FOX School of Business

Fox School of Business and Management

founded 1918
M. Moshe Porat, Dean
215-204-3919

Accreditation
Mission Statement
Special Facilities and Programs
Honorary Societies, Awards, and Student Associations
Policies and Regulations
Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration
Program Descriptions
Faculty
Course Descriptions

ACCREDITATION

The Fox School of Business and Management is one of only seven schools in the greater Philadelphia area with curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate levels accredited by The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the International Association for Management Education.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Fox School of Business and Management is the primary provider of affordable business education in the Delaware Valley. Following the vision of Russell Conwell, Temple's founder, we have a special role -- providing educational opportunities to working students (both full- and part-time) from a diverse background who have ability and ambition.
Through our undergraduate degree program, we seek to improve business practice in the greater Delaware Valley by graduating students who have the skills to lead and manage profit and not-for-profit organizations into the twenty-first century. We actively involve alumni, the local business community, non-profit organizations, government officials, students, and faculty in a continual review of the programs' curricula to ensure that students' needs receive primary consideration in program delivery.
Our students receive a results-oriented education linking current management theory with practice. FSBM graduates will have a firm understanding of the core areas of business and have the ability to respond to organizational problems and opportunities from a total enterprise perspective.

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SPECIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS

Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD)

Professional development and experience are essential ingredients for all business students. At the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD), students can obtain advice about potential careers and learn how to prepare for them. One-on-one career development advice is available as well as small group workshops designed to help students explore together possible career paths. Resume writing and interviewing skills are also taught on a small group basis with one-to-one follow up. Proficiency in interviewing skills is tested through mock interviews that are video taped and critiqued.
Career Development Services, Temple's university-wide placement assistance office, works closely with CSPD to provide these services. Students can meet with a Career Development Services staff member in the CSPD offices. This coordination of efforts between CSPD and Career Development Services allows for "one stop" services for the students and the best opportunities.
Working closely with student professional organizations and individual departments, CSPD sponsors
speakers from the business community, drawn from recent graduates as well as more established professionals. "Business Awareness Events" expose students to a range of possible career paths and job opportunities. Students have the chance to learn first hand how to best position themselves by graduation day to obtain the most meaningful job. Getting a good job requires not only good grades but work experience and extracurricular activities.
Temple's close relationships with the business community provide bridges for professional work experience for students. Students can pursue internships, co-ops, externships, part-time and full-time jobs. Students work with their student professional organizations and CSPD staff to identify the right kind of opportunity. For more information, call CSPD at (215) 204-2371.

Internship and Co-op Programs

The Fox School of Business and Management has a strong internship program that is part of the School's overall student professional development program. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in an internship experience, which integrates their academic experience in their field of interest with practical on-the-job experience. The Center for Student Professional Development and student professional organizations work in partnership with employers to place students into a wide variety of internship positions, both full and part-time.
Internship positions involve working in a responsible capacity in a company or organization that will provide students with an exposure to their major field of study. The staff in the Center for Student Professional Development and faculty advisers work closely with employers to ensure an effective match between positions and students. Students who participate in the internship experiences often receive permanent job offers from their employers after they graduate.
For more information on internship opportunities, please contact your major’s student professional organization or the Center for Student Professional Development at (215) 204-2371.
In addition to the Fox School’s Internship Program, the University also offers co-op opportunities through its Cooperative Education Office located in Career Development Services. Students are released for one semester to participate in a full-time co-op experience while enrolling in an optional 3 s.h. co-op course for academic credit. Students also have the option of participating in a part-time co-op experience while attending school on a full-time basis or participating on a full-time or part-time basis during the summer.
To participate in the University Co-op program, students must:

have completed 60 credit hours or more
have a 2.5 minimum overall GPA
be full-time matriculated students at the time of application
fill out an application with the Co-op Office in Mitten Hall
attend an orientation session

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POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

The University policies and regulations generally apply to all undergraduate students and provide a framework within which schools and colleges may specify further conditions or variations appropriate to students in their courses or programs. Policies specific to FSBM are as follows:

Anticipation of Graduation

Students must submit their application for graduation along with their receipt showing payment of graduation fees prior to registration for their final semester. A graduation review with their adviser will be scheduled at that time. The specific deadlines will be posted in the Office of Undergraduate Student Services -- Fox School of Business and Management, Room 101, Speakman Hall, Main Campus and West Hall 112, Ambler Campus.
Through either a personal appointment or by mail, students will be notified of remaining requirements for their degrees. If students change their graduation date they must re-apply for graduation and have another graduation review with their adviser. There will be no additional fee.

Course Eligibility

Matriculation is required for all upper level courses in the Fox School of Business and Management. Any exceptions must be approved in the Office of Undergraduate Student Services through a special permission procedure.
To be eligible to enroll in courses numbered 0100 or higher, an FSBM student must:

Have completed at least 57 semester hours of college course work in courses including: Accounting 0001, 0002, Computer and Information Sciences C055, Economics C051, C052, Risk Management and Insurance 0001, Law C001, Statistics C011, C012, C021, 0022, Marketing 0081 (formerly 101), and HRA 0083 (formerly 103);

Have met any specific course prerequisites.

Courses Inapplicable to Graduation Requirements

Semester hours earned in SRAP or ELECT, Mathematics 0015 (formerly Mathematics 0001), and lower division (less than 0100) Military Science courses do not yield academic credit toward the minimum total of 123.

