College of Engineering and Business

KARINNA VERNAZA, PH.D., Dean AMY DOOLAN, DBA., Associate Dean, Dahlkemper School of Business SUSANTHA HERATH, PH.D., Associate Dean, School of Engineering and Computing

The College of Engineering and Business (CEB) is composed of the School of Engineering and Computing and the Dahlkemper School of Business. The curriculum of each program builds upon coursework to develop strong analytical skills and emphasizes the application of theory and technology to problem solving in industry and society. Graduates have the necessary knowledge, skills, and values to compete in a global market. All the programs within the college build upon the mission of Gannon University and provide the foundation for lifelong learning.

Mission Statement

The College of Engineering and Business prepares our students to be leaders by teaching theory, problem-solving skills, and socially responsible decisions-making. Our students and faculty collaborate with external organizations in design projects, internships, and research projects to promote excellence in education, decision, and life-long learning. The College of Engineering and Business continuously strives to be regionally recognized for its outstanding faculty who are scholars as well as innovators in the classroom; excellent students who excel through active and collaborative learning; continued service to the local and global community through classroom projects, research, and internships; cutting-edge curriculum that involves external partners to build practical skills with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and renewable and alternative energy; and interdisciplinary research that contributes new knowledge to the field.

The College of Engineering and Business holds the following values:

1. Respect for others 2. Integrity and honesty in all actions 3. Commitment to continuous improvement 4. Creativity in finding solutions 5. Working collaboratively

Undergraduate Programs

The School of Engineering & Computing offers Bachelor of Science degrees in eleven different fields of engineering and science: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial and Robotics Engineering, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering. The Dahlkemper School of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree with concentrations in: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, International Management, Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, Sport Management and Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. A two-year Associate’s Degree program in Business Administration is also available.

Applied Professional Experience and Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Students are expected to participate (when possible) in applied experiences related to their major/coursework. For CPT purposes, students can engage in for credit and/or non-credit bearing experiences. Students interested in these options should contact their faculty advisors.

Facilities

The College opened three new buildings since 2015: the Center for Business Ingenuity (CBI) at 900 State Street and the Center for Advanced Engineering (CAE). CBI houses the Dahlkemper School of Business, a Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Northwest PA Innovation Beehive, and the Erie Technology Incubator (ETI). Faculty and students can interact with regional entrepreneurs some of whom are resident within the building. In August of 2015, CEB opened the Center for Advanced Engineering (CAE). CAE houses offices of the Mechanical Engineering Department and the newly formed Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering Department. The remaining engineering programs continue to have offices and laboratory spaces in the Zurn Science Center. Engineering programs are ABET accredited (except Cybersecurity and Cyber Engineering). In August of 2019, CEB started two new undergraduate programs in Cybersecurity and Cyber Engineering. These degree programs are joint offerings from the Computer and Information Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments. In November of 2018, Gannon unveiled its Institute for Health and Cyber Knowledge (I-HACK) which will serve as a headquarters for academic, industry and business owners to design, integrate and protect cybernetic intelligence and data systems worldwide. The Pierre McCormick Cyber Learning Center in the I-HACK facility opened in Spring 2021, featuring a Cyber Attack Lab, a Cyber Defense Lab, a Cyber Innovation Lab, and classrooms.

DAHLKEMPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (DSB)

FACULTY: Professor: Michael Messina, PH.D. Associate Professors: Eric Brownlee, PH.D., Department Chairperson – Market Focused Systems, Richard Hauser, PH.D., Joseph Kuvshinikov, PH.D., William McAndrew, PH.D., Department Chairperson – Financial and Economic Analysis. Assistant Professors: Renee Castrigano, DBA, Terry Holmes, J.D. Bruce Kibler, PH.D., Duane R. Prokop, DSL, M. Garrett Roth, PH.D., Richard Stachel, DSc., Program Director, MHA. Xiangjing Wei, PH.D., Jinhee Yoo, PH.D. Teaching Assistant Professors: George Couch, DHA, Kurt Hersch, MBA, Celene Kalivoda, DBA, MBA, Program Director; Department Chairperson – Operational Systems, Blase Nicolia, Jr., MBA. Instructor: David Smith, M.S.

Dahlkemper School of Business Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve as a center of ethical business leadership and innovation to provide an excellent education in all areas of business from a values-centered and global perspective and to develop leaders to transform the world of business.

Dahlkemper School of Business Vision Statement

Our vision is to be recognized as a leading school of business thought, practice, and action by developing a reputation for preparing leaders to transform business and make the world a better place to work and live.

