Business Administration PhD

The tuition fee is 36,234 USD per year.

Drexel’s PhD in Business Administration prepares students for academic research and teaching careers. It features a hands-on approach to research and daily mentoring by faculty within a collaborative environment. Students complete coursework in two years, specializing in chosen areas, followed by dissertation research.

Focus areas include Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Operations & Business Analytics, Strategy.

The program requires a minimum of 60.0 quarter credits post-master's or 90.0 credits post-bachelor's, distributed across core courses, specialization requirements, and dissertation research.

Graduates are equipped for academic research positions and university teaching roles.

Admission requirements are not detailed on this page, but the program requires completion of either a bachelor's or master's degree prior to enrollment.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. Full-time, on-campus, typically requiring five years to complete. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Drexel University, established in 1891 in Philadelphia, is a private research university enrolling more than 23,000 students, including roughly 5,000 international learners. Drexel is widely known for its cooperative education model that alternates classroom study with paid, career-related work placements. The university offers over 200 degree programmes across 17 colleges and schools, with strong offerings in engineering, business, health sciences, arts and entrepreneurship.

The signature co-op programme gives students extended industry experience, enabling them to apply classroom learning to real-world projects and earn a salary while building professional networks. Drexel maintains active partnerships with employers across technology, healthcare, finance and creative industries, and its urban campus places students in the heart of Philadelphia's vibrant cultural and professional scene. Research centres, incubators and experiential labs support innovation and student-led ventures.

International students benefit from dedicated services, career counselling, multicultural clubs and a wide range of on- and off-campus housing options. Drexel's practical curriculum, emphasis on employability and extensive alumni network make it attractive for students seeking hands-on training and fast entry into professional roles. With 117 distinct programmes, Drexel delivers a balance of academic depth and applied learning in a dynamic city setting.