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

Required Courses
ECON 3501Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis3
or ECON 3701 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus
ECON 3502Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis3
or ECON 3702 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus
ECON 3503Introduction to Econometrics3
or ECON 3703 Econometric Theory
ECON 3598Economics Writing Seminar 13
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 Hours18
1

This major capstone is usually taken in the final semester, and all prerequisites must be met.

2

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.

3

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredit 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 Hours16
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
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours16
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
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours17
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 Hours16
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 Hours15
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 Hours15
Year 4
Fall
BA 4102 Strategic Management 3
ECON 3503
Introduction to Econometrics
or Econometric Theory
3
Select one ECON Elective from Requirements list 3
Business Elective 1 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
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 Hours14
 Total Credit Hours124
1

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