Let your passion for tourism and hospitality lead you to the career of your dreams. Discover how STHM can get you there.
At the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM), we know that real-world experience paired with tourism and hospitality industry business skills give our alumni a competitive advantage. As the leading provider of tourism and hospitality talent in the Philadelphia area, we are dedicated to evolving our programs to provide innovative coursework that prepares our students to lead the industry and experiential learning opportunities that prepare them to hit the ground running after graduation.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs offer an innovative curriculum taught by faculty at the forefront of tourism and hospitality industry research and experience so you can start immediately making an impact in the exciting industry. Beyond the classroom, our school provides students with the resources and path to succeed through our industry-specific Center for Professional Development and school-specific Center for Student Services.
This program prepares students for professional careers in the fast-paced and creative $1.6 trillion global tourism and hospitality industry. These exciting worlds offers many career paths that include entertainment venues, resorts, casinos, hotels, restaurants, destination marketing organizations, convention and visitors bureaus and so much more. Whether you’re looking to break into these high-earning industries or take your career to the next level, the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management is your first step toward success.
Philadelphia is one of the premier travel, tourism and hospitality hubs in the United States. STHM is firmly planted in this community and ready to grant you access to this exciting network.
The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) offers a wide variety of programs to fit the needs of every student. Whether you’re just beginning your college experience, want to advance your career or are exploring the possibility of changing your profession, we offer a number of programs for students with different backgrounds, levels of experience and goals. Explore the programs of STHM below and find the right path for you.
Discover this exciting and challenging $1.6 trillion industry and embark on a successful career in entertainment venues, resorts, casinos, hotels, destination marketing organizations, convention and visitors bureaus, and more.
Find Out MoreIn today’s competitive job market, being specialized is an asset. Students at Temple University can enhance their major with an exposure to the tourism and hospitality industry. No matter what your degree is in, our minors and certificates will give you the industry-specific knowledge to take it to the next level in one of these trillion-dollar industries.
Enhance your Undergraduate studies with an industry that is as exciting as it is high-earning. Take your passion for travel, dining and entertainment and turn it into a sustainable, successful career path.
Customize your undergraduate studies for the growing tourism and hospitality industry and make yourself stand out on job interview day through this 12-credit program.
Be the life of the party and tap into the fun and exciting world of event planning and management by enhancing your undergraduate degree with a Certificate in Event Leadership.
This flexible, hands-on master’s program is the first step in advancing your career to a management or executive level in the high-earning hospitality industry. This robust program combines world-class education with real-world experience giving you a competitive edge.
View ProgramWhether you’re looking to accelerate your career or transition into a new industry, this program is designed to fit your busy schedule. This 100% online degree helps to mold a strategic and creative mindset to navigate as a leader in this ever-growing industry.
View ProgramPursue advanced research, scholarship and pedagogy in preparation for a career in institutions of higher education through this PhD program. You will gain a comprehensive approach to addressing influencing factors in tourism and sport research.
Learn MoreBegin or advance your career in event planning and management with this flexible, comprehensive program designed to enhance marketable, in-demand event planning skills.
Learn MoreTake hold of the skills that transform data into decisions. This professional certificate is designed for detail-oriented professionals driven by the desire to extrapolate the value of the $16 trillion tourism industry.
Learn MoreDiscover the ever-changing tourism industry and how evolving technology is influencing and innovating experiences.
Learn MoreLearn the best practices in curating unforgettable experiences for travelers across the globe. If your passion is for seeing the world, discover how we can translate it into a lucrative and rewarding career path.
Learn MoreTemple University’s U.S.- Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research was established to be a leading braintrust that advances the development of the U.S. and Asian tourism and hospitality industries, education and research. With extensive connections across the globe and deep roots in the city of Philadelphia — the first World Heritage City in the U.S., — the Center is uniquely positioned to propel Temple University and STHM’s international presence.
Learn more about our research
Continue ReadingDr. Xiang (Robert) Li, Director
us-asia@temple.edu or robertli@temple.edu
Join retired Associate Vice Dean, Jeffrey Montague, for a gathering of STHM alumni in Atlanta.
Join STHM alumni, faculty, staff and industry partners for an evening of networking, while enjoying complimentary food and beverages.
Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Brian Jennings, Chief Branding Officer of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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Read MoreThe School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management (STHM) recognizes the importance of community service. This year, led by a group of philanthropic staff and faculty, a senior day of service
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