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Customized MBA Degree Concentration

Build an MBA Around Your Goals

Your career goals may not fit neatly within a single area of business. A customized MBA concentration gives you the flexibility to work with an academic advisor to select coursework that reflects your interests and professional goals while completing the MBA’s broad management foundation.

Not sure what a customized concentration could look like for you? Connect with our graduate enrollment team to discuss your goals and explore your options.

The Drexel LeBow MBA Experience

Your concentration is one part of the broader Drexel LeBow MBA experience. The highlights below offer a snapshot of what you can expect as an MBA student. Explore the full MBA program to learn more about the curriculum, program formats and experiential learning opportunities available to students.

Connect People, Data and Technology Throughout the MBA

Experience these three dimensions as recurring threads across courses and business challenges, rather than as stand-alone topics.

Work on Real Business Challenges

Apply what you are learning through team-based projects, cases and other experiences that mirror the ambiguity and cross-functional decision-making of organizations.

Build Your Career Alongside Your MBA

Connect your academic experience with your professional goals through career coaching, employer engagement, networking and opportunities to learn from industry professionals.

Study at a Top-Ranked Business School

Drexel LeBow was named a Best Business School by The Princeton Review for 2027 and a Tier One Global MBA Business School by CEO Magazine in 2026.

Customized MBA Concentration Curriculum

Working with an academic advisor, you’ll select nine (9) credits of courses aligned with your professional goals.

Course Credits
ACCT 5110 - Accounting for Managers 3
BLAW 5510 - Legal Issues in Business 1.5
BSAN 6001 - Business Analytics for Managers 3
ECON 6605 - Foundations of Economic Strategy 1.5
FIN 6601 - Financial Management 3
MKTG 6601 - Marketing Strategy and Planning 3
MGMT 5529 - Strategic Management 3
ORGB 5511 - Leading in Dynamic Environments: A Personal, Relational, and Strategic Approach 1.5
OSCM 6000 - Operations and Supply Chain Management 1.5
Experiential Learning Courses
DLE 5001 - Managing the Firm: Core Business Functions 1.5
DLE 6500 - Building the Business Case: From Problem to Pitch 3
DLE 7500 - Decision-Making in Complex Organizations 1.5
Business Customized Major Requirements
Select nine (9) credits of courses in conjunction with your academic advisor 9
Total Semester Credits 36

Note: In Fall 2027, Drexel University will transition from a quarter-based academic calendar to semesters as part of its broader Academic Transformation.

  • Spring 2027: Students will begin under the quarter-based calendar and 2026-27 academic requirements before moving to semesters. Students will receive program-specific guidance and support throughout the transition.
  • Fall 2027 and Later: Students will follow Drexel’s new semester calendar and updated program requirements. Explore the 2027-28 course catalog preview.

Have questions about how Academic Transformation may affect you? Connect with our Graduate Enrollment Team!

How Long Does It Take to Get an MBA?

Full-Time MBA Program

Complete in 12, 15 or 18 months

On our University City Campus in Philadelphia

Part-Time MBA Program

Complete in as little as 24 months

Hybrid and fully online formats available

Career Support at Drexel LeBow

LeBow’s Center for Career Readiness provides resources and personalized support to help students prepare for their job search, from résumé reviews and interview preparation to career guidance and networking opportunities.

Connect with Us

To learn more about Drexel LeBow’s MBA program, prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session or request additional information.