Welcome to the School of Business at Thomas Jefferson University
If you seek an education that prepares you for the future of business, head to Philadelphia. At the School of Business at Thomas Jefferson University, you’ll find programs to prepare you to succeed at every stage of your career.
Note: Our On Campus MBA Program is now STEM Eligible!
STEM eligibility allows international students on an F-1 student status to apply for an additional two years of work authorization after an initial 12-month period of Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States if they meet the required criteria.
The Jefferson Advantage
From your first day, you will have an immersive experience as you dive deeply into your major or concentration, work with students across disciplines, harness technology to conceive of new, valuable, market-driven products and services, build valuable connections, and collaborate on real projects with industry leaders. You’ll also have unique opportunities to study abroad and intern at regional organizations.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Jefferson’s ACBSP-accredited MBA draws from principles of Design Thinking to emphasize discovery, empathy, and experimentation. You will be challenged to produce fresh, creative, and viable solutions to complex business problems. All students must complete the Innovation Core, Business Core, and specialize in one of ten specializations including Business of Cannabis, Biopharmaceutical Commercialization, Leadership, Fashion Business and and Finance. Innovation core is an integral part of the program and includes courses in: Business Model Innovation, Managing Innovative People and Teams, and Design Thinking in Business.
Total credit hours required for the MBA program range from 30-46 credits. You can pursue this program in person at the Center City and East Falls campuses, or online.
What it’s like to study in Philadelphia
The city of Philadelphia — where founding fathers have walked, and industry leaders have been nurtured — is one that inspires achievement. The East Falls campus is just 10 minutes away by car from Philadelphia’s city center and its vast array of vibrant offerings. From stellar museums to Instagram-worthy industrial spaces — student spend their time outside the classroom taking in these splendors.