Dean's List (Scholastic Distinction List)

Undergraduate students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or above with a completed semester load of 12 or more credits are selected for the Dean's List, which is posted on official bulletin boards in Speakman Hall and West Hall. Any NR's or I's must be completed within two weeks after the semester ends.

Dean's List for Part-time Students

Matriculated undergraduate students who have earned at least 12 credit hours across an academic year (fall and spring semesters) are eligible to be considered for Dean's List recognition for that academic year.

Dismissal

Failure to achieve a 2.0 cumulative or semester GPA by the semester following placement on probation may result in academic dismissal. Dismissal is not necessarily preceded by probation. Upon dismissal, a student may petition for readmission after one semester.

Grade Point Average Requirement for Graduation

FSBM students are required to attain a 2.3 (2.0 = C) average in all of their Temple coursework and in their major in order to graduate from the Fox School of Business and Management. Students with 57 or more total credits, whose GPA is between 2.0 and 2.29, will be placed on Collegial Probation. Please call the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, (215) 204-7672 (Main Campus) or (215) 283-1399 (Ambler Campus) for more information.

Life Experience

The Fox School of Business and Management does not offer credits for life experiences. Please refer to Challenge Exams, above, for non-traditional means of receiving credit, or see Non-Traditional Credit under the Academic Policies and Regulations section of this bulletin.

Non-matriculated Student Policy

Students not formally admitted to Temple University may take undergraduate courses in the Fox School of Business and Management numbered between 0001 and 0099. Undergraduate courses numbered above 0100 are open to visiting students who have completed a minimum of 60 credits and have written permission from their home institution. Students who have a baccalaureate degree and the prerequisites for the course desired may also enroll in advanced courses.
Registration information and advisers are available for non-matriculated students through the Academic Resource Center on the Main Campus, the Fox School of Business and Management advising staff at the Ambler Campus, and Denise Berardi in the Academic Advising/Evening Services Office at the Center City Campus.

Probation

Students whose cumulative or semester GPA falls below a 2.0 are placed on University probation. FSBM students with 57 or more total credits, whose GPA is between 2.0 and 2.29, will be placed on Collegial Probation.

Readmission

Students who have not enrolled for two consecutive semesters must submit a Readmission Petition to re-enter the Fox School of Business and Management. The readmission form may be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. This form must be filed by November 1 for the spring semester and July 1 for the fall semester. Students who have been dismissed must wait one semester before applying for readmission.

Residence Requirement

A minimum of 30 of the last 45 semester hours, including the majority of the requirements of a major, must be completed in the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University in order to receive a degree. In addition, a minimum of 50% of the business courses must be completed at Temple University.

Transfer Credits

Courses completed with a grade of C- or higher will be considered for transfer. Business courses taken at colleges or universities which are not members of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) will be accepted for transfer business credits only if they are equivalent to Economics C051, C052, Accounting 0001, 0002, Computer and Information Sciences C055, 0010, Risk Management and Insurance 0001, Law C001, Statistics C011, C012, C021, 0022. Marketing 0081 (formerly 101) and HRA 0083 (formerly 103) will be accepted for transfer if they were taken during the fall 1994 semester or later. Specific articulation agreements with local colleges may expand on this list.
Some additional upper division business courses may be transferred through validation procedures, which generally include a written examination in the specific subject area of the course to be transferred or, in certain designated courses, by completion of more advanced level coursework with a C- grade or better.
Additional business credits are accepted without validation, from colleges which are members of the AACSB, but 50% of the business courses must be completed at Temple to receive a Temple degree.
It should be understood that it is possible for a student to transfer in a large number of non-business credits which, while accepted by the University, may exceed the maximum number of non-business credits applicable to the degree. If you have questions concerning transfer credits, please call the Office of Undergraduate Student Services at (215) 204-7672.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 123 semester hours of credit with a cumulative GPA of 2.3 overall and in the major. Some Business majors have a higher GPA requirement in the majors to graduate. Please check the section pertaining to your major for this information. A minimum of 123 credit hours will be earned in three requirement categories:

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Fox School of Business and Management lower and upper division requirements

Major requirements.

Curriculum

University Core Curriculum

All FSBM students admitted fall of 1991 and thereafter must successfully complete the University Core Requirements. Please see Core Curriculum.
Note: Economics C051, Economics C052, and Law C001 are required of all business students, and one of these will be used to fulfill the Core's Individual and Society requirement. Statistics C011 and C012 are normally used to meet the Core's Mathematics requirement, but higher level courses may be recommended depending on the mathematics placement score or student's major. Computer and Information Science C055 will meet the University Core Science B requirement.

Fox School of Business and Management Requirements

Lower Division Requirements
Required Business Courses
Accounting 0001, 0002 -- 6 s.h.
Human Resource Administration 0083 (formerly 103) -- 3 s.h.
Business Administration 0050 -- 2 s.h.
Law C001 -- 3 s.h.
Marketing 0081 (formerly 101) -- 3 s.h.
Risk Management and Insurance 0001 -- 3 s.h.
Required Non-Business Courses
Computer and Information Sciences C055 -- 4 s.h.
Economics C051 and C052 -- 6 s.h.
Speech Communication 0065 -- 3 s.h.
Statistics C011, C012, C021, 0022 or higher level -- 12 s.h.
Total -- 45 s.h.
Note: In order to graduate, a grade of C- or better must be obtained in all FSBM lower division requirements.

