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Office of Admissions, 3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19014 USA
| Phone: | 1-800-2-DREXEL | | Fax: | 1-215-895-5939 |
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 Program Overview
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By using business resources found throughout the regional, national and international communities, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business provides students with a comprehensive business education combined with professional, practical experience through the Drexel Co-op.
LeBow College of Business offers a bachelor of science in economics (BS Econ), bachelor of science in business administration (BSBA) and bachelor of science in business and engineering (BSB&E). The BSBA and BSB&E curricula were both revised during the 2005–2006 academic year to meet market demands in an ever–changing economy. Over four or five years of study, students prepare for their roles in an increasingly international, high-technology environment. Through Drexel's renowned co-op
program, students make important industry contacts, develop valuable job-finding skills and gain the experience necessary to qualify for more than entry-level positions. This program is offered through a comprehensive five-year option that includes 18 months of professional work experience or a four-year option that includes six months of professional work experience. In addition, a four-year, non-co-op option is available.
Business and engineering is a unique degree that combines study in business and in the engineering sciences. Students gain business acumen and learn basic engineering skills, preparing them for jobs as managers working for engineering, pharmaceutical or technologically oriented companies. The program has been in existence for more than 75 years, and there are few, if any, similar programs elsewhere.
An accelerated program permits students to earn both BS and MBA degrees in only five years. The program includes one six-month co-op internship, with the fifth year devoted to four terms of graduate study.
My LIFEfolio (LeBow Integrated Focused Experience) is a web-based portfolio designed to be an essential resource throughout students' academic and professional careers. Beginning in freshman year, My LIFEfolio enables the connection of introductory course material to upper level classes building integrated academic experience as students progress through the LeBow curriculum. The four electronic portfolios that comprise My LIFEfolio - business concentration, career, writing, and quantitative reasoning - allow the storage of information, reflect on learning, and understand how that knowledge has impacted beliefs, attitudes, and personal development.
My LIFEfolio showcases the breadth and depth of student knowledge and provides evidence of personal and professional accomplishments. Students have access to files of both business and non-business courses, completed assignments, multi-media projects, and instructional resources such as teaching notes and presentations for reference while in school, on the Drexel Co-op, or after graduation.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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LeBow College of Business is housed in three buildings: Matheson Hall, the Academic Building and the Pearlstein Business Learning Center. A full-time undergraduate advising and career services center is available to all business students. In addition, several fully equipped modern computer labs, housing both Macintosh and IBM computers, provide access to the latest business software.
The college enhances its finance-oriented courses by allowing students to develop expertise in capital markets, trading and risk management through the use of financial software that allows simulated stock trading, applied risk management and portfolio diversification. The Finance Trading Lab allows LeBow students to play the market in "real time, with real money". Students learn how to manage a portfolio, select securities, diversify the asset side of the portfolio and read, analyze and comprehend financial data.
The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology provides an innovative approach to entrepreneurial
development by linking academic instruction, real-world resources and a physical environment for accelerated business creation. The Center includes incubation and entrepreneurial space, a cybercafe, mentoring and conference rooms as
well as a 60-person classroom.
Drexel's W.W. Hagerty Library has a collection of 1.3 million books, periodicals, microforms, government documents and audiovisual materials, with a focus on the fields of business, technology, science, design and information studies. Students can use the library's electronic network to access other library collections in Philadelphia and around the world.
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| Highlights
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- One-week international residency for IB students
- Co-op: All degree programs have co-op and non-co-op options
- My LIFEfolio: E-Portfolio system that is integrated into the curriculum to provide opportunities for reference, learning assessment and illustrate the continuity of learning throughout the four year curriculum
- BSB&E: Opportunity to study commerce and basic engineering for management positions with engineering- or technology-oriented firms
- BS/MBA: Accelerated program allows completion of bachelor's and master's degrees in 5 years
- Business Learning Community: Freshmen immersion program that uses a classroom and residential cohort model and faculty, staff and students assist with the transition to college life
- Ten Business Concentrations: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, International Business (stand alone or co-concentration options), Legal studies, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Operations Management
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| Program Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 1922 | | Program Length | 4–5 yrs | | Degrees Offered | BSBA, BSBAE, BSECON | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
fall (Sept–Dec)
winter (Jan– Mar)
spring (Mar–Jun)
summer (Jun–Sept)
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| Study Options
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co-op/internship, study abroad, international co-op, one-week international residency.
