Overview
Offered by the Department of Management, the Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management is ideal for both traditional undergraduates and adult students already in a professional environment. Business Management students learn how to be leaders in business and work with others effectively, efficiently and profitably, regardless of the organization's size or industry sector.
Business Management courses provide practical knowledge as well as theories that create skills in a wide range of areas, including change management, intrapreneurship and innovation, applicable technologies, communication, research, management, and supervisory techniques.
Business Management majors also have many opportunities to network, meet business leaders, learn through internships, and understand the ever-evolving intricacies of the business world.
Business Management careers include, but are not limited to, managerial and individual contributor roles in various industries such as technology, consulting, retail, manufacturing, wholesale, export/import, healthcare, education, entertainment, and sales.
Campus Location: Main and Online
Program Code: BU-BMGT-BBA
Student Professional Organizations
Students are encouraged to join a Fox Student Professional Organization (SPO) that meets their interests. The following are specifically designed for the Business Management major:
Both chapters help you connect with business leaders, classmates who strive for success, and provide innovative and professionally stimulating events and speakers.
Contact Information
John A. McClendon, Management Department Chair
Alter Hall, Room 354
215-204-1910
johnmac@temple.edu
Daniel E. Goldberg, Academic Director - Business Management BBA Program
Alter Hall, Room 353
215-204-4282
daniel.goldberg@temple.edu
Department of Management
Alter Hall, Room 333
215-204-5183
mgmtdept@temple.edu
Learn more about the Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2025-2026. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2025 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum. Note that students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.
College Requirements
Students must meet College Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration including the requirements of the major listed below. Business Management students must attain a 2.0 GPA in the major and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order to graduate.
Major Requirements
Students must follow the Major Requirements and College Requirements current at the time of declaration. Students not continuously enrolled who have not been approved for a Leave of Absence or study elsewhere must follow University, College, and Major requirements current at the time of re-enrollment.
Requirements of Business Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HRM 3501 | Power, Influence and Negotiation | 3 |
| HRM 3503 | Communicating in Organizations | 3 |
| HRM 3507 | Intrapreneurship in the 21st Century | 3 |
| HRM 4597 | Critical Skills for Effective Managers 1,2 | 3 |
| Electives (2): Select any two Fox courses at the 2000 to 3999 level that you are eligible to take. Please see your advisor for elective suggestions that match your career objectives. 3 | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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This major capstone is taken in the final semester, and all prerequisites must be met.
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Students cannot receive academic credit towards graduation requirements for both HRM 3502 and HRM 4597. If a student takes both, one of the courses will be deducted from the overall credits applicable towards graduation requirements.
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2000-3999 electives can be selected from: ACCT, AS, BA, ECON, FIN, HRM, IB, LGLS, MIS, MKTG, RE, RMI, STAT, SCM, SGM.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Please note that this plan is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| STAT 1001 | Quantitative Methods for Business I | 3 |
| ECON 1101 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| HRM 1101 | Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| STAT 1102 | Quantitative Methods for Business II | 4 |
| ECON 1102 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| BA 1103 | Legal and Ethical Reasoning in Business | 3 |
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACCT 2103 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | 4 |
| STAT 2103 | Statistical Business Analytics (waives GenEd Quantitative Literacy requirement) | 4 |
| MIS 2101 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MKTG 2101 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BA 2101 | Professional Development Strategies | 1 |
| BA 2196 | Business Communications [WI] | 3 |
| BA 2501 | Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Visualizing Data | 3 |
| RMI 2101 | Introduction to Risk Management | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FIN 3101 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MSOM 3101 | Operations Management | 3 |
| HRM 3501 | Power, Influence and Negotiation | 3 |
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HRM 3503 | Communicating in Organizations | 3 |
| Major Elective Course numbered 2000-3999; see advisor for suggestions 2 | 3 | |
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 4102 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| HRM 3507 | Intrapreneurship in the 21st Century | 3 |
| Major Elective Course numbered 2000-3999; see advisor for suggestions 2 | 3 | |
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HRM 4597 | Critical Skills for Effective Managers [WI] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
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Business and Major Electives numbered 2000-3999 can be selected from: ACCT, AS, BA, ECON, FIN, HRM, IB, LGLS, MIS, MKTG, RE, RMI, STAT, SCM, SGM. Please see your advisor for elective suggestions that match your career objectives.
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Please check with your departmental advisor on which course is most appropriate for the major.
Accelerated Programs
Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.
The following accelerated programs are available to students in the Business Management BBA:
Fox School of Business and Management
- Actuarial Science MS
- Business Analytics MS
- Information Technology Auditing and Cyber Security MS
- Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship MS
College of Education and Human Development