The management major is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in strategic thinking, leadership, innovation and communication. At Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, you’ll gain the skills needed to lead teams, solve organizational challenges and drive innovation in dynamic business environments. Through the program’s combination of analytical rigor and experiential learning, our students learn to approach business challenges creatively, communicate persuasively and inspire others to achieve shared strategic goals.
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Today’s organizations need leaders who can think strategically, collaborate across teams and guide innovation. Drexel LeBow’s management major prepares you to do exactly that by combining business education with learning experiences that help you apply your knowledge before graduating.
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Coursework emphasizes strategy, organizational design, leadership, innovation and ethical decision-making while helping you build practical skills in problem analysis, teamwork, persuasive communication and cross-functional collaboration through experiential and project-based learning.
Students work on real organizational challenges through consulting projects, develop leadership capabilities through team development and negotiation experiences and explore innovation through design- and technology-focused coursework.
Through the Drexel Co-op program, students alternate classroom learning with full-time professional experience through University-approved employers. With plans of study that allow for up to three co-ops, you can gain as much as 18 months of practical experience while building professional networks, developing career clarity and applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
Graduate with as much as 18 months of experience in the workplace
LeBow Class of 2024
Our students have done their LeBow co-ops in a variety of organizations, both locally and around the world.
BlackRock; Comcast; Johnson & Johnson; JP Morgan Chase; SAP; Saxbys
Co-op is just one way to gain real-world experience at LeBow. Many students also expand their experience through consulting courses, case competitions, research projects, international residencies, industry events, alumni mentorship and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Many of these opportunities are made possible through the Dana and David Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning, where students work on real and simulated projects with industry partners. Partners have included organizations such as Unilever, the Philadelphia 76ers, Boeing, PwC, and nonprofit and governmental agencies.
Management courses allowed me to gain practical experience in navigating team dynamics and solving real-world challenges. These experiences revitalized the importance of being adaptable, critically thinking, actively listening, resolving conflicts and collaborative leadership.
A management degree prepares you to lead people, projects and organizations across nearly every industry. You’ll graduate with the strategic perspective, leadership skills and practical experience to help organizations solve problems, manage change and pursue new opportunities.
Management graduates pursue careers in areas such as:
The program also provides an excellent foundation for graduate and professional study, including MBA programs, specialized master’s degrees and law school.
Students who enjoy solving problems, working with people and finding better ways for organizations to operate often thrive in the Management major. It’s a good fit if you’re interested in leading teams, managing projects, developing new ideas or helping businesses adapt to change.
You don’t need to know exactly what industry you want to work in before you enroll. Because management skills are valuable across nearly every sector, the major prepares you to pursue opportunities in consulting, technology, entrepreneurship, healthcare, finance, marketing, nonprofit organizations and many other fields.
Yes. Management complements many other business disciplines because it strengthens the leadership, strategic thinking and communication skills that employers value across organizations.
“A dual major like management and finance will equip you to be far more successful from day one and give you a much stronger career trajectory for your later career when you take on senior roles.” — Joe Fielding, Management Advisory Council Co-chair, Senior Partner at Bain & Company, Head of Americas Banking Practice
Technology is changing how organizations operate, and effective managers need to understand how to lead in that environment. Throughout the program, you’ll explore how technology, artificial intelligence and data influence organizational decision-making while developing the strategic, communication and problem-solving skills needed to lead teams through change.
Rather than focusing solely on technical tools, the program prepares you to manage people, processes and innovation in organizations that increasingly rely on technology to achieve their goals.
All undergraduate applications are processed through Drexel University’s central admissions portal. Have questions about applying to LeBow? Our undergraduate enrollment team is here to help.
Find the information you need to plan for your education through Drexel Central. Review tuition and fees, estimate the cost of attendance, and explore financial aid resources, including scholarships, grants, loans and payment options.
Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Caitlin Brady
Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment
(215) 571-3570 cem398@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 333
