Academic Programs / Business & Management
Economics
Dr. William Stull, Chair
Dr. William Holmes, Advisor
Office: Ritter Annex 804
215-204-8175
william.holmes@temple.edu
www.sbm.temple.edu/dept/economics
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 (1101, 1102, and one upper-division course other than 3581 & 3685), majors in economics must fulfill the additional requirements listed below as well as meet College Graduation Requirements. Students must attain at least a 2.0 GPA in their major and 2.0 GPA overall in order to graduate. Use the major GPA calculator at www.sbm.temple.edu/advising to calculate the GPA in the major.
Requirements of Economics Major
| Required courses |
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| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Economics |
3501 |
Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis |
3 |
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| Economics |
3502 |
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis |
3 |
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| Select one: |
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3 |
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Economics
Economics
Economics |
3598
3596
3597 |
Economics Writing Seminar
Energy, Ecology, and Economy
Health Economics |
|
WI
WI
WI |
| Select two electives at the 3500+ level or above: |
6 |
|
| Economics |
3500+ |
Excluding Economics 3581 & 3685 (Co-op & Field Experiences) |
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| Select one: |
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0-3 |
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Accounting
Economics* |
3526
3544 |
Accounting Information Systems
Computer-Based Modeling |
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| Select one International course: |
0-3 |
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Economics
Economics
Finance
Finance
GSM
HR MGMT
Law S.B.M.
Marketing |
3563**
3564**
3551
3552
3566
3565
3562
3553 |
International Trade
International Monetary Economics
International Financial Markets
International Financial Management
Global Strategic Management
International Human Resource Mgt
International Law
International Marketing
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| Economics*** |
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Any 3500+ level Economics courses, excluding Economics 3581 and 3685. |
3 |
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| Business Electives**** |
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Select one to three from business departments 2500+ |
3-9 |
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| Subtotal |
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27 |
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*Accounting 3526 and Economics 3544 will fill the technology requirement for the Economics major. Economics 3544 will also fill one of the two electives in Economics.
**If Economics 3563 or 3564 is chosen to satisfy the International requirement, you will also have satisfied one of the 3500+ Economics elective requirements, and you will need to take an additional business elective.
***This course meets the Economics 3500+ requirement that is part of the Fox School Business core.
****The number of business electives required depends on what courses are chosen to satisfy the technology and international areas.
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