet Analysis and Information Systems Management (3)

   4. MKTG 301 – Principles of Marketing (3) [Prerequisite: (ENGL/ESL 15 or ENGL 30 or ENGL/CAS 137H), (ECON 102 or 104), and MATH 21 or higher or satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination]

   5. FIN 301 – Corporation Finance (3) [Prerequisite: (ENGL/ESL 15 or ENGL 30 or ENGL/CAS 137H), ACCTG 211 or (ACCTG 201 & ACCTG 202), (ECON 102 or 104), and (SCM 200 or STAT 200)]

   6. SCM 301 — Supply Chain Management (3) [Prerequisite: ACCTG 211 or (ACCTG 201 & ACCTG 202), ECON 102, and (SCM 200 or STAT 200)]

4. Core Business Courses — Complete the following prescribed courses (9 credits)

   1. BA 342 — Socially Responsible, Sustainable and Ethical Business Practice (3) [Prerequisite: MGMT 301/301W; Concurrent: FIN 301, MKTG 301/301W, and SCM 301]

   2. BLAW 341 — Business Law I: Introduction to Contracts, Liability Issues, and Intellectual Property (3) [Prerequisite: MGMT 301/301W; Concurrent: FIN 301,MKTG 301/301W, and SCM 301]

   3. BA 411 – Analyzing Business and Industry (3) [Prerequisites: ACCTG 211 or (ACCTG 201 & ACCTG 202), FIN 301, MGMT 301/301W, MKTG 301/301W, and SCM 301]

Complete MIS 250 and SCM 301 with grades of C or better

Complete the following prescribed courses (15 credits). A grade of C or better is required in all courses.

• MIS 301 – Business Analytics (3) [Prerequisite: SCM 200 or STAT 200; Concurrent: MIS 250]

• MIS 431 – Business Data Management (3) [Prerequisite: MIS 301; Concurrent: SCM 301]

• MIS 432 – Business Information Systems (3) [Concurrent: MIS 431]

• MIS 441 – Business Intelligence for Decision Making (3) [Prerequisite: MIS 431]

• MIS 479W – Enterprise Information Systems (3) [Prerequisite: MIS 432]

Select one course from the following (3 credits). A grade of C or better is required.

• MIS 437 – Programming Skills for Business (3) [Prerequisite: MIS 250 or MIS 301]

• MIS 446 – Information Technology and Business Strategy (3) [Prerequisite: MIS 301]

Complete six credits from the business breadth course list below. At least 3 credits must be at the 400-level. (6 credits)

• ACCTG 404 – Managerial Accounting: Economic Perspective (3) [Prerequisite: ACCTG 211 and (SCM 200 or STAT 200) and ECON 102]

• ACCTG 471 – Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3) [Prerequisite: ACCTG 211]

• ACCTG 472 – Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3) [Prerequisite: ACCTG 471]

• BA (MKTG) 442 – Sustainable Behavior of Consumers, Firms, and Societies (3) [Prerequisite: BA 342]

• BA 441 – Strategies for Enterprise Sustainability (3) [Prerequisite: BA 342]

• BLAW (RM) 424 – Real Estate Law (3) [Prerequisite: BLAW 341]

• BLAW 441 – Agency, Employment and Business Structure (3) [Prerequisites: BLAW 341 and FIN 301]

• BLAW 444 – Advanced UCC and Commercial Transactions (3) [Prerequisites: BLAW 341, ACCTG 211, and FIN 301]

• BLAW 445 – Advanced Intellectual Property and Competition Law (3) [Prerequisite: BLAW 441]

• BLAW 446 – Employment Law (3) [Prerequisite: BLAW 441]

• BLAW 447 – Entertainment Law (3) [Prerequisite: BLAW 341]

• BLAW 499 – Foreign Studies in Business Law (3)

• ECON – Select three credits of 300/400 level Economics (3)

• ECON – Select three credits of 400 level Economics (3)

• FIN 305 – Financial Management of the Business Enterprise (3) [Prerequisite: FIN 301]

• FIN 406 – Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (3) [Prerequisite: FIN 301]

• FIN 408 – Financial Markets and Institutions (3) [Prerequisite: FIN 301]

• IB 303 – International Business Operations (IL) (3) [Prerequisite: 5th semester standing or higher]

• IB 403 – International Business and National Policies (3) [Prerequisites: ACCTG 211 and FIN 301]

• IB 404 – Contemporary Issues in International Business (3) [Prerequisites: ACCTG 211 and FIN 301]

• IB 450 – Business Environment of Europe (3) [Prerequisite: ACCTG 211; FIN 301]

• IB 460 – International Business in Emerging Nations (3) [Prerequisites: ACCTG 211 and FIN 301; Concurrent: IB 303]

• IB 470 – International Development in an African Context (3) [Prerequisite: 5th semester standing or higher]

• IB 497 – Special Topics in International Business (3) [Prerequisite: 4th semester standing or higher]

• MGMT 320 – Establishing Workforce Diversity and Inclusion (3)

• MGMT 326 – Organizational Behavior and Design (3) [Prerequisite: MGMT 301]

• MGMT 410 – Project Management (3) [Prerequisite: MGMT 301 and SCM 301]

• MGMT 420 – Negotiation and Conflict Management (3) [Prerequisite: MGMT 301]

• MGMT 425 – New Venture Creation (3) [Prerequisite: (ECON 102 or ECON 104 or MGMT 215) and (CAS 100 or CAS/ENGL 138T)]

• MGMT 445 – Managing a Diverse Workforce (3) (US) [Prerequisite: MGMT 301]

• MGMT 453 – Creativity and Innovation (3) [Prerequisite: MGMT 301]

• MGMT 481 - Global Strategic Management (3) [Prerequisite: MGMT 326]

• MKTG 330 – Consumer Behavior (3) [Prerequisite: MKTG 301]

• MKTG 422 – Advertising and Sales Promotion Management (3) [Prerequisite: MKTG 330 or MKTG 342]

• MKTG 445 – Global Marketing (GI, IL) (3) [Prerequisite: MKTG 301]

• RM 302 – Risk and Insurance (3) [Prerequisite: 4th semester standing or higher]

• RM 303 – Real Estate Fundamentals (3) [Prerequisite: 4th semester standing or higher]

• RM 450 – Contemporary Issues in Real Estate Markets (3) [Prerequisite: RM 303 or RM 330W]

• SCM 404 – Demand Fulfillment (3) [Prerequisite: SCM 301]

• SCM 405 – Manufacturing and Services Strategies (3) [Prerequisite: SCM 301]

• SCM 406 – Strategic Procurement (3) [Prerequisite: SCM 301]

• SCM 421 – Supply Chain Analytics (3) [Prerequisite: SCM 404 or SCM 405 or SCM 406]

• SCM 448 – Building Sustainable Supply Chains (3) [Prerequisite: SCM 301]

Complete 14 credits