Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management

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Undergraduate Major

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management

Developed with the input of faculty members with academic and practical business experience, Ë®¹ûÅÉ's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management offers insights into the changing global business world. Business Administration and Management majors at Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s Header School of Business will be prepared for a variety of entry-level and mid-level management opportunities in small, mid-sized, and large organizations in industry, government, and service-oriented fields.

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Program Overview

Application Instructions

Through a rolling admission process, prospective undergraduate students — including first-year, transfer, and international students — may apply via the or . To learn more about how to complete your application, please visit our application page.

Financing Your Education


There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, 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.

Experiential Learning Opportunities
  • In the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne, our business lab and Bloomberg Terminals provide financial real time, historical data, market moving news and analytics.
  • The  provides a support system that can elevate aspiring and existing entrepreneurs as well as provide experiential learning opportunities for students, clients and mentors. Services
    are delivered through an integrated network of partners, mentors, staff and student expertise. Fields include accounting, business development, communications, digital design, engineering and marketing.
  • The Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) is the largest business career and technical student organization in the
    world. FBLA Collegiate is the collegiate division of FBLA and is dedicated to inspiring and developing the next generation of
    leaders by preparing members for careers in business and business-related fields.
Accreditation Statements
  • Ë®¹ûÅÉ's Management program is accredited by the and by the .
  • Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Opportunities for Majors

FBLA-Collegiate

The Ë®¹ûÅÉ Chapter of FBLA-Collegiate provides opportunities students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education. The specific goals are to promote competent, aggressive business leadership, understand American business enterprise, establish career goals, encourage scholarship, promote sound financial management, and develop character and self-confidence and to facilitate transition from school to work. Alvernia's Chapter of FBLA-Collegiate has won many awards on both state and national levels. In competitions, the chapter regularly participates in state and national workshops and conferences, is active in campus projects and completes community service projects.
 

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

IMA is the world's largest organization devoted to management accountants, financial management and information management professionals. IMA Student Chapters promote careers in those areas and helps to develop leadership skills.
 

Internship Opportunities

Internship placements for our students have included Citizens Bank, Walt Disney World, Rohm & Haas, Vanguard, GVA Smith Mack, Haines & Kibblehouse, US Department of Treasury, US Department of Finance, Stroehmann/Maier’s Bakery, Webb Insurance, InRoads, Reading Royals, Olsen/DeTurck, Philadelphia Eagles, Cott Beverage, Four Seasons Produce, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young and the Camden Riversharks.
 

The Washington Center Experience

Alvernia students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.
 

Delta Mu Delta

Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students to create a community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through life-time membership.

Smart Ways to Save at Alvernia

Ë®¹ûÅÉ 99% of Alvernia undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Submit the FAFSA and we’ll help you explore scholarships, grants and work-study so you can focus on college—not the cost. 

Qualified first-year students may earn Alvernia merit scholarships and awards ranging from $23,000–$29,000 per year ($92,000–$116,000 over four years). That’s real savings that reflect your academic and personal achievements from day one. 

Applying for aid is straightforward—and we’ll walk you through it. Complete the FAFSA and list Ë®¹ûÅÉ (school code 003233) to be considered for federal, state and Alvernia support. 

Need-based grants can reduce your cost without adding repayment later. Full-time day students who file the FAFSA may be eligible—plus renewal options when you stay on track academically. 

From work-study and campus jobs to experiential learning and paid internships, you can earn money while building your résumé. Ask about opportunities like the O’Pake Institute Fellows Program and Alvernia’s Apprenticeship to Degree Program. 

Get To Know Your Faculty

For more information about Alvernia’s Business Administration and Management program contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Business Department Chair Tufan Tiglioglu at 610-796-8278 or tufan.tiglioglu@alvernia.edu.

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