Online MBA

Gannon University's Dahlkemper School of Business welcomes prospective candidates to learn more about Gannon's Online MBA  and applicable accelerated programs.  Connect with our expert faculty and staff to discuss curriculum design, graduate student resources, outcomes, and more.

Questions? Please contact Jared Merritt in the Office of Graduate Admissions at merritt010@gannon.edu or 814-871-7805.

Gain Applicable Knowledge and Succeed in Business

Gannon University is a student-oriented teaching university.  This philosophy guides our approach to curriculum design, teaching, and advising.  We recognize and understand the dramatic changes ongoing in the world of business.  The mission of the Gannon Online MBA Program is to provide students with the vision, values, and skills required to lead successful professional and rewarding personal lives within this exciting new world.  Our approach is to pay careful attention to each student, challenge them to grow, and help them to reach their own personal and career objectives.  Courses in the Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program are rigorous and challenging by design, but the faculty is prepared to work with each student to build the skills needed for the business world of the 21st century.

Gannon University's MBA program was founded in 1970 and our experience as the region's first and largest graduate school of business has taught us some important lessons. Simply having a master's degree, regardless of the type of degree or apparent status of the degree-granting institution, is no assurance of success. To succeed in business, individuals need real skills, an understanding of the world of business and an appreciation for life. Our network of over 1,400 MBA alumni is a proud testament to Gannon's ability to make success happen for its graduate students. Gannon MBA Alumni include Presidents/CEO's, Vice Presidents, CFO's, Treasurers, and Managing Partners.  In addition, over 60 have earned advanced degrees, including doctorates from some of the most prestigious academic institutions in North America (Indiana University, University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Stanford University to name a few).  More than 45 Gannon MBA's are currently teaching in colleges and universities.

It’s time you experience the possibilities that come with a Gannon MBA.

What Makes Our Online MBA Different

The purpose of the Gannon University Online Master of Business Administration Program is to develop leaders with a sound understanding of the role of business in society. Globally accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), our program centers on honing ethical decision making and problem solving skills, via content with an applied, practical application, in the functional areas of business. Our dedicated faculty and seasoned practitioners offer a dynamic and diverse learning experience for students, whereby our graduates are equipped with transferable skills that are easily adapted to different areas of business, government, and industry, both domestically and globally.

Virtual Information Sessions

We invite you to join us for a virtual information session to learn more about Gannon University's online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Schedule a 1:1 Virtual Information Session here. 

Career Outcomes: Salaries and Jobs

Gannon's online MBA degree does more than help you get a job - it can position you for a long career in a variety of industries at a higher-than-average salary. A recent study conducted by Forbes shows that post-MBA starting salary with bonuses can be up to 50 percent higher than pre-MBA starting pay. As an MBA graduate, you can use your knowledge to work as a marketing, finance or human resource manager - three positions that according the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have an annual median pay ranging from $99,720 up to $199,740. 

Online MBA Outcomes: Real Results

When you graduate with your MBA from Gannon University, you leave with a proven credential that can propel your career to the next level. With Gannon's online MBA degree, you can join our strong alumni network of entrepreneurs, or go on to lead an existing organization to success. Upon completion of the program you will be able to:

• Understand the global business environment
• Understand and integrate the functional areas of business
• Be able to apply analytical skills to solve problems in a business environment
• Develop leadership skills and ethically responsible behavior in an organizational context
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Understand how to work effectively in team settings

State Authorization

View Gannon's State Authorization for more information on SARA and state authorization. Have a complaint about a distance education program or courses? Read the state contact information document to learn more about filing a complaint.

Student Success

Gannon's Online Engagement Coordinator facilitates our online new student orientations, implements strategies to ensure that online students are active in their online courses, and provides general online student support through a variety of high-touch methods to engage students and support student retention efforts. Gannon online students can reach out with general questions about online learning or how to remotely access Gannon's comprehensive student services.