Bachelor of Science in Management

The Bachelor of Science in Management program is available at the following Alvernia University campuses:

• Reading
• Philadelphia
• Pottsville
• Online

Through a rolling admission process, prospective students may apply to Alvernia at any time. Multiple start dates throughout the year allow accepted students to begin a program of study at an accommodating time. We continually review applications and accept students for each of the six term starts (August, October, February, March, May, and July).

Keeping on track is important throughout the process. We encourage you to work with an admission team member to submit all materials and meet all deadlines. Our dedicated team will work directly with you to identify the best options that work for you and your unique situation.

Once your application is complete, you will not have to wait long for a decision. We continually review applications and notify students as soon as a decision has been made.

To get started, visit our Adult Education Application page for a list of instructions and documents needed.

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our financial aid page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.

Liberal Arts Core (54/55 credits)*
General Elective Requirements (as needed)**

Business Major Requirements (58 Credits):

• BUS 101 Financial Accounting
• BUS 200 Managerial Accounting I -OR- BUS 250 Accounting Principles
• BUS 206 Management Principles
• BUS 207 Marketing Principles
• BUS 280 Human Resource Management
• BUS 312 International Business I
• BUS 315 Business Data and Info Analysis
• BUS 320 Labor Relations
• BUS 332 Operations Management
• BUS 342 Business Law
• BUS 410 Financial Analysis
• BUS 411 Corporate Finance
• BUS 426 Strategic Management
• BUS 431 Entrepreneurship
• BUS 438 Business Seminar
• BUS 450 Organizational Leadership
• ECON 248 Macroeconomics
• ECON 249 Microeconomics
• MAT 208 Introductory Statistics

*Students entering the program with 70+ transferable credits or an associates degree must complete 30/31 Liberal Arts Core credits.

**A total of 123 credits including 3 credits in a human diversity course are required to complete a Bachelor’s degree. To adhere to Franciscan Values, community service hours are also required. In addition, at least 30 credits at the 300/400 level must be taken at Alvernia University.

• Access to the Bloomberg Terminal, located in the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne, which provides real time and historical data, market moving news and analytics.
• Opportunities to participate in real business settings through cooperative experiences.

• Alvernia University’s Business Department programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).
• Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the range of jobs available with a bachelor’s degree in management is projected to grow up to 17 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in those professions in 2021 ranged from $80,000 to $179,000.

• Small-business owner
• Nonprofit management
• Management opportunities in industry, government, and service-oriented fields
• Management analyst
• Management consultant
• Management specialist