General Business

The General Business Department is responsible for teaching the general business courses required of LeBow undergraduate students. These courses include Foundations of Business I and II and Business Consulting. The department also offers seminar courses in social entrepreneurship, decision making and leadership. The General Business department’s instructors will introduce you to all the functional areas of business, the quantitative aspects of decision-making and the behavioral factors common to all organizational structures.

Degrees

General Business Degree Options

LeBow offers an undergraduate major in General Business that thoroughly examines the many evolving areas of business.

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Joel Maxcy, PhD

Professor
Department Head, Sport Business and General Business

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Kasimir Jenkins
Department Manager, Sport Business and General Business

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General Business News

Former CEO Mike Edwards Shares Successes, Failures and What's Next

Mike Edwards, former CEO of Borders and eBags, shared stories and advice for success in business with several classes of Drexel LeBow undergraduates.

Two LeBow Faculty Receive Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award

David Becher, PhD, Dean’s Industry Fellow and professor of finance, and Dana D’Angelo, clinical professor of general business, received the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award.

Camp Business Goes Virtual

The annual summer program brought together over 70 high school students to collaborate virtually on a business pitch project with LeBow faculty, staff and students.

LeBow Faculty Contribute to the Future of Instruction at Drexel

Chris Finnin and Dana D’Angelo from the Department of General Business shared their expertise through the Drexel Teaching and Learning Center’s inaugural Teaching Academy.

Events, Seminars and Dissertations

Jan

Instagram Live Coffee Chat with Professor Chris Finnin

Thursday, January 28, 2021
10 – 10:30 a.m.

Grab your coffee, head to Instagram and learn more about LeBow’s prestigious faculty.

Feb

Instagram Live Coffee Chat with Professor Trina Andras

Thursday, February 4, 2021
12 – 12:30 p.m.

Grab your coffee, head to Instagram and learn more about LeBow’s prestigious faculty.

Feb

Internship Search Strategies for First-Year MS Students

Monday, February 8, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.

Join MBA Career Services as they share insights on how to conduct a strategic and successful internship search.

Feb

Virtual Employer Spotlight: SUEZ Water Technology and Solutions

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
1 – 2 p.m.

SUEZ Water Technology and Solutions is the leader in the industrial water market. Find out more about the Graduate Rotational Program and other opportunities.