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To learn more about Drexel LeBow’s MBA program, prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session or request additional information.
A Drexel LeBow MBA can propel you to advance in your career or prepare for a career pivot.
The Drexel LeBow Accelerated Full-Time MBA program provides the core business building blocks with plenty of opportunity for specialization. Motivated students come from a range of industries and can customize their education to their individual goals. This full-time, experiential program is delivered over 10-week quarters, preparing students to adapt seamlessly to an always evolving business world.
Drexel LeBow offers a targeted MBA degree that allows students to customize their learning experience to their personal goals and objectives through concentrations, graduate minors, elective courses, experiential learning and dual degree program options.
The full-time cohorted program is a great fit for students looking to diversify their existing skills, entrepreneurs ready to expand their focus, professionals looking to make a career pivot or managers preparing for future advancement opportunities.
*Students with F-1 visas can apply for a 24-month OPT extension (beyond the standard 12 months) if they meet noted criteria.
MBA Curriculum
Each accelerated full-time MBA option features required coursework in major business disciplines including accounting, finance, analytics, economics, supply chain, strategic management, organizational behavior and marketing. Students can further personalize their coursework through a variety of business concentrations and graduate minors.
View a full-time MBA plan of study
Learn more about the full-time MBA in the Drexel Catalog
Program Options
The accelerated full-time MBA can be completed in as little as 12 months or up to 18 months to accommodate schedules, career paths and academic goals. Students choose from the following options:
12 Months
This is the most accelerated program with a rigorous course schedule and is ideal for individuals with previous experience in industry related to their career goals.
15 Months
An accelerated program that also allows students to complete one summer internship, the 15-month MBA is a good option for those looking to add more experience to their résumé or are considering a career change.
18 Months
With a focus on career and professional development, this is the most immersive MBA option, allowing students to complete one summer internship during the 18-month program. Students are also encouraged to enroll in the Career Course offered through Graduate Career Services.
MBA Degree Concentrations
MBA program concentrations allow you to focus on an area of interest within business through elective course offerings.
Several MBA concentrations are STEM-designated and offer a comprehensive business education through a blend of interdisciplinary technical, quantitative and professional skills with the added benefit of participating in unique experiential learning opportunities. MBA STEM-designated concentrations allow students with F-1 visas to apply for a 24-month OPT extension, beyond the standard 12 months, if they meet noted criteria.
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Dual Degrees for MBA Students
The LeBow College of Business partners with the Kline School of Law, College of Medicine and Westphal College of Media Arts and Design to provide students advanced business education to enhance their careers in less time than it takes to complete the two programs separately. Dual degree programs include:
Graduate Minors
Graduate minors highlight Drexel’s collaborative and interdisciplinary spirit by allowing students to take interrelated graduate-level courses outside of their major graduate program.
Experiential Learning for MBA Students
A practical, hands-on approach is embedded into graduate programs at LeBow, integrating experiential learning across all components of the student experience. Research-driven consulting projects, industry speakers, competitions and other engagements allow students to learn from companies such as Anheuser-Busch, New Spring Capital, McGraw-Hill, Gettacar and more.
Students also have opportunities to connect directly with corporate and industry partners through:
- The Dana and David Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning
- The Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics
- The Drexel Solutions Institute
Learn more about experiential learning for graduate students
Career Coaching and Student Support
Drexel LeBow’s Office of Graduate Career Services is committed to providing MBA students, alumni and employer partners with top-notch service, resources and programming, including individual counseling, international student assistance, professional development resources, workshops, our Dragon Network for alumni and more.
Campus and Facilities
Our 12-story, 177,500-square-foot home, Gerri C. LeBow Hall, is located at the heart of the Drexel University campus, which is located in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, home to the city’s vibrant research and technology corridor. Being located in Philadelphia, and within a short distance of New York and Washington D.C. means Drexel LeBow students have access, not just to our 1700+ industry partners but also to a wealth of experience from leaders in the business, research and governmental fields.
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