100% employment/graduate school placement rate
With four years of academic and practical experience, in addition to finely-honed networking skills, McKenna School graduates are prepared for success.
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The McKenna Story
The mission of the McKenna School is to prepare students to be effective and principled leaders, responsible and successful participants in a dynamic market economy, and thoughtful contributors to society. Students are exposed to a scholarly, disciplined approach to life which will help them grow intellectually. They are challenged to reach their fullest potential through rigorous coursework, experiential learning opportunities, internships, and real-world experiences.
Student Outcomes: Excellent Opportunities to Top Careers
The McKenna School provides outstanding opportunities to interact with expert faculty of highly accomplished researchers, field leaders, and renowned teachers. Students gain real-world experience with access to networking opportunities that turn into internships and full-time careers.
Launching Careers: Our Graduates Making an Impact in Top Industries!
Amazon • Baker Tilly • Baird • BNY Mellon • Dick's Sporting Goods • Ernst & Young • Federated Hermes • FBI • Independence Health • Lockheed Martin • One Main Financial • PA State Police • PNC Financial Services • PricewaterhouseCoopers • Stanley Black & Decker • Verizon • Washington Wild Things • and more!
2022-23 Career Outcome Report
Shaping Future Leaders: Placing Our Graduates in Prestigious Graduate Schools!
Baylor University • Duquesne University School of Law • Georgetown University • Harvard University • Ohio Northern University • Pennsylvania State University • Saint Vincent College • Seattle University School of Law • Slippery Rock • University of Cincinnati • University of Pittsburgh • West Virginia University • and more!
2022-23 Graduate Schools Report
Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government
Shaping Great Leaders
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McKenna Message
The quarterly publication of the McKenna School celebrates and highlights the achievements of the McKenna School.
Rankings
2025
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (MSMOE)
Ranked for eighth straight year among the best online master’s in business (non-MBA) programs in the country.
#110 nationally
2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE - COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE TRACK
#1 in Pennsylvania and #15 nationally
BACHELOR OF ART IN CRIMINOLOGY, LAW AND SOCIETY
#3 in Pennsylvania and #35 nationally
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY
#7 in Pennsylvania, #55 nationally
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ECONOMICS
#9 in Pennsylvania, #90 nationally Read more here.
Accreditations and Affiliations
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Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The leading business accreditation program devoted to teaching excellence and service to students. Our accredited programs include:
Accounting • Business Education/ Information Technology • Business Economics • Finance • International Business • Management • Marketing • Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Mid-Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration
The McKenna School is a member of the MAACBA whose mission is to promote and improve collegiate education for business in all areas within the jurisdiction of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
A Note from the Dean
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Hospitality. Quality. Destination programs. These are three guiding pillars of the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government. The McKenna School offers programs in the business, economics, political science, and criminology areas. Each of these programs is informed by these three principles.
Hospitality is about fostering a welcoming environment for everyone. One of the fundamental Benedictine Hallmarks is “hospitality,” and as a key McKenna pillar, this closely relates to the history and tradition of our Benedictine heritage. We welcome anyone who enters through our doors, and we strive to offer a learning environment where learners feel comfortable and work together in a community to grow their knowledge. This is fostered through small class sizes, encouraging dialogue, and getting to know students as individuals. By becoming a Bearcat, you become a Bearcat for life and open yourself to a network of loyal alumni, faculty, and staff who will always have your back.
Quality is about the experience that students will have with our programs. In the McKenna School, we strive for excellence. We offer the benefits of a large university, such as quality education, opportunities to travel abroad, and the ability to engage in experiential learning. However, because of our small size, we make these aspects more accessible to every learner who enrolls in the McKenna School. Students will have access to faculty experts who are academic leaders in their fields, former executives, and successful entrepreneurs. These faculty members are approachable, have open-door policies, and more than anything else, want to see our students succeed.
Destination programs are about uniqueness. To us, this answers the question, “What is different about our programs that no other school can replicate?” Of course, our Benedictine heritage and liberal arts approach to a Saint Vincent education is unique in and of itself. For example, we are one of few programs globally that focuses on SAP Business One®, an Enterprise Resource Planning System for small– to mid-sized businesses. Our Criminology research includes an emphasis on the opioid epidemic that creates real-world impact in our region and beyond. Our Sports Management program is influenced by our relationship with Steelers Training Camp that occurs on campus during the summer, and we are one of a few colleges with an airport located across the street. In the McKenna School, we build on our uniqueness through the programs we offer.
Thank you for your interest in the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government. We have a strong record in training students for professional leadership roles. Both the McKenna School and our students have strong futures ahead. I encourage you to learn more about us by visiting or contacting me at michael.urick@stvincent.edu. I am always happy to welcome you to our campus.Michael J. Urick, Ph.D., MBA, M.S., SSGB, SHRM, CP
Dean, Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government
Professor, Management and Operational Excellence