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Online Master's Degree in Business Administration from Drexel

Classes Begin: March 30, 2026

2-4 years

Average Duration
Online - Residency Req.
Format

49

Quarter Credits $1350 per credit
AACSB-accredited, top-ranked, customizable curriculum

Master of Business Administration

The Drexel LeBow Online MBA is a highly customizable degree designed to equip you with problem-solving and leadership skills that can be applied across a variety of different industries.

Our flexible curriculum allows you to master the fundamentals of business, identify leadership strengths, and think strategically using quantitative data, all while maintaining your busy schedule and earning your degree on your own time. Drexel University’s world-renowned faculty will help you develop and utilize these skills immediately in the workplace.

The program can be completed in as little as 18 months or up to five years.

MBA Degree Online Program Features

  • Highly Customizable
    Customize your learning experience to your interests and career goals through concentrations and graduate minors.
  • Hands-On Experience
    Take advantage of multiple residency options and networking opportunities, as well as case simulations and portfolio projects
  • Well Respected
    The Drexel LeBow Online MBA is ranked as one of the top 20 online MBA programs in the world by Financial Times and is AACSB-accredited

Available Concentrations

The Drexel LeBow Online MBA offers ten concentrations online, four of which are STEM-Designated, that allow you to tailor your learning experience to your personal education goals. Adding a concentration to your degree allows you to diversify and enhance your skillset. Available concentrations include:

  • Business Analytics*
  • Corporate Sustainability & Global Impact
  • Effective Leadership
  • Finance*
  • General Business / Customized Concentration
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Technology & Analytics*
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Technology & Innovation Management
  • Supply Chain Management & Logistics*

*STEM-Designated Program

Dual Degree Options

The LeBow College of Business offers the ability to share up to 15 credits across degrees, maximizing both your time and financial investment. You can declare your second degree once you have completed at least 15 credits of your initial degree. Any of the online business degrees can be paired as a dual degree such as MBA/MS Business Analytics, MBA/MS Sport Business, or MS Business Analytics/MS Sport Business, with shared coursework usually through elective credits.

What is an MBA?

For those looking to enter the corporate world or advance their business careers, a master’s in business administration is one of the most versatile degrees you can pursue. At Drexel, you’ll take classes like “Corporate Financial Management” and “Business Problem Solving,” as well as more specialized courses of your choosing, to help you prepare for any challenges you may face. Whether you’re looking to stand out in a competitive job market or land a big promotion, having an MBA shows that you have the background and the leadership skills to get the job done.

Earning an MBA can have a big effect on your career. According to a 2017 survey conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council, MBA graduates are more likely to hold senior- and executive-level positions, supervisory positions and roles with budgetary authority than graduates with non-MBA business degrees.

Why Choose an Online MBA Program?

For working professionals, it can be difficult to balance courses with a career and personal life. Pursuing an MBA online allows you to have the best of both worlds: you can continue to work full-time while completing your coursework on your own schedule. The skills you learn in class can be directly and immediately applicable to your work, and with professors and classmates from around the world, you’ll be able to network globally without ever leaving home.

How Can I Afford an MBA?

While the cost of earning a master’s degree can be daunting, Drexel’s LeBow College of Business is committed to making it affordable for qualified applicants. Please visit the tuition page to learn more about scholarship opportunities available for this program as well as other cost savings programs.

How Long Does It Take to Earn a Master’s Degree in Business Administration?

Drexel’s online MBA is designed for maximum flexibility to fit your needs and your lifestyle. An accelerated option allows you to complete the degree in as little as 18 months. If you need a little more time, you can take up to five years to earn an online MBA through Drexel.

What are the Requirements and Skills Needed for a Drexel LeBow Online MBA?

Drexel’s online MBA is a robust, adaptable degree that can support your career development in multiple fields. While a business background might be helpful, it’s not required. You can pursue an MBA with any undergraduate degree. It’s much more important to have good teamwork and communication skills, a knack for problem solving, the ability to think and plan strategically, and the desire to lead an organization to success.

What have our students done with their MBAs?

With a Drexel MBA, you’ll have the business savvy and leadership skills to pursue a new venture or work your way up the corporate ladder. Alumni of the LeBow MBA program have credited their degrees with helping advance their careers, and the online format made it easy for them to take classes while still working full time.

Bobbi Wendorff '14 works as an Aerospace Supply Chain Operations Engineer at Lockheed Martin. She says that working with people remotely within the online MBA program was great real-world experience with strong parallels to how she operates within her job. Read more.

