Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Business Administration - Finance in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,876
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The PhD concentration in finance equips students to undertake impactful financial research. By engaging in coursework and collaborating with finance faculty on research projects, students develop a solid grasp of financial theory fundamentals, deep familiarity with both theoretical and empirical research literature, and proficiency in using specialized software and databases for financial analysis.
The doctoral program in Business with a finance focus aims to equip future academics with essential research skills. By graduation, PhD candidates should achieve these key competencies:
Produce independent research worthy of publication in leading journals, with potential for high citation impact
Deliver research presentations at external academic seminars
Effectively present and critique research at professional conferences
Provide constructive peer reviews for scholarly papers in the field
Demonstrate effective teaching abilities in academic settings
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate course work and a minimum 3.3 average for any graduate-level coursework The faculty generally expect applicants to demonstrate a substantially higher level of accomplishment than these minimum expectations A masters degree is not required
Photocopies of your academic work can be sent in or scanned and uploaded via the online admissions portal
If you are offered admission to the program you will be required to submit official paper or electronic copies
The TOEFL and IELTS exams are graduate business school admission tests that provide proof of English proficiency for international applicants For admission consideration Drexel LeBow looks for an overall minimum TOEFL score of 90 with a 22 or higher in the Speaking and Listening section A TOEFL Special Home Edition testis being offered temporarily by ETS to serve students who are unable to visit a test center due to public health concerns
Alternatively an overall minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in Speaking and Listening is accepted The British Council is also offering the IELTS Indicator exam which can be completed on your personal computer in lieu of the IELTS exam Score requirements will remain the same
Two letters of recommendation must be submitted in support of the application via the online application portal
Photocopies of your academic work can be sent in or scanned and uploaded via the online admissions portal
If you are offered admission to the program you will be required to submit official paper or electronic copies
The TOEFL and IELTS exams are graduate business school admission tests that provide proof of English proficiency for international applicants For admission consideration Drexel LeBow looks for an overall minimum TOEFL score of 90 with a 22 or higher in the Speaking and Listening section A TOEFL Special Home Edition testis being offered temporarily by ETS to serve students who are unable to visit a test center due to public health concerns
Alternatively an overall minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in Speaking and Listening is accepted The British Council is also offering the IELTS Indicator exam which can be completed on your personal computer in lieu of the IELTS exam Score requirements will remain the same
Two letters of recommendation must be submitted in support of the application via the online application portal
Tuition
USD
24,876