Upper Division Requirements (limited to juniors and seniors)

Required Business Courses
Finance 0101 -- 3 s.h.
Finance 0103 -- 3 s.h.
Management Science/Operations Management 0105 -- 3 s.h.
Business Administration 0100 -- 1 s.h.
Business Administration W361(graduating seniors only) -- 3 s.h.
Required Non-Business Courses
Economics -- any 200 level or higher (excluding 208, 209, 288,
289) -- 3 s.h. OR non-business upper level courses listed on the DARS document for the major.
Total -- 16 s.h.
Major Requirements

Twelve business courses (33 s.h.) are required as part of the lower and upper division requirements for the BBA program. In addition, nine business courses must be completed in the major which is comprised of 1) required courses, 2) one information technology course, 3) an international course, and 4) business electives. Courses meeting the information technology requirement and international course requirement will often double count in the major. See Program Descriptions.

Electives

Non-business Requirements: A minimum of 50 percent of a student’s program must be completed in non-business courses. The new curriculum specifies 62 non-business credits which include Statistics C011, C012, C021, 0022; Economics C051, C052 and 200 level or non-business courses from the majors menu; Speech Communication 0065; Computer and Information Sciences C055; other non-business courses are those taken to satisfy University Core curriculum requirements in areas where specific courses are not required by FSBM and any additional credits outside of FSBM necessary to meet the 50% minimum.

Business Minor

Many Temple University undergraduates are currently taking selected business courses to better prepare themselves for their careers after graduation. The Fox School of Business and Management offers an eight course (24 credit-hour) business minor to allow students in other schools and colleges of the University a chance to better prepare themselves for work in a profit or non-profit organization. This minor will also facilitate the transition into an MBA program for undergraduate non-business majors. Upon successful completion, the minor will be recorded on the student's official University transcript.

Goals of the Business Minor

The business minor is designed to provide the student with a basic foundation in business and management. This curriculum provides for coverage of the foundation areas required by the AACSB (accreditation body) for undergraduate business curricula: accounting, economics, behavioral science and mathematics, and statistics. By taking selected courses from the lower division BBA core, the minor should fit the schedules of students with non-business majors at Temple.
With some planning and care in choosing courses in the University Core, most students with non-business majors should be able to complete a business minor without taking an overload or requesting special relief from their Dean's Office for credits outside the school or college.

Program Structure

The program requires a total of eight courses. The macro- or microeconomics and statistics requirements may be taken as part of the University's Core Curriculum.

Academic Requirements for Business Minor

Students pursuing a business minor must meet the following grade minimums:

A C- in each course; and
A 2.3 overall GPA for courses in the business minor.

Courses

Macro and Microeconomics -- Economics C051* and C052*
Statistical Analysis -- Statistics C021 or its equivalent (meets University Core Curriculum requirements for Quantitative Reasoning, Level B)
Principles of Accounting I -- Accounting 0001
Principles of Accounting II -- Accounting 0002
Introduction to Marketing -- Marketing 0081 (formerly 0101)
Organization and Management -- HRA 0083 (formerly 0103)
Introduction to Risk Management -- RMI 0001
* meets University Core Curriculum requirement for Individual and Society.

Declaration of Business Minor

Students who are interested in pursuing a business minor should speak to their adviser in the school or college in which they are pursuing their degree. A student may be entitled to pursue a minor in another college as long as the requirements of the minor fit into the number of outside credits allowed in its degree program. The business minor was constructed to allow students from most schools and colleges to pursue the minor within their outside credit limitation if they meet their University Core Curriculum Individual and Society requirement with Economics C051 or C052 and if they meet their Quantitative Reasoning B requirement through Statistics C021. The remaining six courses (18 credit hours) will fit into the allowance for outside credits by most schools and colleges of the University. Students should contact the Dean's Office or advising unit in their school or college to check on the availability of the business minor. For more information, please call Deborah Avery in the Center for Student Professional Development at (215) 204-3919.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

ACCOUNTING
Stephen Fogg, Chair
(215) 204-1915
The program provides the student with a broad general education and intensive study within the major as preparation for professional careers in public accounting, industry, consulting, government, and not-for-profit institutions.
The curriculum in accounting is designed to acquaint the student with the conceptual framework and theory of accounting, transactional analysis, asset management, liabilities, owners' equity, and financial reporting. Cost analysis and control, accounting information systems, taxation, consolidated financial statements, and foreign operations also are covered, along with auditing techniques and an understanding of the ethical and performance standards of the profession. Coursework also is required outside of the major in the legal and social environment of business, written and oral communication, the humanities, and the social sciences. There are four professional student organizations available for accounting majors: Beta Alpha Psi (BAP--National Honorary Fraternity), the Accounting Professional Society (APS), the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), and a student chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA -- Cost and Managerial Accounting).
For more information, please contact
Dr. Ryan at (215) 204-8131 (BAP),
Chris Wurst at (215) 204-8461 (APS & NABA),
or Dr. Asthana at (215) 204-1983 (IMA).

