FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Learn more about the Master of Business Administration.
About the Program
The Fox School of Business and Management MBA program prepares students to be collaborative leaders in organizations. The array of concentrations, including STEM-certified MBA concentrations, provide learners with in-demand skills in Business Analytics, Finance, and Information Technology Management. We transform students into responsible, professional leaders through engagement with Fox communities, fostering the development of a commitment to lifelong learning, service, and the advancement of management practice.
The Fox MBA is one program available two delivery options to meet the needs of learners:
- Hybrid MBA – Designed for professionals who want flexibility while still having opportunities for in-person engagement. The program blends live online learning with in-person, skills-based experiences to support applied learning and connection.
- Online MBA – Designed for professionals seeking the rigor of a traditional MBA with the flexibility of fully online learning. The program combines live online instruction with interactive, skills-based learning experiences delivered online.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: Temple University Graduate School guidelines allow for up to six years for completion of a master's degree. Students can progress at a pace that fits their schedule, with advising support to map an individualized plan of study. The program can be completed in as little as twenty-two months, with an average completion time of three years.
Campus Location: Center City, Main, and Online
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The MBA program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Registration for 9 credits or more in the Fall and Spring terms constitutes full-time study.
Interdisciplinary Study: Students seeking an MBA in a particular discipline complete electives in a specific concentration area. The Fox MBA offers three STEM-certified concentration areas: Business Analytics, Finance, and Information Technology Management.
Affiliation(s): Research interests of Fox faculty are supported by numerous centers and institutes throughout the Fox School and Temple University.
Accreditation: The Fox MBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Areas of Specialization: Students work with an academic advisor regarding concentration requirements. Effective Fall 2023, Fox offers three STEM MBA programs. To complete an MBA concentration, 9 to 12 credits of upper-level elective coursework within the discipline are required. Program electives may be combined to complete any one of the concentrations identified below:
- Business Analytics (STEM)
- Finance (STEM)
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems and Digital Innovation
- Information Technology Management (STEM)
- Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Management
- Sport Business
- Strategic Management
Job Prospects: The Fox Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) provides MBA students with career coaching and professional development resources that support student job search. Graduates of the Fox School MBA obtain jobs in a variety of industries, such as consulting, consumer products and services, energy/utilities, operations/logistics, financial services/banking, government, healthcare, industrial products and services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and tourism/transportation.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher may take classes on a non-matriculated basis. Non-matriculated students can take a maximum of 9 credits before being required to matriculate in the program. For more information and an application, contact the Fox Graduate Admissions Office.
Financing Opportunities: Citizens and permanent residents of the United States are considered domestic students and are typically eligible for federal student loans and alternative loans through private lenders. The Fox School grants 5% tuition scholarships to Temple University alumni admitted to the program. The program also offers merit-based scholarships to eligible admitted students. Contact the Fox Graduate Admissions Office for information.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
MBA applicants who wish to pursue a full-time accelerated program of study are admitted Fall term only. Applicants pursuing a part-time MBA program of study or the online modality are admitted in the Fall Spring and Summer terms.
On-campus/Accelerated MBA Fall Admission Only:
- December 15 – Early Admissions Deadline
- March 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
- June 30 – Final Deadline
Online and Part-Time MBA Fall Admission:
- December 15 – Early Admissions Deadline
- March 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
- June 30 – Final Deadline
Online and Part-Time MBA Spring Admission:
- August 1 – Scholarship Deadline
- November 1 – Final Deadline
Online and Part-Time MBA Summer Admission:
- February 15 – Scholarship Deadline
- March 31 – Final Deadline
Applications are reviewed as they are received and will be considered after the deadline on a space-available basis.
APPLY ONLINE to this Fox graduate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 1
From Whom: Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Although no specific courses are required for admission consideration, applicants to the MBA program are required to have minimum of 2 years of post-undergraduate professional experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: The equivalent of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, an evaluation of mark sheets may be required by WES or another NACES organization.
Statement of Goals: Essay prompts can be found in the online application portal for Accelerated MBA, Part-Time MBA, and Online MBA applicants.
Standardized Test Scores:
GMAT/GRE: Scores may be requested based on the applicant's academic and/or professional background. Candidate with an undergraduate GPA below a 3.0 may be required to submit a valid GMAT or GRE test scores. Consult an admissions advisor with any questions.
