Economics

Dr. William Stull, Chair
Dr. William Holmes, Advisor
Office: Ritter Annex 804
215-204-8175
william.holmes@temple.edu

www.temple.edu/cla/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

University Requirements

All students are required to complete a set of university requirements: General Education (GenEd) or Core.

• New freshmen starting in the 2009-2010 academic year are required to complete the GenEd curriculum.
• New transfer students starting in the 2009-2010 academic year are required to complete the Core curriculum.

College Requirements

In addition to completing the economics courses required of all students in the Fox School of Business and Management (for freshmen: 1101 and 1102; for transfer students: 1101, 1102, and one upper-division course other than 3581), 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.

Major Requirements for Freshmen

Suggested Sequence for Freshmen

Major Requirements for Transfers

Suggested Sequence for Transfers

Requirements of Economics Major - for freshmen only 

Suggested Sequence of Economics Major - for freshmen only

Please note that this sequence is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met. Students' academic sequences may differ based on individual academic plans.

Requirements of Economics Major - for transfer students only  

*Accounting 3526 or 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 of Business core.

****The number of business electives required depends on what courses are chosen to satisfy the technology and international areas.

Suggested Sequence of Economics Major - for transfer students only

Please note that this sequence is suggested only, ensuring prerequisites are met. Students' academic sequences may differ based on individual academic plans.

Minor

Students in any college who wish to understand basic business foundations and how the impact of economics affects public and personal issues may want to minor in Economics. Please see the requirements for this minor on the Business Minors & Certificates page.