Specialized Masters
Programs
Fall 2014 & Spring 2015
Student Handbook
Updated July 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
OFFICE LOCATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
MBA & MS PROGRAMS OFFICE……………………………………………………………………………. 3
SPECIALIZED MASTERS PROGRAMS FACULTY DIRECTORS……………………………………. 4
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS………………………………………………………………………………….5
SPECIALIZED MASTERS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
Master of Accountancy……………………………………………………………………………..6
Master of Science in Actuarial Science……………………………………………………... 6
Master of Science in Financial Analysis & Risk Management……………………. 7
Master of Science in Financial Engineering………………………………………………. 8
Master of Science in Human Resource Management……………………………….. 9
Master of Science in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship…………. 10
Master of Science in Investment Management……………………………………..…. 11
Master of Science in IT Auditing and Cyber-Security………………………………….12
Master of Science in Marketing…………………………………………………………….…. 13
CO-CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………..…… 15
CENTER FOR STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT……………..…………….……....... 15
ATTENDANCE AND CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT…………………………………….…….………17
ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND POLICIES
GRADES AND ACADEMIC STANDING……………………………………………………….……..……. 19
COURSE SCHEDULING AND REGISTRATION…………….……………………….……….…….……. 22
FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT………………………………………………...…….. 25
EXPECTATIONS OF BEHAVIOR………………………………………………………………………..……..25
UNIVERSITY CODE OF CONDUCT……………………………………………………..………………..... 25
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY…………………………….…………………………………………………….……… 26
ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE……………………………………….……………………………………….......... 28
GRADUATION………………………………………………………………….………………………..……...... 31
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
COMPUTER SERVICES………………………………………………………………….………………………..32
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE…………………………………………................................................. 34
GRADUATE BUSINESS CENTER…………………….…………………………………….…………......... 34
HEALTH SERVICES……………………………………………………………….…………………….…......... 36
HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION………………………………………………..………………………….. 37
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS………………………………………………….………………..……………. 38
STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS…………………………………….…………….39
LIBRARIES……………………………………………………………………………………………...………….…. 40
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Contact Information
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Temple University (Main Campus)
Fox School of Business
Temple University (Center City Campus)
1801 Liacouras Walk
Alter Hall, Suite 701
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-7678; Fax: 215-204-1632
1515 Market Street, Suite 614
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-204-3500; Fax: 215-204-8300
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Directory
MBA & MS Office - Programs
Dr. Bill Aaronson
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research
215-204-8128
waaronso@temple.edu
Christine Kiely
Assistant Dean, MBA & MS Programs
215-204-0529
ckiely@temple.edu
Rebecca Beeman Geffner Director, International Programs, IGMS/CIBER
215-204-4197
rabeeman@temple.edu
Valerie Henry
Director, MBA Programs
215-204-4570
valerie.henry@temple.edu
Kimberly Cherwinski
Sr. Associate Director, OMBA Program
215-204-1037
kpmend@temple.edu
Maureen Cannon
Associate Director, PMBA Program
215-204-3587
maureenc@temple.edu
Rachel Carr
Associate Director, Specialized Masters Programs
215-204-0574
rcarr@temple.edu
Nicole Pumphrey
Associate Director, Global MBA Program
215-204-3960
nicole.a.riley@temple.edu
Ellen Higgins
Operations Manager, MBA & MS Programs
215-204-3590
ehiggins@temple.edu
MBA & MS Office – Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD)
Dr. Corinne Snell
Executive Director, CSPD
215-204-8411
csnell@temple.edu
Janis Moore Campbell
Director, Grad. Student Professional Dev.
215-204-3888
jmcampbell@temple.edu
Megan Panaccio
Director, Corporate Relations CSPD
215-204-6083
mpanaccio@temple.edu
Jill Valeant
Associate Director, Grad. Student Professional Dev. 215-204-4105
jill.valeant@temple.edu
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Specialized Masters Programs – Faculty Directors
Sheri Risler, CPA
Accountancy
215-204-8411
srisler@temple.edu
Dr. Hua Chen
Actuarial Science
215-204-5905
hchen@temple.edu
Dr. John Soss
Financial Analysis and Risk Management,
Financial Engineering,
and Investment Management
215-204-8453
jsoss@temple.edu
Dr. Tony Petrucci
Human Resource Management
215-204-8138
petrucci@temple.edu
Dr. Robert McNamee
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
215-204-4119
robert.macnamee@temple.edu
Dr. Richard Flanagan
IT Auditing and Cyber-Security
215-204-3077
richard.flanagan@temple.edu
Dr. Michael Smith
Marketing (Primary Contact)
215-204-1682
michaelf.smith@temple.edu
Dr. James Hunt
Marketing
215-204-1620
hunt@temple.edu
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Departmental Contacts
Accounting – (215) 204-8110
Chair: Dr. Eric Press, (215) 204-8127
e-mail: eric.press@temple.edu
Finance – (215) 204-8451
Chair: Dr. Ron Anderson
e-mail: ron.anderson@temple.edu
Human Resource Management – (215) 204-8099
Chair: Dr. Deanna Geddes, (215) 204-8195
e-mail: geddes@temple.edu
Management Information Systems – (215) 204-5617
Chair: Dr. Munir Mandviwalla, (215) 204-8172
e-mail: munir.mandviwa@temple.edu
Marketing and Supply Chain Management – (215) 204-8111
Chair: Dr. Michael Smith, (215) 204-1682
e-mail: msmith@temple.edu
Risk, Insurance and Health Care Management – (215) 204-8456
Chair: Dr. R.B. Drennan, Jr., (215) 204-8894
e-mail: rdrenna@.temple.edu
Director, Programs in Healthcare Management: Dr. Stuart Fine, (215) 204-4053
e-mail: stuart.fine@temple.edu
Statistics – (215) 204-5083
Chair: Dr. Sanat Sarkar, (215) 204-6878
e-mail: sanat@temple.edu
Strategic Management – (215) 204-1692
Chair: Dr. Arvind Parkhe, (215) 204-6618
e-mail: aparkhe@temple.edu
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SPECIALIZED MASTERS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirements
Master of Accountancy
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
Semester 1 (Fall)*:
ACCT 5201: Advanced Studies in Financial Reporting
ACCT 5202: Enterprise Systems and Internal Controls
ACCT 5203: Professional Skills Development
ACCT 5287: Colloquium on Current Issues in Accounting Practice
* During the last four weeks of Semester 1, students take a CPA review course for the Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) part of the CPA exam.
Semester 2 (Spring)**:
ACCT 5204: Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services
ACCT 5205: Advanced Federal Taxation
ACCT 5206: Law Ethics and Regulation
ACCT 5287: Colloquium on Current Issues in Accounting Practice
** During the last four weeks of Semester 2, students take a CPA review course for the Auditing and Attestation (AUD) part of the CPA exam.
Semester 3 (Summer):
ACCT 5207: Concepts and Analysis of Financial Statements
ACCT 5208: Strategic Technology and Performance Management
ACCT 5209: Taxes and Business Strategy
ACCT 5287: Colloquium on Current Issues in Accounting Practice
Master of Science in Actuarial Science
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
AS 5101: Theory of Interest
AS 5102: Actuarial Modeling I
AS 5103: Actuarial Modeling II
AS 5104: Actuarial Modeling III
AS 5105: Actuarial Economics
AS 5106: Actuarial Corporate Finance
AS 5107: Advanced Theory of Interest
RMI 5101: Life and Health Insurance and Employee Benefits
RMI 5104: Property and Liability Insurance
STAT 8109: Regression, Time Series, and Forecasting for Business Applications
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Master of Science in Financial Analysis and Risk Management
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 41
Required Courses:
FIN 5601 Financial Technology
FIN 5602 Corporate Finance
FIN 5603 Financial Accounting
FIN 5604 Derivative Markets
FIN 5605 Fixed Income
FIN 5607 Stochastic Calculus & Finance
FIN 5608 Ethics and Leadership I
FIN 5609 Ethics and Leadership II
FIN 5612 Asset Pricing
FIN 5614 Continuous Time Finance
FIN 5617 Financial Institutions and Risk
FIN 5618 Corporate Value Management
FIN 5619 Quant Fixed Income
FIN 5621 Structured Finance
FIN 5624 Numerical Methods
FIN 5627 Financial Econometrics
FIN 5628 Global Economy
FIN 5629 Value at Risk
FIN 5631 Financial Time Series
FIN 5632 Investment Management
FIN 5634 Stochastic Volatility
FIN 5637 Applied Corporate Finance
FIN 5638 Behavioral Finance
FIN 5639 Quantitative Risk Modeling
FIN 5641 Alternative Investments
FIN 5642 Entrepreneurial Companies
FIN 5643 Structured Products
FIN 5647 Financial Reporting & Analysis
FIN 5648 Quantitative Portfolios
FIN 5649 Enterprise Risk Management
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Master of Science in Financial Engineering
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 31
Required Courses:
FIN 5601 Financial Technology
FIN 5602 Corporate Finance
FIN 5603 Financial Accounting
FIN 5604 Derivative Markets
FIN 5607 Stochastic Calculus & Finance
FIN 5608 Ethics and Leadership I
FIN 5609 Ethics and Leadership II
FIN 5612 Asset Pricing
FIN 5614 Continuous Time Finance
FIN 5617 Financial Institutions and Risk
FIN 5619 Quant Fixed Income
FIN 5621 Structured Finance
FIN 5624 Numerical Methods
FIN 5627 Financial Econometrics
FIN 5629 Value at Risk
FIN 5631 Financial Time Series
FIN 5634 Stochastic Volatility
FIN 5637 Applied Corporate Finance
FIN 5639 Quantitative Risk Modeling
FIN 5641 Alternative Investments
FIN 5643 Structured Products
FIN 5647 Financial Reporting & Analysis
FIN 5649 Enterprise Risk Management
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Master of Science in Human Resource Management
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Advanced Curriculum
Required Courses (6 credit hours)
HRM 5401
Human Capital and Organizational Change
HRM 5402
Ethical Management
HRM 5403
Influential Communication in Complex Organizations
HRM 5404
Leading in Complex Organizations
Choose four of the following HRM courses (12 credit hours)
HRM 5112
Leading High Performing Teams
HRM 5113
Power, Influence, Negotiation in Organizations
HRM 5114
Building Human Capital for High Performance Organizations
HRM 5115
Best Practices in Human Resource Management
HRM 5116
Strategic Reward Systems
HRM 5117
Human Resource Management in a Dynamic Environment
HRM 5182
Independent Study
Business Electives (9 credit hours)
Choose three 5001 level or above Business Electives, not HRM, or you may complete other graduate courses with the approval of the
HRM departmental/faculty advisor.
Capstone (3 credit hours) Course offered in Summer Session I only.
HRM 5125 Strategic Challenges in Human Resource Management
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Master of Science in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Innovation Strategy Track
Required Courses: (18 credits)
SGM 5401. Foundations of Strategy
SGM 5402. Competitive Strategy –or– SGM 5112. Competing on Value
SGM 5121. Emerging Market Innovation
SGM 5118. Innovation-Based Strategy
SGM 5122. Business Model Innovation
SGM 5126. Innovation Adoption & Diffusion
EMGT 5631. Design Thinking & Customer-Centric Innovation
SGM 5124. Creative Problem Solving
EMGT 5632. New Product Development
SGM 5117. New Venture Creation –or– SGM ####. Technology Commercialization
SGM 5187. Future Franklins (Practicum)
Elective Courses: (12 credits) selected in consultation with the Faculty Advisor for the MS in IME
Technology/Innovation Management Track
Required Courses: (18 credits)
SGM 5118. Innovation-Based Strategy
SGM 5122. Business Model Innovation
EMGT 5633. Management Principles for Innovators
SGM 5126. Innovation Adoption & Diffusion
EMGT 5631. Design Thinking & Customer-Centric Innovation
SGM 5124. Creative Problem Solving
EMGT 5632. New Product Development
EMGT 5634. Project Management
SGM 5117. New Venture Creation –or– SGM ####. Technology Commercialization
SGM 5187. Future Franklins (Practicum)
Elective Courses: (12 credits) selected in consultation with the Faculty Advisor for the MS in IME
Entrepreneurship Track
Required Courses: (21 credits)
SGM 5401. Foundations of Strategy
SGM 5402. Competitive Strategy –or– SGM 5112. Competing on Value
SGM 5118. Innovation-Based Strategy
SGM 5122. Business Model Innovation
EMGT 5633. Management Principles for Innovators
SGM 5126. Innovation Adoption & Diffusion
EMGT 5631. Design Thinking & Customer-Centric Innovation
SGM 5124. Creative Problem Solving
SGM 5119. Social Entrepreneurship
SGM 5117. New Venture Creation –or– SGM ####. Technology Commercialization
SGM 5187. Future Franklins (Practicum)
SGM 5125. Financing Entrepreneurial & Corporate Ventures
SGM 5182. Independent Study
Elective Courses: (9 credits) selected in consultation with the Faculty Advisor for the MS in IME
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Master of Science in Investment Management
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 31
Required Courses:
FIN 5601 Financial Technology
FIN 5602 Corporate Finance
FIN 5603 Financial Accounting
FIN 5604 Derivative Markets
FIN 5605 Fixed Income
FIN 5608 Ethics and Leadership I
FIN 5609 Ethics and Leadership II
FIN 5612 Asset Pricing
FIN 5613 Derivative Valuation
FIN 5617 Financial Institutions and Risk
FIN 5618 Corporate Value Management
FIN 5621 Structured Finance
FIN 5623 Risk Measurement
FIN 5627 Financial Econometrics
FIN 5628 Global Economy
FIN 5631 Financial Time Series
FIN 5632 Investment Management
FIN 5637 Applied Corporate Finance
FIN 5638 Behavioral Finance
FIN 5641 Alternative Investments
FIN 5642 Entrepreneurial Companies
FIN 5647 Financial Reporting & Analysis
FIN 5648 Quantitative Portfolios
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Master of Science in IT Auditing and Cyber Security
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
MIS 5121 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
MIS 5122 Enterprise Architecture for IT Auditors
MIS 5201: IT Audit Process
MIS 5202: IT Governance
MIS 5203: Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management 1
MIS 5204: Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management 2
MIS 5205: IT Service Delivery and Support
MIS 5206: Protection of Information Assets
MIS 5287: Business Skills for the IT Auditor
MIS 5902: IT Auditing Capstone
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Master of Science in Marketing
Marketing Communication Track
Foundation Courses (0-3 credit hours*)
MKTG 5001
Marketing Management/Strategy
* Foundation courses may be waived with review and/or testing.
Advanced Curriculum (30 credit hours)
Required Marketing Courses (15 credit hours)
MKTG 5101
Consumer and Buyer Behavior
MKTG 5102
Marketing Communications
MKTG 5103
Marketing Research: Techniques and Application
MKTG 5104
Managerial Decision Strategies in Marketing
MKTG 5182
Field Research Project
Related Discipline (15 credit hours)
MKTG 5105
Electronic Commerce
MKTG 5107
Product Management
MKTG 51XX
Interactive Marketing (1.5 cr)
MKTG 5502
International Marketing Management
JOUR 5005*
Communications Law
STRC 8102*
Legal Issues in Communication Management
BTMM 5041*
Communication Content and Behavior
STRC 8104*
Leadership in Communication Management
Other courses will be considered with prior approval from the faculty adviser.*
*Choose up to 6 credits from outside Fox.
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MS in Marketing:
Marketing Research Track
Foundation Courses (0-3 credit hours*)
MKTG 5001
Marketing Management/Strategy
* Foundation courses may be waived with review and/or testing.
Advanced Curriculum (30 credit hours)
Required Marketing Courses (12 credit hours)
MKTG 5101
Consumer and Buyer Behavior
MKTG 5103
Marketing Research: Techniques and Application
MKTG 5104
Managerial Decision Strategies in Marketing
MKTG 5182
Field Research Project
And one of the following approved Marketing and Related Discipline courses:
MKTG 5102
Marketing Communications
MKTG 5105
Electronic Commerce
MIS 5101
Business Intelligence
MIS 5108
Digital Business Strategy
Other courses will be considered with prior approval from the faculty adviser.
