GMercyU School of Business

Bachelor's & Master's Business Degrees

With undergraduate and online graduate business degrees, GMercyU will help you become a leader in today's competitive business world. Here, you’ll learn from experienced faculty who know business from the boardroom, not just the classroom.
Our programs focus on today’s most in-demand skills, including communication, problem-solving, and leadership. 

Accreditation

IACBE accreditation

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies at Gwynedd Mercy University have received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement (2022-2023) (PDF)

*To register a complaint with the IACBE, please contact International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) at https://iacbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Procedure-for-Third-Party-Complaints.pdf.

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  • B.S. in Digital Communications — The perfect launching pad for a career in writing, social media, broadcasting, or public relations for communication majors.


IACBE Accredited Undergraduate Programs

Each undergraduate business degree program below is offered on campus and is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. As an undergraduate business major, you also have the option of enrolling in our 4+1 MBA graduate program provided you meet eligibility requirements.

  • B.S. in Accounting* 
    Our Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree will prepare you to meet a critical need in any organization.   

  • finance and accountingB.S. in Finance 
    Our Bachelor of Science in Finance will give you a seat at the financial table of any business or organization.

  • B.S. in Management 
    A degree in management from GMercyU will open the door to a wide array of opportunities in the business world.

  • B.S. in Marketing 
    Our diverse marketing curriculum will prepare you for a range of career opportunities in the business and non-profit world.

  • B.S. in Sports Management 
    Our B.S. in Sports Management will help transform your love of sports into a career.management major

*Licensure: This program was designed to meet the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) education licensure requirements in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While the exam is the same no matter where it's taken, each state has different education and experience requirements that must be met in order to become a licensed CPA. If you reside in a different state, you should carefully review your home state’s CPA licensure requirements prior to enrolling in this program. We will work with you to find out what your specific state requirements are. For more information, please visit our Program Licensure Requirement page.

Some programs may require a criminal background check, child abuse clearance, specific immunizations, and other health-related clearances to participate in experiential learning required as part of your undergraduate curriculum. In addition, some careers require a criminal background check and/or certain immunizations as a condition of employment. See the undergraduate catalog for more information.


4+1 MBA Program 

If you enroll in an undergraduate business degree program, you have the option of staying for a fifth year to complete your 4+1 MBA program. If eligible, you will take 12 graduate credits during your senior year as part of your undergraduate tuition and then complete the remaining credits in year five in a combination of on-ground and online classes. 

10% Alumni Tuition Grant: GMercyU students who earn a bachelor’s degree are eligible for a 10% tuition grant on a Master’s degree.

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Online/Accelerated MBA Programs - Graduate

The following online MBA degree programs are offered in an accelerated format but are paced so that you can continue working while you earn your degree. They can be completed completely online.

+In addition to the University's Middle States accreditation, these programs have special accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.

 

Online/Accelerated Graduate Certificates

If you can't commit to an MBA degree, start with one of these 12-credit certificates that you can stack toward a GMercyU MBA degree. The following certificates are offered in an accelerated format and can be completed completely online. 

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More About Our Business Programs

GMercyU's accredited undergraduate and graduate business degree programs in Pa. will help you launch, and advance, your career. 

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Gwynedd Mercy University’s business programs are housed in the University’s newest building, University Hall, that features advanced classroom technology including a real-time stock ticker. 

Internship Opportunities

GMercyU business students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through internships at some of the area’s top companies, such as Aetna, KPMG, Merrill Lynch, and Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

Small Classes Taught by Expert Faculty

If you’re looking for experienced business faculty who will take a genuine interest in you, GMercyU is the place to go. Our classes are small, which gives you plenty of opportunities to get to know your professors and for them to get to know you. Our faculty also have a wide network of professional contacts so you can build your business network before you graduate.