Business Administration - Albright College
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Business Administration - Albright College
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Business Administration
Lead, innovate, and succeed in a fast-changing business world.
Business Administration at Albright prepares students for leadership in today’s competitive marketplace. With multiple career-focused tracks, students tailor their education to align with their goals.
About the Program
The program integrates foundational business coursework with specialized study in hospitality, human resources, or social media marketing. New course offerings broaden career pathways and strengthen professional readiness.
Hands-On Learning
Students participate in internships, deliver financial literacy presentations, and gain exposure through site visits and industry engagement opportunities.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Identify, critically evaluate, analyze and interpret information required to solve problems and make responsible business decisions
Demonstrate awareness of the domestic and global economic, legal, cultural, and technological environment in which businesses make and implement decisions
Acquire and utilize analytical tools and skills for evaluating information, solving problems, and making sound decisions
Demonstrate effective communication skills capable of preparing and delivering information orally and in writing using appropriate technologies
Possess sensitivity to the ethical requirements of business activities
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
Business Majors complete the following Core courses and select a Track:
ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics and ECO102 Principles of Macroeconomics (satisfies General Studies Foundations-Social Science requirement)
ECO 207 Statistics (satisfies General Studies Foundations-Quantitative requirement)
ACC 101 Financial Accounting
BUS 105 Business Career Development
BUS 246 Management Principles
BUS 247 Marketing Management
BUS 250 Business Law I
BUS 345 Financial Management
BUS 366 Management of Information
BUS 460 Strategies & Policies
One additional Economics course 200 level or above
Track Options
In addition to the CORE courses, students must complete five courses in one of the following tracks: Economics, Finance, Entertainment Industry, International Business, Management, Marketing or Sport Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management or Social Media Marketing.
Economics Track
ECO 307 Econometrics
ECO 335 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 336 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 496 Seminar in Economics
*Your Choice from BAE GLOBAL LIST
Finance Track
ECO 301 International Economics
ECO 307 Econometrics
ECO 313 Money & Banking
BUS 350 Investments
BUS 495 Seminar in Finance
Note: Students interested in careers involving intensive financial analysis are strongly encouraged to complete the interdisciplinary major in Accounting, Economics, and Finance.
Entertainment Industry Track
BUS 310 Operations Management or ACC 220 Managerial Accounting
MUS 244 Music Marketing
MUS 344 Artist Management
MUS 345 Music Law
MUS 391 Concert Promotion International Business Track
BUS 310 Operations Management
BUS 368 International Management
BUS 374 International Marketing
ECO 233 Comparative Economics or ECO 301 International Economics
BUS 498 Seminar in
International Business Track
BUS 310 Operations Management
BUS 368 International Management
BUS 374 International Marketing
ECO 233 Comparative Economics or ECO 301 International Economics
BUS 498 Seminar in International Business
Management Track
BUS 310 Operations Management
BUS 365 Entrepreneurship
BUS 368 International Management
BUS 354 Sport Management or BUS 363 Human Resource Management or ACC 220 Managerial Accounting or BUS 357 Sports Marketing
BUS 496 Seminar in Management Marketing Track
BUS 310 Operations Management
BUS 370 Marketing Strategies and Policies
BUS 372 Marketing Research
Sports Management Track
BUS 310 Operations Management or ACC 220 Managerial Accounting
BUS 354 Sport Management
BUS 357 Sport Marketing
BUS 358 Sport Law or BUS 382 Internship (must be at 300 level and include a sport component)
BUS 494 Senior Seminar in Sport Management
*Your Choice from BAE GLOBAL list
Hospitality Management Track
BUS 333 Hospitality Management
BUS 334 Strategic Decision Making in Tourism
BUS 363 Human Resources Management
BUS 494 Senior Seminar (Hospitality Management)
Choose One: ACC220 Managerial Accounting or BUS220 Sustainability in the Travel Industry or BUS310 Operations Management or BUS382 Internship in Hospitality Management
Human Resources Management Track
BUS 361 Training & Organizational Development
BUS 362 Performance, Compensation and Benefits Management
BUS 363 Human Resources Management
BUS 496 Senior Seminar (Human Resource Management)
Choose One: ACC220 Managerial Accounting or BUS310 Operations Management or BUS380 Business, Government and Society or ECO322 Labor Economics
Social Media Marketing Track
BUS375 Social Media Marketing
BUS379 Social Media Analytics
BUS497 Senior Marketing Seminar (Social Media Marketing Focus)
Choose One: BUS357 Sports Marketing or BUS372 Marketing Research or BUS74 International Marketing or BUS378 Principles of Selling
Choose One: ART265 Computer Graphics, Art and Design or COM317 PR and Advertising Campaign Planning or DIG265 Digital Literacy
*BAE GLOBAL list: ECO 233 Comparative Economics, ECO 301 International Economics, BUS 310 Operations Management, BUS 368 International Management, BUS 374 80 International Marketing, approved Study Abroad course.
