Business Management Major

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Business Management Bachelor of Business Administration

Develop your leadership, management, and creative innovation skills while building a strong foundation in business with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management in Temple University’s Fox School of Business.

The Business Management degree program is ideal for both students preparing to enter the workforce and working professionals. It offers a broad curriculum, providing undergraduates with the foundational principles they need to pursue more specialized areas of business.

Business Management students have the opportunity to learn from industry-leading faculty and members of the business community; engage in cutting-edge research; be part of student professional organizations within the business school; and earn valuable, real-world experience through Fox’s Center for Student Professional Development. All of this allows students in the Business Management BBA program to develop invaluable business skills such as critical thinking and analysis, effective communication, ethical decision-making, team building, creating innovation within organizations, and negotiation techniques.

You’ll have several options for completing your bachelor’s degree, including an accelerated program, in addition to an array of minors and certificates in your areas of interest.

Online BBA Program

The Business Management degree is available as an online BBA degree completion program designed for new and continuing students.

4+1 Program

The Fox School’s rigorous 4+1 program gives undergraduate students a head start on their master’s degree.

Students interested in the accelerated program

Accelerated 3-year BBA

Motivated students can accelerate their BBA program to finish in three years. To find out more about completing your degree on an accelerated timeline, contact your advisor.

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Classes & Curriculum

Students in the Business Management program must complete the following required courses, among others.

In addition, students select electives based on their areas of interest.

Related Graduate Degrees

Related Graduate Certificates

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Business Administration 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. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

These tuition costs apply to the 2024–2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $23,712.00 per year
Out-of-state: $43,080.00 per year

The Center for Undergraduate Advising in the Fox School of Business is dedicated to helping students navigate their academics and make informed decisions about their career paths.

Peer Advising

The Center for Undergraduate Advising also offers peer advising at the Main Campus location. Undergraduate peer advisors offer the perspective of an upper-level student and assist by sharing their knowledge and personal tips for academic success.

For more information about your degree program, contact the faculty below.

Kate Markowitz is the director of enrollment management for undergraduate students.
Phone: 215-204-4892
Email: kmrick@temple.edu

Tom Carney is the assistant director of undergraduate enrollment.
Phone: 215-204-5424
Email: tom.carney@temple.edu

Claudia Bereshnyi is the assistant director of transfer, veteran and online BBA recruitment and the contact for both incoming transfer students and those interested in an online BBA.
Phone: 215-204-4100
Email: claudia@temple.edu

Joining student clubs and organizations is a great way to meet like-minded students; connect with local, national and international businesses; and build the skills you’ll need in your professional career. Enhance your academic experience by participating in a club related to your major or interests.

The following three SPO Temple University chapters are recommended for Business Management BBA students.

The following clubs are also available to Business Management BBA students in the Fox School of Business.

Broaden your understanding of global economies and business practices by taking advantage of the various study abroad options and opportunities for learning beyond Temple’s Main Campus in Philadelphia through Global Immersion Programs.

Temple administers several programs around the world, including campus sites in Rome, Japan and Spain, faculty-led summer programs and exchange programs in Europe and Asia. Interested students may also participate in approved programs organized by study abroad organizations or other U.S. universities, or apply directly to an accredited institution overseas. Temple’s Education Abroad office provides information on approved programs, and advisors can work with you to determine which program might provide the best fit.

Temple Exchange Programs

Through reciprocal exchange agreements with the following universities, Temple students can exchange places with students for a semester or academic year. Some programs require sufficient proficiency in the host country language to participate.

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1934.