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Business Administration MBA

Master of Business Administration

Unlock your potential and propel your career forward with the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Temple University’s Fox School of Business.

Designed for driven professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills, strategic thinking and business acumen, this master’s program offers a comprehensive curriculum that bridges theory with real-world application. Whether you're looking for career advancement, pivoting to a new industry or launching your own venture, the unified MBA program provides the tools and network for you to achieve your goals. 

Request information to learn more about the Fox MBA or, if you are ready to apply, you can submit your graduate application. 

What sets apart the Fox MBA? 

At the Fox School of Business, we know that no two students—or professional trajectories—are alike. With a newly integrated curriculum designed for flexible completion paths, Temple’s MBA program distinguishes itself from others.  

  • Innovative curriculum: Stay ahead of the curve with courses that reflect the latest trends and technologies in business, including data analytics, digital marketing and sustainable business practices.

  • Experienced faculty: Learn from industry leaders and seasoned academics who bring practical insights and cutting-edge research to the classroom. 

  • Experiential learning: Engage in hands-on projects, case studies and access to internships that allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings, ensuring you graduate with actionable skills that make you competitive in the job market. 

  • Global perspective: Benefit from a diverse student body and opportunities for international study—including global immersions—so you are prepared to lead in a globalized economy.

  • Strong alumni network: Join a vibrant community of Fox alumni who are influential leaders across many industries, providing mentorship and career opportunities. 

Two formats—one MBA 

The Fox MBA program is a single, cohesive program designed to accommodate diverse lifestyles and professional commitments. You can select the format that best fits your needs. This flexibility allows you to tailor your learning experience to accommodate your schedule. 

  • MBA: Our on-campus or hybrid MBA allows you to participate in all evening classes in-person at Temple University Center City campus. Or you can customize your schedule with a combination of both in-person and online courses through Fox’s hybrid program format. 
  • Online MBA: Our 100% online MBA offers access to our rigorous MBA curriculum entirely online, with evening classes designed for working professionals. Learn from anywhere while maintaining the same high standards of education.

Flexible Completion Paths 

Within each program format, you choose the completion path that aligns with your career goals and personal schedule. 

  • Accelerated path: Complete your MBA in as little as two years through this full-time completion path, which is ideal for those eager to advance quickly in their careers. 

  • Part-time completion path: Extend your studies over a longer period and at your own pace, allowing you to balance your MBA with professional and personal responsibilities without sacrificing the depth and breadth of your education. 

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Concentrations

This degree program can be completed with or without a concentration. Your concentration options include

  • Strategic Management

    With interdisciplinary coursework combining principles of entrepreneurship, innovation, international business and consulting, students learn to think critically and creatively, and to develop effective business strategies. Courses to complete this concentration are available on campus and online. 

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  • Human Resource Management

    Gain the skills and experience necessary to become a successful Human Resources professional, capable of recruiting, maintaining and training talent for businesses across different industries, and enhancing companies’ reputation, productivity and profits. Courses to complete this concentration are available on campus and online. 

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  • Marketing Management

    Become an expert in marketing research, strategy and management, through holistic academic programming that covers everything from brand development and budgeting to market analysis and strategic communications. Courses to complete this concentration are available on campus and online. 

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  • Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

    Transform your innovative ideas into groundbreaking products and services. Through this 12-credit concentration, you will advance your problem-solving skills to overcome the strategic and tactical challenges that drive visionary change, tap into uncontested market spaces, and reinvent internal processes to create competitive advantage. Courses to complete this concentration are available on campus and online. 

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  • Healthcare Management

    Take your career in the healthcare industry to the next level by further developing your knowledge of the industry and its trends and challenges, and fine-tuning critical leadership skills including management, financial decision making, business reasoning and more. Courses to complete this concentration are available on campus only. 

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  • Sport Business

    Analyze the history, current trends, problems and policies of the sports business, and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to build toward a successful career in an exciting, ever-evolving industry. Courses to complete this concentration are available online only. 

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As of fall 2023, there are three additional STEM concentrations students can pursue.