Dahlkemper School of Business Core Values

The Dahlkemper School of Business provides and promotes: • ethical leadership in business • excellence in teaching, scholarship and service • entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity in business • ethical and socially responsible learning experiences and behaviors in business • the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and understanding by both the faculty and students through continued learning and development • a strong relationship with the community.

Dahlkemper School of Business Honor Code

Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, the faculty and students of the Dahlkemper School of Business at Gannon University are dedicated to the promotion of ethical, legal, socially responsible and professional behavior. They believe in engaging at all times with honesty, integrity, respect, trustworthiness and superior work ethics.

Dahlkemper School of Business Points of Distinction

• Gannon University offers a unique combination of the Dahlkemper School of Business (DSB), the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Erie Technology Incubator (ETI), and the Innovation Beehive Network within the Center for Business Ingenuity (CBI). The Center for Business Ingenuity is designed to look and operate like a corporate headquarters with a focus on meeting and satisfying the needs of our students and the business community. This collaboration allows our students and faculty to put into practice the knowledge and skills taught in the classroom. • The School of Business is home to many doctorally qualified faculty who also have professional business experience. • The Dahlkemper School of Business is fully accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for

Business Schools and Programs). ACBSP accreditation emphasizes excellence in teaching and continuous improvement. There is a rigorous and ongoing process to maintain this accreditation. • Our faculty and students are community focused and engage in service-learning. • Opportunities exist for international internships, travel, and study abroad because of partnerships developed with international universities. • Small classes are taught by faculty, not graduate teaching assistants. • Students are advised and mentored by the business faculty and staff. • The Center for Business Ingenuity is located in the heart of the central business district of

Erie, Pennsylvania. • The Dahlkemper School of Business has been offering innovative and ethics-based business programs for over 70 years with a world-wide network of alumni. • The business programs’ curriculum is flexible enough to allow students to pursue a second major or minor in a business area. • Students can potentially earn the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) through Gannon’s accelerated 5-year program. • Graduates from the Dahlkemper School of Business have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in business and the ethical values to make the world a better place.

Dahlkemper School of Business Curriculum

The business curriculum reflects current practices and issues in the business arena, including the importance of critical thinking, effective communication, global awareness, and analytical/ problem-solving skills. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree requirements consist of the following: 1) the liberal studies curriculum (required of all Gannon undergraduates) which enables a student to acquire and apply the knowledge and skills necessary to be a significant contributor to an organization, a community, and society; 2) the business core curriculum which span all the functional areas of business; 3) the major curriculum provides the depth for a career in a specific business function or industry.

Dahlkemper School of Business Academic Standards

1) Each business core course from the lower and upper division must be completed with a minimum grade of C; 2) Students cannot progress in any business core required course unless its prerequisite(s) course(s) is (are) completed with a grade of C or better; 3) Students must complete the capstone course (BCOR 480) at Gannon University; 4) Students must have a minimum business GPA of 2.00 and a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 to qualify for graduation.

Dahlkemper School of Business Program Outcomes

1) Core Business Knowledge: Dahlkemper School of Business Students evaluate and integrate core knowledge across the breadth of functional business areas to solve problems and capture opportunities. 2) Leadership and Team Building Skills: Dahlkemper School of Business Students apply leadership and team building skills to develop strategies, manage resources and achieve goals. 3) Ethics and Social Responsibility: Dahlkemper School of Business Students recognize the importance of ethical issues, integrity, inclusiveness, and social responsibility in real-world business behavior. 4) Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: Dahlkemper School of Business Students identify, analyze, evaluate, and solve business problems using both discipline specific and cross functional integrative thinking. 5) Communication Skills: Dahlkemper School of Business Students utilize written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders. 6) Global Perspective: Dahlkemper School of Business Students recognize global business concepts and practices that present opportunities and challenges in an environment of diversity and multiculturalism. 7) Concentration Competency: Dahlkemper School of Business Students demonstrate concentration knowledge and appropriate application of the business concepts, opportunities, and practices in their respective business major.

DAHLKEMPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CURRICULUM PLAN

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Curriculum Plan (129 credits)

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN YEAR Fall Semester 3 Fund Business Enterprise/BCOR 105 3 Appl Math for Business/MATH 115 3 College Composition/LENG 111 2 First Year Seminar 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Business Technology/CIS 150 17 Spring Semester 3 Prin of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 3 Public Speaking/SPCH 111 3 Critical Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 3 ** Principles of Systems/CIS 195 or Intro to Data Analytics/CIS 210 * 3 Intro to Philosophy/LPHI 131 15 32 Freshman Year Total

SOPHOMORE YEAR Fall Semester 3 Prin of Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Principles of Accounting I/BCOR 214 3 Intro to Statistical Analysis/ BCOR 220 3 History Without Borders/LHST 111 3 Literature Series/LENG 3 Natural Science/LS 18 Spring Semester 3 Principles Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 Mktg in Global Environ/BCOR 240 3 Mgmt Theory & Practice/BCOR 250 3 Fine Arts Series/LFIN 3 The Bible: An Intro/LTHE 201

JUNIOR YEAR Fall Semester 3 International Elective Course 3 Financial Mgmt I/BCOR 311 3 Philosophy II Series/LPHI 3 Major Course 1 3 Major Course 2 3 * Free Elective 18 Spring Semester 3 Legal Env of Business/BCOR 303 3 Oper and Supply Chain/BCOR 440 3 Advanced Business Elective Course 3 Major Course 3 3 Major Course 4

15 33 Sophomore Year Total

15 33 Junior Year Total

SENIOR YEAR Fall Semester 3 LPHI 237 or LTHE 300 level course 1 Leadership Seminar 3 Major Course 5 3 Major Course 6 3 * Free Elective 3 * Free Elective 16 Spring Semester 3 Business Policy/BCOR 480 3 Major Course 7 or *Free Elective 3 Major Course 8 or *Free Elective 3 * Free Elective 3 * Free Elective

15 31 Senior Year Total

* Depending on the area of concentration, students will have a varying number of free elective credits required to meet the 128 credit hour graduation requirement. Students should check with their faculty advisors regarding major course sequencing and offerings to ensure all major courses are completed in the proper semester. Swapping a major course for a free elective in a particular semester may be necessary due to the timing of course offerings. ** Students in all concentrations except Business Administration must take CIS 210.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Curriculum Plan with Study Abroad (129 credits)

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN YEAR Fall Semester 3 Fund Business Enterprise/BCOR 105 3 Appl Math for Business/MATH 115 3 College Composition/LENG 111 2 First Year Seminar 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Business Technology I/CIS 150 17 Spring Semester 3 Prin of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 3 Public Speaking/SPCH 111 3 Critical Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 3 ** Principles of Systems/CIS 195 or Intro to Data Analytics/CIS 210 * 3 Intro to Philosophy/LPHI 131 15 32 Freshman Year Total

SOPHOMORE YEAR Fall Semester 3 Prin of Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Principles of Accounting I/BCOR 214 3 Intro to Statistical Analysis/BCOR 220 3 History Without Borders/LHST 111 3 Literature Series/LENG 3 Natural Science/LS 18

JUNIOR YEAR Fall Semester/STUDY ABROAD 3 International Elective Course 3 Fine Arts Series/LFIN 3 * Free Elective 3 * Free Elective 3 * Free Elective

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SENIOR YEAR Fall Semester 3 Operation & Supply Chain/BCOR 440 3 LPHI 237 or any LTHE 300 course 1 Leadership Seminar 3 Major Course 3 3 Major Course 4 3 Major Course 5 16 Spring Semester 3 Principles Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 Mktg in Global Environ/BCOR 240 3 Mgmt Theory & Practice/BCOR 250 3 Philosophy II Series/LPHI 3 The Bible: An Intro/LTHE 201

15 33 Sophomore Year Total

Spring Semester 3 Legal Env of Business/BCOR 303 3 Financial Management I/BCOR 311 3 Advanced Business Elective Course 3 Major Course 1 3 Major Course 2 3 * Free Elective 18 33 Junior Year Total

Spring Semester 3 Business Policy/BCOR 480 3 Major Course 6 3 Major Course 7 or *Free Elective 3 Major Course 8 or *Free Elective 3 * Free Elective

15 31 Senior Year Total

* Depending on the area of concentration, students will have a varying number of free elective credits required to meet the 128 credit hour graduation requirement. Students should check with their faculty advisors regarding major course sequencing and offerings to ensure all major courses are completed in the proper semester. Swapping a major course for a free elective in a particular semester may be necessary due to the timing of course offerings. ** Students in all concentrations except Business Administration must take CIS 210.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Curriculum Plan with an Organizational Internship Abroad (129 credits)