Methodology Courses (6 credit hours)
Choose two of the following approved courses:
AOD 5540
Current Topics in AOD
EPSY 8627
Introduction to Research Design
EPSY 8629
Test Construction and Validation
STAT 8103
Sampling Theory
STAT 8107
Design of Experiments I
STAT 8111
Survey Techniques for Business Applications
Other courses will be considered with prior approval from the faculty adviser.
Statistic Courses (9 credit hours)
Choose three of the following approved courses:
STAT 8001
Probability and Statistics Theory I
STAT 8003
Statistical Methods I
STAT 8004
Statistical Methods II
STAT 8105
Time Series Analysis I
STAT 8109
Regression, Time Series, and Forecasting for Business Applications
STAT 8111
Survey Techniques for Business Applications
PSYC 8031
Survey of Multivariate Techniques
PSYC 8041
Factor Analysis and Scaling
PSYC 8051
Focused Analysis of Research Data
Other courses will be considered with prior approval from the faculty adviser.
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Specialized Masters Program Co-Curricular Requirements
Specialized Masters Orientation
• Students are required to attend an orientation session prior to matriculation.
Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD)
The Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) is an active partner in your collegiate experience
here at the Fox School of Business. Besides academic preparation, “professional development” is
important to your preparation for life after graduation. Consequently, the Fox School has integrated a unique
professional development component into both the undergraduate and
graduate curricula.
Rather than simply focus on the traditional career elements such as
resume development and interview strategies, etc., CSPD strives to
differentiate you by taking a multi-faceted approach with a focus on
personal development, career/industry awareness and impression
management. This strategy in combination with job search coaching will
truly make a difference in terms of your marketability.
CSPD provides:
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Web-based career management systems – FoxNet
Networking events with employers/alumni
Job postings/resume referrals
On-campus recruiting
Industry (Mock) interviews
Executive speaker series
On-line career resources
Group workshops
One-on-one coaching sessions
CSPD Professional Development
Model
As mentioned, CSPD is your partner in this process. This means YOU need to take an active role in your
professional/career development. The time and energy you invest in your job and internship search will be
reflected in the career opportunities available to you.
You have already invested in your future by pursuing a business degree from the Fox School - however, a
degree alone will not land you that ideal job. Take the next step and make your investment pay off by taking
advantage of the resources CSPD has to offer and start creating your “dream job” strategy from day one!
CSPD Student Code of Conduct
Your Responsibilities as a Job Seeker
Based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers
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Principles for Professional Conduct
As a Fox School of Business & Management student, your participation in the on-campus recruitment program
is an important part of your professional development. To enhance the effectiveness of this program, the
Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) has established the following policies and procedures to
ensure a basis for ethical conduct. Failure to adhere to these standards will jeopardize not only your own
career search, but will impact the reputation of the Fox School.
Resume Submission
Only submit resumes for companies/positions in which you have a genuine interest. Once you apply to the
position, the understanding is that if selected, you will be expected to interview with the company.
Conducting company research prior to the resume submission deadline will assist in determining which
companies are a possible fit for you.
Disclosure of Information
Provide accurate information about your academic work and records, including courses taken, grades,
positions held, and duties performed. Falsification of information can have serious consequences including
rescission of job offers.
Interview Protocol
• Interview genuinely — Interview only with employers you are sincerely interested in working for and whose
eligibility requirements you meet. “Practice” interviewing is misleading to employers—wasting both their time
and money—and prevents sincerely interested candidates from using those interview slots.
• Adhere to schedules — Appear for all interviews in a timely fashion, on campus and elsewhere, unless
unforeseeable events prevent you from doing so.
• Claim fair reimbursement — If an employer has agreed to reimburse you for expenses you incur in its
recruitment process, your request should be only for reasonable and legitimate expenses.
Offer Management
Don't keep employers hanging — Communicate your acceptance or refusal of a job offer to employers as
promptly as possible, so they can notify other candidates that they are still being considered or that the
position is filled.
Accept a job offer in good faith — When you accept an offer, you should have every intention of honoring that
commitment. Accepting an offer only as a precautionary measure not only is unethical, but is misleading to
the employer and may restrict opportunities for others who are genuinely interested in that employer.
Withdraw from recruiting when your job search is completed — If you accept a job offer, notify CSPD and
withdraw from the recruiting process immediately! Also, let employers that are actively considering you for a
job know that you are now out of the running. By doing so, you are helping your peers by not taking away a
slot from someone who is trying to get on interview schedules or being considered for positions.
Remember that you represent Temple University and the Fox School of Business, as well as yourself. Your
actions will affect your future and those of your classmates, including the reputation of the university. If you
accept a job offer that an employer extended to you in good faith, your obligation is to stick with that offer.
Failure to do so is considered unethical, is a poor reflection on your judgment and can negatively impact any
future dealings with this company.
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Obtain the career information you need to make informed choices about your future. It's up to you to acquire
the information about career opportunities, organizations, and any other information that might influence
your decisions about an employing organization.
Center for Student Professional Development:
Alter Hall - Suite 134
1801 Liacouras Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: 215-204-2371
Fax: 215-204-1633
Email: foxcspd@temple.edu
Attendance and Continuous Enrollment
Attendance
• Students are not officially enrolled in a course unless their names appear on the instructor’s official
class list and they are confirmed. Attendance requirements will be outlined by the instructor at the
beginning of the course. A student who is absent for any reason is responsible for work missed. The
student should understand that excessive absences may, at the option of the instructor, jeopardize a
grade and/or continuation in the course.
Full-Time Cohort Requirement
• Due to the progressive nature of a full-time cohort programs, any student enrolled in a cohort program
is required to make up any failed or withdrawn courses in the semester immediately following the
course in question. Students will re-take the same course or an equivalent course approved by the
program director. The student will be responsible for paying the per-credit cost of each course that is
retaken to fulfill the program requirements.
Continuous Enrollment/Registration
• Graduate students are required to maintain continuous enrollment in Fall and Spring semesters from
admission to graduation unless a leave of absence has been approved.
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Two semesters of non-enrollment without an approved Leave of Absence may result in dismissal.
Leave of Absence
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Requests for Leaves of Absence must be submitted to an academic advisor before the start of the
semester for which they are requested. There is a record maintenance fee of $25 for each fall/spring
semester.
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If a student has registered for the semester or academic year for which the leave is granted, it is the
student’s responsibility to withdraw this registration.
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Leaves of Absence are granted only for a maximum of two consecutive semesters and can be granted
for a maximum of four semesters.
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A Leave of Absence does not extend the six-year time limit for completion of your degree.
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Please email foxms@temple.edu to request a copy of this form.
Extension of Time
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Students are allowed six years to complete their program from matriculation to graduation. If a
student requires additional time, he/she must apply for an extension. The maximum extension
allowed is one year. A letter detailing how the student plans to complete the program and the
reasons he/she needs additional time should accompany the request. An extension of time request
should be sent to the Director of the Program.
Withdrawal from the University
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A student may withdraw from the program/University by filing an official withdrawal with the
approval of the Dean of his or her college. The Dean shall determine whether there is legitimate
reason for withdrawal with grades of W in all courses in which the student is enrolled, consulting
with the instructors when necessary. A grade of W is issued for courses in which the student has a
passing average and a WF for courses that the student is failing. The student should present the
approved official withdrawal form to his/her advisor.
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Complete 100% refund of tuition or cancellation of tuition charges will be made only if the
withdrawal form is processed by the university-determined drop/add periods.
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Students withdrawing after these periods are responsible for payment of all charges incurred. No
refund or adjustments of charges will be made for withdrawals after these periods unless specified
under the University’s refund policy.
Dismissal
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If a student is dismissed from the program for academic reasons, he/she may petition for
reinstatement. Petitions for reinstatement should be sent to the Graduate Board Student Appeals
Committee. A student should work with an academic advisor to process this paperwork. A student
may not register for courses during the semester in which he/she receives a letter of dismissal.
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Academic Standards & Policies
More information regarding academic standards and policies go to the graduate school website located at:
http://www.temple.edu/grad/policies/gradpolicies.htm
Grades and Academic Standing
Grade Point Average
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A 3.00 overall grade point average must be obtained in order to graduate.
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You must receive a C- or above in all required courses. If less than a C- is received in any requirement, that
course must be repeated.
Grades for three-credit courses are assigned quality points as follows:
A
12.00
C+
6.99
D+
A11.01
C
6.00
D
B+
9.99
C5.01
DB
9.00
F
B8.01
(no credit)
(no credit)
(no credit)
(no credit)
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The GPA is calculated by dividing total quality points by total credits (total credits do not include courses
transferred).
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A student may take additional credit hours of upper-level courses beyond the required curriculum to achieve
academic standards. Extra courses taken to achieve academic standards for graduation may not be counted
toward another Temple degree.
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Students may retake a course to improve GPA. Only the highest earned grade will be used to compute the
GPA. However, the original grade will remain on the transcript and be used to determine the ‘below
standard grade’ requirement for graduation.
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Grade Reports
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Official grades are accessed via TUPortal. Grades will not be mailed and grades posted in Blackboard
are not official. Instructions for accessing grades are below:
1. Log into TU Portal.
2. View “Final Grades” under the “Records” tab
Below Standard Grades
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Students may earn a maximum of two grades of less than B-. Upon receiving a third grade of less than B-,
the student will be dismissed from the program by the university. No more than one grade of F may be
earned in the graduate program without a student being dismissed from the program.
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A required course in which a grade of less than C- is received must be repeated.
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A course where a grade of D+, D, D- or F is earned will not be credited towards degree completion, but will
be included in calculations of overall GPA and will be used to determine the number of below standard
grades.
Incomplete Grades
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No graduate degree will be awarded if there is an “I” (incomplete grade) or “MG” (missing grade) on a
transcript, including those earned for courses not required for graduation. All “I” and “MG” grades must
be completed no later than one calendar year after the end of the original semester of registration in the
course.
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It is mandatory that an Incomplete Contract form be completed and signed by both the instructor and the
student and a copy given to your academic advisor. The contract will specify the remaining requirements
and conditions for completion of the course and must specify a default grade, which will appear on the
transcript and will become final if the terms of the contract are not satisfied. A student should request the
Incomplete Contract form from their academic advisor.
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If a student has more than one ‘I’ in a year, an advising Hold will be put on the student’s record. The
student may not register until the incompletes have been completed. Unresolved “I” grades will be
permanently changed to the default grade at the end of the one year period and completion of the course
will not be allowed. The only recourse after this point is re-registration and repeat of the course in a future
semester, which will include financial liability for tuition.
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Students who receive an incomplete grade may not be eligible for financial aid in future semesters. It is
the responsibility of the student to contact the Office of Student Financial Services for information.
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Transfer Credit
Graduate work that may be accepted by a master’s program cannot exceed 20% of the semester hours required
for the degree. These courses may have been taken within the University or from graduate work completed
prior to entering Temple’s program.
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The courses must be no more than five years old at the date of matriculation.
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A grade of “A” or “B” must have been earned in the course(s).
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Business courses must be from an AACSB accredited college or university (AACSB
International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, www.aacsb.edu).
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Request for transfer of credit should be made within the first semester after acceptance to the program.
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No undergraduate course taken for graduate credit will be accepted.
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Courses may not have been used toward any previous degree.
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Graduate non-business courses relevant to the MBA and MS curriculum may be submitted for transfer
review.
Change of Degree
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If a student wishes to change degree programs within the Fox School of Business, he/she must meet the
admission requirements for that program and submit a new application to the Fox School Graduate
Admissions Office.
Credit/No Credit Option
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Graduate students may choose to take a course under the credit/no credit option with approval of
their Faculty advisor. The course graded in this manner must not be required for the degree and not be
a prerequisite for a required course. Students only receive credit for courses that are graded with a “C” or above. A grade of “CR” credit, or “NC” no credit, will not affect the GPA. Students intending to do
this must contact the Graduate Programs Office for the appropriate form in order to register for the
class.
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Course Scheduling and Registration
Academic Advising
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Academic advisors offer guidance on course selection, schedule revision, and withdrawals. Full-time
students should meet with his/her program’s Faculty director advisor each semester and are required
to have their faculty advisor's approval for all elective selections.
Course Registration
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Students in cohort programs will be registered for all required cohort classes by administration.
Students in all other programs will be responsible for registering for their own courses.
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Registration information can be found at www.temple.edu/registrar. If you have any questions, please
consult with an advisor.
Drop/Add, Withdrawal
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An undergraduate or graduate student who wishes to discontinue a course after the drop period has
ended may withdraw during the time period specified below.
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Definitions
1. Drop - The term “drop” refers to an action taken by a student during the first two weeks of the fall
or spring semester or summer sessions to remove a course from his/her transcript. A student is not
financially responsible for dropped courses.
2. Withdraw - The term “withdraw” refers to an action taken by a student to discontinue enrollment
in a course after the drop period in weeks three through nine of the fall or spring semester or
weeks three and four of the summer sessions. The course is recorded on the transcript with the
notation of "W." A student is financially responsible for courses from which he/she has withdrawn.
3. Withdrawal with Approved Excuse - The term “withdrawal with approved excuse” refers to an
approved petition to withdraw from a course due to medical, catastrophic or other circumstances
beyond the student’s control. The course is recorded on the transcript with the notation of “WE.” A
student is financially responsible for courses from which he/she has withdrawn with an approved
excuse.
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Policy Statement: The process of discontinuing enrollment in a course during weeks three through nine
of the fall or spring semester, or during weeks three and four of summer sessions, is referred to as
withdrawing. A student is financially responsible for courses from which he/she has withdrawn.
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These dates apply to courses that meet the standard schedule. All other courses will have customized
drop/add/withdrawal dates.
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Under special circumstances, a student may be eligible to petition for a tuition refund under the
Tuition Refund Policy.
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A student who must withdraw due to medical, catastrophic, or other circumstances beyond the
student’s control may petition the dean of his/her school or college for a withdrawal with approved
excuse (WE). A WE is generally approved for all courses in a semester. In exceptional cases, a WE can
be approved for a single course when the need to withdraw is directly related, or attributed, to that
course. A student who is granted a WE for medical reasons will need to present documentation from a
medical provider prior to returning to classes that he/she is medically ready to return to the rigors of
academic work.
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Course withdrawals are included in the course repeat count (see #02.10.12, Policy on Repeating a
Course). WE courses will not be included in the course repeat count.
Scope of Policy & Rationale (http://policies.temple.edu/list_docs.asp#W)
Graduate students may not attend a class without being registered.
Independent Study
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An independent study is when a student works directly with a faculty member on a particular
subject area. Attendance and course requirements are determined by the faculty. Independent
studies may be used as electives in the program on a case by case basis. To request an independent
study, the student must submit a completed “Independent Study Request” form to their advisor.
The independent study is not considered approved until it is signed by the program director.
Registration Exceptions
Closed Course Registration
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Students requesting entry into a closed course must obtain an approval from the designated
instructor and an academic advisor.
Late Registration
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A late charge of $100 is assessed for students who have not registered for the next semester by the
deadline (http://www.temple.edu/registrar/acad_calendars.html). This is a non-refundable charge.
Repeating a Course
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Undergraduate and graduate students may repeat a course to earn a higher grade; only the highest
grade earned will be used in calculating the grade point average. Undergraduate and graduate
students will not be permitted to repeat a course more than twice.
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Definitions: The term “repeat” is applied when a student retakes a course. Except for courses
designated to be taken multiple times, such as independent study, research, or other courses, credit
for a given course will be granted only once.
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Policy Statement: All students are permitted to repeat a course one time. Students who need to repeat
a course a second time must obtain the approval of the dean/designee of their home school or college
and be registered with assistance. No students may repeat a course a third time.
