BA-Business Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree (with a major in Business Studies) requirements consist of the following:

1. The Liberal Core 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. Identified business core courses

3. The student’s choice of 300-400 level business courses that align with their interests and career goals.

4. Electives of the student’s choice if applicable.

Graduation Requirements

1. Students must have a minimum business GPA of 2.00 and a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 to qualify for graduation.

2. The program is not accredited by ACBSP.

3. Only students with a catalog year of 2022 or later can graduate with 120 credits; students who have an earlier catalog year must earn 128 credits to graduate.

Program Goals

Graduates who earn a BA in Business Studies will make progress toward the following program goals, which translate into the program's outcomes:

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