Academic Programs
the possibilities.
As an accounting major you will gain and strengthen analytical skills, an understanding of modern business needs, the ability to communicate effectively and an awareness of ethical and social responsibility. Accounting graduates can find a wide variety of positions in public and private sectors, including:
• cost accountant
• internal auditor
• budget analyst
• fixed asset manager
• forensic examiner
• controller
• revenue agent
• assistant treasurer
• financial planner
• trust officer
• financial analyst
About the Program
• The accounting program is housed in the Gannon University Dahlkemper School of Business Administration.
• Students in the program interact with professors and other students in the fields of advertising communications, business administration, finance, international business, management, marketing, risk management and insurance, and sports management and marketing.
• The Dahlkemper School of Business Administration at Gannon has received accreditation from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), making Gannon the first business school in northwestern Pennsylvania with both undergraduate and graduate programs that are nationally accredited.
• The Small Business Development Center on Gannon’s campus provides students with a unique opportunity to work on projects and assignments for area businesses through classes and internships.
The Gannon Advantage
- Students at Gannon enjoy internships, co-ops and study abroad opportunities. In addition everyone completes our "Liberal Studies Core" -- 39 credits that will help prepare you for life.
- Gannon's Career Development Services Office reports that 97% of Gannon's recent graduates are employed or are enrolled in graduate studies.
- On our urban campus, students can enjoy all the conveniences of city living while feeling at home in Gannon's caring community.
- An overall 13:1 student to faculty ratio ensures that students receive the genuine commitment and personal attention they are seeking.
- Gannon's Career Service Center helps students search for graduate school or job opportunities, develop interviewing skills and design a professional resume.
- Over 70 clubs and organizations as well as 18 NCAA Division II athletics provide students the chance to be involved.
• Gannon accounting graduates are regularly recruited by public accounting and industrial firms, the Naval Audit Service and other government agencies.
• Throughout students’ academic experience at Gannon, they can participate in a variety of service learning opportunities.
• MBA IN FIVE YEARS – Qualified juniors at Gannon may choose to pursue an accelerated MBA program and complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years, rather than six.
• Gannon’s five year BS/MBA program provides the 150 credits required to take the CPA Examination.
• SCHOLARSHIPS – Academic and merit scholarships are available through the Business Excellence Awards. major fac ts
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average number of annual job openings for accountants will increase 10 to 20 percent by 2012.
• Accounting is also the preferred undergraduate degree for those seeking careers with the FBI and DEA.
• SALARY – According to mycareer.com, accounting majors receive starting salary offers averaging $55,636.
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