Business Analytics Concentration

Propel your career as a data scientist by learning to analyze raw data, transform it into valuable insights and use those insights to better inform business decisions. A market-driven and customizable curriculum allows you to pursue the path that’s right for your professional development plan. Courses to complete this concentration are available on campus only. View concentration details.

Finance Concentration

Acquire advanced knowledge in asset pricing, banking and corporate finance. Designed for students in Fox’s STEM MBA program, you’ll collaborate closely with faculty mentors to co-author research articles and studies—laying the groundwork for a successful academic career at a prominent research university. Courses to complete this concentration are available on campus and online. View concentration details.

Information Technology Management Concentration

Gain expertise in identifying, assessing and controlling cybersecurity risks—ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding organizational information integrity. Designed for students in Fox’s STEM MBA program, you’ll prepare for pivotal roles in various sectors by mastering internal process design for information assurance and constructing cybersecurity measures that will help organizations thrive in the global economy. Courses to complete this concentration are available on campus and online. View concentration details. 

 

Testimonials

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Olufunsho Ayo, FOX ’24

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

“The MBA program at Temple has been an outstanding investment in my future. The knowledge, experiences and connections I have gained have been invaluable and the program’s strong focus on experiential learning sets it apart from other programs.”

Learn more.

Classes & Curriculum

In addition to core and elective courses, students may be required to complete a capstone course or project. The requirements will vary depending on which of the four MBA options is chosen, but listed below are a selection of courses available to students.

  • Business Strategy in a Global Environment
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation
  • Financial Analysis and Strategy
  • Globalization
  • Leadership in Organizations
  • Managing Risk
  • Socioeconomic Context of Business

Explore more information about Business Administration MBA courses.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Business Administration offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,250.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,250.00 per credit

You can view the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Program Contacts

Executive MBA

Barry Griffiths is the senior associate director of graduate admissions.
Phone: 215-204-3960
Email:

Full-time MBA

Jon Campione is the associate director of graduate admissions.
Phone: 215-204-0314
Email:

Online MBA

Jon Campione is the associate director of graduate admissions.
Phone: 215-204-0314
Email:

Part-time MBA

Jon Campione is the associate director of graduate admissions.
Phone: 215-204-0314
Email:

 

Student Clubs & Organizations

Joining student clubs and organizations is a great way to meet like-minded students; connect with local, national and international businesses; and enhance the skills you use in your professional career. Fox offers more than 30 student professional organizations. Supplement your academic experience by participating in a club related to your major or interests.

The following clubs and organizations are available to students in Fox.

  • The Fox Graduate Student Association connects students and alumni with the greater Fox community, providing professional development, networking and volunteer opportunities for graduate students.
  • The mission of Net Impact is to grow and strengthen a network of leaders who use the power of business to make a positive economic, environmental and social impact. It brings together students seeking to network and to use the power of business to create a better world.
  • The International Business Association brings together students from all over the world to learn about foreign business and the global economy, and offers an array of professional development opportunities.
  • Fox Professional Speakers invites students to practice their communication, presentation and leadership skills in a supportive and positive environment.
  • Those with dreams of starting their own business may be interested in the Entrepreneurial Students Association, which aims to support, inspire and encourage students to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. The association is open to students of all majors.

See a full list of student clubs and organizations.

Global Immersions

Fox graduate students can participate in Global Immersions. They are destination-focused learning experiences that allow graduate students to engage with a different country's culture, language and business practices. 

Global Immersions expose students to

  • comparative business environments,
  • global business in emerging markets,
  • global companies working to solve crucial problems,
  • intensive and diverse learning experiences, and
  • international innovation and entrepreneurship.

Previous destinations include China, India, Latin America and South Africa. Recent participating companies include Black and Decker, BMW, Deloitte, Microsoft and SanDisk. Learn more about Global Immersion programs.

Temple also offers interested students a variety of options for pursuing internship, teaching and volunteer opportunities abroad through the Center for International Business and Research. Learn more about your options for studying or working abroad.

Accreditation

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1934.

Request information to learn more about the Fox MBA or, if you are ready to apply, you can submit your graduate application. 

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