Faculty members are dedicated teachers, mentors and advisors. All faculty
members hold masters degrees, law degrees, and doctoral degrees from graduate
schools across the country. The students’ classroom experience is enriched by
the consulting, research and business experiences of the faculty. Personal
attention and teaching excellence are hallmarks of the education provided by the
Dahlkemper School of Business.
Opportunities for Additional Experiences
Gaining career related work experience enriches students’ professional
preparation and places them at a competitive advantage upon graduation, to that
end students take BCOR 450 Experiential Learning. To aid students with practical
experience, cooperative education opportunities are available in all business
majors. Students also have internship opportunities and can often work with real
businesses that are clients of the Small Business Development Center housed in
the School of Business located on the Gannon campus. Several student clubs and
organizations, both in the School of Business and outside it, offer students
opportunities for involvement and skill development. Additionally, some classes
offer service learning and students are always encouraged to volunteer their
time and talent in the community.
The Accelerated BS/MBA and BS/MPA Programs
The accelerated Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration program
and the Bachelor of Science/Master of Public Administration program are designed
for qualified students to earn an undergraduate business degree and a graduate
business degree in five years rather than six.
Business Administration - Duquesne School of Law, 3/3 Early Admission Program
This is designated for qualified students to earn an undergraduate and a law
degree in six years rather than seven. Under the early admissions program
students may receive a Bachelors Degree with a major in Business Administration
after three years of undergraduate work and the successful completion of the
first year of full time study at the Duquesne School of Law. The student then
receives a Law Degree after successful completion of three years at Duquesne
School of Law.
Business Technology Scholar Program
The Business Technology Scholar Program integrates advanced instruction in the
application of computer technology with the study of business. It is designed to
prepare students for professional careers as innovative leaders in the
technology-intensive business environment of the twenty-first century.
Dahlkemper School of Business Goals for the Undergraduate Core
The Undergraduate Core Curriculum of the Dahlkemper School of Business
Administration is designed to provide a general broad-based business education
with a balance of theory and practice.
After completing the Business Core students will:
A. demonstrate a basic understanding of the functional areas of business and the
ability to integrate these areas in practice;
B. possess the foundations for specialized study leading to professional
certification;
C. possess general knowledge and skills required by graduate business programs;
D. demonstrate a basic understanding of computers as well as the skills
necessary to use them effectively in business applications;
E. offer evidence of communicating effectively and efficiently with clarity,
precision and persuasiveness;
F. demonstrate finding, analyzing, critically evaluating, and using information
to make decisions;
G. offer evidence of recognizing and appreciating professional, ethical, and
social responsibility, thus preparing them for rewarding careers and purposeful
and meaningful lives;
H. possess an awareness and understanding of cultural and demographic diversity
and ongoing social and technological change and its impact upon the
interrelationships between individuals, organizations, and society;
I. possess an appreciation for the cultural, religious, political, and
historical diversity and changes present on the planet and their growing impact
upon doing business in a global economy.
DAHLKEMPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Business Core Sequence
Freshman Year
BCOR 111 Principles of Microeconomics
BCOR 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH 114 Business Mathematics I
CIS 150 Business Technology
Sophomore Year
BCOR 201 Financial Accounting
BCOR 202 Managerial Accounting
BCOR 203 Legal Environment of Business
BCOR 221 Business Statistics
BCOR 231 Business and Prof Communication
BCOR 241 Principles of Marketing or BCOR 251 Principles of Management
Junior Year
BCOR 251 Principles of Management or BCOR 241 Principles of Marketing
BCOR 306 International Business
BCOR 311 Financial Management
Senior Year
BCOR 450 Experiential Learning
BCOR 480 Business Policy
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
BCOR 111: Principles of Microeconomics
This course develops the techniques necessary for an understanding of basic economics from a microeconomic standpoint. The specific topics explored will include the fact of scarcity, concepts of supply and demand, cost-production decision-making, the operation of the firm in the product market under varying assumptions of competition, monopolistic competition, monopoly and oligopoly, plus the operation of the firm in the factor market. This course is approved as a Social Science course for the Core of Discovery.
Prerequisite: High school algebra
3 credits
BCOR 112: Principles of Macroeconomics
This course develops tools for an understanding of macroeconomic issues and theory, including the application to current problem areas like unemployment, economic growth and inflation. Additionally the role of money and financial institutions are examined. The use of effectiveness of economic policy to control the macro economy is explored. This course is approved as a Social Science course for the Core of Discovery.
Prerequisite: none
3 credits
MATH 114: Business Mathematics
This course introduces the student to the business applications of linear and quadratic equations; inequalities and systems of equations; algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; mathematics of finance; and matrix algebra.
Prerequisites: High school algebra and satisfactory performance on the placement test
3 credits
BCOR 201: Financial Accounting
This course provides the student with an overview of both the demands for and uses of accounting information as it relates to the decision-making process. In addition, the course provides a thorough review of the accounting cycle and the operating areas of the balance sheet. Although the course focuses on the sole proprietorship form of business, corporations and partnerships will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: CIS 150 Business Technology I and MATH 114 Business Math I or equivalents. Sophomore status
3 credits
BCOR 202: Managerial Accounting
This course provides an introduction to managerial accounting theory and practice and the use of managerial accounting information in decision making in support of Total Quality Management. The course will cover cost-volume-profit relationships, job costing, budgeting, standard costs and variances, and performance measurement techniques. Microcomputer applications will be integrated into the course.
