Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics is offered by the Department of Economics through a joint effort of the College of Liberal Arts and the Fox School of Business and Management.
Economics is the study of how we allocate resources among alternative uses to satisfy our wants. Virtually all of the public and personal issues that confront us today have important economic components. For this reason, the economic way of thinking helps us make sense of the complex world in which we live. As a result, Economics is excellent preparation for a wide range of careers in both the public and private sectors. Economics majors have a solid basis for professional study in law, business, public administration and the health sciences.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: BU-ECBU-BBA
Student Organizations
The Temple Economics Society (TES) is the student professional organization for economics majors and is open to all students interested in economics. For more information, please see the TES web site or attend one of the weekly meetings (Fridays at noon in Gladfelter Hall, Room 239).
Women in Economics is a student organization that facilitates an environment to empower women in the field of economics. Any female student who is interested in economics, regardless of whether they are an economics major or not, is welcome to join.
The Temple Data Analytics Club welcomes all students to delve into immersive experiences in the data-driven world. Students engage in hands-on workshops and real-world projects to enhance their skills. Join us for our weekly meetings on Mondays at noon for networking and discussions. For additional information, contact Youngjin Choi.
Qualified students may become members of Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE), the National Honor Society. For more information, see the ODE web site or contact Dimitrios Diamantaras.
The Diversity in Economics Group (DiE) welcomes all students, particularly BIPOC and LBGTQIA+ students. DiE has weekly speakers, and members attend monthly luncheons at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. DiE places members with mentors and has active internship and job placement programs. DiE is sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the National Association of Business Economists. For information, contact Donald T. Wargo.
Contact Information
Michael Bognanno, Department Chair
Gladfelter Hall, Room 209
bognanno@temple.edu
Michael Leeds, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Advisor
Gladfelter Hall, Room 208
mleeds@temple.edu
Department of Economics
Gladfelter Hall, 2nd Floor
Learn more about the Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 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. Economics students must attain at least a 2.0 GPA in their major and 2.0 GPA overall 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 Economics Major
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECON 3501 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| or ECON 3701 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus | |
| ECON 3502 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| or ECON 3702 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus | |
| ECON 3503 | Introduction to Econometrics | 3 |
| or ECON 3703 | Econometric Theory | |
| ECON 3598 | Economics Writing Seminar 1 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Econometrics (if not taken to meet major requirement above) | ||
| Mathematical Economics | ||
| Energy, Ecology, and Economy | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| The Economics and Management of Privatization | ||
| Public Finance | ||
| Economics of State and Local Governments | ||
| The Economics of Education and Human Capital | ||
| Game Theory and Strategic Behavior | ||
| Economic Theory of Networks | ||
| Urban Economics | ||
| History of Economic Theory | ||
| Economic History of the United States | ||
| Public Control of Business: Antitrust | ||
| Economics of American Industry | ||
| Comparative Economic Systems | ||
| Managerial Economics | ||
| The Economics of Sports | ||
| Law and Economics | ||
| Computer-Based Modeling | ||
| Economics of Labor Markets | ||
| Women in the Economy | ||
| Economics of Development and Growth | ||
| Behavioral Economics 2 | ||
| International Trade (highly recommended) | ||
| International Monetary Economics (highly recommended) | ||
| Money and Banking | ||
| Owl Fund Seminar I | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Owl Fund Seminar II | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Economic Inequality | ||
| Econometric Theory (if not taken to meet major requirement above) | ||
| Honors Topics in Economics | ||
| Economics of Risk, Uncertainty, and Information | ||
| Monetary Theory and Policy 3 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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This major capstone is usually taken in the final semester, and all prerequisites must be met.
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In order to satisfy a Major Elective, Fox Students must take "Behavioral Economics" as ECON 3548. Students cannot receive credit for both ECON 3548 and ECON 3696.
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This course was previously offered as ECON 3505. Students who have earned credit in ECON 3505 will not earn additional credit in ECON 4071.
ECON 3408, ECON 3581, ECON 3696, ECON 3999, and ECON 4999 cannot be used to fulfill an Elective for the Economics major. These courses as well as other courses in Economics not included above can be taken as free electives for the degree.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 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 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis or Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus | ||
| Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis or Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus | ||
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis or Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus | ||
| Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis or Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus | ||
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 4102 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| ECON 3503 or ECON 3703 | Introduction to Econometrics or Econometric Theory | 3 |
| Select one ECON Elective from Requirements list | 3 | |
| Business Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 3598 | Economics Writing Seminar [WI] | 3 |
| Select one ECON Elective from Requirements list | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
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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. Please see your advisor for elective suggestions that match your career objectives.
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 Economics 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