PhD in Business Administration

Prepare for a tenure track position in academia or be the expert the C-suite turns to for deep expertise and problem solving. Drexel LeBow’s Stem-designated PhD in Business program engages passionate students to become inspiring teachers and outstanding scholars.

PhD in Business Specializations

PhD in Business with a Specialization in Accounting

Our PhD in Business with a specialization in accounting motivates individuals to develop critical research, teaching and publishing skills.

PhD in Business with a Specialization in Finance

The PhD in Business with a specialization in finance prepares students to understand the theoretical foundations and literature and utilize software.

PhD in Business with a Specialization in Marketing

The PhD in Business with a specialization in marketing addresses both micro & marco perspectives, however, the primary emphasis is from the micro point of view.

PhD in Business With a Specialization in Operations and Business Analytics

The PhD in Business with a specialization in operations and business analytics prepares grads for research careers in statistics, business analytics and more.

PhD in Business with Specializations in Organizational Behavior or Strategy

The PhD in Business with specializations in organizational behavior or strategy focuses on behavioral and strategic issues facing tech organizations.

STEM-Designated PhD Program

The PhD in Business is a STEM-designated program. LeBow’s STEM-designated programs provide interdisciplinary technical and mathematical skills, as well as the business acumen needed to help solve complex business issues to help navigate the future of business.

Please note: STEM designation applies to students entering the program fall 2023 or later.

More Information on STEM-designated Programs

STEM-Designated degree programs are designated by the Department of Homeland Security. F-1 students can apply for a 24-month OPT Extension (beyond the standard 12 months) if they:

Receive a STEM degree
Are employed by employers enrolled in the E-Verify system
Have received an initial approval of Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment authorization related to such a degree

Students must apply for the 24-month OPT extension prior to the expiration of their Post-Completion OPT. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) accept 24-month OPT Extension applications as early as 120 days before the expiration of a Post-Completion OPT.

Please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars Services at isss@drexel.edu for detailed information and assistance on OPT.

Work With Faculty Experts

Beginning the first year, PhD students spend time as research assistants under the supervision of a faculty member. Faculty provide rigorous training on how to conduct high-quality independent research and become an effective teacher.

The PhD faculty at Drexel LeBow are bold thinkers and experts in a wide array of research areas impacting business and society. They take pride in working closely with our PhD students, developing and refining the skills necessary for conducting and publishing academic research and achieving strong placements in their field. In fact, PhD students are encouraged to co-author research papers with faculty members, other students and alumni. As a result, our PhD students frequently produce quality academic publications and build their research portfolio before graduating from the program.

Faculty members publish in top academic journals, for example: