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College of Engineering and Business
KARINNA VERNAZA, Ph.D., Dean AMY DOOLAN, DBA, Associate Dean, Dahlkemper School of Business DAVIDE PIOVESAN, 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 and 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. The Dahlkemper School of Business also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies.
Interested students can pursue the 4+1 option of a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or Healthcare Administration (MHA) if they meet the criteria for admissions. A two-year Associate of Science in Business Administration, as well as a next-step program to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, for students who have already earned an Associate’s degree, are 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 Cyber Engineering departments. In November of 2018, Gannon unveiled its Institute for Health and Cyber Knowledge (I-HACK) which serves 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. In Fall 2021, the Hatchery opened on the third floor of I-HACK. In this space, students develop and execute new ideas in a collaborative environment that integrates industry and professional development with academic creativity and learning.
DAHLKEMPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (DSB)
FACULTY: Professor: Eric Brownlee, Ph.D., Department Chairperson – Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Sport Business; Michael Messina, Ph.D. Associate Professors: Renee Castrigano, DBA, Department Chairperson – Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance; Richard Hauser, Ph.D.; Joseph Kuvshinikov, Ph.D.; William McAndrew, Ph.D.; M. Garrett Roth, Ph.D.; Xiangjing (Emma) Wei, Ph.D.; Jinhee Yoo, Ph.D. Assistant Professors: Terry Holmes, J.D.; Bruce Kibler, Ph.D.; Richard Stachel, DSc., Program Director, MHA, Yang (David) Yang, Ph.D. Teaching Associate Professors: Phil Szmedra, Ph.D. (part-time). Teaching Assistant Professors: Kurt Hersch, MBA; Celene Kalivoda, DBA, MBA Program Director; Department Chairperson – Department of Management; Barbara Manko, D.Sc.; Blase Nicolia, Jr., MBA. Visiting Assistant Professors: Wallace Taylor, Ph.D. Visiting Instructors: James Konzel, MBA, MS; Temidayo Ostauyi, MBA.
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 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 Center for Business Ingenuity is in the heart of the central business district of Erie, Pennsylvania. • 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 global partners. • Small classes are taught by faculty, not graduate teaching assistants. • Students are advised and mentored by the business faculty and staff. • 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. • Gannon’s “4+1” program is an attractive option for many qualifying business students who want to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Healthcare
Administration (MHA) in 5 years.
Dahlkemper School of Business Curriculum BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BSBA)
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 upper and lower business core curriculum; 3) the concentration area curriculum and 4) elective courses if applicable.
Dahlkemper School of Business Academic Standards for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program:
1. Students seeking a BSBA degree will have a major in Business Administration and can earn up to two concentrations. To satisfy a double concentration, students must have at least 15 unique credits to the second concentration area. 2. Students must have a minimum business GPA of 2.50 and a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 to qualify for graduation. The 2.50 GPA requirement is effective for new Gannon students beginning Fall 2022. 3. The BSBA is accredited by ACBSP. 4. Students must complete the capstone course (BCOR 480) at Gannon University.
Dahlkemper School of Business Program Outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree Program (BSBA)
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.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE/BUSINESS STUDIES (BA-BST)
The Bachelor of Arts degree (with a major in Business Studies) 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 lower division business core curriculum; 3) the student’s choice of 300-400 level business courses that align with their interests and career goals.; and 4) electives of the student’s choice if applicable.
Dahlkemper School of Business Academic Standards for the Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies degree program:
1. The Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies program does not allow the student to declare or earn a concentration. 2. Students must have a minimum business GPA of 2.00 and a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 to qualify for graduation. 3. The program is not accredited by ACBSP.
