Hospitality Management, M.S.
SCHOOL OF SPORT, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
About the Program
The goal of the M.S. program in Hospitality Management is to develop advanced professionals in the hospitality field with emphasis on marketing, operations, and event management. Education should enable professionals in this field to be expert managers, marketers, and planners in the public, private, and commercial sectors. The program prepares students to be middle-level and, eventually, upper-level managers within the hospitality industry. The degree program is based not only on the practical application of management techniques, but also on the theoretical foundation that defines the profession. This makes the degree program clearly distinct from generic management curricula that do not include an industry-specific core.
Students interested in studying at the doctoral level should refer to the Ph.D. program in Business Administration with a concentration in Tourism and Sport offered by the Fox School of Business and Management.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years
Campus Location: Main, with some electives available online
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The degree program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.
Interdisciplinary Study: The program encourages interdisciplinary coursework, research, and interactions among faculty and students with interest in management, information technology, and research.
Study Abroad: Students who wish to do their internships abroad work closely with the Center for Student Professional Development, which assists with the necessary contacts and supervision.
Areas of Specialization: Three areas of concentration are offered:
- Event Management
- Hospitality Operations Management
- Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
Job Prospects: Students typically find placement in event management, hotel marketing, hotel operations, hotel and resort management, restaurant management, venue and convention management, and other fields within the industry.
Financing Opportunities: Students are automatically considered for merit scholarships from the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at the time of admission. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a student’s academic history and professional experience.
Teaching and Research Assistantships within STHM are reserved for students who are capable of teaching undergraduate classes in specialized academic areas or assisting in faculty research. Graduate Externships are also available in a variety of areas around the university. Only admitted students may be awarded assistantships and externships.
Teaching Assistants (TAs), Research Assistants (RAs), and Graduate Externs (GEs) are expected to provide between 5 and 20 hours per week of service throughout the academic year. A 9-month stipend and partial or full (up to 9 credits) tuition remission for the Fall and Spring terms are offered for TAs and RAs, depending on the number of hours worked. GEs receive a stipend only. Applications for assistantships and externships are not evaluated until a Graduate School application and all appropriate materials have been received. The evaluation of applicants for Teaching and Research Assistantships and Graduate Externships begins by March and continues until all positions have been filled.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall:
- December 15 – Early Decision Deadline
- March 1 – Priority Scholarship Deadline and International Deadline
- June 30 – Final Application Deadline
Applications are processed as they arrive through the deadline. Late applications may be considered for admission.
APPLY ONLINE to this STHM graduate program at https://fox.secure.force.com/sthmlogin/.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be requested from individuals who are capable and prepared to make judgments on the applicant's ability to complete graduate studies. Undergraduate faculty and advisors are the best sources. Character references are acceptable, but at least one letter should be from an individual in higher education. If undergraduate work was completed a number of years ago, this may be a difficult request so discretion should be used when selecting one's references.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: In 500 words, explain your academic/professional goals, personal strengths that will contribute to success in the graduate program, and personal weaknesses that may inhibit success in the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE/GMAT: Scores may be requested based on the applicant's academic or professional history.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS Academic: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
- PTE Academic: 68
Resume: Current resume or CV required.
Transfer Credit: Graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into the program. The credits must be equivalent to coursework offered at Temple University in the Master of Science in Hospitality Management, and the grade must be a "B" (3.0 GPA) or better in order to transfer. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
Year 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
THM 5311 | Service Management for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 3 |
THM 5315 | Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Marketing | 1.5 |
THM 5601 | Service Industry Analytics | 3 |
Concentration Introductory Course | 1.5 | |
Select one from the following: | ||
Hospitality Operations Management | ||
The Business of Event Management | ||
Entrepreneurial Thinking for Hospitality and Event Industries | ||
Term Credit Hours | 9 | |
Spring | ||
THM 5313 | Financial Mgt Tour/Hosp | 3 |
THM 5602 | Service Experience Design | 3 |
Concentration Elective(s) | 3 | |
Term Credit Hours | 9 | |
Summer | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Master's Project | ||
Graduate Internship | ||
Elective1 | ||
Term Credit Hours | 3 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
THM 5316 | Strategic Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 3 |
THM 5317 | Tourism and Hospitality Management Consulting Project | 3 |
Concentration Elective(s) | 3 | |
Term Credit Hours | 9 | |
Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
1 | Selection of the elective requires the approval of the Academic Director. |
As shown in the plan of study above, each of the three concentrations requires the completion of 7.5 credits of electives, including the introductory course taken in the first term of study. Approved electives are identified for each concentration in the following course grids:
Event Management Concentration
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
SRM 5243 | Event Management 1 | 3 |
THM 5312 | Legal Issues for Hospitality and Event Enterprises | 1.5 |
THM 5334 | The Business of Event Management | 1.5 |
THM 5335 | Effective Sales Management | 1.5 |
THM 5341 | Destination Events - A Global Perspective 1 | 3 |
THM 5603 | Food and Beverage Management | 1.5 |
