Department of

Tourism and Hospitality Management

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.

In 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.

Whether 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.

Pursue 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.

Begin or advance your career in event planning and management with this flexible, comprehensive program designed to enhance marketable, in-demand event planning skills.

Take 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.

Discover the ever-changing tourism industry and how evolving technology is influencing and innovating experiences.

Learn 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.