Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management prepares students for entry-level to mid-level positions in tourism, hospitality and event management. The program prepares students for careers in tourism and destination management, hospitality operations, food and beverage, gaming and event leadership and other professional opportunities in the experience economy.

Students may complete one of the following optional concentrations:

  • Destination Management
  • Event Management
  • Hospitality Operations

Campus Location: Main and Japan

Program Code: TH-STHM-BS

Leadership and Contact Information

Daniel Funk, PhD, Associate Dean
215-204-1972
dfunk@temple.edu

Heather A. Blackburn, EdD, Assistant Dean
215-204-4503
heather.blackburn@temple.edu

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2023-2024. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2023 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

University Requirements

All new students are required to complete the University's General Education (GenEd) curriculum (35-36 credits). 

School of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality Management Foundation Requirements

All students must earn a C- or higher in all courses required in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) curriculum.

STHM 1113Foundations of Experience Design and Management3
STHM 2001Career Exploration and Development Seminar1
STHM 2114Leisure and Tourism for a Diverse Society3
STHM 3185Internship I (180 Hours)3
STHM 4112Senior Professional Development Seminar3
STHM 4185Internship II (600 Hours) 16-12
Total Credit Hours19-25
1

Students selecting the six-credit version of STHM 4185 Internship II must also take six credits of major electives at the 3000 level or higher or may repeat STHM 4185 for six credits in a final term. CSS and Center for Industry Engagement (CIE) approvals are required if students want to repeat STHM 4185.

Designated Writing Intensive Courses

All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are as follows:

THM 3396Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality3
THM 4398Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management3

Major Requirements 

THM 1311The Business of Tourism and Hospitality3
THM 2311Global Issues in Travel3
THM 2312Tourism and Hospitality Sales3
THM 2313Financial Issues in Tourism and Hospitality3
THM 3311Organization Management in Tourism and Hospitality3
THM 3312Strategic Decision Making in Tourism and Hospitality Management3
THM 3314Legal Issues in Tourism and Hospitality3
THM 3396Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality3
THM 4398Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management3
Total Credit Hours27

Major Management Electives (12 Credits Required)

All students are required to take a minimum of 12 Major Management Elective (MME) credits in STHM or THM subject codes. As part of the 12 credit MME requirement, students may opt to earn a concentration from the offerings below. To have a Concentration designation on a transcript, students must declare the concentration through the STHM Center for Student Services (CSS) process and follow the requirements below.

Two concentrations, Hospitality Operations and Destination Management, require 9 credits of specified coursework with one additional MME course of the students choosing, for a total of 12 credits. The Event Management concentration requires all four courses/12 credits specified with no elective options.

Note: If students select the six-credit option for senior internship, STHM 4185 Internship II, then they must take an additional six credits of major coursework at the 3000 level or above or repeat STHM 4185 for an additional six credits (CSS and Center for Industry Engagement approvals required).

Optional Tourism and Hospitality Management Concentrations (9 Credits Required) 

Hospitality Operations Concentration Requirements  

Select three of the following:9
Special Topics in Hospitality Management
Hospitality Operations
Food and Beverage Management
Gaming and Casino Management
Revenue Management in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Event and Entertainment Operations

Destination Management Concentration Requirements  

Select three of the following:9
Tourism Planning and Development
Destination Management Organizations
Advanced Destination Marketing Systems
Special Topics in Destination and Event Management

Event Management Concentration Requirements

STHM 2401Foundations of Event and Entertainment Management3
STHM 3425Event and Entertainment Operations3
STHM 3428Event and Entertainment Revenues3
STHM 4415The Event Experience3

Fox School of Business & Management Requirements

ACCT 2501Survey of Accounting3
Select one of the following:1
Foundations of Excel for Sport and Tourism
Excel for Business Applications
ECON 1101Macroeconomic Principles3
MKTG 2101Marketing Management3
HRM 1101Leadership and Organizational Management3
Total Credit Hours13

These four classes, with the exception of BA 2104, complete the required lower-division courses of the Business Minor.

School of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality Management Non-Credit Requirements

Industry-Related Experience (Minimum 250 hours of participation required prior to STHM 4112).
Students are encouraged to join an STHM student professional organization (SPO) and maintain active membership.

Free Electives (12 Credits)

Students must take 12 credits of Free Electives. In some cases, this number may vary to meet the 124 credits required for graduation. Students can use these Free Elective credits to take any courses at Temple University. (Please contact the STHM Center for Student Services [CSS] for additional information.)

Options

Fox School of Business and Management Minors and Certificates

Go to Fox School of Business and Management's Programs list to find Business minors and certificates. See Fox School of Business Academic Advisor.

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2023-2024 Academic Year

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredit Hours
STHM 1113 Foundations of Experience Design and Management 3
HRM 1101 Leadership and Organizational Management 3
ENG 0802
Analytical Reading and Writing
or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL
or Honors Writing About Literature
4
GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course GQ 4
 Credit Hours14
Spring
THM 1311 The Business of Tourism and Hospitality 3
ECON 1101 Macroeconomic Principles 3
Select one of the following: 1
Foundations of Excel for Sport and Tourism
Excel for Business Applications
IH 0851
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life
or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours16
Year 2
Fall
STHM 2114 Leisure and Tourism for a Diverse Society 3
THM 2311 Global Issues in Travel 3
ACCT 2501 Survey of Accounting 3
GenEd Breadth Course 1 3
STHM 2001 Career Exploration and Development Seminar 1
IH 0852
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good
or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good
3
 Credit Hours16
Spring
MKTG 2101 Marketing Management 3
THM 2312 Tourism and Hospitality Sales 3
THM 2313 Financial Issues in Tourism and Hospitality 3
THM Major Management Elective 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
Free Elective 1 3
 Credit Hours18
Year 3
Fall
STHM 3185 Internship I 3
THM 3311 Organization Management in Tourism and Hospitality 3
THM 3396 Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality 3
Free Elective 2 3
Free Elective 3 1 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
THM 3312 Strategic Decision Making in Tourism and Hospitality Management 3
THM 3314 Legal Issues in Tourism and Hospitality 3
THM Major Management Elective 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
Free Elective 4 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 4
Fall
STHM 4112 Senior Professional Development Seminar 3
THM 4398 Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management 3
THM Major Management Elective 3
THM Major Management Elective 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
STHM 4185 Internship II 2 6-12
GenEd Breadth Course 3
THM Major Management Elective 2 3-0
THM Major Management Elective 2 3-0
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours124
1

If a student takes a 4-credit GenEd Arts course, s/he will be 1 credit over the required 124 total needed to graduate. This total number would then equal 125 credits.

This additional credit will be applied to the Free Elective area, thus reducing the needed Free Electives from 12 to 11 credits.

Please consult your assigned STHM academic advisor.

2

Students selecting the six-credit version of STHM 4185 Internship II must also take six credits of major electives at the 3000 level or higher or may repeat STHM 4185 for six credits in a final term. CSS and Center for Industry Engagement (CIE) approvals are required if students want to repeat STHM 4185.