Business Administration: Supply & Logistics Management - Bachelor of Arts 2021-22 Degree Map

Requirements (Reqs) of a Bachelor Degree

Degree Maps show one way how you can earn a degree in four years. Talk with your advisor regularly to develop a personalized plan that works best for you, especially if you have any earned transferrable academic credit.

To graduate in four years, you need an average of 45 credits per year to reach 180 total credits, including 62 upper division (300/400 level courses) credits. You may need to take electives (courses that are not used to meet specific requirements) to reach those totals. Most courses at PSU are 4 credits each. If you transfer credit to PSU, the number of credits you need per year will vary accordingly. 

This guide outlines the requirements in the 2021-22 catalog. Catalog year defines the specific set of requirements you need to complete a degree. Requirements occasionally change, so it may benefit you to follow a different catalog. Typically, your catalog year is the year you began at PSU, but if you are a transfer student you may be able to use an earlier catalog. Talk with your advisor about which catalog requirements make sense for you.

IF YOU ARE TRANSFERRING IN AP, IB AND/OR COLLEGE LEVEL CREDITS, PLEASE REACH OUT TO A BUSINESS ADVISOR AS YOUR DEGREE MAP WILL LOOK DIFFERENT BASED ON YOUR TRANSFER CREDITS.

First Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5
BA Second Language 101 3-5 BA Second Language 102 3-5 BA Second Language 103 3-5
BA 101 4 STAT 241 4 General Elective 4
MGMT 200 (Business School Basics) 2 General Elective 1 General Elective 1
Total Fall Credits 12-16 Total Winter Credits 13-15 Total Spring Credits 13-15

First Year Milestones: Opt-in to SBA (during Orientation). Meet with Academic Advisor (during Fall term).

Second Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses  Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry  4
BA Second Language 201 3-5 BA Second Language 202 3-5 BA Second Language 203 3-5
BA 205 4 EC 201 4 EC 202 4
COMM 220 4 BA 211 4 BA 213 4
Total Fall Credits 15-17 Total Winter Credits 15-17 Total Spring Credits 15-17

Third Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Upper Division Cluster 4 GSCM 429  4 GSCM 439 4
BA 301 4 BA 302 4 BA 311 4
BA 339 4 Business Elective 4 BA 325 4
BA 303 4 General Elective 1 BA Fine & Performing Arts 3-4
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 13 Total Spring Credits 15-16

Third Year Milestone: Complete BA 301, BA 303, and BA 339 prior to taking GSCM courses.

Fourth Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
GSCM Elective 4 Upper Division Cluster 4 Upper Division Cluster 4
GSCM Elective 4 BA 385 4 BA 495 6
BA 327 2 GSCM 479 4 GSCM Elective 4
Business Elective 2 General Elective 4    
General Elective 4        
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 14

Fourth Year Milestone: Apply to graduate two terms in advance (Fall term).

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • BA Second Language 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, and 203: If already proficient in a second language, you will need additional non-business courses to meet requirements. See Advisor.
  • MGMT 200 (Business School Basics): Optional.
  • STAT 241: Placement test required - See Math Department.
  • BA 301, BA 303, and BA 339: The prerequisite courses for SLM.
  • BA 495: Prerequisite - All 8 BA 300 level courses and senior class standing. Meets Capstone requirement.
  • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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