Combined Major
ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics and ECO102 Principles of Macroeconomics (satisfies General Studies Foundations-Social Science requirement)
ECO 207 Statistics (either satisfies General Studies Foundations-Quantitative requirement)
ACC 101 Financial Accounting
BUS105 Business Career Development
BUS 246 Management Principles
BUS 247 Marketing Management
BUS 250 Business Law I
BUS 345 Financial Management
BUS 366 Management of Information
BUS 460 Strategies & Policies
Your choice from BAE GLOBAL list
Note: Combined majors will receive a track designation if the five required track courses are completed.
Sustainable Business Minor Requirements
Choose one course in each of the following five areas:
Business Courses
BUS 195 Introduction to Business
BUS 246 Management Principles
FAS 208 Fashion Business
MUS 243 Music Business
ACC 408 Auditing
Environmental Courses
ESS 101 Intro to Environmental Issues (Connections)
CHE230/ESS230: Introduction to Global Climate Change
SOC 291 Environmental Sociology (Connections)
ESS/ANT/PSY/SYN 365 Ecological Psychology
POL 340 Environmental Law
HIS 280 Environmental History of the U.S. (U.S. Connections Global Humanities)
PHI 270 Environmental Ethics
Business and Economics Courses
ECO 324 Environmental Economics
HIS 312 US Economic History
ECO 233 Comparative Economics (BAE-Global)
ECO 383 Urban Economics and Policy
PHI 250 Business Ethics
BUS 220 Sustainability in the Travel Industry
BUS 225 Global Supply Chain Sustainability (Connections Global) (full 3 credits- .75 units - needed for minor or gen ed credit) See Dr. Tran regarding travel to Vietnam component)
Diversity/Social Courses
SOC 262 Social Stratification
PSY 291 Cross-cultural Psychology
ANT 320 Sex/Gender/Culture (Connections Global)
WGS 210 Sex and Gender
WGS 220 LGBTQ Media, History and Culture
HIS 202 History of Race and Ethnicity in the US
PHI 204 Public Morality
ART 244 Gender in the Visual Arts
HIS 204 US Women's History (Foundations Humanities)
HIS 153 US Since 1865 (Foundations Humanities)
HIS 275 Women's Work
SYN 332 Disability Studies
POL 220 Urban Politics
ESG and Governance Courses
SYN 318 The Sustainable Company
BUS 380 Business, Government & Society
BUS 351 Business Law II
Study Abroad Experiences:
Studying in another country offers you an unparalleled learning experience, which is why we encourage our students to plan a
study abroad
experience while they’re here.
The Department of Business, Accounting and Economics offers interdisciplinary study abroad programs open to any Albright College student and focused on diverse business and cultural environments. Because of the rapidly expanding influence of Asian economies, recent courses have explored the culture and economic and business environments of Japan and India.
Events
The Department sponsors visits by alumni and local business professionals. This is your chance to ask questions about careers, make connections and focus your goals. We also offer technical skills workshops to enhance your classroom education including computer workshops, Bloomberg training seminars and workshops on presentation skills.
The Dearden Honor Society
Built on the legacy and with the support of one of our most noted alumni, William Deaden, our Honor Society recognizes the accomplishments and provides enrichment activities for Business, Accounting and Economics students. Consistent with the values of Bill Dearden, the former CEO of Hershey Foods, the society promotes the development of students, recognizes excellence and provides service to the Department and College. This isn’t just an achievement to put on your resume (though we are sure you will). The Society provides additional opportunities to our top performing students through field trips, visits with speakers and other events.
