DAHLKEMPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE/BUSINESS STUDIES (BA-BST) The Bachelor of Arts degree (with a major in Business Studies) requirements consist of the following: 1) the liberal studies 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) the lower division business core curriculum; 3) the student’s choice of 300-400 level business courses that align with their interests and career goals.; and 4) electives of the student’s choice if applicable. Dahlkemper School of Business Academic Standards for the Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies degree program: 1. The Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies program does not allow the student to declare or earn a concentration. 2. S tudents must have a minimum business GPA of 2.00 and a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 to qualify for graduation. 3. The program is not accredited by ACBSP. Dahlkemper School of Business Program Outcomes for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Business Studies (BA-BST) Graduates who earn a BA in Business Studies will make progress towards the following program goals: 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 These goals translate into the (4) measurable program outcomes listed below: Students will: 1. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences 2. Critically analyze ideas from multiple sources to draw well-supported recommendations and solutions 3. Apply knowledge and skills across business functions and interdisciplinary boundaries 4. Integrate new information into existing frameworks of knowledge
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