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| Majors
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Accounting; Business & Engineering; Economics; Entrepreneurship; Finance; General Business; International Business (stand alone or co–concentration options); Legal Studies; Management Information Systems; Marketing; Operations Management
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | 4,940 | | Students Accepted/yr | 2,729 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 540 | | Total Program Enrollment | 2,610 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 38 | | Senior Level | 38 |
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| Recognition
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- Business courses accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- University accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools
- Drexel has one of the oldest, largest and comprehensive co-op programs
- Ranked among the best National Doctoral Universities by US News & World Report
- Undergraduate program ranked in the top 114 nationally by US News and World Report
- LeBow's entrepreneurial emphasis ranked in the top 3 by Entrepreneur
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| University and Location
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Drexel is Philadelphia's technology-based, cooperative education university. Founded in 1891 by financier Anthony J. Drexel, the university is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing students for graduate studies and careers.
Drexel became the first university to require all students to have microcomputers in 1983. In 2000, Drexel became the first major university to operate a fully wireless CyberCampus. In 2002, Drexel launched the first mobile wireless web service for students, enabling them to retrieve a range of information, including their grades, via any web-enabled device from anywhere in the world. In 2006, Drexel was named one of America's "Top 25 Most Connected Campuses" by the Princeton Review/Forbes.com.
Drexel operates one of the oldest, largest and most comprehensive cooperative education programs in the country, with more than 1,500 participating businesses from 27 states and 12 countries.
In 2002, Drexel merged with MCP Hahnemann University, making it one of fewer than 50 private universities, including Carnegie Mellon, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania, classified by the Carnegie Foundation as Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive. Drexel also joins the top 75 US universities in federal research expenditures and market value of endowment.
Drexel is organized into 11 schools and colleges that offer 175 degree programs to 12,300 undergraduate and 6,100 graduate and professional students from 100 countries. The university has more than 90,000 alumni.
The campus is located in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood, one of the country's top academic communities. Nine residence halls are within easy walking distance of one another. Freshman students who do not live with their parents are required to live on campus.
Philadelphia, the fifth largest city in the United States, provides a wealth of cultural, historical and recreational activities. Students can visit art and natural history museums, see professional sports teams play or enjoy live performances at
numerous theater and concert stages. They can explore historical sites that are central to the founding of the United States. Philadelphia is located within two hours of New York City, Washington, DC and the New Jersey shore.
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| Admissions
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For admission to Drexel, students must submit a completed application form, official transcripts, recommendations from two academic officials, and essay, and a $75 nonrefundable application fee. Applicants must have graduated from an approved secondary school and completed a well-rounded college preparatory curriculum or academic program.
International applicants must submit original academic transcripts along with notarized English translations, if necessary. While an SAT score is not required of international students, those who have taken the test should submit their results in order to strengthen their credentials. In addition, international applicants must provide notarized proof of their financial ability to pay for their studies, and applicants whose first language is not English must submit proof of their English proficiency.
Domestic applicants must have their SAT results submitted directly from the testing agency to the Office of Admissions. Applicants wishing to enroll in LeBow College of Business should have completed at least three years of high school math, including algebra, as well as at least one year of a high school lab science, such as biology, chemistry or physics.
Tuition fees at Drexel vary according to the length of the program. The average tuition cost of the four-year program is $35,100 per year, while the average cost of the five-year program is $28,500 per year.
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| Support for International Students
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International students are welcomed to Drexel through a comprehensive two-day orientation that helps them become acquainted with their new surroundings. The International Student and Scholars Office (ISSO) provides assistance with visa and immigration, authorizes co-op employment and sponsors a range of workshops. International students are required to live on campus during their first year of study. After year one, many elect to live in the International House, a private, nonprofit community housing option located close to the university. The cost ranges from $75 per night to $900 per month.
The English Language Center provides international students with intensive English language instruction to raise their paper-based TOEFL score to the minimum of 550. Three hours of daily classes cover topics such as English for science and technology, business English and computer skills in English.
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| University and Location
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| Total Enrollment | 18,400 | | Private vs Public | private | | Campus Setting | urban | | # in University Housing | 4,000 | | City Population | 1,463,281 | | Climate Range | 10° to 90° F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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Minimum Academic Requirements:
BSBA: 3.0 GPA, SAT 1100
BSBAE: 3.0 GPA, SAT 1100
BSECON: 3.0 GPA, SAT 1100
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 550 (pbt) or 217 (cbt)
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
March 1 (fall admission)
International Student Application Deadlines:
March 1 (fall admission)
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $28,500–35,100 | | Out-of-State Tuition | $28,500–35,100 | | Int'l Student Tuition | $28,500–35,100 | | Int'l Student Fees | n/a | | Co-op Term Fees | n/a | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $142,500 | | Out-of-State Students | $142,500 | | International Students | $142,500 | | Books | $1,500 | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $8,370 | | Private | $1,350/mth | | Homestay | n/a |
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| International Students
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| University Enrollment | 940 | | Program Enrollment | 244 | | % of Program Enrollment | 12% | | Admitted/yr to Program | 150 |
Countries of Origin:
The business college has students from 64 countries, with the majority from India, Europe and countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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