Dearden Leadership Workshop
The Dearden Leadership Workshop builds on the legacy of Albright alumni William Dearden, former CEO of Hershey Foods. Based on the best in business values, the Dearden Leadership Workshop is held once a year and invites academically strong students in the Department to learn more about their leadership style, effective communication and planning and conflict resolution. Through interactive activities, students walk away with a firmer picture of their own skills and interests and the leadership and communication skills needed in today’s competitive workplace. This intensive one day program lead by experienced business professionals and faculty includes hands-on activities designed to increase student understanding of fundamental concepts such as communicating your vision, teamwork, recognizing and making the most of diversity and more.
Enactus
Our student chapter of
Enactus
provides students with the opportunity to learn more about business and explore their own leadership and business skills. This student run club joins the international Enactus community – Enactus is an international organization that connects student, academic and business leaders through entrepreneurial-based projects that empower people to transform opportunities into real, sustainable progress for themselves and their communities. Enactus chapters connect more than 66,000 students from around the world and at 1,600 universities..
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships in areas such as marketing, finance, management, accounting, and entrepreneurship. With faculty guidance and career support, students apply classroom knowledge in professional settings to build practical skills and industry connections.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Other Opportunities:
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (PICPA) student writing competition, senior award, scholarship programs and student memberships
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) student memberships
Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society in Economics student memberships
AIS (Association of Information Systems) club
Matthew Bieber , M.B.A
Assistant Professor for Business Accounting & Economics
Mary Dialectos
Adjunct Faculty
Gertrude Eguae-Obazee , D.B.A.
Professor of Business Accounting & Economics
Brian Engelhardt
Adjunct Faculty
Brian Fichthorn
Adjunct Faculty
Tamra Fisher , M.B.A., '09
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Accounting & Economics
Soma Ghosh , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business Accounting & Economics
Tim Hetrich
Adjunct Faculty
Andrew Junikiewicz , CPA, '94
Assistant Professor of Business Accounting & Economics
Ivan Lantz
Adjunct Faculty
Santo Marabella
Adjunct Faculty
Suzanne Palmer
Associate Professor of Legal Studies in Business
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Curriculum Highlights
New tracks in Hospitality, HR Management, and Social Media Marketing
New courses including BUS105, BUS333, and BUS375
Global Supply Chain Sustainability
Strong internship pipeline supported by ACDC
Skip To Main Content
Business Administration
Lead, innovate, and succeed in a fast-changing business world.
Business Administration at Albright prepares students for leadership in today’s competitive marketplace. With multiple career-focused tracks, students tailor their education to align with their goals.
About the Program
The program integrates foundational business coursework with specialized study in hospitality, human resources, or social media marketing. New course offerings broaden career pathways and strengthen professional readiness.
Hands-On Learning
Students participate in internships, deliver financial literacy presentations, and gain exposure through site visits and industry engagement opportunities.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Identify, critically evaluate, analyze and interpret information required to solve problems and make responsible business decisions
Demonstrate awareness of the domestic and global economic, legal, cultural, and technological environment in which businesses make and implement decisions
Acquire and utilize analytical tools and skills for evaluating information, solving problems, and making sound decisions
Demonstrate effective communication skills capable of preparing and delivering information orally and in writing using appropriate technologies
Possess sensitivity to the ethical requirements of business activities
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
Business Majors complete the following Core courses and select a Track:
ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics and ECO102 Principles of Macroeconomics (satisfies General Studies Foundations-Social Science requirement)
ECO 207 Statistics (satisfies General Studies Foundations-Quantitative requirement)
ACC 101 Financial Accounting
BUS 105 Business Career Development
BUS 246 Management Principles
BUS 247 Marketing Management
BUS 250 Business Law I
BUS 345 Financial Management
BUS 366 Management of Information
BUS 460 Strategies & Policies
One additional Economics course 200 level or above
Track Options
In addition to the CORE courses, students must complete five courses in one of the following tracks: Economics, Finance, Entertainment Industry, International Business, Management, Marketing or Sport Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management or Social Media Marketing.
Economics Track
ECO 307 Econometrics
ECO 335 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 336 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 496 Seminar in Economics
*Your Choice from BAE GLOBAL LIST
Finance Track
ECO 301 International Economics
ECO 307 Econometrics
ECO 313 Money & Banking
BUS 350 Investments
BUS 495 Seminar in Finance
Note: Students interested in careers involving intensive financial analysis are strongly encouraged to complete the interdisciplinary major in Accounting, Economics, and Finance.