Stephen MacKenzie '14 shared his story of what it was like as a veteran pursuing a master’s degree, including his challenges and successes. Watch the video.

Discover more MBA success stories

Master’s in Business Administration Salary Expectations

Salaries for MBA graduates can vary by position and company. According to the Financial Time’s 2018 Online MBA rankings, however, graduates of the Drexel online MBA reported an average salary of $121,250 within three years of graduation.

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Related Programs


Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
State restrictions may apply to some programs.

Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

Required Courses
ACCT 510 Essentials of Financial Reporting 2.0
BLAW 510 Analyzing Legal Options in Decision-Making 2.0
BSAN 601 Business Analytics for Managers 3.0
ECON 601 Managerial Economics 3.0
FIN 601 Corporate Financial Management 3.0
MGMT 520 Strategy Analysis 2.0
MGMT 530 Managing and Leading the Total Enterprise 2.0
MGMT 770 MBA Capstone 2.0
MKTG 510 Marketing Strategy 2.0
ORGB 511 Leading in Dynamic Environments: A Personal, Relational, and Strategic Approach 3.0
POM 510 Operations and Supply Chain Management 2.0
Experiential Requirement (Select one) 3.0
BUSN 615
Graduate Internship
BUSN T680
Special Topics in BUSN
INDS T680
Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Business
INTB 790
International Business Seminar and Residency
MGMT 680
Leading for Innovation
MGMT 690
Change Management Experiential Capstone
MGMT 715
Business Consulting
MKTG 630
Global Marketing
MIS 652
Business Agility and IT
MIS 653
Design Thinking for Digital Innovations
ORGB 620
Leading Virtual Teams
ORGB 640
Negotiations for Leaders
SMT 621
Leadership in Sport Management
TAX 715
Tax Experiential Learning
General Business Major Requirements 9.0
Three business courses with distinct subject codes and course number range 500-799. Allowable options for the subject codes are Accounting (ACCT), Statistics (STAT), Economics (ECON), Finance (FIN), General Business (BUSN), Interdisciplinary Business (INDS), International Business (INTB), Legal Studies (BLAW), Management (MGMT), Management Information Systems (MIS), Marketing (MKTG), Operations Research (OPR), Organizational Behavior (ORGB), Production Operations Management (POM), Sport Management (SMT) or Taxation (TAX).
Free Electives 11.0
Total Credits 49.0

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Admissions Criteria

  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0 preferred. No specific undergraduate major is required. Degrees earned abroad must be deemed equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's.

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

A completed application

Transcripts

  • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other postsecondary educational institutions attended (including trade schools)
  • Unofficial transcripts may be sent to expedite the review of your application. Official transcripts must be received if you are accepted into the program.

Letter of Recommendation: One professional letter that speaks to your performance and accomplishments, and attests to your ability to succeed within the program.

Resume: Quality and quantity of professional experience will be evaluated

Essay: This personal statement (approximately 500 words) should describe in detail your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree from LeBow College, your short-term and long-term career plans, and how your background, experience, interests, and/or values, when combined with a Drexel graduate degree, will enable you to pursue those goals successfully.

Additional requirements for International Students

Optional Documents

Beginning in spring 2024, the MBA program is now test optional. However, applicants who have completed or will be completing the GMAT or GRE are encouraged to submit test scores to be considered for additional merit scholarship opportunities. Sharing of test scores is also recommended for those who may have minimal quantitative or analytical experience, to help showcase quantitative aptitude.

Transfer and Waiver of Credits

Qualified students may request consideration for up to 16 credits in course waivers or transfer credits based on prior academic coursework or professional designations (i.e. certifications). Learn more.

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2025-2026 is $1350 per credit.

For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.


  • This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
  • Special tuition rates available for Drexel University AlumniMilitary members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
    • These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
    • All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
    • Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
    • When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

Academic scholarships are available.

Program Rankings

The Drexel LeBow Online MBA is top-ranked with the following higher education and business publications:

U.S. News and World Report

Financial Times

CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings

Quacquarelli Symonds Limited (QS) Distance Online MBA Ranking

Academic Calendar

2025-2026 Academic Year

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Exams Begin

Exams End

Fall 2025

September 22, 2025

December 6, 2025

December 8, 2025

December 13, 2025

Winter 2026

January 5, 2026

March 14, 2026

March 16, 2026

March 21, 2026

Spring 2026

March 30, 2026

June 6, 2026

June 8, 2026

June 13, 2026

Summer 2026

June 22, 2026

August 29, 2026

August 31, 2026

September 5, 2026

 

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