Financial Aid Ph. The Drexel program is characterized by a healthy respect for the interrelations among the different branches of knowledge and a close, collaborative relationship between each Ph.D. candidate and the faculty. The section below describes the basic structure of the Drexel Ph.D. curriculum. Doctoral students complete a minimum of 57 quarter credits beyond the master's.
All doctoral students pursue a common core during their first year of post-master's study.
Primary specializations are currently offered in accounting, decision sciences, economics, finance, marketing, organizational sciences, and strategic management. Secondary specializations are available in each of the primary fields, as well as in international business and statistics. Each area of specialization is discussed in detail on this website. At the completion of their course work, students take written and oral candidacy examinations. These examinations test each student's preparation for dissertation research.