Graduate Bulletin
Economics, M.A.
FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: May 31 [March 15 for international students]
Applications are processed and evaluated as they are received.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with the applicant's academic competence and/or immediate work supervisor.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
Details on appropriate background are available from the department upon request.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
A baccalaureate degree is required. Details on appropriate disciplines are available from the department.
Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500-1,000 words and should include the following elements: your specific interest in Temple's program, your future career goals, and your academic achievements. For more information, see: http://www.fox.temple.edu/mbams/faq.html#sog.
Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE is required. The GMAT can be accepted as a substitute. The verbal score should be in the 50th percentile or above and the quantitative score should be in the 65th percentile or above.
Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted: 580 paper-based, 237 computer-based, or 92 internet-based.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Transfer Credit:
A grade of "B" or better must have been earned in a peer M.A. program course in order for the credit to transfer. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic credits required beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
ECON 8001: Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 8002: Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 8003: Mathematics for Economists I
ECON 8005: Microeconomic Theory I
ECON 8007: Macroeconomic Theory I
ECON 8009: Econometrics
Depending on academic background, one core course may be substituted by an elective course or an independent study. The specialization and elective courses should be chosen in consultation with the graduate advisor.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
This program has no culminating events.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
Fox School of Business and Management
1515 Market Street, Suite 401
Philadelphia, PA 19102
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/mbams/index.html
http://sbm.temple.edu/mbams/programs.html
foxinfo@temple.edu
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
215-204-1632 (fax)
Department Information:
Fox School of Business and Management
1515 Market Street, Suite 401
Philadelphia, PA 19102
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/mbams/index.html
http://sbm.temple.edu/mbams/programs.html
foxinfo@temple.edu
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
215-204-1632 (fax)
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Natale Butto
Director of Graduate Admissions
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/mbams/index.html
http://sbm.temple.edu/mbams/programs.html
foxinfo@temple.edu
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
215-204-1632 (fax)
Program Coordinator:
Fyodor Kushnirsky, Faculty Advisor
www.sbm.temple.edu/dept/economics/
fikush@temple.edu
215-204-5021
Graduate Chairperson:
Fyodor Kushnirsky, Faculty Advisor
www.sbm.temple.edu/dept/economics/
fikush@temple.edu
215-204-5021
Department Chairperson:
Dr. William Stull
william.stull@temple.edu
215-204-5022
About the Program
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 and financial markets.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 3 years
Campus Location:
Main
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m. Students are also able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department Information:
Fox School of Business and Management
1515 Market Street, Suite 401
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Fyodor Kushnirsky, Faculty Advisor
www.sbm.temple.edu/dept/economics/
fikush@temple.edu
215-204-8880
Interdisciplinary Study:
An interdisciplinary track is available with the Department of Finance.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
Not applicable.
Ranking:
The Fox School of Business and Management is highly ranked. Current ranking information may be viewed at the following website:
http://sbm.temple.edu/ranking/.
Accreditation:
All Fox School of Business and Management graduate programs are accredited by AACSB - Association for the Advancement of Collegial Schools of Business.
Areas of Specialization:
The Economics faculty are conducting research in the following areas: applied econometrics, development economics, industrial organization, international economics, and labor economics.
Job Placement:
The program is primarily dedicated to producing well-trained researchers and managers in the field of Economics. Many students go on to enter Ph.D. programs.
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Degree Student Policy:
Students may enroll in up to 9 credits of classes with the permission of an advisor. Minimum undergraduate GPA requirements apply.
September 2007
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