Dahlkemper School of Business Program Outcomes for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Business Studies (BA-BST)
Graduates who earn a BA in Business Studies will make progress towards the following program goals: 1. Expansion of critical thinking, analytical and technological skills 2. Work productively and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams 3. Design and articulate innovative approaches to solving business problems 4. Explore solutions that merge disparate ideas and concepts, and encourage collaboration
These goals translate into the (4) measurable program outcomes listed below: Students will: 1. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences 2. Critically analyze ideas from multiple sources to draw well-supported recommendations and solutions 3. Apply knowledge and skills across business functions and interdisciplinary boundaries 4. Integrate new information into existing frameworks of knowledge
Dahlkemper School of Business Curriculum Plans and Matrices
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Curriculum Plan Concentrations: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, International Management, Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, Sport Management and Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 3 Foundational English 3 Foundational Theology 3 Fund Business Enterprise/BCOR 105 3 Appl Math for Business/MATH 115 3 Business Technology/CIS 150 0 Gannon 101 15 Spring 3 Foundational Philosophy 3 Integrative English 3 Integrative History 3 Princ of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 3 Intro to Data Analytics/CIS 210 15
SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Integrative Philosophy 3 Integrative Communication 3 Princ of Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Principles of Accounting I/BCOR 214 3 Intro to Statistical Analysis/BCOR 220 15
JUNIOR Fall 3 Professional Communication/ BCOR XXX (in Business Core) 3 Financial Mgmt I/BCOR 311 3 International Elective Course 3 Concentration Course 1 3 Concentration Course 2 15 Spring 3 Aesthetic Reasoning 3 Integrative Theology 3 Principles of Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 Mktg in Global Environ/BCOR 240 3 Mgmt Theory and Practice/BCOR 250 15
Spring 3 Global Citizenship 3 Oper and Supply Chain/BCOR 440 (Writing Intensive) 3 Legal Env of Business/BCOR 303 3 Concentration Course 3 3 Concentration Course 4 15
SENIOR Fall 3 Professional Ethics/Leadership (in Business Core) 3 Scientific Reasoning 3 Concentration Course 5 3 Concentration Course 6 3 Free Elective 15 Spring 3 Business Policy/BCOR 480 3 Concentration Course 7 or Free Elective 3 Concentration Course 8 or Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective
15
Total Credits: 120
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Curriculum Plan with Study Abroad Concentrations: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, International Management, Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, Sport Management and Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 3 Foundational English 3 Foundational Theology 3 Fund Business Enterprise/BCOR 105 3 Appl Math for Business/MATH 115 3 Business Technology/CIS 150 15 Spring 3 Foundational Philosophy 3 Princ of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 3 Integrative English 3 Integrative History 3 Intro to Data Analytics/CIS 210 15
SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Integrative Philosophy 3 Integrative Communication 3 Princ of Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Principles of Accounting I/BCOR 214 3 Intro to Statistical Analysis/BCOR 220 15
JUNIOR Fall / STUDY ABROAD 3 Global Citizenship 3 International Elective Course 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective
15 Spring 3 Aesthetic Reasoning 3 Integrative Theology 3 Principles of Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 Mktg in Global Environ/BCOR 240 3 Mgmt Theory and Practice/BCOR 250 15
Spring 3 Professional Communication/ BCOR XXX (in Business Core) 3 Financial Mgmt I/BCOR 311 3 Legal Env of Business/BCOR 303 3 Concentration Course 1 3 Concentration Course 2 15
SENIOR Fall 3 Professional Ethics/Leadership (in Business Core) 3 Oper and Supply Chain/BCOR 440 (Writing Intensive) 3 Concentration Course 3 3 Concentration Course 4 3 Concentration Course 5 Spring 3 Business Policy/BCOR 480 3 Concentration Course 6 3 Concentration Course 7 or Free Elective 3 Concentration Course 8 or Free Elective 3 Scientific Reasoning
15 15
Total Credits: 120
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Curriculum Plan with an Organizational Internship Abroad Concentrations: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, International Management, Management, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, Sport Management and Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 3 Foundational English 3 Foundational Theology 3 Fund Business Enterprise/BCOR 105 3 Appl Math for Business/MATH 115 3 Business Technology/CIS 150 15 Spring 3 Foundational Philosophy 3 Integrative English 3 Integrative History 3 Prin of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 3 Intro to Data Analytics/CIS 210 15
SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Integrative Philosophy 3 Integrative Communication 3 Prin of Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Principles of Accounting I/BCOR 214 3 Intro to Statistical Analysis/BCOR 220 15
JUNIOR Fall 3 Professional Communication/ BCOR XXX (in Business Core) 3 Financial Mgmt I/BCOR 311 3 International Elective Course 3 Concentration Course 1 3 Concentration Course 2 15
Summer Semester/INTERNSHIP ABROAD 0-6 Organizational Internship 0-6 Spring 3 Aesthetic Reasoning 3 Integrative Theology 3 Principles of Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 Mktg in Global Environ/BCOR 240 3 Mgmt Theory and Practice/BCOR 250 15
Spring 3 Global Citizenship 3 Oper and Supply Chain (Writing Intensive)/BCOR 440 3 Legal Env of Business/BCOR 303 3 Concentration Course 3 3 Concentration Course 4 15
SENIOR Fall 3 Professional Ethics/Leadership (in Business Core) 3 Scientific Reasoning 3 Concentration Course 5 3 Concentration Course 6 3 Free Elective 15 Spring 3 Business Policy/BCOR 480 3 Concentration Course 7 or Free Elective 3 Concentration Course 8 or Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective
15
Total Credits: 120
Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies Curriculum Plan
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 3 Foundational English 3 Foundational Theology 3 Appl Math for Business/MATH 115 3 Business Technology/CIS 150 3 Fund of Business Entr/BCOR 105 15 Spring 3 Integrative English 3 Integrative History 3 Foundational Philosophy 3 Principles of Systems/CIS 195 3 Principles of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 15
SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Princ of Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Princ of Accounting/BCOR 214 3 Intro to Statistical Analysis/BCOR 220 3 Integrative Philosophy 3 Integrative Communication
15
JUNIOR Fall 3 Prof Communication/BCOR XXX (in Business Core) 3 Scientific Reasoning 3 Free Elective 1 3 Free Elective 2 3 Upper-Level Business Course 1 15 Spring 3 Principles of Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 Mktg in the Global Environment/ BCOR 240 3 Mgmt Theory and Practice/BCOR 250 3 Integrative Theology 3 Aesthetic Reasoning 15
Spring 3 Upper-Level Business Course 2 3 Upper-Level Business Course 3 3 Free Elective 3 3 Free Elective 4 3 Global Citizenship
15
SENIOR Fall 3 Upper-Level Business Course 4 3 Upper-Level Business Course 5 3 Free Elective 5 3 Free Elective 6 3 Prof Ethics/Leadership (in Business Requirements)
15 Spring 3 Upper-Level Business Course 6 3 Upper-Level Business Course 7 3 Free Elective 7 3 Free Elective 8 3 Free Elective 9
15
Total Credits: 120
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.
Students must complete at least 120 semester credit hours, of which at least 24 credits, plus a for-credit internship experience, 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. Generally, students spend their junior year studying at Hochschule Esslingen. Below is the matrix that outlines Gannon students’ general course plan for obtaining the dual-degree. The full academic plan is subject to approval by leadership at both Gannon and Esslingen universities.
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 3 Fund Business Enterprise/BCOR 105 3 Foundational Theology 3 Business Technology/CIS 150 3 Foundational English 2 Engineering Graphics/ME 207 1 Computer Graphics Lab/ME 208 3 Foundational Philosophy 0 Gannon 101 18
SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Princ of Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Principles of Accounting I/BCOR 214 3 Intro to Statistical Analysis/BCOR 220 3 Integrative Theology 3 Introduction to German/GRMN 111 3 Integrative Communication
18
Summer prior to Junior Year Fall (taken through HE/Esslingen) 3 Fund of Technology 3 Machine Tools and Automation 6 Spring 3 Princ of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 3 Integrative English 3 Integrative History 3 Intro to Data Analytics/CIS 210 3 Integrative Philosophy 3 Aesthetic Reasoning
18
Spring 3 Mgmt Theory and Practice/BCOR 250 3 Principles of Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 Mktg in Global Environ/BCOR 240 3 Calculus I/MATH 140 3 Global Citizenship 3 Professional Communication/ BCOR XXX (in Business Core)
18
JUNIOR Fall (@ HE) 1 Intro to Tech and Business Studies (Combined Int’l Elec) 3 Financial Mgmt I/BCOR 311 3 Global Marketing/MKTG 330 3 Int’l Finance/FINC 318 3 Int’l Law/BCOR 303 3 Procurement Mgmt/BCOR 440 2 German Lng and Culture (Combined Int’l Elec)/GRMN 112 Spring (@ HE) 15 Internship and Presentation (GU Courses TBD)
SENIOR Fall 3 Professional Ethics/Leadership/ (in Business Core) 3 Marketing Communications/MKTG 325 3 Special Topics/IMGT/MGMT 490 3 Project Management/MGMT 330 3 Org. Innovation/ENTR 310 3 Comparative Economics/ECON 443 18 Spring 3 Business Policy/BCOR 480 3 Cost Management/ACCT 320 3 Quality Management/MGMT 350 3 Issues in Global Mgmt/IMGT 420 3 Prof Selling and Sales Mgmt/MKTG 320 3-4 Scientific Reasoning
18-19
Total Credits: 147-148
“4+1” PROGRAMS
4+1 Bachelor 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 (generally) 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.