(Numerals in front pf courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN YEAR Fall Semester 3 Fund Business Enterprise/BCOR 105 3 Appl Math for Business/MATH 115 3 College Composition/LENG 111 2 First Year Seminar 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Business Technology I/CIS 150 17 Spring Semester 3 Prin of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 3 Public Speaking/SPCH 111 3 Critical Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 3 ** Principles of Systems/CIS 195 or Intro to Data Analytics/CIS 210 * 3 Intro to Philosophy/LPHI 131 15 32 Freshman Year Total

SOPHOMORE YEAR Fall Semester 3 Prin of Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Principles of Accounting I/BCOR 214 3 Intro to Statistical Analysis/BCOR 220 3 History Without Borders/LHST 111 3 Literature Series/LENG 3 Natural Science/LS 18

JUNIOR YEAR Fall Semester 3 International Elective Course 3 Financial Mgmt I/BCOR 311 3 Philosophy II Series/LPHI 3 Major Course 1 3 Major Course 2 3 * Free Elective 18

Summer Semester/INTERNSHIP ABROAD 0-6 Organizational Internship Spring Semester 3 Legal Env of Business/BCOR 303 3 Oper and Supply Chain/BCOR 440 3 Advanced Business Elective Course 3 Major Course 3 3 Major Course 4

SENIOR YEAR Fall Semester 3 LPHI 237 or LTHE 300 level course 1 Leadership Seminar 3 Major Course 5 3 Major Course 6 3 * Free Elective 3 * Free Elective 16 Spring Semester 3 Business Policy/BCOR 480 3 Major Course 7 or *Free Elective 3 Major Course 8 or *Free Elective 3 * Free Elective 3 * Free Elective

Spring Semester 3 Principles Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 Mktg in Global Environ/BCOR 240 3 Mgmt Theory & Practice/BCOR 250 3 Fine Arts Series/LFIN 3 The Bible: An Intro/LTHE 201

15 33 Sophomore Year Total

15 33 Junior Year Total

15 31 Senior Year Total

* Depending on the area of concentration, students will have a varying number of free elective credits required to meet the 128 credit hour graduation requirement. Students should check with their faculty advisors regarding major course sequencing and offerings to ensure all major courses are completed in the proper semester. Swapping a major course for a free elective in a particular semester may be necessary due to the timing of course offerings. ** Students in all concentrations except Business Administration must take CIS 210

Associate Degree Program – Business Administration (65 credits)

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FIRST YEAR First Semester 3 College Composition/LENG 111 3 Business Technology I/CIS 150 3 College Algebra/MATH 111 3 Found Bus. Enterprs/BCOR 105 2 First Year Seminar 14 Second Semester 3 Crit Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Business Technology II/CIS 250 3 Prin of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 3 Intro to Philosophy/LPHI 131 3 Intro to Psychology/PSYC 111 18

SECOND YEAR First Semester 3 Prin Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Prin of Accounting I/BCOR 214 3 History Without Borders/LHST 111 3 Busn/Prof Comm/ENGL 212 3 Intro Stat Analysis/BCOR 220 3 Basic Sociology/SOCI 110 18 Second Semester 3 Prin of Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 LPHI 237 or LTHE 300 level course 3 Mktg Global Environ/BCOR 240 3 Mgmt Theory & Practice/BCOR 250 3 Speech/SPCH 111

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THE NEXT STEP PROGRAM IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Baccalaureate Degree Program for Graduates of Two Year Colleges – for all BSBA majors (67 credits)

PRE-SENIOR YEAR Fall Semester 3 Foundations of Theology/LTHE 101 3 Found Busn Enterprise/BCOR 105 3 Financial Mgmt I/BCOR 311 3 Advanced Business Elective 3 Principles of Systems/CIS 195 or Intro to Data Analytics/CIS 210 3 Major Course 1 18 Spring Semester 3 Legal Environ Busn/BCOR 303 3 International Elective Course 3 Introduction to Phil/LPHI 131 3 Major Course 2 3 Major Course 3 15

SENIOR YEAR Fall Semester 3 Op/Supply Chain Mgmt/BCOR440 3 Major Course 4 3 Major Course 5 3 Literature Series/LENG 3 LPHI 237 or LTHE 300 level course 1 Leadership Seminar

16 Spring Semester 3 Business Policy/BCOR 480* 3 Major Course 6 3 Major Course 7 or *** Elective 3 Major Course 8 or ***Elective 3 Fine Arts 3 Speech/SPCH 111

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* Fulfills LBST 383, Senior Seminar ** Students in all concentrations except Business Administration must take CIS 210

*** Elective credits will vary in number depending upon the concentration area chosen by the student.

Students are required to complete 7-19 credits in the Liberal Studies Core. Students may transfer courses equivalent to Sacred Scripture, Introduction to Philosophy, the Literature Series and/or the Fine Arts Series. Students must take the Leadership Seminar, the Theology/ Philosophy III Series, and the Senior Seminar or approved capstone at Gannon.

