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Application Requirements and Deadlines

Our admissions specialists take a holistic approach to evaluating applicants to LeBow certificate programs.

All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Degrees earned abroad will be evaluated and must be deemed equivalent.

Note: Select programs have additional criteria listed below.

  1. Completed Application
    Complete the online application and submit or mail the supplemental documents listed below.
  2. Transcripts
    When applying for a graduate degree, unofficial transcripts are required for each institution attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the admissions portal or sent via email to enroll@drexel.edu. Once accepted to LeBow, students must submit official transcripts prior to the start of term.
  3. Professional Resumé
    Your resume should provide an overview of your previous work history.
  4. English Proficiency Requirements
    Applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree outside of the United States are required to provide proof of English Proficiency as part of their application. We offer a variety of options for candidates to meet this requirement.
Duolingo

The  Duolingo English Test can be completed online, on-demand in under an hour for only $49. The test must be taken on a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test. Drexel LeBow looks for a minimum score of 115 for admissions consideration. 

TOEFL and IELTS Examinations

The TOEFL and IELTS exams are graduate business school admission tests that provide proof of English proficiency for international applicants. For admission consideration, Drexel LeBow looks for an overall minimum TOEFL score of 90 (with a 22 or higher in the Speaking and Listening section). A  TOEFL Special Home Edition test is being offered temporarily by ETS to serve students who are unable to visit a test center due to public health concerns. 

Alternatively, an overall minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.5 in Speaking and Listening) is accepted.  The British Council is also offering the  IELTS Indicator exam, which can be completed on your personal computer in lieu of the IELTS exam. Score requirements will remain the same. 

Program-Specific Requirements and Deadlines

  • Spring 2025 deadline: March 1, 2025
  • Fall 2025 deadline: Sept. 1, 2025

Please Note: The Advanced Business Certificate and Certificate in Change Leadership and Strategy programs are not accepting applications for the 2024-25 Academic year.

Business Analytics Certificates

Start terms: Spring and Fall
Delivery formats: In-person or online

Additional admissions criteria is the same for each certificate in the Business Analytics program:

  • A four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution
  • One (1) letter of recommendation
  • Essay/statement of purpose

Learn more about Business Analytics Certificates

Business Information and Technology Certificates

Start terms: Spring and Fall
Delivery formats: In-person or online

Additional admissions criteria is the same for each certificate in the Business Information & Technology program:

  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher, in a completed degree program, bachelor’s degree or above
  • One (1) letter of recommendation required, two (2) are suggested
  • Essay/statement of purpose
  • Students must have access to a computer that meets or exceeds CCI’s computer requirements

Project Management Certificate

Start terms: Spring and Fall
Delivery format: Online

Additional admissions criteria:

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college
  • Essay/statement of purpose
  • Two letters of recommendation, professional or academic
  • An interview may be requested

Learn more about the Project Management Certificate

Strategic Financial Management Certificate

Start terms: Spring and Fall
Delivery format: In-person

Learn more about the Strategic Financial Management Certificate


Documents not uploaded as part of the admission application can be mailed to:

Postal Mail
Drexel University
Application Processing
PO Box 34789
Philadelphia, PA 19101

By Express Courier
(DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc)
Drexel University Application Processing
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2876

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Thank you for your interest in graduate certificate programs at LeBow. We look forward to hearing from you.

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215.895.2115