Why Gannon Business

Empowering future leaders through innovative business education for career excellence

At the Dahlkemper School of Business, we recognize that today’s business education spans well beyond the classroom. We are committed to preparing our graduates with appropriate levels of theoretical knowledge and arming them to deliver practical insights using the skills demanded by employers. We couple our classroom learning with immersive experiential learning opportunities, career readiness preparation for all business students, and the opportunity to build your resume with industry-recognized credentials. Below is a snapshot of what we offer to help you advance your education and become a more marketable graduate.

Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt

 You don't have to wait until you graduate to get certified as a Six Sigma Yellow Belt. This certification (CSSYB) arms you with a foundational understanding of all phases of the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve and control) model at the core of the Six Sigma framework. You'll demonstrate to employers your proven commitment to improving business quality through compliance with quality standards. Take our (MGMT 350) Quality Management course, designed to prepare you for taking and passing the exam. 

Certified Associate in Project Management

Between 2014-2019 project management roles grew by more than 40%. By 2027, it is predicted that 22 million new project management jobs will be available globally. Why not get a certification in project management while you're still in college? Business students can enroll in our Project Management (MGMT 330) course. Here, you'll learn the skills to move a team forward toward a common goal, while demonstrating a sound understanding of the connection of planning, communication and direction in the corporate environment. Before you graduate, you can seek the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification through the Project Management Institute. The CAPM certification recognizes your knowledge of the profession's preeminent global standard, making you stand out to employers.

X-Culture - Global Virtual Team Experience

In a required international elective course, where we team up with  X-Culture, our business students have the opportunity to be part of a global virtual business consulting team. You and your teammates from around the globe will work together to solve an international business challenge. Teams present their challenge solutions and upon completion of the course receive a Global Collaboration Experience Certificate. Students can use this certificate on their resume, to land a job interview, promotion or even enter a graduate program in international business. A certificate like this in today's global workplace is invaluable.

Get Career Ready!

We endorse the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) career-readiness competencies, and through our partnership with Gannon’s Career Exploration and Development (CED) Office, you’ll work through strengthening the competencies that form the foundation for a successful career – so you can be “career-ready” upon graduation!

All undergraduate students in DSB will participate in a Career Preparation Series embedded into the Business Core curriculum.  From your first business course (BCOR 105) you’ll start connecting what you’re learning in the classroom to your post-graduation professional lives. Upon completion of the series, you will be equipped to articulate your exploration and development of who you are and who you want to be as a career-ready professional. 

Our focus on career-prep series also includes an annual Business Professional Development Day each spring – we connect you to employers who share their insights on contemporary issues in the workplace like professionalism, communication, and being a leader – plus what they “look for” when hiring business school graduates. The day continues with a networking lunch and professional headshot opportunities! 

Experiential Learning Opportunities are endless in Sport Business 

Do you want the opportunity to engage directly with the sport industry? Our faculty in the Sport Business program have numerous connections with both local and national sports organizations (Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Erie SeaWolves, Buffalo Bills, and more). These relationships allow you to hear from leading experts in the field through guest lectures and gain valuable experience through internship opportunities.  Our students can travel with the program faculty to events like the NFL Super Bowl, the NFL Draft and MLB All-Star Week to have on-site, hands-on experience.  Students from all majors are welcome and you can count on at least one on-site trip to a national event each year.