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Admissions

How to Apply

To apply, submit Temple’s online graduate application along with an application fee of $60. 

Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree. A degree in a related field is preferred; however, all applications will be considered.

Candidates will be asked to submit the following along with their application. 

Transcripts

Submit official transcripts from every college and university you have attended. Request a transcript from Temple University.

Letters of Recommendation

Submit three letters of recommendation from faculty and professionals. The recommendations may be submitted on the Reference Report for Graduate Study or as a traditional letter of recommendation. Letters must be signed and forwarded as a PDF on official letterhead.

Statement of Goals

Your statement should be about 500 to 1,000 words in length. Include your specific interest in Temple’s Business Economics MA program, your research and future career goals, and your previous academic and research achievements. The Graduate Admissions Committee is particularly interested in whether students' interests and goals fit with our program offerings and faculty interests.

Standardized Test Scores

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general test is optional. Scores may be submitted if available.

Résumé 

A current professional résumé is required. 

Writing Sample

The Graduate Admissions Committee may request a writing sample.

Official electronic transcripts must be sent to xxx. Original transcripts can be mailed to the following address. 

Temple University College of Liberal Arts 
Graduate Admissions Committee 
Department of Economics 
XXX Gladfelter Hall 
1115 W. Polett Walk 
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6089 

Additional Requirements for International Applicants 

For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores are required. The minimum scores required are 

  • TOEFL iBT: 88 
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 
  • PTE Academic: 60 

See more detailed instructions on applying to Temple as an international student

Questions 

If you have questions about the Business Economics MA, contact 
Julia Falcon, the director of graduate studies in the College of Liberal Arts. 
Email:  

Application Deadlines 

  • Fall:
  • Spring: