Beginning in fall 2002, residents of Lancaster and nearby areas will have the chance to earn a Penn State masters of business administration from Penn State while attending classes close to home.

The Lancaster Center at Greenfield, 1850 William Penn Way, is an office of the York Campus that now offers the degree.

This is the beginning of an expansion of programs and services at this location, and it is offered by Penn State Harrisburg's School of Business Administration. Due to a partnership between Penn State Berks, Penn State Great Valley, Penn State Harrisburg and York Campus, Penn State's offerings have now expanded in Lancaster.

Information sessions about the MBA program in Lancaster will take place at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27 and 6 p.m. on April 17 at The Lancaster Center at Greenfield.

For information on the MBA in Lancaster, call (717) 948-6140.