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If a course was taken previously with a standard grading option, it cannot be repeated with a credit/no
credit grading option. Students are responsible for ensuring registration carries the appropriate
grading option. All occurrences of a course where a grade is earned, including withdrawals (W) and
withdrawals excused (WE), appear on the transcript, but only the highest grade earned is used in
calculating the grade point average. Since credits are awarded only once for a course, repeats can
affect athletic eligibility, academic standing and financial aid status.
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All course withdrawals, with the exception of “withdrawal with approved excuse (WE)” are included in
the course repeat count (see #02.10.14 Withdrawal from Classes). First repeat: Graduate students
seeking to repeat a course are required to meet with an academic advisor to register. Second repeat:
Undergraduate and graduate students must obtain the approval of the dean/designee of their home
school or college and be registered with assistance.
See the full policy at http://policies.temple.edu/list_docs.asp#W.
Auditing and Pass/Fail
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To audit a course, students must officially register for the course, attend the whole course, and
complete the portion of work agreed upon with the instructor. Students may not change courses to
pass/fail or audit after the second week of the semester, or after the third day of summer sessions.
To audit a course, the instructor and the Dean of the Graduate School must sign a Special Course
Approval form. Audit courses do not meet prerequisites, graduation, and program requirements.
Regular registration procedure and tuition rates apply.
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FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, Temple University cannot
disclose a student's education records without the written consent of a student or without proof that the
student is the tax dependent of the parent.
For more information please visit:
http://www.temple.edu/bulletin/Responsibilities_rights/rights/rights.shtm
or
http://ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/students.html
Specialized Masters Programs Expectations of Behavior
This section is designed to clarify expectations regarding professional conduct as it pertains to the programs
and events of the Fox Specialized Masters Graduate Programs Office. Student behavior is a direct reflection of
the Fox School and attention to ensuring a positive image of each student and the school is expected at all
times.
Consideration
Students are expected to treat others with respect, consideration and honesty. Students should be respectful
of others' opinions, rights, and property. This includes peers, faculty, administrative staff and corporate
contacts. Incivility in the classroom, administrative offices and corporate community will not be tolerated.
Violations of this code of conduct is subject to University disciplinary action.
Attention to Communication
Students are responsible for reading and responding to e-mails in a timely manner. All students are required
to have a TU e-mail address which is checked regularly or forwarded to a frequently checked address. Faculty
and administration will send important messages to your TU mail account and students are responsible for
reading and responding to said messages. In addition, students need to routinely check Blackboard. Many of
the classes as well as the administration use the Blackboard tool for communication during the semester.
CODE OF CONDUCT
University Code of Conduct
Temple University is a community of scholars in which freedom of inquiry and freedom of expression are
valued. Important aspects of attending the University as a student are having respect for the rights of others in
the community, conducting one’s self in a manner that is compatible with the University’s mission and taking
responsibility for one’s actions. In addition to exhibiting appropriate maturity and self-control, members of the
University community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner in which they neither break laws nor
cause mental, physical, or emotional harm to others.
To fulfill its functions of promoting and disseminating knowledge, the University has authority and
responsibility for maintaining order and for taking appropriate action, including, without limitation, exclusion
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of those who disrupt the educational process. University authority should not be used merely to duplicate the
function of general laws. Only when the University’s interests as an academic community are substantially
involved should the special authority of the University be asserted.
Responsibility for the enforcement of the rules of the University rests with all the members of the Temple
community: students, faculty and staff. University rules should serve as a guide for high personal standards. It
is the student's responsibility to:
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Foster an environment conducive to continued intellectual and educational stimulation within the
University free from harassment by other members of the community; and
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Foster the maintenance of physical and mental health, the safety and welfare of each member of the
community; and
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Respect the rights of others.
The general behavioral expectations and the Student Code of Conduct represent a reasonable regulation of
student conduct, but the student should be as free as possible from imposed limitations that have no direct
relevance to his/her education and to his/her obligations and responsibilities as a member of the University
community.
The provisions of the Code of Conduct should be interpreted consistent with this philosophy, and in
accordance with all recognized student rights and responsibilities.
The full Code of Conduct is found at http://policies.temple.edu/getdoc.asp?policy_no=03.70.12.
Students are responsible for reading and adhering to all aspects of its policies.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
A. Academic Honesty
Academic honesty and integrity constitute the root of the educational process at Temple University.
Intellectual growth relies on the development of independent thought and respect for the thoughts of
others. To foster this independence and respect, plagiarism and academic cheating are prohibited.
B. Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of another individual's ideas, words, labor, or assistance. All
coursework submitted by a student, including papers, examinations, laboratory reports, and oral
presentations, is expected to be the individual effort of the student presenting the work. When it is
not, that assistance must be reported to the instructor. If the work involves the consultation of other
resources such as journals, books, or other media, those resources must be cited in the appropriate
style. All other borrowed material, such as suggestions for organization, ideas, or actual language, must
also be cited. Failure to cite any borrowed material, including information from the internet,
constitutes plagiarism.
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Visit the website below for the meaning of plagiarism and academic cheating and the potential
disciplinary actions which may follow violations.
http://www.temple.edu/bulletin/Responsibilities_rights/responsibilities/responsibilities.shtm#honesty
It is student’s responsibility to understand the policy and to comply. In addition to correct citation for
published work the policy includes submission of another's work as your own. The possible disciplinary
actions may range from zero credit for the assignment, zero credit for the course, and could result in
dismissal from the university. Students should make sure that they are in compliance with this very
important university policy.
C. Academic cheating
Academic cheating results when the general rules of academic work or the specific rules of individual
courses are broken. It includes falsifying data; submitting, without the instructor's approval, work in
one course that was done for another; helping others to plagiarize or cheat from one's own or
another's work; or undertaking the work of another person.
The penalty for academic dishonesty can vary from a reprimand and receiving a failing grade for a
particular assignment, to a failing grade in the course, to suspension or expulsion from the University.
The penalty varies with the nature of the offense. Students who believe that they have been unfairly
accused may appeal through their school/college's academic grievance procedure and, ultimately, to
the Graduate Board if academic dismissal has occurred.
D. Academic Misconduct
The following are some examples of academic misconduct. While this is not a complete list it is
designed to assist you in determining what constitutes violations of academic integrity.
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Copying from another student’s exam or assignment or allowing another student to copy from your
exam or assignment
Allowing another student to see your exam or to see part or all of your assignment before you hand it
in, unless authorized by the instructor
Collaborating on assignments or take-home exams when instructions (or the syllabus) call for
independent work
Providing or receiving answers to an exam using a system of signals or other means of communication
with another student
Bringing unauthorized materials to an exam without placing them where they cannot be used during
the exam
Altering the answers to, or otherwise tampering with, exams or assignments after they have been
handed in, without the consent of the instructor
Taking an exam or completing part or all of an assignment for another student
Having another person take an exam for you or complete part or all of one or more of your
assignments
Hiring a ghostwriter to write part or all of an assignment
Submitting all or part of a purchased term paper as your own
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Using paraphrased materials in a written assignment without proper citation of the source
Using text, drawings, images, and other materials from the Internet without proper citation of the
sources
Copying material without proper citation
Feigning illness to avoid taking an exam or handing in an assignment on time
Submitting the same term paper for credit to more than one source without permission
Reviewing a copy of the regularly scheduled exam prior to taking a make-up exam
Reviewing a stolen copy of an exam prior to taking the exam
Providing questions from a test given in one section of a course to students in another section before
they have taken the test
Receiving questions from a test given in one section of a course from another student in another
section before you have taken the test
Altering or forging an official University document
*Adapted from Academic Dishonesty among College Students, S. Maramark and M.B. Maline, US Dept.
of Education report no. OR-93-3082, August 1993.
ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE POLICY
For More information please refer to:
http://policies.temple.edu/getdoc.asp?policy_no=03.70.02
Introduction
All students and faculty in Temple University have the right to adjudicate grievances concerning academic
matters within the Fox School of Business and Management (“FSBM”) in a fair and expeditious manner.
However, the standards of academic performance are reserved for faculty responsible for teaching the course
in question. The procedures set forth below are for the purpose of insuring a fair adjudication of grievances.
These procedures apply to all grievances arising from any course offered by FSBM. These procedures do not
apply to grievances arising out of courses offered by other schools and colleges within the University.
The scope of academic grievances shall include academic matters and/or other matters affecting a student's
academic degree program and/or academic performance, such as good standing, grades, written evaluations
(exclusive of letters of recommendation), faculty performance, comprehensives, dissertations, and granting of
degrees. Grounds for academic grievances may include: discrimination by race, color, sex, age, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability; clerical error; coercion and intimidation
(including sexual harassment); fraud; and violation of the rules of FSBM and Temple University. A student or
group of students who wish to present a grievance shall do so as expeditiously as possible and must follow the
steps in the order presented below. Grievances must be filed within six months of the occurrence of the
alleged grievance. A student may withdraw a grievance at any time.
Although any student has the right to formal adjudication of an academic grievance, this right should not be
abused. The formal presentation of a grievance is a serious action, and should therefore be instituted only
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when the situation warrants doing so. Further, all informal methods of adjudication (for example, informal
conferences, mediation through the Ombudsperson and/or Administrator) must be exhausted before
instituting a formal grievance.
If a student chooses to file a formal grievance, the assistance of the Ombudsperson and/or the appropriate
Administrator (at the undergraduate, masters or doctoral level) may be used at any time. The role of the
Ombudsperson and/or the Administrator shall be that of mediator, not advocate. The Ombudsperson and/or
the Administrator will be the only third party permitted to participate in these procedures. This is not,
however, to preclude the calling of witnesses. Any student may retain legal counsel but their role will be
limited to that of an observer only. Any formal grievance must follow the order of stages given below. The
parties shall attempt to resolve the grievance expeditiously and at the earliest possible stage.
The following is the mandated procedure for presenting a grievance:
Stage I:
If a problem arises, the student should first speak informally with the instructor and provide copies of
all relevant documents to the instructor. If the instructor is no longer affiliated with Temple University,
the student should speak first with the Department Chair. If the problem is not resolved after meeting
with the instructor, the student should speak informally with the Department Chair. The student must
document the time, date and place of the first meeting with the instructor and, if appropriate,
subsequent meetings/e-mails with all parties. If the problem is still not resolved, then the student
should contact the Student Ombudsperson and/or the appropriate Administrator (at the
undergraduate, masters or doctoral level) for further assistance.
Stage II:
If the conflict between the two parties (instructor and student) cannot be resolved in Stage I to the
satisfaction of the parties concerned, either party may appeal in writing to the Chairperson of the
Department concerned. The written appeal should include the name of the instructor and student (or
group of students) concerned, both the e-mail and street address of the student, telephone number
where the student can be reached, the student’s Temple University TUID number, the course number
(if applicable) and, most importantly, the time, date and place of the first meeting and, if appropriate,
subsequent meetings/e-mails. The written request must also include the nature of the grievance, the
result of previous discussions and the resolution sought. All supporting documentation should be
supplied at this time so that the Chairperson will have all of the necessary facts in order to make a
decision.
Any Department may establish its own internal mechanism for the adjudication of grievances to satisfy
Stages I and II. Any decision of the Department shall be taken as equivalent to that of the Department
Chairperson.
The Chairperson, or his/her designees, shall consider the case promptly and render a written report to
the instructor and student concerned within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the written appeal.
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Stage III:
If the conflict is not resolved in Stage II, the dissatisfied party may appeal in writing to the Chairperson
of the Faculty Responsibility and Student Grievance Committee of the FSBM Collegial Assembly,
attaching copies of all the above relevant documents. A subcommittee of the Faculty Responsibility
and Student Grievance Committee, entitled the Student Appeal and Grievance Subcommittee, will
review the case, unless a majority of the members find that the case does not fall within the definition
of academic grievance. The Student Appeal and Grievance Subcommittee has the option of refusing to
hear a case when there is an alternate mechanism within the University that is better equipped to deal
with the case (for example, University Disciplinary Committee).
The Student Appeal and Grievance Subcommittee will consist of two faculty members from the Faculty
Responsibility and Student Grievance Committee, who will be selected by the Chair of the Faculty
Responsibility and Student Grievance Committee, and one student from the program of the student grieving
(undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral). [For instance, if the matter involves an undergraduate student
grievance, the one student representative on this Committee shall be from the undergraduate program.] The
students representing their respective programs (undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral) must be matriculated
students in their respective academic programs in the Fox School of Business and Management.
The student members shall be named to the Subcommittee by the appropriate student organizations as
determined by the Dean and shall be students in good academic standing. The students shall be elected for a
term of one (1) year. The Student Appeal and Grievance Subcommittee shall elect one of the faculty members
to serve as chairperson.
Unless precluded by University or School policies, the subcommittee shall assure a student a full opportunity
to present his/her grievance, including reasonable evidence in support of his/her claim, and shall give the
student's claim full and fair consideration. Likewise, the faculty member shall be offered the same opportunity
to present evidence. Where the grievance seeks to change a decision taken by a member of the faculty, staff,
or administration of the School, that person shall be given a full and fair opportunity to describe and
document the rationale for his/her decision.
After the subcommittee has heard the grievance and reviewed the case, the Student Appeal and Grievance
Subcommittee shall make a written recommendation to the Dean on the grievance. The subcommittee may
recommend (by majority vote) a change of grade or other appropriate action, where that grade or action is
included in the scope of the grievance. All written recommendations to the Dean shall reasonably summarize
the student's claim, provide the basis for the subcommittee's recommendations and clearly state the
subcommittee's recommended disposition of the student's claim.
A written report of the recommendations of the Student Appeal and Grievance Subcommittee shall be sent to
the Dean no later than fifteen (15) days after the conclusion of the hearing.
Stage IV:
The Dean will review the Student Appeal and Grievance Subcommittee’s recommendations and render
a written decision within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the subcommittee’s recommendations. A
written report will be sent to the concerned faculty and student, and to the Chairperson of the
Department concerned, all members of the Student Appeal and Grievance Subcommittee and the
Chairperson of the Faculty Responsibility and Student Grievance Committee of the FSBM Collegial
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Assembly. The decision rendered by the Dean is final and binding on the parties concerned. It is not
subject to further hearing or appeal within FSBM.
Stage V:
When appeals warrant review beyond FSBM, students, faculty members, or the Dean’s Office may
appeal to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies for undergraduate students or the Graduate
Board Student Appeals Committee for graduate students.
GRADUATION
Graduation clearance procedures:
• Students are responsible for making certain that all academic requirements for graduation are met.
Candidates must meet all degree scholarship requirements and have no financial obligations to the
University, or holds on their records.
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An application for graduation must be submitted through TUPortal for review and approval.
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Advisors review all files and contact students regarding the remaining course(s) for graduation.
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If the anticipated date of graduation is changed, students must notify the advisor immediately.
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After grades are posted for the final semester, advisors will process the final graduation review and
will approve the final clearance for graduation.
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Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, the degree will be conferred at the
graduation ceremony. Invitation to the graduation ceremony will be mailed to candidates during the
final semester. All diplomas are mailed by the University and should be received 6-8 weeks from
graduation.
Awards and Honors:
• Beta Gamma Sigma - the national honorary society in business administration. Awarded to the top
20% of each graduating class.
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Dean’s Certificate of Excellence - A certificate is presented to MBA, MAcc and MS students who
graduate with an overall GPA of 3.75 or above as recognition for academic excellence in their
program of study.
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Distinguished Scholar Award - presented to MBA, MAcc and MS students who graduate in the top
5% of the graduating class.
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UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
COMPUTER SERVICES
http://www.temple.edu/cs/labs/
Help Desk: 215-204-8000
Temple University Main Campus
http://www.temple.edu/cs/techcenter
The TECH Center is located in the Bell Building at 12th St. and Montgomery Ave.
During the Fall and Spring Semesters, the TECH Center is open 24 hours a day, between 11:00 a.m. Sunday 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hours vary on holidays and Inter-sessions/semester breaks. Please check the website for more information.
Temple University Center City Campus
1515 Market Street, 4th Floor (215) 204-1521
Time: Monday - Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
AccessNet Account
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An AccessNet Account is for currently enrolled Temple students to use web and computing resources.
