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Academic Partnerships

Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business collaborates with academic partners to offer graduate transfer and early admissions programs. Transfer programs enable students to shorten the time spent as a student at Drexel University to obtain a master’s degree and receive their degree in one year. Interested students work with the admissions counselor to ensure they meet the criteria for each program type.

Our International Education Partners

Please consult the contacts for the named partnership for more information about the credit transfer programs. They will assist with the application process to ensure you select the correct courses, initiate your application at both the graduate transfer credit partner and Drexel and complete the required application and credit transfer documents.

Futurense/IIM Indore

As part of a strategic partnership between Futurense and Drexel University, students from IIM Indore can fast-track their MBA journey by transferring approved credits toward Drexel’s 48-credit program. This pathway not only allows students to complete their MBA in just one year on campus but also offers the opportunity to declare STEM-designated concentrations — potentially qualifying them for up to three years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the U.S., giving them a powerful head start in the global business landscape.

How to Get Started: Interested students should email Debarati Sengupta at debarati.sengupta@futurense.com.

Miles/JAGSoM

In an exciting collaboration between Miles Education and Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, aspiring accounting professionals now have a unique opportunity to fast-track their careers by transferring approved credits toward Drexel’s STEM-designated MS in Accounting program. Designed with input from top global accounting firms, this 45-credit, one-year program blends deep accounting expertise with business acumen and data analytics — preparing students for the CPA and CMA exams. With the added benefit of up to three years of STEM OPT for eligible international students, this pathway offers a powerful launchpad into high-demand roles in audit, tax and accounting information systems.

How to Get Started: Interested students should email Anju Jayaram at anju.jayaram@mileseducation.com.

UpGrad/IMT Ghaziabad

Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business has partnered with upGrad, a global leader in online higher education to deliver its MBA program in hybrid modality by leveraging upGrad’s advanced technology, pedagogical expertise and globally acclaimed faculty. This collaboration offers students from Southeast Asia an opportunity to begin their graduate coursework online and transfer on campus at LeBow College of Business.

This partnership aims to enhance access, affordability and flexibility for those pursuing Drexel University’s MBA program — benefiting early professionals and mid-level managers seeking to advance their careers through upskilling and higher education.

Under this arrangement, students who are pursuing the Advanced General Management Program or the Professional General Management Program from upGrad-IMT Ghaziabad can transfer approved credits to the MBA Program.

This strategic collaboration strengthens a democratized access to Drexel’s programs for international students.

How to Get Started: Interested students should email Praneet Singh at praneet.singh@upgrad.com or Shreya Dama at shreya1.dama@upgrad.com.

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Thank you for your interest in Drexel LeBow Graduate programs. For more information or questions, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

LeBow Graduate Office

215.895.2115