Business Essentials

Certificate

Learn the basics of business to prepare yourself to become a leader in your career. Learn the foundations of management and business disciplines, such as marketing and finance, while developing critical thinking skills that help you stand out after graduation.

You may be planning to build your own technical service business. Preparing to step into leadership of a family company. Or you may be setting yourself up to be a future manager in a hands-on career.

No matter your path, this program gives you the confidence and business know how to take that next step. You’ll build the practical, real world skills that help you make smarter decisions, lead teams effectively, and guide a technical company toward long term success.

 
 

Courses

Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.

Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring or summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.

Careers

  • Management when paired with technical degrees
  • Entry-level management trainee positions
  • Entrepreneurial pursuits

Designed to Complement Any Technical Major

Stand Out in Your Technical Career

98%

Placement Rate for Business Students

Facilities

Students collaborate in Penn College’s Woodlands Bank Innovation Lab, applying technology and creative problem‑solving to real‑world business challenges.

Woodlands Bank Innovation Lab

A multi-use collaborative space, the Innovation Lab is a hub for creative problem solving and teambuilding projects.

Launch Virtual Lab Tour

Students engage in hands‑on learning at the Williamsport LaunchBox, collaborating on entrepreneurial and innovation‑focused projects.

Williamsport LaunchBox™

The Williamsport LaunchBox, supported by Ken and Kristie Healy, provides free business strategy and services to entrepreneurs. 

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Students work in a Penn College makerspace lab, using tools and technology to design, build, and prototype hands‑on projects.

The Dr. Welch Workshop: A Makerspace at Penn College

A makerspace is a workshop where you can work to test theories, explore concepts, and build in real-life.

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Tour Schedule: Seeing is believing.

Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.

Undergraduate Open House

Saturday, July 18 9 AM - 3 PM

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Scholarships

As a Accounting & Business Administration student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 108 scholarships.

0 Program-related scholarships

108 Additional scholarships

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Penn College News: Real World Ready

And they're off!

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Students work with local businesses to practice market research

April 17, 2026

Carrying out Pennsylvania College of Technology’s mission to equip its students with real-world knowledge, students in a Marketing Research class recently…

Penn College students to join Kentucky Derby staff

April 10, 2026

Pennsylvania College of Technology students and employees are again set to make a delicious impact at the iconic Kentucky Derby, slated to make its 152nd run at…

Business students produce networking event for peers

April 09, 2026

Seven students in the Event Management & Coordination class brought more than 20 organizations to the Field House on Tuesday for Professional Coffee &…

Business students present 'Voices of Entrepreneurship'

March 26, 2026

Business administration students enrolled in the Event Management & Coordination class recently hosted “Voices of Entrepreneurship,” an event they developed to…

Business prof honored for his Little League commitment

February 02, 2026

Steven J. Moff, professor of business administration/marketing, received three official government citations honoring his devotion to the Little League…

Business faculty member elected to accreditation commission

November 13, 2025

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs recently elected Chip D. Baumgardner, associate professor of business administration/management at…

Students assist young entrepreneurs

October 22, 2025

Fourteen Penn College students volunteered much of their morning to serve as mentors to middle school and high school students who filled the Field House last…

WNEP previews students' upcoming Derby journey

April 21, 2025

WNEP-TV’s Mackenzie Aucker visited campus to report on Penn College baking & culinary students who will head to Churchill Downs on Monday, April 28, to complete…

Making an impact with ‘Kindness & Leadership’

February 04, 2025

Student leader Samir Pringle takes his turn with the Tomorrow Makers podcast, sharing his perspectives in the hopes of inspiring his peers. In “Kindness &…

Industry Partners: Work with experts to become an expert

Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.

Student Life: Lead and put your skills to the test

Penn College Business Club students posing together on campus.

Penn College Business Club

Network with business leaders and work with like-minded students as you explore the business profession. 

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Group of Penn College students standing together in a campus setting, representing student activities and organizations.

Student Organizations at Penn College

Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.

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Laptop Computer Required 

  • Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
  • Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
  • 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
  • 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
  • Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
  • Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
  • Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
  • Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
  • Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited. Apple products are not recommended. 

This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.

Visit the Alternative Credit Options page in our Course Catalog for general requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.

Business and Accounting Advisory Committee Members

MC

Mr. Jon P Conklin, CPA

President & CEO

Woodlands Bank

MG

Mr. William E Ebersole, JD, CPA, CFE, GISF

Security Compliance/Emergency Manager

Disney Cruise Line

MC

Mr. Robert L Emert, II, CPA

President/CEO

Emert & Associates, P.C.

MJ

Mr. Gabe Sinicropi, Jr.

Vice President Marketing & Public Relations

Williamsport Crosscutters

MT

Mr. Ray Thompson

President

Supply Source Inc.

MW

Ms. Dorothy White

Tax Collector

Loyalsock Township Tax Office

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