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Gannon University believes planners have the foresight to prepare for and manage issues of liability. If you are interested in helping organizations of all types recognize the importance of preventing, controlling and minimizing losses from any number of possibilities, Gannon’s risk management program can help prepare you for a career as a risk manager. As a risk management major, you will gain a broad business background with an emphasis in accounting, finance and law, as well as a thorough knowledge of all types of insurance.

With the recognition of well-trained risk managers on the rise, graduates are finding opportunities in areas such as employee benefit programs, pension plans and workers’ compensation, legal liability, fraud and business interruption. In addition, the insurance industry is always seeking risk management graduates for positions including risk managers, underwriters, claims adjusters, financial planners and actuaries. Depending on the position and organization, salaries for risk managers can range from entry-level salaries of $28,000 to $44,000 and upper- and middle- levels of $48,000 to $135,000.

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 tenure 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

Risk management is housed in The Gannon University Dahlkemper School of Business Administration. Students in the risk management program interact with 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.