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.
Established in 1998, The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) has a distinguished tradition preparing leaders in the sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries. Our innovative approach to learning combined with our location in the heart of Philadelphia fosters transformational education experiences.
Real-World Impact
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Personalized Approach
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 and recreation management is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States.
Take the next step toward your rewarding future in sport management:
Learn More"It goes beyond basketball . . . It's all about the fan experience and being great community ambassadors. Every day, we strive to come up with memorable and unique experiences for our fans."
Take the next step toward your rewarding future in sport management:
Learn MoreHospitality and tourism management is a trillion dollar industry in the United States.
Take the next step toward your rewarding future in sport management:
Learn More"As this industry evolves, people are paying for experiences not things. Trying to figure out how we work ourselves into the way people are thinking about travel is how we stay one step ahead of the game."
Innovate guest experiences in this exciting, creative industry:
Learn MoreLearn alongside a diverse student body and connect with industry leaders and professionals
around the historic city of Philadelphia and the world.
Tourism has long been regarded as an effective tool for addressing economic inequality. Governments invest in tourism in the hope that the benefits will trickle down to lower-income groups through the employment of local people and businesses.
Liz Taylor and Jonathan Howe, assistant professors in the Department of Sport and Recreation Management, both had no doubt in their minds that their students were winners. Now they have the awards that prove it.