FAQ: Program and Procedures
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The Professional MBA program is a total of 54 credit hours, consisting of core courses, Advanced Managerial Perspectives courses, concentration & elective courses, and the Capstone Course - Enterprise Management Consulting. You pursue the degree part time - at your own pace or in an accelerated format. Most students finish in 3 ˝ or 4 ˝ years program, but it is possible to finish in as little as two to two and half years. Students are given up to 6 years to complete the degree.
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The Professional MBA program offers admission in both the Fall and Spring Semesters.
3. How do you compare Fox to other schools? Where does Fox rank?
We leave the comparisons of the Fox School and other schools to you. For you to create a more informed decision we try to provide you with all the details of what makes the Professional MBA Program special and unique. To get a better understanding of some of the features that the Fox School offers please click here. (this should link to the Why Fox? Page)
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4. What teaching methods are used in the Professional MBA Program?
The Fox School has incorporated a dynamic, integrated curriculum utilizing cases rooted in real-world business problems. Our top research faculty coupled with small class sizes and a cutting edge curriculum give students a strategic perspective that is necessary to succeed in today's business world. Our faculty determines the teaching method that they believe will be the most effective learning environment. Most of the faculty use a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, group projects and simulations.
5. In which fields can students at Fox specialize? Do I graduate with an emphasis in a certain area?
Accounting
Business Management
Financial Management
Health & Life Sciences Innovation
Human Resource Management
Information Technology Management
International Business Management
Marketing Management
Pharmaceutical Management
Risk Management
Strategic Management
The Fox School of Business also partners with other Temple University professional schools in delivering the following joint and dual degree programs on a full time basis.
For information on the JD/MBA with Temple's Beasley School of Law and the DMD/MBA with Temple's School of Dentistry, please contact the MBA Program Office at (215) 204-5890 or foxinfo@temple.edu.
6. What type of career placement does Fox have?
Our MBA Career Management Center is dedicated to the needs of Fox Graduate Students. The center provides valuable resources and assistance in focusing and preparing for your career. We help you develop a career vision, make strategic career decisions, and build a strong foundation for continuous career and life management. Our graduates work throughout the world, in nearly every industry and function. For additional information, please visit the Career Development section of our website.
7. Does Fox offer a 1-year, full-time, evening, or distance-learning MBA?
In addition to the Professional MBA (part-time) the Fox School offers the following programs:
Fox MBA (full-time)
Executive MBA (full-time/weekend)
International MBA (1-year full-time)
Online MBA (full time/online)
Specialized Masters (full time and part time)
For more information on each of these programs please visit our website at http://www.fox.temple.edu/grad/.
8. Is the admission process the same for full-time and part-time programs?
The admissions requirements are the same for both programs; however application deadlines do vary. For more information, please visit contact Graduate Admissons at (215) 204-7678 or foxinfo@temple.edu.
9. Can I waive any of my Foundation courses?
No. Foundation or Core course waivers are not offered for the Professional MBA or Fox MBA.
10. Can I take courses at Fox without being an admitted student?
It is possible to complete up to 9 credit hours as a non-matriculated student during your application process. However, we strongly advise you to complete your application, most importantly completion of your GMAT exam, before beginning your studies. For more information, please visit contact Graduate Admissons at (215) 204-7678 or foxinfo@temple.edu.
11. At which campuses are the Professional MBA courses offered?
Part-time students take their classes at the Fox School's Graduate Business Center at Temple University's Center City Campus (TUCC) which is located at 1515 Market Street. In addition to the Center City Campus, part-time students can also take classes at the suburban Fort Washington Campus and Temple's Main Campus. For maps and directions to these campuses, visit www.temple.edu/maps.
Joint Programs
12. What is the application procedure for Fox's dual-degree programs?
Students must apply to both programs independently, with each having a different standardized test that the student must take, and the student must be admitted by both programs. For more information about the different dual-degree programs please contact the admissions office, foxinfo@temple.edu.
Admissions Office: 215-204-5890
