Economics

Dr. William Stull, Chair
Dr. William Holmes, Advisor
Office: Ritter Annex 804
(215) 204-8175
William.holmes@temple.edu
http://www.fox.temple.edu/~econdept/

Note: Department chairs frequently change at the beginning of the academic year.  Students should contact departments for updated information.
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.
The Temple Economics Society is the student professional organization for economics majors and is open to all students interested in economics. 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 contact Dr. William Holmes at william.holmes@temple.edu or phone 215-204-8175

Summary of Requirements

In addition to completing the three economics courses required of all students in the Fox School of Business and Management (C051, C052, and one upper-division course other than 0288), majors in economics must fulfill the additional requirements listed below. Students must attain at least a 2.3 GPA in their major and overall in order to graduate. Use the major GPA calculator at http://www.sbm.temple.edu/advising to calculate the GPA in the major.

(Note: The University is reviewing all school and college, major, and GPA requirements above 2.0.  Please refer to the electronic Bulletin for up-to-date information at www.temple.edu/bulletin/academic_programs.)

Requirements of Economics Major