Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics is offered by the Department of Economics through a joint effort between 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 which confront us today have an important economic component. For this reason, the economic way of thinking plays a valuable role in helping us make sense of the complex world in which we live. In addition, the study of economics is excellent preparation for a wide range of careers. Economics majors with bachelor's degrees are well prepared to be managers in both the public and private sectors. Training in economics also provides 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 Alter Hall, Room 239).
Economics majors may also become members of Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE), the National Honor Society, if they meet the admissions requirements of the organization. For more information, please see the ODE web site or contact Dimitrios Diamantaras.
Minor
Fox students who wish to understand basic business foundations and how the impact of economics affects public and personal issues may want to minor in Economics. Courses cannot be used to meet minor requirements if already used to meet the requirements for a major or a different minor. The requirements must be completed prior to graduation.
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 2023-2024. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2023 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 2023-2024 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 or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL or Honors Writing About Literature | 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 or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life | 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 or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MKTG 2101 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BA 2101 | Professional Development Strategies | 1 |
| BA 2196 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Turning Numbers into Knowledge: Visualizing Data | ||
| Business Analytics: Modern Data Science Techniques | ||
| 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 2 | 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 2 | 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 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 3598 | Economics Writing Seminar | 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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Please check with your departmental advisor on which course is most appropriate for the major.
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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.