Management & Leadership - Bachelor of Applied Science 2025-26 Degree Map

Requirements (REQ) of a Bachelors Degree

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

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Bulletin or Catalog Year

This guide outlines the requirements in the 2025-26 Bulletin. Bulletin or 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. Review PSU's course catalog policy and talk with your advisor about which catalog requirements make sense for you.

PSU Bulletins (2015-present)

DARS System

Students are highly encouraged to run their own Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) report in myPSU to track their progress through their program. You'll need to know which catalog year you'd like to use for your audit request. Students are also encouraged to contact an advisor if they have any questions about their DARS, catalog/bulletin year, or degree requirements in general. DARS audits are advising tools and are not an official record of earning a degree, major, minor, or certificate. You must apply to have a degree or certificate awarded.

How to Run a DARS

Before Transferring to PSU you need to have completed:

An Associate of Applied Science degree in an area other than Business or Accounting.
At least 23 credits of non-vocational/career/technical credits, with a C- or better (Pass grades do not count towards the major).
- Ideally, these non-vocational/career/technical credits would include the following classes (or their equivalents), as shown in the First Year below:
  - WR 121Z Composition I 4 credits
  - BA 101Z 4 credits
  - BA 211Z 4 credits
  - BA 213Z 4 credits
  - COMM 111Z 4 credits
  - EC 201Z 4 credits
  - EC 202Z 4 credits
  - STAT 243Z 4 credits

First Year OR Prior to Transferring to PSU

Fall Courses	Fall Credits	Winter Courses	Winter Credits	Spring Courses	Spring Credits
BA 101Z	4	BA 211Z	4	BA 213Z	4
WR 121Z	4	EC 201Z	4	EC 202Z	4
BA 169Z	4	COMM 111Z	4	STAT 243Z	4
Total Fall Credits	12	Total Winter Credits	12	Total Spring Credits	12

First Year Milestone: Students must transfer with at least 23 credits of non-vocational course work for junior standing upon admissions (i.e., 90+ credits). Opt-in to School of Business (during Fall term). Connect with a School of Business Career Coach(during Fall term).

Second Year

Fall Courses	Fall Credits	Winter Courses	Winter Credits	Spring Courses	Spring Credits
BA 300	2	BA 339	4	BA 303	4
BA 301	4	BA 325	4	MGMT 428	4
BA 302	4	MGMT 351	4	BA 327	2
BA 311	4			University Writing Requirement Course	4
Total Fall Credits	14	Total Winter Credits	12	Total Spring Credits	14

Third Year

Fall Courses	Fall Credits	Winter Courses	Winter Credits	Spring Courses	Spring Credits
Upper Division Cluster/RESR Course	4	Upper Division Cluster	4	Upper Division Cluster	4
MGMT 445	4	MGMT 464	4	BA 495	6
BAS-MGLD MGMT Elective	4	BA 385	4	MGMT 409	4
Total Fall Credits	12	Total Winter Credits	12	Total Spring Credits	14

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

Additional Map Notes:

WR 121Z: WR 121Z(or equivalent) is required for admission for all transfer students.
STAT 243Z: Take STAT 243Z or STAT 241. If not yet prepared for STAT 243Z/241, take a pre-req class to satisfy Gen Ed requirements at your CC. Then, take STAT 243Z prior to taking BA 300 at PSU. If taking at PSU, placement assessment required – See Math Department.
University Writing Requirement Course: WR 227Z strongly recommended. See Bulletin or advisor for additional options.
Upper Division Cluster/RESR Course: Cluster course must also satisfy Race & Ethnic Studies Requirement in order to graduate without taking an additional course. Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement (RESR): One course required, minimum 3 credits.
BA 302: The prerequisite course for Management & Leadership.
BA 495: Prerequisite - All 8 BA 300 level courses and Senior Class standing. Meets PSU's Capstone requirement.
BAS-MGLD MGMT Elective: Students may choose an elective from this list, MGMT 409 is encouraged. Or See advisor for options.
You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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