Drexel University
LeBow College of Business

Contact Information:
LeBow College of Business at Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Regular MBA
www.lebow.drexel.edu
215.895.2111
as326@drexel.edu

Executive MBA
215.895.1905
emba@drexel.edu

MBA Degree Programs:
The Executive MBA is an internationally ranked program that delivers a comprehensive MBA curriculum focusing on leadership.
The One-Year MBA provides new professionals and managers an intensive, integrated full-time experience.
The Professional MBA is a traditional MBA for working professionals that provides the ultimate in full- or part-time flexibility.
The Techno MBA is a nationally recognized program that offers technology managers, or those wishing to pursue a career in technology management, the ultimate in convenience through the Web.
The MBA Online enables student to pursue the professional MBA degree via the Web
The GVC MBA is our renowned traditional Professional MBA program that is provided at the sites of partner companies with earlier class times along the Route 202 corridor in the Great Valley area.
The M.D./MBA is a dual degree program with the Drexel College of Medicine that graduates physicians who can manage corporate medical practices and hospitals and contribute to the development of health care management.
The Corporate MBA program provides our exemplary MBA degrees, customized for our corporate partners.
The MS degree program offers students the opportunity to focus on a particular field of business study. MS degrees are offered in Accounting, Finance, Decision Sciences, and Taxation.
The Ph.D. program prepares students to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in business disciplines through excellence in scholarship and research. Areas of specialization include Accounting, Decision Sciences, Economics, Finance, Marketing, MIS, and Organization and Strategy.
The Executive Education programs educate business leaders in the latest business trends and models - preparing them to be effective in the business environment of today and tomorrow. From project management, to e-commerce, to enterprise resource planning to leadership in a technological world, we concentrate on providing the knowledge, skills and abilities that truly differentiate highly successful executives.

Accreditation(s):
AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Admission Requirements:
Admission to LeBow College of Business is competitive. The admissions committee relies on the applicant's academic records and test scores to assess his or her ability to succeed in the program. Successful applicants possess intellectual curiosity, strong analytical ability, effective communication skills, and well-defined areas of academic interest that are connected to their future career goals. The ideal candidate is highly competent, works well with others, seeks opportunities to manage projects and lead people, and consistently exceeds expectations. Full-time post-baccalaureate work experience is strongly recommended, but not required - we believe there are exceptional candidates who are able to assume leadership roles, inside the classroom and out, despite having little or no work experience. LeBow College of Business recognizes work in all fields, including military duty, volunteer service, and involvement in community and extracurricular activities. These prepare students to share unique perspectives.

Acceptance for graduate study at Drexel University requires a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their master's-level studies. (Individual departmental requirements may exceed this minimum.). Applicants are also required to submit GMAT scores; ToEFL scores are also required for international students.

Tuition:
Varies, according to program.

Description of Learning Environment for Students:
LeBow College of Business, fully accredited by AACSB International, prepares students for successful business and professional careers. With the options of studying full- or part-time, on campus, at a convenient satellite location, or online, you are certain to find a course of study will enable you to attain your goals. The curriculum features a broad overview of business, complemented by areas of concentration. MBA courses are offered in the day, evening, and on weekends, allowing both full and part-time students the flexibility to fit the MBA into their busy schedules.

Faculty:
Some of the nation's most highly read and respected business educators are at Drexel. Their works are found in university and corporate libraries from Anaheim to Zurich. They are pioneers, incorporating the latest in business and technological advances in textbooks that are used at hundreds of universities worldwide.

The LeBow College of Business 100+ faculty members bring more than outstanding academic knowledge to the classroom. As well as being experts in their fields, many of our professors are executives or consultants with Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to blend theory with application. They can offer you a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and management practice that translates into the day-to-day practices you need to succeed in your career.

Accomplishments/Recognition:
  • The Financial Times ranked LeBow College of Business at Drexel University among the top Executive MBA programs. LeBow ranked No. 1 in the nation for career progression, 30th in the nation and 56th worldwide for Executive MBA programs.
  • Entrepreneur Magazine ranked the LeBow College of Business entrepreneurial program among the nation's top 25 in entrepreneurial emphasis.
  • The LeBow College of Business Techno MBA program is recognized as one of the best online graduate programs in business nationally by U.S.News & World Report.
  • Drexel was ranked one of the best national doctoral universities by U.S.News & World Report in its "America 's Best Colleges 2004" issue. Drexel and Penn are the only institutions of higher education in Greater Philadelphia on the 2004 list. Carnegie Mellon, Lehigh, University of Pittsburgh and Penn State are the other Pennsylvania colleges to make the list.
  • Drexel is among the fewer than 50 private universities classified by the Carnegie Foundation as Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive, which include Carnegie Mellon, MIT, Caltech and the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Drexel is among the top 100 United States universities in federal research expenditures and market value of endowment.
  • In 2002, The Math Forum@Drexel was recognized by ScientificAmerican.com as one of the 50 most valuable science and technology Internet resources.
  • In 2001, Drexel ranked first among academic institutions in wireless access by Yahoo! Internet Life.
Military:
Scholarships are available for Executive MBA program for Military Service and Homeland Security.

If you are a veteran who served on continuous active duty for 181 days or more after January 31, 1955, you may be eligible for educational benefits under the Montgomery G.I. Bill. If you are the dependent of a veteran who died or is permanently disabled as a result of service in the armed forces, you may also be eligible for educational benefits.

Credit - LeBow College of Business recognizes work in all fields, including military duty, volunteer service, and involvement in community and extracurricular activities. These prepare students to share unique perspectives.




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