There is no charge for this account and it will remain active as long as you are enrolled as a student
with the University. When you open an AccessNet account, you will choose a username and password.
This will allow access into TU Portal, TUmail, and Blackboard.
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You can obtain your AccessNet username and password by going to the AccessNet Account Activation
website at http://accounts.temple.edu and following the online instructions.
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Forgot your AccessNet username or password?
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If you forgot your AccessNet username or password, you can look it up at
https://accounts.temple.edu/step1_whoami.html or call the Help Desk at 215-204-8000.
TU Portal
• With your AccessNet account, you can gain entry to TUportal which offers a single sign-on gateway to
TUmail, Blackboard, student records, and the updated section of the Cherry & White Pages. You can
use TUPortal to register for classes through Self-Service Banner (SSB), update your address
information, and make payments with a credit card. You can also view and print certain student
records, including grade reports, academic history, financial aid application status and awards, account
balances, and billing history/detail. You can access TUportal at: http://tuportal.temple.edu/
Blackboard (Bb)
• Blackboard is our online course management system that allows you and your professors to share
course materials and participate in online discussion groups. With Bb you can retrieve and submit
assignments, participate in discussion groups, take tests online, and use optional features such as the
calendar and address book. In addition, you can personalize the My Portal screen to include a variety
of modules, including options such as a dictionary, calculator, and news updates. For more information
on using Blackboard, see the http://www.temple.edu/cs/students/blackboard.htm.
Logging in to Blackboard:
1. Go to the TUportal website at: http://tuportal.temple.edu
2. Enter your username and password and click “login”
3. Next, click on the Blackboard tab at the top of the window.
4. Then, in the Courses: Quick View box, click on the course that you wish to access.
TUmail
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With your AccessNet account, you can use TUmail for sending and receiving your @temple.edu e-mail.
Your e-mail address is your AccessNet username@temple.edu.
In addition to accessing your Temple e-mail through TUportal, you can also manage your Temple e-mail
through the TUmail website at: http://tumail.temple.edu
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TUmail allows you to access your e-mail anywhere using the Internet, forward your TUmail to any
address, create a personal address book, signature file and folders to manage your mail, control junk
mail and set up an automated reply if you plan to be away. You can get more information about the
many features of TUmail at http://www.temple.edu/cs/tumail/help/webmail/.
E-mail Policy
• Temple has an e-mail policy that provides guidelines regarding use of e-mail, assignment of student email addresses, responsibilities associated with e-mail, and expectations of e-mail communication
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between students and faculty, staff and administration. To read this policy and other computer related
policies, go to: www.temple.edu/cs and click on Policies.
Financial Assistance
Fox Student Financial Services (SFS)
Contact: 215-204-2244
email: sfs@temple.edu
www.temple.edu/sfs
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Student Financial Services primary objective is to provide prompt, courteous and accurate,
professional student financial services to graduate students. More information about SFS, billing
policies and financial aid can be found on the SFS website above.
Student Employment
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To learn more about student employment on campus follow these steps:
o Login in to TUportal with your AccessNet username and password
o Once logged-in, scroll down the main page until you find TULinks. Click Students
o Click on StudentJobs@Temple under Other Links
*note that there are many other useful links in this student links section!
GRADUATE BUSINESS CENTER
Graduate Business Center (GBC)
Graduate Business Center equipped with computers, scanners, printers, copiers, and office equipment on the
7th floor of Alter Hall and the 6th floor of TUCC. It is for the sole use of Fox Graduate Business Students and
should be treated with care and respect to ensure its continued availability.
Access to the GBC is limited to Fox MBA, MAcc & MS students. Students may access the center by swiping
their TU ID cards and may not allow access to undergraduates or unauthorized students. Allowing access to
unauthorized students may result in the loss of center privileges. In the event that any equipment in the GBC
is broken, please notify the Graduate Programs office immediately. Students are not permitted to change the
settings on the computers or download software. Additional supplies (paper, toner, staples) can be obtained
from the Graduate Programs Office. Causing damage to or removing supplies from the GBC will result in
termination of access.
It is every graduate student’s responsibility to maintain a clean and functional work center. Please be ever
mindful of the rules for using the work center provided:
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Use equipment and supplies with care. Abuse of supplies may curtail the free supplies you are
currently enjoying. Be frugal when printing. Use the eco-friendly option!
Do not remove chairs or any equipment from the room.
Keep the doors locked at all times. Don’t let anyone into the room that is not a Graduate Business
Student. Students must use the key access located outside the door.
Place waste paper in the trash cans. Leave the area neat and clean for the next user.
If any equipment is malfunctioning, if you need more paper, or the toner is low, please report this to
the customer service administrator at the front desk of suite 701.
Do not shut down the computers, just exit from all the applications you have been using.
Finally, please note students will not be permitted to use the MBA office’s fax machine or photocopier. This
equipment is strictly for office staff only.
The business center has staplers, heavy duty hole puncher, fax machine, color printer, and scanners for
students to use. The customer service representative at the front desk will offer assistance only in
extenuating circumstances such as when the business center equipment is malfunctioning and cannot be
repaired in a timely fashion.
Breakout Rooms
Registered MBA, MAcc and MS students have access to breakout rooms, spaces which can facilitate small
group meetings with a white board, computer, and large monitor, located in Alter Hall. To secure a space in
one of these spaces please visit https://foxweb.fox.temple.edu/foxdata/apptdoamx/main/login.aspx. Students
also have the ability to reserve a room “on-demand.” If a breakout room is unoccupied, simply walk up to that
room, enter your name in the reservation system adjacent to each breakout room door, and enter the room
code.
The access code to enter the room changes periodically. This is a security measure intended to deter non-Fox
graduate students from accessing the breakout rooms. Please notify the Graduate Programs Office if you find
that non-Fox graduate students are accessing the breakout rooms.
Diamond Dollars
The photocopier and color printer require students to have Diamond Dollars. You can add Diamond Dollars to
your account by visiting the following website: http://www.temple.edu/diamonddollars/index.htm
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Health Services
Student Health Care Services www.temple.edu/studhealth 215-204-7500
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Medical Care Physicians are available to evaluate most illnesses and injuries. Students are responsible
for a nominal fee for services rendered. Call for more information.
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Women’s Health/Men’s Health/Family Planning Student Health Services provides women’s health,
men’s health and family planning services to students on appointment basis. Charges are based on a
sliding scale.
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Nutrition A part-time nutritionist is available for appointments upon referral by a Student Health
Services provider. Call for student discounted fees.
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Dermatology Services A part-time dermatologist is available for appointments upon referral by a
Student Health Services provider. Call for student discounted fees.
Health Insurance http://www.temple.edu/hr/students/index.html 1-888-516-8309
Temple University offers full-time graduate students the opportunity to purchase student health insurance at
reduced group rates.
Additional information can be obtained at the above address.
Counseling Services http://www.temple.edu/counseling/
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Tuttleman Counseling Services is staffed by licensed psychologists and mental health professionals who
provide individual, group, and couples counseling. Workshops are offered each semester, as well.
Services are confidential, free, and offered to registered students. Some issues that are commonly
addressed are relationship problems, educational concerns, vocational concerns, grief and loss issues,
eating disorders, stress, depression and anxiety.
CARE Team http://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/CARETeam.htm
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stakeholders from across the University which receives referrals pertaining to students of concern,
collects additional information, and then identifies and enacts appropriate strategies for addressing
the situation.
Dental Clinic http://www.temple.edu/dentistry/CA/patientInformation.html 215-707-2900
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The Dental Clinic is in the School of Dentistry, which is located on the Health Sciences Campus, just
north of the Broad and Allegheny intersection. Routine treatment is by appointment only, but a walkin Emergency Service is available on weekday mornings. Patients must register between 8:00 a.m. and
11:00 a.m., and are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Emergency service is available at Temple
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University Hospital when the School of Dentistry is closed. The Dental Clinic offers a discount to fulltime Temple students for most dental services.
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All prospective patients must go through a screening process to determine if they will be accepted for
treatment. Call for a dental screening appointment and state that you are a Temple student.