Prerequisite: BCOR 201 Financial Accounting
3 credits
BCOR 203: Legal Environment of Business
This course explores legal issues as they relate to business including: the nature and ethical foundations of law, the judicial function and process, constitutional and administrative law, securities regulations, employment relationships, environmental issues, and alternative dispute resolution.
Prerequisite: BCOR 111 Principles of Microeconomics
3 credits
BCOR 221: Business Statistics
This is a course which will help the student develop the statistical tools used in business decision making. Course topics include determination and interpretation of measures of central tendency, variance, probability, regression and correlation analysis, hypothesis testing, frequency and probability distributions, and sampling issues. Students will also be introduced to graphical, tabular, and mathematical depictions of statistical information.
Prerequisite: MATH 114 Business Math I
3 credits
BCOR 231: Business and Professional Communication
This is an intensive course in written and oral communication used within business and professional organizations. The written component will utilize a variety of rhetorical models in creating letters, reports, corporate publications and other forms of corporate communication. The oral component will involve technical presentations, interviewing, sales presentations, community presentations, and include the use of visual aids. (Note: cross listed with ENGL 212)
Prerequisite: LENG 112 Critical Analysis and Composition
3 credits
BCOR 241: Principles of Marketing
The course examines the basic components of marketing (such as consumer behavior, marketing research, and product, distribution, promotion and price planning) from a managerial perspective. Among the contemporary topics that are examined in this course are strategic planning/thinking, total quality, international marketing, service and non-profit marketing and marketing and society.
Prerequisite: Sophomore level standing
3 credits
BCOR 251: Principles of Management
This course examines the fundamental managerial concepts that have proven significant in the successful running of various types of organizations. Subject matter will be covered in an operational way by relating to the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Prerequisite: Sophomore level standing
3 credits
BCOR 306: International Business
This course investigates the international environment. Topics include multi-national organizations, international trade, effects of import/export on balance of trade, exchange rates, the international business environment, international financial markets, multi-national marketing, multi-national financial management. The course will also address the issue of cross cultural sensitivity.
Prerequisites: BCOR 241 Principles of Marketing, BCOR 251 Principles of Management, and BCOR 111 Principles of Microeconomics, BCOR 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 credits
BCOR 311: Financial Management I
This course introduces the financial and economic concepts necessary to understand, analyze and resolve corporate investment, financing and dividend decisions. The course also establishes the goal of the firm, the ethical behavior appropriate for the achievement of this goal, an elementary knowledge of financial markets and instruments and insight into the international aspects of the covered topics.
Prerequisites: BCOR 111 Principles of Microeconomics, BCOR 112 Principles of Macroeconomics, BCOR 202 Managerial Accounting, and BCOR 221 Business Statistics
3 credits
BCOR 450: Experiential Learning
This is an opportunity for students to put their classroom knowledge to practical use by working in the community. Internships, co-ops and volunteer opportunities qualify. There are academic requirements that enhance the working experience.
Prerequisite: Senior status
3 credits
BCOR 480: Business Policy
This is a comprehensive capstone course requiring students to integrate previous analytical skills in analyzing corporate problems. The course is one dealing with organizational strategy and policy and focuses on the responsibilities of senior management and the analysis of situations having significant impact on the organization. The emphasis throughout the course is that of top management and this emphasis takes an integrative, multi-functional perspective with emphasis on ethics and responsibility to society. The basic concepts studied apply to all forms of organizations, both public and private, but the major emphasis of the cases studied will be that of business organizations.
Prerequisites: Completion of all other business core courses. Senior status
3 credits
WEBMASTER (18 credits)*
The Webmaster Certificate is design to meet the growing need for individuals who can effectively design, implement and manage websites. This innovative certificate will teach students, responsible technical applications, business strategy and effective relevant on-line content. Required courses:
Business and Professional Communication/BCOR 231 or ENGL 212
Web server Management and Lab/CIS 240, 241
Internet Information Management/COMM 281
Organizational Behavior/MGMT 316
Internet Resource Management/COMM 271
Digital Graphics/COMM 391
*It is necessary that a student enrolling in this program meet the course prerequisites.
HUMAN RESOURCES (18 credits)
In recent years, human resources has moved into a highly visible position in every business, whether in the public, private or non-profit sector. It is imperative that those responsible for HR functions are aware of the constant changes in this area, whether the changes affect benefits, employee morale or the law. Required courses:
Legal Environment of Business/BCOR 203
Principles of Management/BCOR 251
Human Resource Management/MGMT 211
Labor Management Relations/MGMT 213
Organizational Behavior or Industrial Psychology/MGMT 316 or PSYC 292
Social Issues
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(18 credits)
The Business Administration Certificate is ideal for the person with a non-business background wanting more preparation to change his or her career focus, or enhance his or her current career. Required courses:
Financial Accounting/BCOR 201
Economics/ECON 101 or BCOR 111 or BCOR 112
Principles of Management/BCOR 251
Principles of Marketing/BCOR 241
Two additional courses in business or computer science
RISK MANAGEMENT (18 credits)
Today's organizations must function in increasingly complex environments that involve a great deal of risk. The very survival of a company can depend on how well it manages these risks. Risk management is a systematic means for managing an organization's pure risk exposures to achieve its objectives in a manner consistent with public interest, human safety, environmental factors, and the law. Required courses:
Risk Management and Insurance/RISK220
Commercial Liability/RISK 321
Workers' Compensation/RISK 330
Claims Adjusting and Administration/RISK 335
Management of Health Care/RISK 340
Financial Accounting/BCOR 201