A test score of academic English, such as the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo test, is required if you have not earned a bachelor's or graduate (master's or doctoral) degree from a U.S. institution. Test scores must be reported by the testing service to Temple University within two years of the test date.
- TOEFL iBT
- On or after January 21, 2026 – 4.5
- Before January 21, 2026 - 79
- IETLS – 6.5
- PTE Academic – 53
- Duolingo - 110
Waiver Eligibility - Note that if you earned your undergraduate or graduate degree from a country in which English is a commonly used language, this requirement may be waived. The admissions department automatically reviews for waiver eligibility at application submission with review of your academic history.
Resume: Current resume or CV is required.
Transfer Credit: Upper-level graduate credits from an AACSB-accredited graduate business program, but not previously applied to a conferred degree, may be transferred into the MBA program. The credits must be part of the required degree program at Temple University. To be transferred, the grade must be a "B" or better. Admitted students may request a course waiver application at the time of admission. Course waiver requests are reviewed as they are received by the Waiver Committee. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer/waive is 9.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 42, including 30 core course credits and 12 credits of electives. One area of concentration may be selected, if desired. Selection of a STEM-designated concentration required for STEM MBA.
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ACCT 5001 | Accounting for Managerial and Investment Analysis and Planning 1 | 3 |
| BA 5002 | Socioeconomic Context of Business | 3 |
| FIN 5001 | Financial Analysis and Strategy 1 | 3 |
| HRM 5001 | Leading Organizations | 3 |
| LGLS 5701 | Legal and Ethical Foundations of Business | 3 |
| MKTG 5001 | Marketing Management/Strategy | 3 |
| MSOM 5001 | Operations Management 2 | 3 |
| SGM 5051 | Business Strategy in a Global Environment | 3 |
| STAT 5001 | Quantitative Methods for Business 1,2 | 3 |
| BA 5687 | Advanced Professional Development Strategies 3 | 0 |
| Electives or Concentration courses (see concentration areas below) | 12 | |
| Capstone Course | ||
| BA 5287 | Fox MBA Capstone Experience 4 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
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ACCT 5001 Accounting for Managerial and Investment Analysis and Planning and STAT 5001 Quantitative Methods for Business are prerequisites that must be satisfactorily completed before FIN 5001 can be taken.
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STAT 5001 Quantitative Methods for Business is a prerequisite that must be satisfactorily completed before MSOM 5001 Operations Management can be taken.
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BA 5687 Advanced Professional Development Strategies is an optional course but recommended for those with limited or untraditional work experience.
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All core courses must be completed before the student enrolls in BA 5287, the capstone course.
Artificial Intelligence Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 5501 | AI Fundamentals for Business Leaders | 3 |
| MIS 5505 | AI-Driven Business Process Transformation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Data Management for AI Systems | ||
| Emerging AI Technologies | ||
| AI Agent Design and Implementation | ||
| Prototyping with GenAI | ||
| Responsible AI and Ethics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Business Analytics
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 5602 | Visualization: The Art of Numbers and the Psychology of Persuasion | 3 |
| STAT 5607 | Advanced Business Analytics | 3 |
| Select one STAT course from the following: | 3 | |
| Statistical Learning and Data Mining | ||
| Experiments: Knowledge by Design | ||
| Decision Models: From Data to Decisions | ||
| Data: Care, Feeding, and Cleaning in Python | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Finance
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select FIN courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Advanced Corporate Finance | ||
| Financial Markets and Institutions | ||
| Financial Modeling for Investments and Corporate Finance | ||
| Fintech, Blockchain and Digital Disruption | ||
| Private Equity | ||
| Asset Pricing | ||
| Derivative Valuation | ||
| Data Science in Finance | ||
| Corporate Value Management | ||
| Financial Risk Management | ||
| Global Economy | ||
| Investment Management | ||
| M&A Modeling | ||
| Behavioral Finance | ||
| Financial Reporting & Analysis | ||
| Quantitative Portfolios | ||
Other FIN courses at the 5000-level or higher with approval of Instructor or Department Chair | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Healthcare Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HCM 5101 | Health Systems Organization and Development 1 | 3 |
| HCM 5102 | Healthcare Organizational Leadership and Strategy | 3 |
| HCM 5103 | Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| RMI 5103 | Health Risks | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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HCM 5101 is required to be the first HCM course taken.
