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What You'll Be Doing

Gannon University believes financing can make ideas become reality. If you want a career where you help implement ideas through investment and financial management, Gannon’s finance program can help you build the necessary foundation. As a finance major, you will develop an understanding of financing, investment, dividends, lending regulations, and financial products and services in preparation for a competitive line of work. Coupling your degree in finance with another minor or an area of specialization (such as asset management and information or technology management) that Gannon offers can help you become even more marketable.

Job opportunities in the field of finance will continue to increase due to the demands of global trade, the growth of complex financial instruments, and changing federal and state laws and regulations. Possible career opportunities include: financial manager, financial analyst, loan officer, credit analyst, property and real estate manager, underwriter, insurance agent and broker, and securities and financial services sales representative. Depending on career choice, starting salaries will vary from $25,000 to $50,000.

Advanced Business Technology Certificate

The Advanced Business Technology Certificate is a value-added approach to business courses. Some business courses will offer the option of taking a one-credit Advanced Business Technology session, which integrates advanced instruction in the application of computer technology with the content of the specific courses. Students completing a minimum of six one-credit Advanced Business Technology courses during their time as students at Gannon University will earn this certificate. It will serve as one source of evidence for students to confirm to potential employers that they have advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to use technology-based business applications to improve their job performance.

College Connections

The finance program is housed in The Gannon University Dahlkemper School of Business Administration. Students in the program interact with other students and professors 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.

All Gannon business students have the opportunity to participate in many professional business organizations, including: the Gannon Accounting Club, Student Investment Trust, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Gannon Student Advertising Club, Delta Mu Delta Honorary Business Fraternity and Marketing Club.

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.