Major Requirements
Major Courses
Accounting
0011 Intermediate Accounting I
0012 Intermediate Accounting II
0121 Cost Accounting
W123 Auditing
0126 Accounting Information Systems
0131 Federal Taxes on Income
0233 Advanced Accounting
0300 or W300 Senior Seminar in Accounting
Additional Courses Required
Law 0110 - Business Law for Accountants
Technology Course - Accounting Information Systems 0126 will meet this requirement
International Course - Economics 250 or Economics 251. Either course will also meet the Economics 200 level requirement for Accounting students only.
Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate. A C- grade is required in all courses that are a specific prerequisite to courses in the major.

ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
Bonnie Averbach, Program Director
(215) 204-8153
Actuaries are highly educated business executives who specialize in the evaluation of insurance and financial risks. They hold positions of responsibility with insurance companies, consulting firms, investment banks, self-insurers, government regulators, and government insurance programs. Because of their valuable talents and expertise, actuaries are generally well compensated, and often rise to the highest levels of management.
Temple University offers one of the most distinguished Actuarial Science programs in North America. Located in the Department of Risk, Insurance, and Healthcare Management, the Actuarial Science program gives students the opportunity to develop a strong background in mathematics and statistics while being exposed to a wide range of business disciplines.
Students with mathematics scores at or above 600 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or who have demonstrated proficiency in previous mathematics courses, are encouraged to explore the Actuarial Science program. While undergraduates, they will prepare for and take some of the professional examinations given by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. These examinations cover topics such as calculus and linear algebra, mathematical probability and statistics, compound interest theory, life contingencies, risk management and insurance, accounting, economics, finance, and law.
Students should meet with the Program Director as soon as they enter the Actuarial Science program. In addition to their course work and professional examinations, students are strongly encouraged to become active in the Sigma chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, Temple's national award-winning professional student organization in Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science. The organization hosts numerous guest speakers from the industry, sponsors a variety of career development seminars, and maintains a widely distributed resume book.
For more information, please contact Professor Bonnie Averbach at (215) 204-8153.

Major Requirements
Major Courses
Actuarial Science
0001 Introduction to the Mathematics of Insurance
0101 Theory of Interest
W218 Actuarial Professionalism
0262 Actuarial Finance
0305 Actuarial Models I
0306 Actuarial Models II
Statistics
0351 Forecasting, Regression, and Time Series
Additional Courses Required
Technology Course – RMI 0325 or RMI 0339 (pending approval) or select from the departmental menu.
International course - Select from a menu available from the department.
Economics 200 course - Any Economics 200 course excluding Economics 0288 and 0289.

Business Electives - None
Non-Business Electives Required
Mathematics
C085* Calculus and Intro to Analysis I
C086* Calculus and Intro to Analysis II
0127 Calculus and Intro to Analysis III
0233* Mathematical Probability
0234* Mathematical Statistics
*NOTE: Special Exceptions to Fox School of Business and Management Lower Division Because Actuarial Science majors take Mathematics C085, C086, 0233, and 0234, they are exempted from the following Fox School of Business and Management lower division requirements: Statistics C011 and C012 (Basic Quantitative Foundations) and Statistics *C021 and 0022 (Statistical Methods and Concepts; Selected Statistical Topics).
Additional Non-Business Electives Elective courses may be chosen from offerings outside the Fox School of Business and Management (exceptions noted above). The department strongly recommends that students select electives which are related to subjects that are covered on the professional actuarial examinations.

Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Contact the department in which you would like to concentrate.
The Business Management curriculum is designed for students who wish to follow a broad and general curriculum. The program allows students to select a specific concentration with a minimum of three courses selected from a menu provided by the department. Concentrations are available in: Computer and Information Sciences, Economics, Event Marketing, Finance, Healthcare Management, Legal Studies, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Risk Management and Insurance.
Students are encouraged to join the student professional organization for the majors represented by their concentration. Please contact Debbie Avery at (215) 204-3919 or refer to the student organization boards located in each classroom and throughout the hallways in Speakman Hall.

Major Requirements
Major Courses
Two of the following three courses: HRA 315, HRA 320 or HRA 330
Three or more required courses chosen from a menu provided by concentrations listed above. (At least one course in the menu will be writing intensive.)
Technology Course – CIS 0100 or Department Technology Course
International Course - Select a menu available from the department or DARS report.
Economics 200 Course - choose from any 200 level Economics course excluding Economics 0288 or 0289.
Business Electives
Zero to Two additional business electives are required depending on the concentration area chosen.
Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
Frank Friedman, Chair
(215) 204-8450
The Department of Computer and Information Sciences offers undergraduate degree programs in the Fox School of Business and Management and the College of Liberal Arts. For additional information, visit our web site at http://www.cis.temple.edu.
The Computer and Information Sciences program in the Fox School of Business and Management is designed to develop an understanding of the use of electronic computers in decision making and data processing, since virtually every aspect of business activity, as well as society as a whole, is influenced by information processing. The aim of the Computer and Information Sciences program is to provide a broad background in the technology and managerial use of computerized information systems and an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of electronic computers. The student completing this program will have a firm foundation for applying information technology and for doing further academic work in the field. In addition, students who move into other functional areas of organizations will value the overall knowledge of the
operations of a firm gathered through the study of information systems.
The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) is a student professional organization which consists of members from both the Fox School of Business and Management and the College of Liberal Arts. This organization allows students to keep up to date on new technology and explore the career opportunities available for the major. For more information, please contact Dr. Mandviwalla at (215) 204-8172.
See Computer and Information Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences programs for a description of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs.

