Business Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MBA Anywhere program accredited? 

Yes. Drexel’s MBA Anywhere is AACSB accredited, the highest accreditation for U.S. Business Schools. It is also recognized among the "Best Online Graduate Programs" in Business by U.S. News & World Report.  In 2009, LeBow College of Business was ranked number three nationally for entrepreneurship programs for graduate students by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review. 

Drexel is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools (the same accreditation as Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Cornell, New York University, Princeton, Yale and the University of Pennsylvania).

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What concentrations does Drexel offer within the MBA Anywhere program? 

The MBA Anywhere curriculum integrates leadership and ethics, and management of technology and industry perspectives with available concentrations in Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship/Innovation, and Business Analytics.

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What are the admissions requirements for the MBA Anywhere program? 

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (GPA of at least 3.0/4.0). No specific undergraduate major is required. Degrees earned abroad must be deemed equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's.
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended.
• GMAT score of at least 570. GMAT exam is waived for those who hold terminal degrees such as a JD, MD, PhD, or DDS).  The GRE is also accepted in lieu of the GMAT with a score of least 1170.
• An updated and detailed resume.
• An short essay (approximately 500 words).
• Two letters of recommendation.
• International Students must submit a TOEFL score indicating a minimum of 600 (paper exam) or 250 (CBT exam).

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Is the GMAT mandatory for admission into the MBA Anywhere program? 

Drexel's online MBA program is among the elite business programs to hold the prestigious AACSB accreditation.  The GMAT exam is waived however  for those who hold terminal degrees such as a JD, MD, PhD, or DDS.  The GRE is also accepted in lieu of the GMAT with a minimum score of 1170. 

Our admissions committee encourages all applicants to take the GMAT or GRE. Applicants to the MBA Anywhere and MBA in Pharmaceutical Management programs may petition for a GMAT or GRE waiver if:

1.   they have a minimum of five years of professional experience in a management or management-track position; 
2.   have demonstrated consistent career progression throughout their career; 
3.   can demonstrate strong quantitative skills. 

To be considered for a test score waiver, prospective students should speak with a representative from the Admissions Office.

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What steps does someone with an international degree take to apply to the MBA Anywhere program? 

In addition to the general admissions requirements, anyone who has been born outside of the United States is required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have an official score report (indicating a minimum score of 600) sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS) to Drexel University before their file is evaluated.

TOEFL scores must be less than two years old to be considered. Information regarding the TOEFL can be obtained by contacting:

Educational Testing Service
Princeton, NJ 08541
609-921-9000, or 609-771-7100
http://www.toefl.org 

In addition, international students are required to list on their application all schools attended, including primary and secondary schools. Along with your application, you must enclose official transcripts (mark sheets and degree certificates) in your native language and in English from all colleges and graduate/ professional schools that you attended. Do not send transcripts from secondary schools. If your school issues only one transcript for life, you may send a notarized photocopy, bearing the seal on each page.

Applicants are responsible for contacting World Education Service for evaluation of transcripts:

World Education Service, Inc. (WES)
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113-0745
212-966-6311
http://www.wes.org 

Applicants are responsible for supplying all necessary documentation.

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Can students transfer credits from previous learning into the MBA Anywhere program? 

No. The LeBow College of Business does not accept transfer credits into the MBA Anywhere program.

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Do you award credit for relevant life experience towards the MBA Anywhere program? 

No. The LeBow College of Business does not award credit for relevant life experience in the MBA Anywhere program.

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Is the MBA Anywhere program completed entirely online? 

No. The MBA Anywhere program has an important face-to-face component that is not delivered online. Students are required to attend one residency at the beginning of the program.  There will be two additional residencies throughout the program.  These residencies are structured as concentrated weekend workshops covering one course each.

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Can I take just one or two classes within the MBA Anywhere curriculum without being fully enrolled in the program? 

The LeBow College of Business does not allow students to take courses under the non-matriculated status (non-degree seeking) within the MBA Anywhere program's curriculum.

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How many courses are students required to take per term for the MBA Anywhere program? 

The MBA Anywhere consists of 51 credits (19 courses) offered in a cohorted format, which requires students to progress through the program with the same group of students over a 24 month period (2 years). The course load per term ranges from 2-3 courses. Click here to view the curriculum.

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Are there any available tuition discounts for employees or members of partnering health systems, associations, or corporations? 

Yes. Drexel has a large network of partners all over the country who benefit from reduced tuition rates. To find out if your employer or association is one of Drexel's partners, please contact us toll-free at 877-215-0009, via email at info@drexel.com, or visit Drexel e-Learning's Partner Network Page.

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