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.
Moving education innovation 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
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
Sport and recreation management is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States.
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"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."
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Hospitality and tourism management is a trillion dollar industry in the United States.
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"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:
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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.
Education Beyond the Classroom
This fall, Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) welcomed 14 students in the inaugural class of the Bachelor of Science in Event and Entertainment Management (BSEEM) to Speakman Hall. “This is a dream come true. The industry needs qualified and skilled event and entertainment personnel,” Assistant Professor Christine Cleaver says. “Being […]
This summer, Professor Amy Giddings was named the first woman chair of the department of Sport and Recreation Management (SRM) at the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM). We sat down with her to learn about her vision for leadership and how her vast experience has informed her teaching and scholarship. STHM: What […]
