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24 courses with the subject BUSN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

BUSN 501Measuring and Maximizing Financial Performance3.0

This course is an introduction to the concepts of financial accounting and financial management. The content of this course includes preparation and analysis of financial statements. Also covered are the time value of money, risk and return, and corporate financing choices.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 502Essentials of Economics3.0

Topics in macroeconomics and microeconomics, including market equilibrium, monetary and fiscal policy, profit maximization, and market future.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 610Strategic Career Management & Professional Development3.0

This course equips individuals with essential skills for career progression through two modules. The first module, conducted virtually, emphasizes self-awareness, self-leadership, and effective career management, drawing from career management literature. The second, in-class module features career advisors and industry professionals who provide practical guidance on career exploration and communication strategies. Students will also learn professional etiquette, resume writing, cover letter preparation, LinkedIn profile optimization, and networking. The course includes virtual lectures, interactive group sessions, and personalized meetings with career advisors, preparing students for internships or job searches.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 614Foundations of Career & Professional Development0.0

This course provides foundational instruction in professional etiquette and career development. Students will learn through lecture, small group activities, and one-on-one meeting with their career advisor the tools to create a professional resume and cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and learn how to network effectively within their industry. Upon successful completion students will be able to commence their internship/job search with the correct tools and knowledge.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 615Graduate Internship0.5-3.0

Graduate-level internships provide an opportunity for practical application of theories learned in the classroom. Students typically spend three months employed at a business that is linked to their academic interests. Full-time employment is up to 40 hours/week while part-time employment is up to 20 hours/week. Variable credits based on duration of internship.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 9 credits Restrictions: Can enroll if program is MBA or MS.
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 910Applied Organizational & Consumer Behavior4.0

The course provides an interdisciplinary and integrative understanding of various theoretical perspective on how to organize effectively. Theories, research and practice from the areas of strategic management, organizational behavior, human resource, management, MIS and marketing will be explored for ways to leverage both internal and external data to compete in the 21st century economy and build business strategy and translate that into organizational knowledge strategy.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 911Opportunities in a Data Driven Economy4.0

This course explores the growing role of data in Business. It examines the critical skills and capabilities an organization needs for success, including leadership, culture, methods and tools for becoming data driven, while also balancing human judgment. Lectures, readings, cases, and guest speakers consider the impact and challenges of gathering, storing, analyzing and providing access to data to facilitate effective decision making.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 912Corporate Growth and Risk Strategies4.0

This course will discuss competitive advantage aspects as they relate to organizational growth and risk management including in contexts related to intercompany relationships. Theories, research and practice from the areas of strategic management, organizational behavior, human resource, management, MIS and marketing will be explored to learn theories frameworks on corporate development and growth and risk management studies associated with such development and growth.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 913Driving Innovation and Design4.0

This course explores the latest thinking on competitive strategies for innovation, innovation culture, product design & design thinking, creative insights and stimulating creativity behavior and such measurements using an interdisciplinary approach.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 914Navigating the Changing Business Environment4.0

This course provides the foundation to apply current economic, consumer behavior and HR capital trends guided by scholarly based findings and analysis to apply to business issues in the new digital and global economy.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 921Applied Behavioral Research4.0

This course introduces behavioral research thinking. The course will provide an overview of applied behavioral research methodologies, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and survey research techniques. Students will learn the advantages of each methodology and when to apply it. Students will also be introduced to measurement theory, validity, reliability, and how to conduct research ethically. There will be detailed discussions on the data and how it was collected as well as hands-on demonstrations of the statistical methodologies that were applied. Students will learn what the statistical assumptions are, what the parameters mean, and how to practically interpret the results.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 923Qualitative Inquiry Methods4.0

This course introduces students to approaches in social science and humanistic research known as qualitative inquiry. These approaches include ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, case study, and narrative research, and employ methods of interviewing, discourse/content analysis, and participation observation. Students will explicate studies that employ these approaches; discuss assumptions of qualitative inquiry; discuss standards of sampling, ethics, and validity, and design a qualitative research proposal.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 924Analyzing Quantitative Data4.0

In this course, students will learn to test hypotheses and assess theory in business and behavioral contexts as those relate to analyzing survey data, archival data, and experimental data. Through hands-on exercises that revisit and reconstruct published research, students will learn commonly used statistical methods that test hypotheses and learn how to interpret the results, as well as look for problems as revealed through the statistical testing that might lend support to alternative models. Methods discuss include linear regression, dimension reduction, analysis of variance and GLM, and logistic regression models.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 925Survey Research4.0

This course will introduce students to the art and craft of survey research. Students will become familiar with the theoretical underpinnings of survey research and at the same time get hands-on experience designing, deploying, and analyzing surveys. The course will cover all aspects of conducting survey research: selecting a sample, formulating individual questions, measurement scales, designing a questionnaire, and analyzing the collected data.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 941Dissertation Research, Applied Methodology Workshop4.0

This applied methodology workshop focuses candidates on development of well-defined research questions, appropriate methodology approaches, outline of the Hypotheses, and elucidation about the Importance of the research topics.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 942Dissertation Research, Data Collection Strategy4.0

This applied dissertation research course focuses candidates on the development of well-defined data collection strategy. This may include, but is not limited to, analyzing archival data, designing the survey to be used, or determining how to use existing organizational changes in a quasi-experimental design to assess phenomena. This will include IRB permission as necessary.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 943Dissertation Research, Literature Review and Proposal Defense4.0

This applied dissertation research course focuses candidates on the development of the literature review section that will be included in the dissertation. The literature review should present the theoretical background of the dissertation and support the propositions and hypotheses.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 944Dissertation Research, Data Collection Process5.0

This applied dissertation research course focuses candidates on the development of the data collection process for the dissertation. The data can be collected through surveys, quasi-experimental designs, panel data, or any other source approved by the dissertation chair and committee.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 945Dissertation Research, Data Analysis5.0

This applied dissertation research course focuses candidates on completing the data analysis for the dissertation. It is expected that the student will consult with the Dissertation Chair and professors on the appropriate analyses methods that should be applied.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 946Dissertation Research, Discussion and Contribution Chapter1.0

This applied dissertation research course focuses candidates on completing the Discussion and Contribution chapter of the dissertation.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 947Dissertation Research, Final Defense1.0

This applied dissertation research course focuses candidates on completing the Dissertation and after consultation and approval by the Dissertation Chair to submit it for Final Defense before the Committee.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 9 times for 10 credits Prerequisites: BUSN 946 [Min Grade: B]
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 996Summer Research Activity for PHD Students0.5-9.0

During the Summer Quarters, PhD students in Business and Economics are expected to undertake research activity with a faculty mentor(s). This course is designated to record that activity during the summer quarter only. The research undertaken should advance the PhD student’s research towards passing the candidacy exam requirements. This course is only open to PhD Students at LeBow including those in the School of Economics. The course is not open to PhD candidates or non-LeBow students.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 1 times for 18 credits Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is PhD.
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 997Research Activity for PhD Students in LeBow College of Business0.5-9.0

PhD students in Business and Economics may undertake research activity with a faculty mentor in lieu of a course. This course is designated to record that activity. The research undertaken should advance the PhD student’s research towards passing the candidacy exam requirements. This course is not open to PhD candidates or non-LeBow students.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
0.5
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 27 credits Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is PhD.
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
BUSN 998Dissertation Research Business1.0-12.0

Dissertation Research Business.

Subject
BUSN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 9 times for 120 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu

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