4+1 Bachelor and Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics (MBA BA) Program
The 4+1 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. Working with both the undergraduate advisor and the MBA in Business Analytics Program Director, the student will customize a schedule in which they will take graduate courses during their junior or senior year. Students who successfully complete these courses may apply to continue into the MBA in Business Analytics program to complete the remaining credits. Applicants to the program must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Retention in the program requires that the student maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for their undergraduate studies. Students who do not have business undergraduate courses required for entry to the program 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 and 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 and Spring GMBA 625 Data Driven Strategic Planning and Decision-Making – Fall and Spring GMBA 635 Financial Management and Modeling – Fall and Spring (Prerequisites: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 645 Strategic Global Marketing and Analytics – Spring (Prerequisites: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 655 Socially Responsible Leadership – Fall and Summer (Prerequisites or Concurrently: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 665 Operations and Supply Chain Analytics – Spring (Prerequisites: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 675 Managing Organizational Behavior and Dynamics – Spring and Summer (Prerequisites or Concurrently: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 685 Organizational Communication and Data Visualization – Fall (Prerequisites: GMBA 615 and 625) GMBA 695 Entrepreneurship in a Technological Environment – Fall (Prerequisites: GMBA 615 and GMBA 625) GMBA 725 Integrated Business Strategy and Analytics – Fall and Spring (Course must be taken during the student’s last semester in the MBA Business AnalyticsProgram)
4+1 Bachelor and Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program
The 4+1 Bachelor Degree/Online MBA 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. Working with both the undergraduate advisor and the Online MBA Program Director, the student will customize a schedule in which they will take graduate courses during their junior or senior year. Students who successfully complete these courses may apply to continue into the Online MBA program to complete the remaining credits. Applicants to the program must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Retention in the program requires that the student maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for their undergraduate studies. Students who do not have business undergraduate courses required for entry to the program 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 and Strategic Management • Foundations of Business Finance • Foundations of Microeconomics • Foundations of Macroeconomics
GANNON ONLINE MBA CORE COURSES (24 credits)
GMBA 601 Managerial Accounting – FA1 and SP2 GMBA 631 Organizational Culture, Creativity and Change – FA1 and SP1 GMBA 641 Operations and Supply Chain Management – SP1 and SU1 GMBA 651 Marketing Management – FA1 and SU1 GMBA 661 Financial Management – FA2 and SU1 GMBA 686 Leadership and Business Ethics – SP1 and SU2 GMBA 736 Human Resource Management – FA1 and SP2 GMBA 799 Business Policy and Strategy – FA2, SP2 and SU2 (Course must be taken during the student’s last semester in the MBA Program)
GANNON ONLINE MBA ELECTIVES (6 credits) (Select two courses):
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
GMHA Courses that have been approved by the MHA and MBA Program Directors
Other online graduate courses can satisfy elective options if approved by both the Program Director of the offering program and the Online MBA Program Director.
4+1 Bachelor 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. The 4+1 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. Working with both the undergraduate advisor and the MHA Program Director, the student will customize a schedule in which they will take graduate courses during their junior or senior year. Students who successfully complete these courses may apply to continue into the MHA program to complete the remaining credits. Applicants to the program must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Retention in the program requires that the student maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for their undergraduate studies. Students must have the equivalent of an undergraduate course in Statistics and the equivalent of an undergraduate course in either Accounting or Finance as part of the program entry requirements. 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
REQUIRED COURSEWORK
GMHA 601 Introduction to Health Systems Organizations and Management GMHA 603 Healthcare Services Marketing GMHA 605 Quality Management in Health Care Services GMHA 606 Healthcare Information Systems and Technology GMHA 609 Comparative Healthcare Economics GMHA 610 Healthcare Management and Leadership GMHA 611 Healthcare Research and Quantitative Methods GMHA 625 Healthcare Law and Ethics GMHA 661 Healthcare Finance GMBA 641 Operations and Supply Chain Management GMBA 736 Human Resource Management GMHA 799 Strategic Management
Total Credits: 36
Associate of Science - Business Administration Curriculum Plan
(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 3 Foundational English 3 Prin of Microeconomics/BCOR 111 3 Fund Business Enterprise/BCOR 105 3 Applied Math for Business/MATH 115 3 Business Technology/CIS 150 15 Spring 3 Integrative English 3 Foundational Theology 3 Intro to Data Analytics/CIS 210 3 Prin of Macroeconomics/BCOR 112 3 Free Elective 15
SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Foundational Philosophy 3 Global Citizenship 3 Principles of Accounting I/BCOR 214 3 Mgmt Theory and Practice/BCOR 250 3 Free Business Elective
15 Spring 3 Professional Communication/ BCOR XXX 3 Principles of Accounting II/BCOR 215 3 Statistical Analysis/BCOR 220 3 Mktg in Global Environ/BCOR 240 3 Free Business Elective (Recommend Voc Core Leadership/Ethics for next step students)
15
