Real World Opportunities At Your Doorstep
The School of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality Management (STHM) goes further than helping you write a resume. We ensure you are equipped with the tools to succeed in today’s job market.
Here, you get face-to-face interaction with industry leaders, become immersed in professional development programs and gain access to amazing internship opportunities. This blend of skills with academic preparation is one of many reasons STHM graduates are recognized for their ability to hit the ground running in their careers.
A Program Tailored To Fit Your Dreams
STHM helps students transform their passion into an exciting career in the trillion-dollar sport, tourism, hospitality and event industries. To ensure the success of our graduates, we offer a combination of classroom and real-world experiences to give students the skills to lead in these dynamic industries.
Our affiliation with the Fox School of Business allows our students to gain a strong foundation in business and management. Combined with our ever-growing alumni network and ties to businesses, we send graduates into the world with a powerful skill set and ample opportunities to be successful.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT
Whether you’re looking to create a memorable game-day experience or develop the next big sport marketing campaign, our program gives you the tools and knowledge to be a champion in this exciting industry.
TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & EVENT MANAGEMENT
Transform your passion for travel, hospitality, and events into your dream job. Discover the skills and experience needed to start a career in hotels, casinos, restaurants, festivals, destination marketing organizations, convention and visitors’ bureaus and so much more.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN SPORT, TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & EVENT MANAGEMENT
Transfer students with 40 credits or more can apply their past coursework and choose a flexible course of study to prepare them for a career in the “Experience Economy”. Depending on coursework selection, students can prepare for careers in sport and entertainment management, tourism, hospitality, or event management.
GROW YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH MINORS AND CERTIFICATES
Expand your experience with a minor or certificate in exciting areas such as Event Management, Sport Marketing and Tourism and Hospitality Management.
5 Reasons To Study At Temple
Internships & Experiential Learning Opportunities
We provide real-world, hands-on opportunities that give you the knowledge and experience employers seek in prospective candidates. STHM students can complete two internships and 1,000+ hours in the industry to gain a competitive edge upon graduating.
Student Life in Philadelphia
There’s no better place to learn the trade than the city of brotherly love. STHM Students have a distinct advantage by being located in the heart of Philadelphia — a hotspot for the sport, recreation, entertainment, tourism, hospitality and event industries.
Study Abroad
The world is the best teacher of all. We provide students the opportunity for short and long-term study abroad opportunities with campus locations in Tokyo and Rome. Additionally, short term travel immersion courses provide students a cross-cultural experience in their field of study over a 10 day period. Recent travel immersion courses include the Paris Paralympic Games, Irish Sport & Culture, Moroccan Food & Tourism, and Italian Sport & Culture.
Student Professional Organizations
We offer a variety of Student Professional Organizations that allow students to hit the ground running in building professional development, networking and real-life experience. Join groups like Women in Sport, The Sport Governance Association, or the Event Planning Association to get even more access to industry professionals while building on your leadership development.
Professional Development Resources & Career Coaching
Our dedicated Center for Industry Engagement bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world with industry-focused workshops, seminars and presentations.