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Economics,
MA
The M.A. in economics prepares the student to understand contemporary economic theory and its application to problems arising in industry, business, and government. The program gives the student an opportunity to specialize in one of two areas: (a) general economics or (b) applied economics.
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m. Students able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department
Information
Fox School of Business
Speakman Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19122
fikush@sbm.temple.edu
215-204-5021
Ranking:
For the period 1994-1998, The Fox School, as a whole, was ranked 62nd out of the top 100 Business Schools in the world in research, as per the Business School Research Rankings Report. For the overall period 1986 to 1998, The Fox School was ranked 71st out of the top 100 Business Schools in the same report.
Additonally, the Fox School of Business and Management has been ranked 14th by Computerworld for our technology programs.
The Fox School of Business and Management also holds a specialty ranking of 26th in the nation for its healthcare management programs.
The Fox School is currently working to submit materials to several media outlets responsible for the general ranking of business schools. The Fox School believes that our general MBA programs will be ranked in the top 50 business schools.
Accreditation:
True
All Fox School of Business and Management graduate programs are accredited by AACSB - The International Association for Management Education.
Areas
of Specialization:
The Fox School's economics faculty are conducting research in the following area:
transitional economies, macro-economic theory, monetary economics, privatization and competitive government, anti-trust theory, history of economic thought, environmental economics, urban economics, the economics of small business, labor economics, and international economics.
Job
Placement:
The program is primarily dedicated to producing well-trained managers in the field of economics. Many students go on to enter Ph.D. programs.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
An interdisciplinary track is available with the Finance department.
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Students may enroll in up to (9) nine credits of classes with the permission of an advisor. Minimum undergraduate GPA requirements apply.
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