Temple University - Fox School Of Business
Alter Hall, 1801 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States

The Richard J. Fox School of Business and Management is the business school of Temple University. Located in Philadelphia, the Fox School offers several Master of Business Administration programs (full-time MBA, part-time MBA, international MBA, executive MBA and online MBA); several other master's degree programs; and several Ph.D. programs, including in accountancy, finance, marketing, international business, entrepreneurship, management of information systems, risk management and insurance, strategic management, and tourism/sports. The school has some 6,500 students, 155 full-time faculty, and over 42,000 graduates, of which about two-thirds live and work in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is the largest business school in the Philadelphia region and one of the largest in the world. Established in 1918, it was named in honor of Richard J. Fox in 1999.[1] The MBA program began in 1942. The school has been accredited by the International Association for Management Education (now the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)) since 1973. The PhD in Economics program was established in 1976.

Prepare for a career in research or advanced graduate studies with the Master of Science in Chemistry in the College of Science and Technology at Temple. This master's degree is interdisciplinary and flexible, designed to develop your expertise in one of five chemical disciplines. With the option to take classes full or part time, you can earn your degree while still working professionally. You can pursue either a thesis track or program coursework, and both tracks emphasize significant investigation into the chemical sciences. Work toward the Chemistry PhD, or prepare to lead research in biotechnology, environmental science, forensic science, healthcare and more.

You’ll study and perform original and collaborative research in one of the following specific areas of specialization.

  • analytical chemistry

  • biochemistry

  • inorganic chemistry

  • organic chemistry

  • physical chemistry

Though some classes vary between the coursework and thesis tracks, all help you form a deeper understanding of specific areas of study, including environmental chemistry, materials and polymers, medicinal chemistry, nanoscience, photonics and surface science.

Some of the courses in this degree program focus on

  • the key chemical and physical properties of nanomaterials;

  • the principles and applications of important physical and spectroscopic methods;

  • organic structure and organic reaction mechanisms; and

  • quantum mechanics and its application to chemical systems.

Faculty members are involved in cutting-edge research into areas such as novel biological mechanisms; methods to study macromolecules; and ultra-intense laser fields. Research is performed in Temple’s state-of-the-art centers and facilities, including

Apply through the Fox online application portal and submit a $60 application fee.

After fee payment, the admission materials below will be available to upload within the application portal. An application will only be considered for admission once all required materials are received.

Please note all graduate candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and should have the US equivalent of a minimum of overall 3.0 GPA.

 

Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate schools attended in both English and the original language. All translations much be completed by the issuing institution or an American Translators Association certified translator.

 

In lieu of submitting official transcripts, international applicants can also submit a course by course evaluation from a NACES accredited evaluation agency. Visit https://www.naces.org/members for more information.

Unofficial transcripts can be submitted for the purposes of application review. If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies of all transcripts and degree/graduation certificates prior to matriculation OR a NACES accredited evaluation. For applicants educated in China or India, please note the specific requirements below. If you are uncertain about which documents should be submitted, please visit the World Education Service (WES) website to locate your home country. Temple University requires the same documents as specified by WES.

 

Applicants from China are required to submit the following:

 

Official transcripts

 

Official graduation and degree certificates

 

CSSD verification – Visit https://www.chsi.com.cn/en/ for more information

 

Applicants from India are required to submit the following:

Official transcripts

Official marksheets

Official degree certificates

GRE/GMAT

Official results from the GRE, GMAT or other test of graduate aptitude if required by your program of interest. The code to submit the GRE and GMAT to Temple University is 2906.

 

Test of Academic English

Official results from a test of academic English such as the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo. Temple University’s required minimum scores are as follows:

 

TOEFL – 79

IETLS – 6.5

PTE Academic – 53

Duolingo - 110

 

https://grad.temple.edu/admissions/international-applicants/required-application-documents

The Fox School of Business has a rolling admissions process. Fox Graduate Admissions Committee reviews for decision at application completion (form submission and receipt of required documents).

The following deadline schedule ensures candidates are considered in a timely manner for scholarship awarding and visa processing.

Fall Term

  • August 1 – Application Opens
  • December 15 – Early Admissions Deadline
  • March 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
  • June 30 – Final Deadline

Spring Term

  • June 1 – Application Opens
  • August 1 – Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
  • November 1 – Final Deadline

Summer Term

  • August 1 – Application Opens
  • February 15 – Early Admissions & Scholarship Deadline
  • March 31 – Final Deadline

All programs offer a fall intake. Spring and summer terms are limited to MBA and certain MS programs.

Submissions after deadlines can impact scholarship availability and visa feasibility. As such, we encourage applicants to apply early.

 

https://www.fox.temple.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/admissions-calendar