THM 5604 | Event Logistics and Risk Management | 1.5 |
THM 5605 | Entrepreneurial Thinking for Hospitality and Event Industries | 1.5 |
THM 5606 | Hospitality Cost Control | 1.5 |
1 | Selection of SRM 5243 or THM 5341 requires the approval of the Academic Director. |
Hospitality Operations Management Concentration
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
THM 5312 | Legal Issues for Hospitality and Event Enterprises | 1.5 |
THM 5315 | Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Marketing | 1.5 |
THM 5322 | Strategic Brand Management | 1.5 |
THM 5329 | New Media and Distribution | 1.5 |
THM 5335 | Effective Sales Management | 1.5 |
THM 5336 | Revenue Management and Hotel Analytics | 1.5 |
THM 5343 | Cultural Intelligence 1 | 3 |
THM 5603 | Food and Beverage Management | 1.5 |
THM 5605 | Entrepreneurial Thinking for Hospitality and Event Industries | 1.5 |
THM 5606 | Hospitality Cost Control | 1.5 |
1 | Selection of THM 5343 requires the approval of the Academic Director. |
Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Concentration
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
THM 5322 | Strategic Brand Management | 1.5 |
THM 5327 | Customer Relationship Management in Tourism and Hospitality | 1.5 |
THM 5329 | New Media and Distribution | 1.5 |
THM 5336 | Revenue Management and Hotel Analytics | 1.5 |
THM 5343 | Cultural Intelligence 1 | 3 |
THM 5605 | Entrepreneurial Thinking for Hospitality and Event Industries | 1.5 |
1 | Selection of THM 5343 requires the approval of the Academic Director. |
Culminating Event: Successful completion of coursework earns the student the M.S. degree in Hospitality Management. Key to completion of the degree is the student's experience undertaking THM 5485 Graduate Internship (3 s.h.) or STHM 9995 Master's Project (3 s.h.).
Courses
THM 5311. Service Management for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5312. Legal Issues for Hospitality and Event Enterprises. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5313. Financial Mgt Tour/Hosp. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5314. e-Business for Tourism and Hospitality. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5315. Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Marketing. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5316. Strategic Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Tourism and Hospitality Mgmt.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5317. Tourism and Hospitality Management Consulting Project. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Tourism and Hospitality Mgmt.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
THM 5485|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently.
THM 5318. Sustainable Tourism Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5320. Special Topics in Tourism and Hospitality Management. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
THM 5321. Tourism Analytics. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
STAT 5001|Minimum Grade of B-|May not be taken concurrently.
THM 5322. Strategic Brand Management. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Tourism and Hospitality Mgmt.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5323. Sustainable Tourism Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5324. International Tourism. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5325. Gaming and Casino Management. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Tourism and Hospitality Mgmt.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5326. Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5327. Customer Relationship Management in Tourism and Hospitality. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5328. Tourism Economics and Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5329. New Media and Distribution. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Tourism and Hospitality Mgmt.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5331. Hospitality Operations Management. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5332. Management Information Systems in Tourism and Hospitality. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5333. Seminar for Information Technology in Tourism and Hospitality. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5334. The Business of Event Management. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5335. Effective Sales Management. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Tourism and Hospitality Mgmt.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5336. Revenue Management and Hotel Analytics. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Tourism and Hospitality Mgmt.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5341. Destination Events - A Global Perspective. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5342. Destination Management and Marketing. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5343. Cultural Intelligence. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5344. Crisis, Risk and Disaster Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5345. Understanding Tourism in the 21st Century. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5422. Entrepreneurship and Real Estate. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5485. Graduate Internship. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
THM 5601. Service Industry Analytics. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Business & Mngmnt, Fox School, Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5602. Service Experience Design. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Business & Mngmnt, Fox School, Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5603. Food and Beverage Management. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Tourism and Hospitality Mgmt.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5604. Event Logistics and Risk Management. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5605. Entrepreneurial Thinking for Hospitality and Event Industries. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Tourism and Hospitality Mgmt.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5606. Hospitality Cost Control. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5801. Hospitality Asset Lifecycle Optimization. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5802. Successful Compliance Strategies for Hospitality Asset Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5803. Business Analytics for Executive Decisions in Hospitality. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
THM 5804. Winning Strategies for Hospitality Asset Portfolio Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Sport Tourism Hospitality Mgt.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Contacts
Program Web Address:
https://sthm.temple.edu/graduate-programs/master-of-science-in-hospitality-management/
Department Information:
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
111 Speakman Hall
1810 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6083
215-204-8701