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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
URL students use to create and log in to their accounts is http:// gmercyucompliance. com /.
Compliance Requirements and Clearances:
• Criminal Record Check by completing a Request for Criminal Record Checkform.
• FBI Fingerprinting Check
• TB( Tuberculosis Test Validation)
The background check process requires the student to provide their U. S. Social Security number.
Professional Disposition and Conduct: PDE requires the formal monitoring of appropriate dispositions for the teaching profession. In line with this, the program has a formal method for monitoring and supporting the appropriate dispositions for the Education profession. When applying for Field Experience I and II, students do a Disposition Self-Assessment.
FINANCE
Degree: Bachelor of Science Program Accreditor: International Accreditation Council for Business Education( iacbe. org) Program Modality: On-ground Academic Program Director: Melissa Dennis
Program Description: Finance studies and addresses how monetary resources are raised, allocated, and used over time, considering the risks entailed. Financial dealers and brokers conduct financial market transactions on behalf of clients and offer advice on financial matters. Finance is the most encompassing of all business enterprises; finance graduates must know about both business and the economy. This program offers a 4 + 1 MBA option. Students should meet with their advisor in their junior year to apply to the 4 + 1 program.
Program Student Learning Outcomes: PLO1 The student will demonstrate professional written business communications. PLO2 Business students will apply knowledge and skills of their discipline to make appropriate business decisions. PLO3 The student will be able to apply ethical and moral decision-making principles to business situations. PLO4 The student will demonstrate the use of decision-support tools in making business decisions. PLO5 The student will demonstrate the ability to apply sources of information relevant to business issues and situations. PLO6 Students will function as productive members of a team.
Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures: Same as University For Major Requirements, see Curriculum Sheets. For Curriculum Sequence, consult Program Advisor.
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