Majors, Minors & Programs
An accounting degree from York College prepares you for a world of opportunities. Accountants play a pivotal role, whether it’s planning a merger or acquisition, auditing a pension plan, or uncovering a fraudulent insurance scam. Our accounting majors take a full range of courses including taxation, ethics, auditing, law, and can select electives such as financial fraud, international accounting, government and not-for-profit accounting, and other special topics.
At York College of Pennsylvania, our Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics degree program equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to land a career analyzing and forecasting business and economic trends. Study the factors shaping world markets, consumer behavior, and more.
This major sets you up for generalist managerial positions, which are needed in businesses around the world and won’t tie you down to one particular business function. You’ll benefit from studying in our highly-respected business administration program if you want to own/operate a small business, enter corporate management training programs, or perform analytical work and projects within an organization.
York College’s bachelor’s in Business Analytics will prepare you to contribute to an organization in the industry of your choice. You’ll get hands-on experience working with statistical analysis, information technology, quantitative methods, and computer-based models to leverage data in real-world business settings.
Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the music industry by learning hands-on in our state-of-the-art recording studio and through real-world experiences like internships, experiential assignments and projects. Creative Industries and Entrepreneurship graduates will be prepared to pursue careers in audio production, artist management, concert promotions, publishing, licensing, and marketing.
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing career fields in the country, and for good reason. The livelihood of today’s organizations — from private businesses to publicly traded companies, healthcare providers to government agencies — depends on their protection of digital information and prevention of cyberattacks.
In York College’s Cybersecurity Management program, you’ll combine your understanding of technology with skills in strategic communication and management. You’ll also develop insight into the origins of cyberthreat as you explore aspects of cybersecurity, including strategy, operational security, intelligence analysis, and criminal justice.
Electrical engineers use mathematics and science to design devices, systems, and processes. They work in every industrial and technological sector — including power generation, manufacturing, robotics, smart grids, and renewable energy.
The Engineering Management major blends business management savvy with technological expertise, combining these desirable skills into one degree.
In York College's Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree program, you'll delve deep into entrepreneurial business dynamics while gaining hands-on experience in materializing innovative ideas and real-world business plans. With dedicated faculty guidance and invaluable resources such as the J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship, you'll emerge not just with a degree but with a head start in your entrepreneurial journey.
By pairing business’ core principles with any minor at York College, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) concentrating in General Business degree provides you with a solid understanding over all the business disciplines and the opportunity to add another area of interest for a unique business education experience.
Hospitality is a wide-ranging and constantly evolving industry with global reach. Whether you’re interested in catering and beverage distribution, theme parks, cruise lines, hotels, restaurants, or anything in between—York College’s Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program will prepare you to be a leader in your field.
With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from York College, you will be supported by a community that is invested in your success. Our small class sizes provide students with individualized attention to ensure you are prepared for a meaningful career.
Information technology is part of everyday life, from a big box store that uses a database to track which products are selling to an online retailer that relies on network communication hardware, web applications, mobile apps, and business processes to fulfill orders efficiently. It’s an exciting field, and an information technology management degree from York College of Pennsylvania can help you get there.
As an Integrated Marketing Communication major at York College, you’ll gain practical experience in a variety of areas: advertising, public relations, social media, brand management, and market research. More importantly, you’ll learn how these skills complement each other and impact an organization’s mission.
Where there’s a product or service, there’s a need to price it and communicate its benefits to consumers. Under the instruction of mentoring faculty, you’ll develop an understanding of core marketing principles such as consumer orientation, business-to-business markets, developing marketing campaigns and more.
Within the marketing concentration, you'll also select your electives that give you the ability to focus on areas like retailing, advertising, marketing communications, marketing management or personal selling, which, combined with an internship, will give you a great idea where you’ll want to take your career.
Imagine if you could apply for a job after graduation and be able to tell a radio or television station, “Yes, I’ve used that before.” That’s the York College approach — we give you exposure to audio, radio, and digital video production, news gathering and reporting, copywriting, announcing, and field and control room equipment. It provides a strong foundation for broadcast communications jobs, a corporate career, or a future in digital filmmaking and video production.
If you're someone with an interest in business who has clear viewpoints and can handle complex decision-making, this dynamic program is for you. The Philosophy and Business program at York College opens doors to a world of career opportunities.
Sports are about community — people coming together to celebrate a shared love of athletic skill, competition, and performance. As a Sport Media major, you’ll play an active role in building these communities, starting in your very first semester.
In the Supply Chain Management degree program at York College, students are involved in highly experiential activities and learn by doing. Our mantra is “It is not enough to know how; you must know why.” We take you to factories, warehouses, and ports to see manufacturing and distribution jobs firsthand. You’ll develop lasting relationships with supply chain leaders from Fortune 500 companies, right here on campus. You’ll discuss operational trends and challenges. You'll learn from faculty who have terminal degrees and real-world SCM experience.