Major Requirements
Major Courses
CIS
C081 Higher Level Languages Using C and C++
0083 Internal Data Structures
0110 Information Systems
0130 Data Base Management with CASE tools
0153 External File Structures
W201 Information Systems Analysis and Design
0230 Operating Systems and Networking
0240 User Interface Design
W301 Projects in Information Systems
Additional Course Requirements
Technology Course - will be met by courses in the major.
International Course - select from International menu.
Economics 200 Requirement - choose from any 200 level Economics course excluding Economics 0288 or 0289.
All Computer Science courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.

ECONOMICS
William J. Stull, Chair
(215) 204-5022
Economics is the formal 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 and leaders in both the public and private sectors. Training in economics at the undergraduate level also provides a solid basis for professional study in law, business, public administration, and the health sciences.
The Department of Economics offers a wide range of courses upon which students can draw, depending on their academic and career interests. Students should consult with a departmental adviser to see how specific courses can be used to match their particular interests.
The Temple Economics Society (TES) sit the student professional organization for economics majors. Students from both the Fox School of Business and Management and the College of Liberal Arts are eligible to join the organization. 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 about both organizations, please contact Dr. Fardmanesh at (215) 204-5043.

Major Requirements
In addition to completing the economics courses required of all students in the Fox School of Business and Management, majors in economics must complete:
Economics 0201 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis &
Economics 0202 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
One of the following:
Economics W255 - Energy, Ecology and Economy
Economics W262 - Health Economics
Economics W302 - Economics Writing Seminar
Choose two additional electives in Economics at the 0200 level or above, excluding Economics 0288 and 0289. (These courses are in addition to the general FSBM upper-division requirements of one 0200 level or above Economics course.)
Additional Course Requirements
If Economics courses are taken to satisfy these requirements, they will also count as the electives required in number 3 above.
Technology Course - Economics 0283 or Accounting 0126. See departmental advisor for other possible options.
International Course - Select one from Economics 0220 (pending approval), Economics 0250, and Economics 0251. See departmental advisor for other possible options.
Economics 200 Requirement - One Economics 200 elective excluding Economics 288 And 0289. This course will not double count as an Economics elective for the major.
Students preparing for graduate study in economics or in an economics-related area are strongly encouraged to take Economics 0240 (Mathematical Economics), Economics 0241 (Introduction to Econometrics), and courses in calculus and linear algebra in the Mathematics Department.
Business Electives
Two to four additional business electives, depending on what courses double count in technology and international areas.
Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.
Journalism Minor
In conjunction with the Department of Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising, students majoring in Economics can complete a minor or a certificate in JPRA. See the Economics Undergraduate Director, Dr. Erwin Blackstone, for details. Majors in JPRA can complete a minor in Economics. See your department advisor.
Mathematical Economics
In cooperation with the Mathematics Department, the Department of Economics offers an interdisciplinary program leading to a degree with additional specialization in analytical methods. The program is open to all matriculated students in the University. For requirements, see separate description under Program Descriptions in the College of Liberal Arts section.
Political Economy
In cooperation with the Department of Political Science, the Department of Economics offers an interdisciplinary program leading to a degree with additional specialization in Political Economy. The program is open to all matriculated students in the University. For requirements, see separate description under Program Descriptions in the College of Liberal Arts section.
Cooperative Education Program
Through this program, students earn income while gaining valuable work experience which can enhance their job market prospects upon graduation. By completing an academic research project under the guidance of a faculty member, co-op students may earn credit for Economics 0288. This course is open to all majors in the Fox School of Business and Management.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Dr. Monica Zimmerman, Program Chair
(215) 204-6876
The Entrepreneurship major prepares students to establish their own venture, to impact small and growing businesses, and to assume responsibilities in a family business. Specific areas of study include idea generation, venture financing, financial analysis, market research, management of growing businesses, and management of family businesses. To facilitate the learning process, a variety of methods are used including case studies, internships, feasibility studies, and business plans.
Students majoring in Entrepreneurship must be active members of the Entrepreneurial Student Association – The Temple Chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). The Entrepreneurship Major is sponsored collaboratively by the General and Strategic Management Department and the Temple Small Business Development Center. For more information about the major and student organization contact Dr. Monica Zimmerman at (215) 204-6876

Major Requirements
Major Courses
Accounting 0121 - Cost Accounting
Finance 0211 - Corporate Asset Management
General & Strategic Management 0311 - Entrepreneurship
General & Strategic Management W362 - Advanced Entrepreneurship
General & Strategic Management 0380 - Multinational Enterprise Management
General & Strategic Management 0385 - Internship in Entrepreneurship I
General & Strategic Management 0386 - Internship in Entrepreneurship II
Marketing 0210 - Marketing Research
Additional Course Requirements
Technology Course – GSM 0261.
International Course - GSM 0380 will double count in major
Economics 200 Course - Any 200 level Economics course excluding Economics 0288 and 0289.
Business Electives - None.
Students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the major and a 2.3 GPA overall in order to graduate. Due to a limited number of slots in the Entrepreneurship major, students pursuing the Entrepreneurship major will be evaluated at 45 s.h. to determine their eligibility to remain in the major. Criteria used in the evaluation will include GPA and participation in the student organization for Entrepreneurship majors.

