Business Economics MA

This program is not accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Master of Arts in Business Economics

Advance your knowledge in economics and learn how to apply it to business and economic problems with the Master of Arts in Business Economics from Temple’s College of Liberal Arts (CLA). This unique 30-credit graduate degree is the only program in the region aligned with the National Association of Business Economists (NABE) guidelines and enables students to take the Certified Business Economists exam.

Gain an advanced understanding of the core theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics and how to employ calculus as an analytical tool. You will also become familiar with the current empirical tools used by professional economists as well as commonly used statistical and data manipulation packages, such as STATA, R and PYTHON.

The Business Economics MA program is aligned with parallel university programs like CLA’s Master of Public Policy and Fox’s Master of Business Administration. This interdisciplinary approach allows students to tailor coursework to their professional goals and streamline the earning of certificates and joint degrees.

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Our Community

The College of Liberal Arts at Temple comprises many academic disciplines and research areas. Now more than ever, an interdisciplinary liberal arts education is invaluable for your future pursuits. It offers the opportunity to further push your drive to create real change in the world, here at Temple and beyond. In this graduate program, you’ll work closely with diverse faculty members who are highly esteemed in their field and with a curious, passionate community of peers. Learn more about the College of Liberal Arts.

Program Format & Curriculum

Business Economics MA courses take place on Temple’s Main Campus in the evenings to accommodate working professionals.

Full-time students can complete the graduate program in one year by taking the Quantitative Methods course in the summer, four courses in the fall and spring terms, and the capstone in the first summer session. Part-time students will be able to complete the program in two years.

The program includes 10 courses, five of which are required (six if students wish to take the certification exam). The following 18 credits of coursework are required.

Data Analytics for Economists
Econometrics I
Macroeconomic Theory with Calculus
Masters Writing Seminar
Microeconomic Theory
Quantitative Methods in Economics

Learn more about the Business Economics MA courses.

Related Graduate Degrees

*Fox School of Business

Related Graduate Certificates

Public Policy

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,148.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,577.00 per credit

You can view the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Program Contact

For questions regarding the Business Economics MA, contact the following staff members.

Julia Falcon is the director of Graduate Studies in the College of Liberal Arts.
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Mike Leeds is a professor of economics in the College of Liberal Arts.
Phone: 215-204-8030
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Student Clubs & Organizations

Supplement your College of Liberal Arts coursework and enhance your graduate experience at Temple with more than 300 student clubs and organizations. You’ll have opportunities to meet and network with other students, get involved with the community, grow your interests, and develop résumé-boosting skills and experiences.

The Temple Economics Society is a student professional organization committed to offering students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of economics, while providing a forum for discussion of specific issues of interest and the exploration of future career possibilities.

Learn more about Temple’s student clubs and organizations.

Study Away

Temple’s study away programs offer you the opportunity to spend an academic year, semester or summer abroad. Complete graduate coursework, participate in internships or collaborate in research while immersing yourself in the culture, history and people of your host city. Learn more about your options for studying away.

Accreditation

The Department of Africology and African American Studies is accredited by the National Council for Black Studies (NCBS). NCBS was established in 1975 by African American scholars who recognized the need to formalize the study of the African experience, as well as expand and strengthen academic units and community programs devoted to this endeavor.

Temple University’s departments and programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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