The nature of our faculty is a key ingredient in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of business. Since most of our professors have extensive backgrounds in the world of commerce, they are able to make the classroom “come to life” by bringing their experiences to the subject at hand. Their connections to business also play an important role in our students’ ability to successfully launch or enhance their careers. The faculty at our business school are dedicated teachers who are focused on helping students learn and grow in order to achieve their career aspirations.

To ensure that students develop the attributes necessary for success, we explicitly incorporate the development of professional-skills in our business core classes. Through a variety of experiences we strive to help students become analytical, articulate, ethical, and collaborative decision makers who understand the global marketplace.

There is perhaps no better way for students to begin applying what they have learned in the classroom than by participating in our internship program. We highly recommend that all of our students do at least one internship experience as part of their program. All internships are monitored and coordinated by the faculty. These experiences not only allow students to learn by linking concepts discussed in class to a real business but also allow them to “test drive” a particular job, industry, or company. In addition, many companies increasingly use internships to recruit talented graduates to their firm. By participating in our internship program students can enhance the learning process, explore career options, and launch their business career by securing a quality management position upon graduation.

Many of our business students also explore the global nature of business by participating in the university’s study abroad programs. Since the marketplace is truly global, we encourage students to experience the culture, language, and business practices of a different country or region. In our full time MBA program all students go on an international trip that exposes them to companies and business culture of countries like China and India.

On behalf of the School of Business Administration and Philadelphia University, we again welcome you to our programs. We also invite you to send your comments, questions, and suggestions: call 215.951.2810 for more information.