FINANCE
Kenneth J. Kopecky, Chair
(215) 204-8279
Finance plays a central role in the operation of the economy and is at the heart of the resource allocation system. Individuals often come in contact with financial instruments (money, stocks, bonds, etc.) and financial institutions and need to understand the role of the financial system in managing their lifetime financial portfolio.
Finance majors typically have one of four career objectives: (1) a position in the finance department of a business firm; (2) a position in a financial institution, such as a bank, investment bank, or mutual fund; (3) a career in the area of financial investments; and (4) a position with a government or non-profit organization.
As businesses and organizations grow and diversify, their finance departments act like a bank, receiving funds and re-circulating these funds throughout the firm in the search for profit. Financial management has increasingly focused on managerial decisions regarding the choice of assets and liabilities, with the goal of obtaining the highest return for the level of risk accepted. Forces such as inflation, the globalization of business, and advancements in computer technology have increased the importance of the finance decision-making process for both individuals and businesses.
Finance majors are encouraged to become involved in the Financial Management Association/National Honor Society (FMA/NHS). This student professional organization offers students the opportunity to meet business leaders in the financial industry, hosts career development seminars, and maintains a resume book. Students must meet admission requirements to join the National Honor Society division of this organization. The Financial Management Association is open to all business majors. For more information, please contact Dr. Rader at (215) 204-5231 or the FMA executive officers at (215) 204-6673.

Major Requirements
Major Courses
Finance 0211 - Corporate Asset Management
Accounting 0011 - Intermediate Accounting I
Three Electives in Finance from the following list: Finance 0212, 0215, 0218, 0223, 0227, 0250, and 0251.
One Capstone seminar from the following list: Finance W350 - Senior Seminar in Corporate Finance or Finance W351 - Senior Seminar in Bank Management.
Additional Course Requirements
Technology Course – Accounting 0126.
International Course - Finance 0250 or 0251; both will double count as electives in the Finance major.
Economics 200 course - Any 200 level Economics course, excluding Economics 0288 and 0289.
Business Electives - Two to three additional business electives depending on the International course taken.
Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
David Barton Smith, Program Director
(215) 204-8468
The multi-billion dollar healthcare industry is the largest employer in the Philadelphia region, providing an ideal laboratory for the Temple Healthcare Management program, the region's oldest. Located in the Department of Risk, Insurance, and Healthcare Management, the program offers a Minor in Healthcare Management for those preparing for health-related careers (pre-med, psychology, social work, pre-law) or business majors interested in acquiring value-added skills for prospective employers.
Minor Courses
0101 Introduction to Healthcare Management
0201 Healthcare Risk Based Financing and Control
W301 Integrated Delivery Systems and Managed Care
Satisfactory completion of the previous course in this sequence is a prerequisite (e.g. 0101 is a prerequisite for 0201 and 0201 is a prerequisite for W301). Students with an interest in the healthcare industry are also encouraged to take Economics 0262/W262 Health Economics as a business elective.
Healthcare Management minors are strongly encouraged to become active in the Sigma chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, Temple University's national award-winning professional student organization in Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science. The organization hosts numerous guest speakers from the industry, sponsors a variety of career development seminars, and maintains a widely distributed resume book.

HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION
John Deckop, Chair
(215) 204-1933
Courses in this department provide students with the knowledge to deal with human behavior and human resource management in organizational settings. Coursework in this field prepares individuals for employment in general management, human resources, and labor relations. The curriculum encompasses three interrelated areas:
(1) Individual and Group Behavior -- focusing on relationships between individuals and groups, and the implications of these relationships in the organizational context; (2) Functional Human Resource Management -- dealing with the acquisition, maintenance, and development of people in organizations; and (3) Public Institutions and Policies--concentrating on the broad spectrum of public institutions and regulatory structures which influence the management of people in organizations (e.g. unions, governmental regulatory agencies, state and national labor laws and programs).
Human Resource Administration majors are encouraged to become involved in The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Guest speakers, networking events, internships and co-op, career development activities, and the resume book are just a few benefits of joining. This organization is open to all FSBM majors. For more information, contact Dr. Mangel at (215) 204-8184.

Major Requirements
Major Courses
HRA
0200 Introduction to Human Resource Management
W310 Organizational Staffing and Career Management
In addition, at least three 0300-level HRA courses, two of which must be from the following list:
HRA
0340 Compensation Management
0350 Human Resource Management and Public Policy
0365 Labor Relations: Strategy and Practice
0388 Field Experiences in Human Resource Management.
Other courses which can be chosen as the third course include:
0315 Power, Influence, and Negotiation
0320 Managing People at Work
0330 Communicating in Organizations
Additional Course Requirements
Technology Course - HRA 0310 Organizational Staffing and Career Management is required of all majors. (approval pending as technology course)
International Course - Select from International depatment menu, excluding HRA 0201.
Economics 200 Course - Any 200 level Economics course, excluding Economics 0288 and 0289.
Business Electives
Three additional business electives
Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.
People First Certificate
Good management is a key to any successful enterprise. In today's business environment, managers need to have an edge on the competition. The HRA department offers three courses that we call our People First sequence to provide you the edge you need:
Power, Influence, and Negotiation (HRA 0315)
Managing People at Work (HRA 0320)
Communicating in Organizations (HRA 0330)
The skills obtained from taking this HRA sequence will give you a competitive advantage over others who have not had this training.
The People First Certificate is an approved certificate program within FSBM. For further information on these courses, contact Dr. Stuart Schmidt at (215) 204-1621, or Dr. Alison Konrad at (215) 204-6907, or your academic adviser.
Joint Program for HRA and RMI Majors
The Risk Management and Insurance Department and the Human Resource Administration Department now offer several joint programs for students interested in a career in employee benefits and/or human resource management. These programs allow students to broaden their career options by taking advantage of the cross-training offered by these departments.

