Education that Drives
Experience
At the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, our experience-driven education goes beyond the classroom into the city of Philadelphia and the world innovating the industry and moving it forward.
Twenty years innovating education
Established in 1998, The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) has a distinguished traditionpreparing leaders in the sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries. Our innovative approach to learningcombined with our location in the heart of Philadelphia fosters transformational education experiences.
Real-World Impact
Connected to Industry
Personalized Approach
Your Work Experience Starts Here
A degree from STHM unlocks a world of endless possibility. Enhance the game-day experience with a career in sports management or curate a one-of-a-kind experience in a restaurant or hotel. See where your career can take you.
Sport & Recreation Management
The sport and recreation industry is one of the largest in the United States — accounting for more than $60 billion in spending a year.
Take the next step toward your rewarding future in sport management:
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"It goes beyond basketball . . . It's all about the fanexperience and being great community ambassadors.Every day, we strive to come up with memorable andunique experiences for our fans."
Take the next step toward your rewarding future in sport management:
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Hospitality and tourism is the world's largest and fastest-growing industry — hitting close to $1.6 trillion in bookings in 2017.
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"As this industry evolves, people are paying forexperiences not things. Trying to figure out how we workourselves into the way people are thinking about travelis how we stay one step ahead of the game."
Innovate guest experiences in this exciting, creative industry:
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Experience the STHM Difference.
Learn alongside a diverse student body and connect with industry leaders and professionals
around the historic city of Philadelphia and the world.
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Robust Philadelphia Industry
Education Beyond the Classroom
Through our curriculum, you'll experience Philadelphia:a thriving city for sport, hospitality and tourism.
What's Happening At STHM
Sit one-on-one with the Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment to gain insight into the admissions process, get a behind the scenes tour, and learn more about STHM graduate programs.
Representatives from STHM will be in the Lehigh Valley to meet and greet prospective graduate students.
Discover the story behind Saxbys CEO & Founder, Nick Bayer and how he transformed the coffee business.
For as long as Tyler Oliveti can remember, sports were a huge part of his household back in Northeast Philadelphia. His father is an avid Phillies fan and his mother loved the Broad Street Bullies.
Read MoreTwo notable Philadelphia organizations in the tourism and hospitality industry, the PHL Diversity sector of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Philadelphia Hotel
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