Entertainment Industry Track
BUS 310 Operations Management or ACC 220 Managerial Accounting
MUS 244 Music Marketing
MUS 344 Artist Management
MUS 345 Music Law
MUS 391 Concert Promotion International Business Track
BUS 310 Operations Management
BUS 368 International Management
BUS 374 International Marketing
ECO 233 Comparative Economics or ECO 301 International Economics
BUS 498 Seminar in
International Business Track
BUS 310 Operations Management
BUS 368 International Management
BUS 374 International Marketing
ECO 233 Comparative Economics or ECO 301 International Economics
BUS 498 Seminar in International Business
Management Track
BUS 310 Operations Management
BUS 365 Entrepreneurship
BUS 368 International Management
BUS 354 Sport Management or BUS 363 Human Resource Management or ACC 220 Managerial Accounting or BUS 357 Sports Marketing
BUS 496 Seminar in Management Marketing Track
BUS 310 Operations Management
BUS 370 Marketing Strategies and Policies
BUS 372 Marketing Research
Sports Management Track
BUS 310 Operations Management or ACC 220 Managerial Accounting
BUS 354 Sport Management
BUS 357 Sport Marketing
BUS 358 Sport Law or BUS 382 Internship (must be at 300 level and include a sport component)
BUS 494 Senior Seminar in Sport Management
*Your Choice from BAE GLOBAL list
Hospitality Management Track
BUS 333 Hospitality Management
BUS 334 Strategic Decision Making in Tourism
BUS 363 Human Resources Management
BUS 494 Senior Seminar (Hospitality Management)
Choose One: ACC220 Managerial Accounting or BUS220 Sustainability in the Travel Industry or BUS310 Operations Management or BUS382 Internship in Hospitality Management
Human Resources Management Track
BUS 361 Training & Organizational Development
BUS 362 Performance, Compensation and Benefits Management
BUS 363 Human Resources Management
BUS 496 Senior Seminar (Human Resource Management)
Choose One: ACC220 Managerial Accounting or BUS310 Operations Management or BUS380 Business, Government and Society or ECO322 Labor Economics
Social Media Marketing Track
BUS375 Social Media Marketing
BUS379 Social Media Analytics
BUS497 Senior Marketing Seminar (Social Media Marketing Focus)
Choose One: BUS357 Sports Marketing or BUS372 Marketing Research or BUS74 International Marketing or BUS378 Principles of Selling
Choose One: ART265 Computer Graphics, Art and Design or COM317 PR and Advertising Campaign Planning or DIG265 Digital Literacy
*BAE GLOBAL list: ECO 233 Comparative Economics, ECO 301 International Economics, BUS 310 Operations Management, BUS 368 International Management, BUS 374 80 International Marketing, approved Study Abroad course.
Combined Major
ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics and ECO102 Principles of Macroeconomics (satisfies General Studies Foundations-Social Science requirement)
ECO 207 Statistics (either satisfies General Studies Foundations-Quantitative requirement)
ACC 101 Financial Accounting
BUS105 Business Career Development
BUS 246 Management Principles
BUS 247 Marketing Management
BUS 250 Business Law I
BUS 345 Financial Management
BUS 366 Management of Information
BUS 460 Strategies & Policies
Your choice from BAE GLOBAL list
Note: Combined majors will receive a track designation if the five required track courses are completed.
Sustainable Business Minor Requirements
Choose one course in each of the following five areas:
Business Courses
BUS 195 Introduction to Business
BUS 246 Management Principles
FAS 208 Fashion Business
MUS 243 Music Business
ACC 408 Auditing
Environmental Courses
ESS 101 Intro to Environmental Issues (Connections)
CHE230/ESS230: Introduction to Global Climate Change
SOC 291 Environmental Sociology (Connections)
ESS/ANT/PSY/SYN 365 Ecological Psychology
POL 340 Environmental Law
HIS 280 Environmental History of the U.S. (U.S. Connections Global Humanities)
PHI 270 Environmental Ethics
Business and Economics Courses
ECO 324 Environmental Economics
HIS 312 US Economic History
ECO 233 Comparative Economics (BAE-Global)
ECO 383 Urban Economics and Policy
PHI 250 Business Ethics
BUS 220 Sustainability in the Travel Industry
BUS 225 Global Supply Chain Sustainability (Connections Global) (full 3 credits- .75 units - needed for minor or gen ed credit) See Dr. Tran regarding travel to Vietnam component)
Diversity/Social Courses
SOC 262 Social Stratification
PSY 291 Cross-cultural Psychology
ANT 320 Sex/Gender/Culture (Connections Global)
WGS 210 Sex and Gender
WGS 220 LGBTQ Media, History and Culture
HIS 202 History of Race and Ethnicity in the US
PHI 204 Public Morality
ART 244 Gender in the Visual Arts
HIS 204 US Women's History (Foundations Humanities)
HIS 153 US Since 1865 (Foundations Humanities)
HIS 275 Women's Work
SYN 332 Disability Studies
POL 220 Urban Politics
ESG and Governance Courses
SYN 318 The Sustainable Company
BUS 380 Business, Government & Society
BUS 351 Business Law II
Study Abroad Experiences:
Studying in another country offers you an unparalleled learning experience, which is why we encourage our students to plan a
study abroad
experience while they’re here.