HRA major with a RMI concentration. In addition to courses fulfilling HRA major requirements, students take RMI 0001 (already required for all majors), RMI 0305 (Life and Health Insurance and Employee Benefits), and RMI 0306 (Retirement Plans).
RMI major with a HRA concentration. In addition to courses fulfilling RMI major requirements, students take HRA 0083 (already required for all majors), HRA 0200 (Introduction to Personnel/Human Resource Management), and HRA 0340 (Compensation Management).
Dual HRA/RMI major. Students fulfill all requirements for both majors.

For more information on joint HRA/RMI courses, contact John Deckop (HRA), (215) 204-1933; or Rob Drennan (215) 204-8894.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Frances Katrishen, Program Director
(215) 204-5075
The International Business Administration concentration is designed to enable students to develop an understanding of the various functional areas of international business and to prepare students for positions in multinational firms or international public institutions. The skills needed are developed through specialized international courses in economics, finance, and general and strategic management. The topics covered in these specialized courses are not covered by the traditional courses in these areas.
In addition to functional skills, a cultural and geographic area of understanding is also essential. Students are encouraged to acquire the background through elective courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts.
In addition, there is also an emphasis on language; for without minimal language capability, one is truly handicapped in interpersonal relationships in international dealings. Courses in language are offered through the College of Liberal Arts. Finally, to further round out their education, students are provided opportunities to spend a semester or a year abroad in various countries where the University has established special programs at Temple University campuses or with sister universities.
A student who elects international business as a major field of specialization may find employment opportunities with U.S. and foreign multinational corporations and public institutions.
International business administration majors are strongly encouraged to become actively involved in the International Business Association (IBA). The organization hosts guest speakers from international business disciplines, networking events, and career development activities. This organization is open to all FSBM majors. For more information, contact the International Business Association office at (215) 204-8185.

Major Requirements
Economics 0250 - International Trade Theory
Finance 0251 - International Financial Management
General & Strategic Management 0261 - Software Applications to Business Problems
General & Strategic Management 0380 - Multinational Enterprise Management
General & Strategic Management W381 - International Strategic Management
General & Strategic Management 0382 - International Business Project
Four additional upper-level courses in an area of specialization such as Marketing, Finance, etc.
Additional Course Requirements
Technology course – Students will choose from a departmental menu.
International course - met through GSM 0380 course
Economics 0250 - This course will double count as a major course requirement.
Non-Business Requirements 12 semester hours of language. Students who are fluent in a second language are allowed to substitute International Studies courses. LASS (Latin American Studies Semester) can substitute for language requirement with permission of the Director.
Political Science C052 - Foreign Governments
Due to a limited number of slots in the International Business major, students pursuing the International Business major will be evaluated at 45 s.h. to determine their eligibility to remain in the major. Criteria used in the evaluation will include a minimum GPA of 3.0, language fluency, international course work and experiences and participation in the International Business Administration student organization.
Students must attain a 3.0 GPA in the major in order to graduate.

LEGAL AND REAL ESTATE STUDIES
Samuel D. Hodge, Jr., Chair
(215) 204-8135
Legal Studies Major

This curriculum is designed to acquaint the student with the broad spectrum of the economic, political, and sociological framework within which the law functions. It also may be pursued as a pre-law major in preparation for law school. Majors will be exposed to a curriculum that will challenge their thinking process and reasoning skills through the use of actual court cases, trial simulations, negotiations and other advocacy skills that stress written and oral communication. All faculty are law trained and the courses offer a blend of theory and practice.

Student pursuing this curriculum in preparation for the study of law would do well to acquaint themselves with the content and format of the Law School Admissions Test. Students should also inquire of the State Board of Law Examiners as to the requirements for admission to the Bar in the state wherein they intend to practice, as these regulations vary from state to state.

Legal Studies major are encouraged to become involved in Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. This organization hosts guest speakers, sponsors field trips, and assists students in gaining internships within the legal field. For more information, contact Dr. Lawrence at (215) 204-8886.

Major Requirements
Major Courses
Law
0101 Law of Contracts
W112 Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy
Any three (3) of the following:
Law
0103 Law for the Entrepreneur
0104 The Consumer and the Law
0105 Sports and the Law
0106 International Law
0107 Constitutional Law
0108 Law, Technology and E-Commerce
0109 Law and Ethics in Business
0110 Business Law for Accountants
0111 The Litigation Process
0395-0396 Independent Study
RE 0103 Real Estate Practice
Additional Course Requirements
Technology Course – Law W112 (Pending approval)
International Course – Law 0106 which will double count in the major.
Economics 200 Course – Any Economics 200 course excluding Economics 0288 or 0289.
Business Electives - Three additional business electives
Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.
Real Estate Studies Major
The purpose of the courses in real estate is to provide the student with a broad basic understanding of the legal, economic, social, and civic aspects of real property. They are intended to serve the needs not only of those who plan to make the real estate profession a career but also those who are preparing for the broader fields of business administration or government service. The courses will also enable individuals who become involved in real estate transactions for their own purposes to make more intelligent decisions.
Students pursuing this major who are desirous of obtaining certification either as a salesperson or a broker should contact the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission for the requirements under the Real Estate Broker's License Act as amended.
Real Estate majors are encouraged to become involved in Rho Epsilon, the student professional organization for Real Estate students. For information about activities and how to join, please contact Dr. Huffman at (215) 204-6675.
Major Requirements
Major Courses
Real Estate
0101 Real Estate Fundamentals
0102 Real Property Law
0103 Real Estate Practice
0105 Real Estate Financing
W106 Real Estate Valuation
Note: Real Estate 0109 (Real Estate Investments) may be substituted for one of the above with the permission of the Chair.
Additional Course Requirements
Technology Course - Select from a department menu.
International Course - Select from a department menu.
Economics 200 Course - Any 200 level Economics course, excluding Economics 0288 and 0289.
Business Electives - Two additional business electives
Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.