Prerequisites:

Students enrolling in the Next Step Program in business are required to have completed the following courses or their equivalent, typically found in an Associate degree program in business, prior to matriculation. If the following courses, or their equivalent, have not been completed in the Associate degree program, the student will be admitted as a regular transfer student. The required prerequisite courses are: Accounting (BCOR 214 & 215) Applied Mathematics for Business (MATH 115) Economics (BCOR 111 & 112) Marketing (BCOR 240) Business Technology I (CIS 150) Management (BCOR 250) Composition (LENG 111 & 112) Statistics (MATH 213 or BCOR 220)

Dual Degree Agreement Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in International Management and International Industrial Management

The Dahlkemper School of Business partners with Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (EUAS) in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany, to offer a dual-degree opportunity. The unique partnership between Gannon and Esslingen University offers students the ability to complete two undergraduate degrees – an accredited BS degree in Business Administration with a concentration in International Management (BSBA) from Gannon University and a Bachelor of Science in International Industrial Management (B.Sc. IIM) from Hochschule Esslingen – University of Applied Sciences. This dual-degree program is generally a 4.5 year plan. Students must complete at least 128 semester credit hours, of which at least 30 credits, including an internship, will be completed in Germany. This uniquely prepares students with real-world experience that marks European bachelors studies, and the breadth and depth of the small-school, business experience from Gannon. Students should meet with their academic advisor to review the Student Exchange Criteria relative to this program. Then, a plan of study will be developed that both universities will review and approve. Generally, students spend their junior year studying at Hochschule Esslingen. Interested students should contact the Associate Dean in the Dahlkemper School of Business.

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

Gannon University offers an option for students who meet all the requirements, to earn a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with only one extra year of study beyond that of the Bachelor’s degree. Students can choose to earn the MBA in either the on-ground format (MBA in Business Analytics) or the online format. The description of both options follows. Interested students should discuss these options with their faculty advisor and the Director of the MBA program.

Accelerated 5-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics (MBA)

The Five-Year Bachelor Degree/MBA in Business Analytics Degree Program is designed to allow outstanding undergraduate students the opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree and an MBA within a five year period. Students from any major may apply and should do so before they begin their junior year. Applicants to the program must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Students will take 6 credits of MBA classes during their senior year of undergraduate coursework. These classes can be taken in fall and/or spring semesters.

SENIOR YEAR COURSES GMBA 615 Technological Environment of Business GMBA 625 Data Driven Strategic Planning & Decision-Making Students will continue to take 9 credits in each of the following fall and spring with 6 credits in the summer for a total of 30 credits. Students who do not have business undergraduate courses will be required to obtain the core competencies through the Peregrine Academic Leveling Courses (ALC’s). The following competencies are required: • Foundations of Accounting • Foundations of Quantitative Research Techniques and Statistics • Foundations of Marketing • Foundations of Business Integration & Strategic Management • Foundations of Business Finance • Foundations of Microeconomics

GANNON MBA IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS CORE COURSES (30 credits)

GMBA 615 Technological Environment of Business – Fall & Spring GMBA 625 Data Driven Strategic Planning & Decision-Making – Fall & Spring GMBA 635 Financial Management & Modeling – Fall & Spring (Prerequisites: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 645 Strategic Global Marketing & Analytics – Spring (Prerequisite: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 655 Socially Responsible Leadership – Fall & Summer (Prerequisite or Concurrent: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 665 Operations & Supply Chain Analytics – Spring (Prerequisite: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 675 Managing Organizational Behavior and Dynamics – Spring & Summer (Prerequisite or Concurrent: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 685 Organizational Communication & Data Visualization – Fall (Prerequisite: GMBA 615 and 625) GMBA 695 Entrepreneurship in a Technological Environment – Fall (Prerequisite: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 725 Integrated Business Strategy & Analytics – Fall & Spring (Course must be taken during the student’s last semester in the MBA Program)

Accelerated 5-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Five-Year Bachelor Degree/Online MBA Degree Program is designed to allow undergraduate students the opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree and an MBA within a five year period. Students from any major may apply and should do so before they begin their junior year. Applicants to the program must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Students can take 6 credits of MBA classes during their senior year of undergraduate coursework. These classes can be taken in fall and/or spring semesters. Students will continue to take the additional 24 credits throughout the next year for a total of 30 credits. Students who do not have business undergraduate courses will be required to obtain the core competencies through the Peregrine Academic Leveling Courses (ALC’s).

