Education That Drives Experience

Established in 1998, The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) has a distinguished tradition preparing leaders in the sport, recreation, entertainment, event, tourism and hospitality industries. It is the largest provider of talent for these industries in the greater Philadelphia region and beyond.

Our innovative approach to learning combined with our location in the heart of Philadelphia fosters transformational education experiences. Thoroughly committed to providing student-centered education and professional development relevant to today’s thriving sport, recreation, entertainment, event, tourism and hospitality industries — STHM integrates applicable, real-world experience into the curriculum and classroom through its global network of industry partners and well-connected alumni network. Our goal through education is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and educational resources to innovate the sport, recreation, entertainment, event, tourism and hospitality industries globally and move them forward.

Mission

STHM is leading school for academically-talented individuals from diverse backgrounds preparing for careers in sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality management. By leveraging our location in the city of Philadelphia —  a major hub of sport and tourism — we advance the industry through high quality research, superior educational program and competitive business solutions. 

History

• Established in 1998 as the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Accredited by Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) since 1978
• Re-branded as the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) in 2016

Fusing Tradition and Innovation since 1998

Established in 1998, the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) has a distinguished tradition preparing leaders in the sport, recreation, entertainment, event, tourism and hospitality industries. We create experiences that make a difference and provide talent for these industries in the greater Philadelphia region and beyond.

Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
• Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies in Sport, Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management
• Master of Science in Sport Business
• PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Tourism and Sport

School

• Over 1,100 full-time students
• More than 20 full-time faculty
• Center for Industry Engagement gives students the support to land top internships & learn beyond the classroom
• Two Cutting-edge Research Centers
  • The Sport Industry Research Center
  • U.S./ASIA Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research

Network

• Over 5,500 well-connected alumni
• Global sport, recreation, entertainment, event, tourism and hospitality partners visit campus each year
• Deeply rooted in the sport, recreation, entertainment, event,  tourism and hospitality industry in Philadelphia and throughout the world

Location

STHM is located in the heart of Philadelphia, a city thriving with growth and opportunity within the sport, recreation, entertainment, event, tourism and hospitality industry.

• 6th Largest City in the United States
• 1st World Heritage City in the U.S.
• 16,000+ Hotel Rooms in Philadelphia City
• 1,000+ Restaurants in Philadelphia City
• 6 Major Sports Teams
• 85+ NCAA College Athletic Programs within 25 miles
• 380+ National and International Annual Events

Student Professional Organizations

There are multiple student organizations in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, including:

• Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society (ESD)
• Event Planning Association 
• Graduate Student Association 
• Rho Phi Lambda Professional honorary Fraternity
• Society of Minorities in Sport 
• Sport and Governance Association
• Women of Sport and Recreation Management

Please note, data on this page is accurate as of October 2022.

STHM & Philadelphia

More Than Twenty Years Innovating Education

Philadelphia is a living laboratory for the sport, recreation, entertainment, event, tourism and hospitality industries. As the United States’ sixth-largest city, Philadelphia is a premier destination for visitors from around the world. Home to 16,000+ hotel rooms, 1,000+ food establishments, a growing casino and gaming scene and the Pennsylvania Convention Center–the city provides countless opportunities for applied learning. Powered by two dynamic destination marketing organizations–Visit Philadelphia and the PHL Convention & Visitors Bureau–Philadelphia attracts thousands of visitors to see and experience attractions like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Zoo.

In addition, Philadelphia is host to world and national events including the 2015 Papal visit, the 2016 Democratic National Convention and the 2017 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. Annual events such as Wawa Welcome America held every July, the Philadelphia Flower Show and the Budweiser Made in America Festival (music fest founded by Jay Z) held Labor Day weekend, provide ample opportunities for experiential learning at the highest level.

Philadelphia is America’s Sport Destination. Home to the Phillies, Eagles, 76ers, Flyers and Union, the city offers students and fans a venue to experience all five major sports. Additionally, Philadelphia is home to the Philadelphia Freedom (world team tennis) to offer a diverse sports scene. The Philadelphia region is also a national destination for college athletics with numerous college and university athletics programs in the city of Philadelphia. Offering world-class venues, Philadelphia is also routinely a host for major national and international sporting events such as the Army-Navy game, the U.S. Open (golf) the X-Games, All-Star games, US Olympic trials and NCAA events such as March Madness basketball and the Frozen Four. Finally, home to a large, diverse parks and recreation system, Philadelphia is an ideal place to study and experience the sport and recreation industries.