MARKETING
Richard Lancioni, Chair
(215) 204-8885
The Marketing curriculum is designed to prepare students for positions of responsibility in business, government, and public service. The purposes of the curriculum are to enable students who choose Marketing as a major field to develop occupationally viable skills and to enable students who plan careers in fields other than Marketing to understand its role in relation to other business activities and social institutions.
Students are taught to apply what they learn in quantitative methods and the behavioral sciences to solve marketing problems. Methods of instruction may range from programmed learning for simple vocabulary and concept formation to team participation in systems simulations. Class projects are sometimes conducted in cooperation with business and government organizations, and the case method is employed to provide exercise in decision making.
A student who elects Marketing as a field of specialization may find employment opportunities in retailing, wholesaling, sales promotion and selling, advertising, physical distribution, public relations, customer relations, marketing research, marketing management, product management, direct marketing, international marketing, or public agencies concerned with marketing these activities.
Marketing majors are encouraged to become involved in the American Marketing Association (AMA), a student professional organization for Marketing majors. Guest speakers, career development seminars, a resume book, and other activities are just a few of the benefits of this organization, which is open to all business students. For information please contact the AMA at (215) 204-1934 or Dr. Smith at (215) 204-1682.

Major Requirements
Major Courses
Marketing
W160 Consumer and Buyer Behavior
0210 Marketing Research
0250 International Marketing
W360 Marketing Strategy
Two electives in Marketing
Additional Course Requirements
Technology Course – Will be integrated into the Marketing core courses.
International Course - Met with Marketing 0250.
Economics 200 course - Any 200 level Economics course, excluding Economics 0288 and 0289, or equivalent CLA course selected from departmental menu.
Business Electives - Three additional business electives. The Marketing Department encourages students to take additional courses in Marketing to fill these electives.
All marketing courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE
R. B. Drennan, Program Director
(215) 204-8894
Organizations in today's global economy must respond to numerous uncertainties, including property-liability exposures, employee benefit programs, and various other financial risks. To coordinate responses to the full spectrum of risks affecting a company's bottom line, decision-makers must diversify, hedge, and insure risks in ever more comprehensive and efficient ways. The technical expertise and strategic vision necessary to manage risk is the subject matter of the program in Risk Management and Insurance.
Temple University's program in Risk Management and Insurance is nationally recognized. Located in the Department of Risk, Insurance, and Healthcare Management, the program prepares students to identify and evaluate various sources of risk, and to select and implement solutions to control these risks through insurance and other mechanisms of risk transfer and distribution.
Graduates of the Risk Management and Insurance program often enter the risk management or employee benefit departments of large businesses and other organizations. They may also take challenging positions within insurance or benefit consulting firms, brokerage firms, agency operations, or insurance companies.
Risk Management and Insurance majors are strongly encouraged to become active in the Sigma chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, Temple's national award-winning professional student organization in Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science. The organization hosts numerous guest speakers from the industry, sponsors a variety of career development seminars, and maintains a widely distributed resume book.
For more information, please contact Professor R. B. Drennan at (215) 204-8894.

Major Requirements
Major Courses
Risk Management and Insurance
0205 Life and Health Insurance and Employee Benefits (formerly 0305)
0209 Property and Liability Insurance Coverages (formerly 0309)
Choose one:
0325 Retirement Plans (formerly 0306)
0339 Actuarial Applications in Risk Management & Insurance formerly 0350)
Choose one:
W355 Advanced Topics in Health and Welfare Employee Benefits (formerly W320)
W359 Corporate Risk Management (formerly W360)
One Elective in Risk Management & Insurance:
Choose from courses not taken in the above list or take 0329 (formerly 0310) - Property and Liability Insurance Company Operations.
Additional Course Requirements
Technology Course – RMI 0325 or RMI 0339 (pending approval) or select from the departmental menu.
International Course - Select from the departmental menu
Economics 200 Course - Any Economics 200 course excluding Economics 0288 and 0289. We recommend Econ 0203 – Economics of Risk and Uncertainty or Economics W262 – Health Economics.
With permission of the Chair, a student may complete an independent study (RMI 0399), but this will not be counted toward their five course requirement for a major.
Business Electives
Two additional business electives. (Students are strongly encouraged to select and complete a second major field of concentration.) Useful second majors include but are not limited to Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Administration, Marketing, Legal Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, and General & Strategic Management.
All Risk Management and Insurance courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate.
Joint Programs for RMI and HRA Majors
Please see section under the HRA major description which describes the programs offered for RMI and HRA majors.

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