The Department of Business, Accounting and Economics offers interdisciplinary study abroad programs open to any Albright College student and focused on diverse business and cultural environments. Because of the rapidly expanding influence of Asian economies, recent courses have explored the culture and economic and business environments of Japan and India.
Events
The Department sponsors visits by alumni and local business professionals. This is your chance to ask questions about careers, make connections and focus your goals. We also offer technical skills workshops to enhance your classroom education including computer workshops, Bloomberg training seminars and workshops on presentation skills.
The Dearden Honor Society
Built on the legacy and with the support of one of our most noted alumni, William Deaden, our Honor Society recognizes the accomplishments and provides enrichment activities for Business, Accounting and Economics students. Consistent with the values of Bill Dearden, the former CEO of Hershey Foods, the society promotes the development of students, recognizes excellence and provides service to the Department and College. This isn’t just an achievement to put on your resume (though we are sure you will). The Society provides additional opportunities to our top performing students through field trips, visits with speakers and other events.
Dearden Leadership Workshop
The Dearden Leadership Workshop builds on the legacy of Albright alumni William Dearden, former CEO of Hershey Foods. Based on the best in business values, the Dearden Leadership Workshop is held once a year and invites academically strong students in the Department to learn more about their leadership style, effective communication and planning and conflict resolution. Through interactive activities, students walk away with a firmer picture of their own skills and interests and the leadership and communication skills needed in today’s competitive workplace. This intensive one day program lead by experienced business professionals and faculty includes hands-on activities designed to increase student understanding of fundamental concepts such as communicating your vision, teamwork, recognizing and making the most of diversity and more.
Enactus
Our student chapter of
Enactus
provides students with the opportunity to learn more about business and explore their own leadership and business skills. This student run club joins the international Enactus community – Enactus is an international organization that connects student, academic and business leaders through entrepreneurial-based projects that empower people to transform opportunities into real, sustainable progress for themselves and their communities. Enactus chapters connect more than 66,000 students from around the world and at 1,600 universities..
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships in areas such as marketing, finance, management, accounting, and entrepreneurship. With faculty guidance and career support, students apply classroom knowledge in professional settings to build practical skills and industry connections.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Other Opportunities:
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (PICPA) student writing competition, senior award, scholarship programs and student memberships
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) student memberships
Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society in Economics student memberships
AIS (Association of Information Systems) club
Matthew Bieber , M.B.A
Assistant Professor for Business Accounting & Economics
Mary Dialectos
Adjunct Faculty
Gertrude Eguae-Obazee , D.B.A.
Professor of Business Accounting & Economics
Brian Engelhardt
Adjunct Faculty
Brian Fichthorn
Adjunct Faculty
Tamra Fisher , M.B.A., '09
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Accounting & Economics
Soma Ghosh , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business Accounting & Economics
Tim Hetrich
Adjunct Faculty
Andrew Junikiewicz , CPA, '94
Assistant Professor of Business Accounting & Economics
Ivan Lantz
Adjunct Faculty
Santo Marabella
Adjunct Faculty
Suzanne Palmer
Associate Professor of Legal Studies in Business
1
2
>
next page
showing 1 - 12 of 15 constituents
Curriculum Highlights
New tracks in Hospitality, HR Management, and Social Media Marketing
New courses including BUS105, BUS333, and BUS375
Global Supply Chain Sustainability
Strong internship pipeline supported by ACDC