Disability Resources and Services http://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/disability/ 215-204-1280
• Temple’s DRS provides a host of services to students with disabilities. The office is dedicated to the
inclusions of students with disabilities in all activities, programs and services offered by the university.
Students with disabilities need to follow DRS’s protocol for accommodations.
HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION
Off-Campus Housing www.temple.edu/housing
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215-204-3826
Assistance in finding housing accommodations off campus is available to graduate students through
the Office of University Housing. For your convenience, they have published a guide for graduate
students on their website. To view the guide visit the site listed below.
http://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/housing/select-your-housing/GraduateStudents.asp
TU Shuttle Bus on Main Campus and to Ambler Campus
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There is a Main Campus shuttle bus, as well as an inter-campus shuttle between Main Campus and
Ambler Campus. Shuttle service is offered during the fall and spring semesters only, not summer.
There is no charge to ride the shuttle but you must show your student ID to use the service. For a list
of schedules, please visit: http://www.temple.edu/facilities/shuttles.html.
SEPTA Savings
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University Pass is a Temple/SEPTA savings program that offers 10% off monthly TransPasses or
TrailPasses. A TransPass entitles you to an unlimited number of rides on all SEPTA City Transit Division
buses, trolleys, subways, and elevated lines. A TrailPass entitles you to an unlimited number of rides on
SEPTA Rail Lines, City Transit services, and Suburban zone rides.
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Passes are valid from the beginning of the semester through the end of finals for all registered full-time
students. You must sign up and pay in advance for the semester of passes. For more information,
contact the Student Assistance Center, 215- 204-8531. The Fall deadline is August 12 and in midJanuary for a Spring University Pass: http://www.temple.edu/bursar/UniPassFormFall2011.htm.
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Parking
Main Campus
http://www.temple.edu/parking/
Parking is available on Main Campus. For more information, contact the office at 215-204-5301.
Please refer to the Main Campus map for parking locations. Current hourly rates are posted on the web page at
www.temple.edu/parking. All rates are subject to change.
Center City Campus - Evening Parking
For information on parking, please refer to the following website which lists several choices for parking.
http://www.temple.edu/parking/tucc.html
International Students
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) http://www.temple.edu/isss/
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) and its Intensive English Language Program (IELP) provide
service, support and English language instruction to Temple University’s international students, scholars and
researchers. The ISSS staff strives to create a community supportive of international learning through social,
cultural, and educational enrichment activities for everyone – international and American: Specialized
workshops, orientation sessions, day trips and socials; foster cross-cultural learning throughout the year.
Additionally, ISSS provides expert knowledge to students and scholars on immigration matters. United States
immigration laws affect many aspects of one’s academic career. The ISSS staff stay on top of the ever-changing
regulations, by attending regional and national immigration seminars to better serve Temple’s international
community.
All international students are also encouraged to subscribe to TU-INTL, an electronic discussion list maintained
by ISSS. This list allows students to receive information from ISSS, share information with other international
students, or ask questions of the ISSS staff. To subscribe to this list, please send an e-mail message to
listserv@listserv.temple.edu. In the body of the message, write “sub tu-intl” (no quotation marks) and add
both your first name and last name. You may also go to http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/tu-intl.html and
follow the instructions indicated there.
Sample of International Student Organizations
http://studentactivities.temple.edu/get-involved/student-organizations/about
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Chinese Student & Scholar Association
Council for Latin American Students
Falun Gong Club
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Indian Student Association
Japan Club
Latin American Student Association
Organization of African Students
Student Association of Caribbean Awareness (SOCA)
Temple Taiwanese Student Association
Temple University Cambodian Association
Temple University Korean Association
Temple University Yan Xin Qigong Club
Vietnamese Student Association
STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Begin your career, network, and make friends by joining a Student Professional Organization (SPO) in The Fox
School. Each major is represented by at least one student organization that connects you to students and
faculty in your discipline. These organizations — many nationally recognized for excellence — provide
networking opportunities with successful alumni and executives.
For a complete listing of Student and Professional Organizations visit: http://www.fox.temple.edu/org/
Fox Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) oversees all graduate student organizations. The GSA is a student-run
and student-funded association that develops innovative ideas and organizes professional, charitable and
social activities for MBA and Specialized Masters students at the Fox School of Business.
Our student association is here to promote networking and interaction among graduate business students at
all Temple campuses, facilitate professional skills development, and provide a forum of sharing information
and resources. The organization is open to all students (MBA, MAcc, MS, etc...) with an interest in and
commitment to graduate business programs at the Fox School of Business. The GSA provides support
through networking, alumni relations, professional development, service, leadership development and
student advocacy.
For more information on all of the Fox Graduate Student Organizations, please visit:
http://www.fox.temple.edu/org/mbasa.htm
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LIBRARIES
http://library.temple.edu/
Samuel Paley Library is the main undergraduate and graduate library for Temple University. Both the Law
School and the Health Sciences Center maintain separate libraries. The books and journal titles of all three
Temple University libraries can be found in the combined Diamond: Temple University Libraries Catalog on the
Internet (diamond.temple.edu).
SAMUEL PALEY LIBRARY (MAIN CAMPUS)
Samuel Paley Library has a collection of close to three million volumes, including an extensive business
collection of more than 170,000 volumes, as well as large collections of electronic databases, periodicals,
microform materials, reference materials, Temple theses and dissertations, and rare books and manuscripts.
For personal assistance with business research call (215-204-3189). Help is also available at the Reference
Desk in Paley Library at 13th Street and Berks Mall (215-204-8212).
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
The Library Home Page has several “Subject Guides” to Internet resources for the Fox School, and there is a
Blackboard Organization, under “Temple Libraries”, with additional resources for business students [no
enrollment or password is required to access the “Subject Guides” or the Blackboard Organization].
The Library System has a significant collection of subscription databases. These databases are either FULLTEXT (all materials that are indexed are online, within the database) or indexes with abstracts. Below are listed
databases of particular interest to business students.
FULL-TEXT DATABASES:
Academic Search Premier
Business and Company Resource Center
Business and Industry
Business Plans Handbooks
Business Source Premier
Factiva [including the full-text of the Wall Street Journal]
International Financial Statistics [time series back to the 1940’]
Investext Plus [investment house reports]
MarketResearch.com [market research reports]
Mergent Online [formerly Moody’s Company Data]
LexisNexis Academic
LexisNexis Statistical [U.S. government, private sector, and intergovernmental organization statistics]
World Development Indicators [500 time series, on 200-plus countries, from 1960]
These databases are accessible from any Temple computer with Internet access. Remote (off-campus) access
is available to everyone with an AccessNet (Temple e-mail) account.
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INDEXES WITH ABSTRACTS:
There are more than 300 indexing and abstracting services available on the University Libraries networks.
Those of particular importance to business are:
EconLit (Economics) [some full text]
GPO Monthly Catalog (U.S. Government publications)
PAIS (Public Affairs Information Services), with an archive dating back to 1915
PsycInfo (for Marketing) [some full text]
Sociological Abstracts (for Human Resources Administration)
For a complete list of all full-text journals available in the Libraries, in any format, in any location, use
JournalFinder.
For articles not owned by the Libraries, fill out an online request on the “Services-Forms” page on the Library’s
Home Page. A digital copy will be made available to you within 2-3 working days.
PRINT RESOURCES:
Extensive print resources are available in the Reference Area in Paley Library These include: Value Line
Investment Survey, Standard and Poor's Industry Surveys, Hoover's Handbooks, Best’s Insurance Reports, the
Advertising Red Books, sources of industry ratios, and a comprehensive collection of statistical publications on
all subjects.
Paley Library is a U.S. Federal Depository Library, currently receiving about 60% of all materials published by
the United States Government, in both print and digital formats. These publications include all Congressional
hearings and all publications from the Commerce Department, the Labor Department, the Health and Human
Services Department, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Transportation Department.
For those book titles not owned by Temple’s Libraries, extremely rapid access (two-three days) is available to
print materials, from more than 30 cooperating libraries, through the Pennsylvania Academic Library
Consortium's EZ-Borrow Program. Access to this program can be found on the Library Home Page, under “Find
Books”.
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