Human Resource Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HRM courses at the 5000-level or higher | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Information Systems and Digital Innovation
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 5001 | Information Technology Management 1 | 3 |
| MIS 5101 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| MIS 5603 | Social Media Innovation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
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If students have already taken MIS 5001, they may choose another MIS course at the 5000-level or higher.
Information Technology Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three from the following: 1 | 9 | |
| Fall | ||
| IT Audit Process | ||
| IT Governance | ||
| Protection of Information Assets | ||
| Spring | ||
| Information Technology Management | ||
| Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management 1 | ||
| IT Service Delivery and Support 2 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
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Students are responsible for completing prerequisites for concentration courses.
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MIS 5201 IT Audit Process is a prerequisite for MIS 5205 IT Service Delivery and Support.
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SGM 5139 | Lean Entrepreneurship / Innovation: Fast & Frugal Methods to Launch Startups & Test Innovative Ideas | 3 |
| SGM 5142 | Business Model Innovation | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Management of Technology and Innovation | ||
| Innovation Intelligence: Plan, Build, Protect, and Monetize a Technology / Innovation Portfolio | ||
| Entrepreneurial Thinking and New Venture Creation | ||
| Global Innovation Strategy: Creating Agile, Innovative, Globally-Competitive Organizations | ||
| Creativity Unleashed: Harnessing Creativity to Solve Real-World Innovation Challenges | ||
| Plan, Pitch, and Fund an Entrepreneurial Start-Up | ||
| Open Innovation and Managing Strategic Alliances | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
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New courses focused on innovation and entrepreneurship may be selected to fulfill this elective requirement. Academic Director approval is required.
Marketing Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MKTG courses at the 5000-level or higher | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Sport Business
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three from the following: | 9 | |
| Sport Finance | ||
| Sport Economics | ||
| Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation | ||
| Equity, Inclusion, and Ethics in Sport Business | ||
| Special Topics in Sport and Recreation | ||
| Consumer Behavior in Sport and Recreation | ||
| Sport Media and Communication | ||
| Fundraising and Development | ||
| Introduction to Applied Sport Analytics | ||
| Sport for Development | ||
| The Sport Workplace | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Strategic Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SGM courses at the 5100-level or higher OR | 9 | |
IB courses related to Strategic Management at the IB 5100-level or higher 1 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
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Departmental approval is required for the selection of IB courses.
Supply Chain Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SCM 5101 | Supply Chain Analytics 1 | 3 |
| SCM 5102 | Supply Chain Logistics and Distribution 1 | 3 |
| SCM 5103 | Strategic Sourcing and Procurement 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
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Substitutions may be made on a case-by-case basis, only with Academic Director approval.
5000-level business courses that are not required MBA core coursework may be selected as business electives. Students may choose 5000-level elective courses from the different disciplines within the Fox School of Business. Business electives from outside the Fox School must be preapproved by the Academic Director.
Additional Requirements:
All MBA candidates, matriculated in Fall 2026 onward, are required to complete a series of developmental workshops, events, and/or activities designed to support academic success, professional growth, community engagement, and civic responsibility. A total of seven (7) activities must be completed across the following categories:
- Academic: Two (2) workshops or events
- Professional Development: Two (2) workshops or events
- Graduate Community Building/Networking: Two (2) events or activities
- Civic Engagement: One (1) event or activity
Workshops and events are offered each academic term and are subject to change based on availability. Workshops/events may be delivered in a variety of formats, including in-person and virtual modalities.
Student participation is tracked electronically by the program. Students are responsible for ensuring completion of all required activities.
Completion of all seven (7) required activities is a prerequisite for enrollment in the MBA capstone course.
MBA candidates are required to attend program orientation which includes networking, professional development and other program prepatory material.
Contacts
Program Web Address:
https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/business-administration-mba-bu-ba-mba
Department Information:
Fox School of Business and Management
1801 Liacouras Walk
701 Alter Hall (006-22)
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
Fax: 215-204-1632