The following competencies are required: • Foundations of Accounting • Foundations of Quantitative Research Techniques and Statistics • Foundations of Marketing • Foundations of Business Integration & Strategic Management • Foundations of Business Finance • Foundations of Microeconomics • Foundations of Macroeconomics

GANNON ONLINE MBA CORE COURSES (24 credits)

GMBA 601 Managerial Accounting – FA1 & SP2 GMBA 631 Organizational Culture, Creativity and Change – FA1 & SP1 GMBA 641 Operations and Supply Chain Management – SP1 & SU1 GMBA 651 Marketing Management – FA1 & SU1 GMBA 661 Financial Management – FA2 & SU1 GMBA 686 Leadership and Business Ethics – SP1 & SU2 GMBA 736 Human Resource Management – FA1 & SP2 GMBA 799 Business Policy and Strategy – FA2, SP2 & SU2 (Course must be taken during the student’s last semester in the MBA Program)

GANNON ONLINE MBA ELECTIVES (6 credits) (Select two (2) MBA electives)

GMBA 735 Employee Relations and Employment/Labor Law – SP2 (Prerequisite: GMBA 631) GMBA 752 Consumer Behavior – SU2 (Prerequisite: GMBA 651) GMBA 764 Investments – SU2 (Prerequisite: GMBA 661) GMBA 774 Strategic Management – FA2 GMHA Courses that have been approved by the MHA and MBA Program Directors GCYSEC 501 Networking Fundamental (3 credits) Prerequisite: None GCYSEC 502 Cybersecurity Foundation (3 credits) Prerequisite: GCYSEC 501 GCYSEC 503 Security Leadership (3 credits) Prerequisite: GCYSEC 501 GCYSEC 504 Cybersecurity Management (3 credits) Prerequisite: GCYSEC 501

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Program

Gannon University offers an option for students who meet all the requirements, to earn a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) with only one extra year of study beyond that of the Bachelor’s degree. The MHA program consists of 36 credits of fully online coursework. Courses run in fall, spring and summer semesters. The online courses are all 7-weeks in length. Interested students should discuss this option with their faculty advisor and the Director of the MHA program.

Accelerated 5-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

The Five-Year Bachelor Degree/MHA Degree Program is designed to allow outstanding undergraduate students the opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree and an MHA degree in an accelerated timeframe. Students from any major may apply and should do so before they begin their junior year. Applicants to the program must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Students must have the equivalent of an undergraduate course in Statistics and the equivalent of an undergraduate course in either Accounting or Finance. Students without prior coursework can obtain these competencies through Peregrine’s Academic Leveling Courses (ACLs). The following competencies are required: • Foundations of Accounting OR Foundations of Business Finance and • Foundations of Quantitative Research Techniques and Statistics Ideally, students will start MHA coursework by taking 3 credits in the Fall Semester, 3 credits in the Spring semester, and 12 credits in the summer of their senior year. The remaining 24 credits are taken in year 5.*

UNDERGRADUATE SENIOR YEAR (YEAR 4) – 12 credits

Fall Semester FA1 – GMHA 602 Introduction to US Healthcare System (3 credits) Spring Semester SP 1 – GMHA 606 Healthcare Information Systems and Technology (3 credits) Summer Semester SU 1 – GMHA 605 Quality Management in Healthcare Systems (3 credits) SU 2 – GMHA 615 Healthcare Policy (3 credits)

YEAR 5 (24 credits)

Fall Semester FA 1 – GMHA 610 Healthcare Management and Leadership (3 credits) FA 2 – GMHA 611 Healthcare Research and Quantitative Methods (3 credits) FA 2 – GMHA 625 Healthcare Law and Ethics (3 credits) Spring Semester SP 1 – GMHA 603 Healthcare Services Marketing (3 credits) SP 2 – GMHA 661 Healthcare Finance (3 credits) SP 2 – GMBA 736 Human Resource Management (3 credits) Summer Semester SU 1 – GMHA 641 Operations and Supply Chain Management (3 credits) SU 2 – GMHA 799 Strategic Management (3 credits)

* Students who do not plan to begin the MHA coursework until the Spring Semester of their senior year should consult the MHA program director for the revised 5th year plan to complete their undergraduate and MHA degrees in the accelerated format.