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 ranked among the "Best Online Graduate Programs" in Business by U.S. News & World Report.
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 specializations 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 specializations in Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems Strategy, and Engineering Management.
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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 550.
- 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?
The GMAT test is mandatory since Drexel's MBA program is among the elite business programs to hold the prestigious AACSB accreditation. Candidates who have taken the GRE in the past must still take the GMAT, as do candidates who have successfully completed other graduate degrees. No exceptions exist for work experience or cumulative GPAs. The GMAT is only waived for those individuals who can provide official proof (in the form of a transcript) that they hold a terminal degree; this includes a medical doctor, a law degree, or a PhD.
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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?
Unfortunately, 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 three residencies at the beginning, middle, and end of the program. These residencies are structured as concentrated weekend workshops covering one course each. All three residencies are held on Drexel University's campus located in Philadelphia.
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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 60 credits (20 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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