$1.6
Trillion
Master of Science in
Hospitality Management
Prepare yourself to think critically about real-world challenges in hospitality and quickly adapt to cultivate the perfect guest experience.
Innovate the guest experience
Hands-on Learning with Consulting Consulting Project
Flexible Schedule and Evening Courses
Benefit from Powerful Career Support
Our program is designed to provide you the tools to create authentic, personalized experiences within the growing hospitality industry. Our industry-backed curriculum offers real-world experience and world-class education to help you think creatively and analytically when navigating this ever-changing industry.
Designed with the real world in mind, our Master in Hospitality Management program includes a hands-on consulting project allowing you to put your skills into action. You also gain access to one-on-one career coaching, resume critiques and industry intelligence tools to prepare you to take the next step in your career.
Get ready to innovate the guest experience. Partner with the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) and become a leader in this experience-driven industry.
Learn more about this program:
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What can you do with a master's degree in hospitality management?
There's no one way to use your hospitality management degree in the global $1.6 trillion industry.
- Hotel and Resort Management
- Hotel Marketing
- Event Management
- Gaming and Casino Management
- Venue and Convention Management
- Event Entrepreneurship
- Operations Management
- Restaurant Management
- Restaurant Entrepreneurship
- Food and Beverage Management
See where our graduates work:
View CareersAn Industry Booming with Opportunity
Tourism and Hospitality Management at a Glance
Hospitality and tourism are some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries — reaching nearly $1.6 trillion in hotel bookings in 2017. Dubbed “America’s unsung hero of job creation” by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this vibrant industry is constantly blooming with growth and earning potential.
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Creating Opportunity for Real-Life Success
“I love helping people. I love that this industry does that. That’s why I wanted to come to Temple and get a graduate degree.”
Cassandra Ball
Product Manager, Longwood International
“At STHM I had the opportunity to study with people from all over the world. It allowed me to work with people of different ages, traditions, beliefs, and despite all of that, we achieved excellent results.”
Belsy Munive
Director of Business Development, Colombia’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism in Colombia
“I chose Temple not only for its great reputation but because it offered the unique experience of being in the heart of Philadelphia. It’s situated on a large campus and offers great cultural diversity. My experience here opened the world up to me in many ways.”
Jeff Hickman
Disney Campus Recruitment, Manager, Walt Disney World
“Being a part of the program allowed for great practical experience through internships, attending industry functions and conferences, and several networking opportunities, including STHM’s Executive in Residence series featuring high level executive from the sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality fields. Also, STHM’s expansive alumni database and Center for Student Professional Development was a huge resource that took the stress out of finding job after graduation.”
Meghan Goff
Assistant Director of Stewardship Communications, University of Rochester
Belsy Munive
Jeff Hickman
Meghan Goff
Create your own degree
With 3 Concentrations
Can you picture yourself planning a large fundraising event for a nonprofit organization? Creating a national marketing campaign that breathes life into a multinational hotel brand?
Or do you want to develop innovative programs and processes that enhance the guest experience? At STHM, you customize your degree to your career goals through our market-driven concentrations, developing the specialized expertise that will set you apart.
Imagine yourself planning an amazing nonprofit fundraiser, a national marketing campaign that takes the world by storm or developing out-of-the-box programs and processes to enhance the guest experience.
2018 CLASS PROFILE
- Average cumulative GPA: 3.15
- Years of Work Experience: 4.5
Areas of Specialization:
1. Event Management
Discover the knowledge and skills to lead in the fast-paced event industry
2. Hospitality Operations Management
Launch or advance your career in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of knowledge and skills
3. Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
Build sustainable and responsive marketing strategies for hospitality and tourism brands
Learn more about courses and curriculum:
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Begin to impact this highly-profitable industry here.
Paying for your degree
Tuition:
$933 per credit hour (Pennsylvania resident)
$1,082 per credit hour (out-of-state resident)
Total Credits: 36
See details about tuition, opportunities forfinancial aid and scholarships, and more:
Learn MoreNote: Rates listed are for the 2018-2019 academic year only. Tuition rates for the upcoming academic year are approved and announced by the Temple University's Bursar's Office every July.
Application information & deadlines
2019
December 15 - Early Decision Deadline
March 1 - Priority Scholarship Deadline & International Student Deadline
June 30 - Final Application Deadline
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