Research

Faculty in the division are engaged in a wide variety of research areas, and publish numerous journal articles, conference papers, books and other scholarly works.

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Outreach

Downtown Conference Center
Many Division of Business and Engineering courses are offered at Penn State Altoona's Downtown Conference Center as well as on campus. Course selections and class schedules are offered with the working student in mind. For more information, visit the Penn State Altoona Continuing education Web site, at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/ce.

Information Systems Security Certificate Program
The Division of Business and Engineering offers a certificate program in Information Systems Security. The 18-credit certificate will help develop proficiency in

• computer networking and security for wired and wireless systems
• installation and configuration of firewalls
• intrusion detection and prevention
• risk analysis and management
• security management using policies and access control
• fault tolerance
• disaster recovery planning
• computer forensics and investigations
• cryptography
• physical security

For more information, contact the program coordinator, Dr. Jungwoo Ryoo, at securityataltoona@psu.edu, or visit the program Web site at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/securityataltoona.

Penn State Altoona is also the academic home for several Penn State Continuing Education programs:

Associate Degree in Business Administration [http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/psu4you/AssociateinBusinessAdministration.htm]
Today's business world demands that successful professionals have a comprehensive knowledge of the economic climate. The associate degree program in business administration, approved by Penn State Altoona, is designed to help you gain a more comprehensive understanding of the fundamental business components. The objective is to develop well-rounded and technically competent graduates through socially relevant course work, options in specific business specialties, and the opportunity to build adequate communication and math skills. Whether you want to advance your career or complete a degree, you'll find a valuable business foundation in this program.

Basic (18 credits) [http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/psu4you/CB_default.htm] and Advanced (15 credits) [http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/psu4you/CAB_default.htm] Business Certificates
Penn State's basic business certificate program can provide you with a solid foundation in essential business concepts and offers a convenient way to "step up" to a degree. The basic certificate program can give you an understanding of management and marketing, and help you improve your written English, and it allows you to customize your learning through a series of business-related electives to meet your specific needs and interests. The advanced business certificate builds upon the basic business certificate, with a focus on developing the students' communication and math proficiencies, and also provides a flexible way for students to explore more of the functional fields of business. Both certificates allow you to customize your learning through a series of business-related electives that match your current work responsibilities or interests. Once you've completed both certificates, you'll have nearly half the credits required for our associate degree in business!

Business Essentials Certificate (13 credits) [http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/psu4you/CBE_default.htm]
Business Essentials is a two-part, professional development program for adult learners, providing information on marketing, organizational behavior, accounting, and business strategy for working professionals. The program provides a valuable credential for technical or other nonbusiness professionals who are relatively new to the business world (one to five years into their first professional position) and who are interested in supplementing their professional knowledge with business knowledge.