Drexel University was founded in 1891 as the Drexel Institute of Art,
Science and Industry by Philadelphia financier and philanthropist
Anthony J. Drexel to provide educational opportunities in the “practical
arts and sciences” for women and men of all backgrounds. The Drexel
Institute of Technology gained university status in 1970, becoming
Drexel University. On July 1, 2002, Drexel entered a new era as Philadelphia’s
technological leader in health sciences education, when the University
was officially united with the former MCP Hahnemann University.
Drexel is organized into eight colleges: Arts and Sciences, LeBow
College of Business, Drexel University College of Medicine, Engineering,
Information Science and Technology, Media Arts & Design, Nursing and
Health Professions, Goodwin College of Professional Studies and three
schools: Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Education,
Public Health.
Drexel offers five associate’s, 62 bachelor’s, 63 master’s and 35
doctoral degrees, in addition to two undergraduate certificates, six
post-baccalaureate certificates and one professional degree (medicine)
LeBow College of Business
Recognized by Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report and Entrepreneur
for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
continues to build upon the legacy of Drexel University founder and
eminent financier Anthony J. Drexel. The College strives to empower,
enrich and inspire future business leaders through an innovative,
strategic approach to business education defined by leadership and
ethics, industry perspectives and technological orientation.
LeBow College's interdisciplinary curricula are accredited by AACSB
International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business,
and integrate corporate governance, industry forums, solid business
foundations, and other core competencies in its bachelor's, master's,
and doctoral degrees as well as custom corporate programs. The College
has an outstanding reputation for leadership, corporate partnerships,
technological strengths, and flexibility to meet the demands of today's
business world.
