Bachelor of Science in Event & Entertainment Management
Daniel Funk, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
215-204-1972
dfunk@temple.edu
Heather A. Blackburn, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean
215-204-4503
heather.blackburn@temple.edu
Xiang (Robert) Li, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management
215-204-8784
robertli@temple.edu
Christine Cleaver, M.Ed.
Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Event and Entertainment Management
215-204-7115
christine.cleaver@temple.edu
The Bachelor of Science in Event and Entertainment Management program provides students with the theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, and tools to become leaders in the event and entertainment industries. Graduates will be able to pursue careers in a variety of areas related to the event and entertainment industries, including fairs, festivals, meetings, trade shows, live performances within events, historical/cultural/educational exhibits, online events, hybrid events, digital media events, film events, weddings, social events, and special events.
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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STHM 1113 | The Business of Leisure | 3 |
| STHM 2114 | Leisure and Tourism for a Diverse Society | 3 |
| STHM 2001 | Career Exploration and Development Seminar | 1 |
| STHM 3185 | Internship I | 3 |
| STHM 4185 | Internship II | 6 to 12 |
| One of the following Approved Professional Development Electives (if STHM 4185 is taken for 6 credits): | 0-3 | |
| Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Public Relations | ||
| Personal Branding | ||
| Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking | ||
All students must earn a C- or higher in all courses required in the School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management (STHM) curriculum.
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:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THM 3396 | Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| THM 4398 | Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STHM 2401 | Foundations of Event and Entertainment Management | 3 |
| STHM 3425 | Event and Entertainment Operations | 3 |
| STHM 3428 | Event and Entertainment Revenues | 3 |
| THM 2312 | Tourism and Hospitality Sales | 3 |
| THM 2313 | Financial Issues in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| THM 3311 | Organization Management in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| THM 3314 | Legal Issues in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| THM 3325 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 |
| STHM 3429 | Entertainment Management | 3 |
| STHM 4401 | Digital Portfolio Creation | 3 |
| STHM 4415 | The Event Experience | 3 |
Major Electives (12 Credits Required)
Students are required to take 12 Major Elective credits. They may take any 12 credits from the below optional concentrations or 12 credits of approved courses within the School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management.
Optional Concentrations (12 Credits Required)
Tourism and Hospitality Management Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 4 of the following: | 12 | |
| Business of Social Events and Weddings | ||
| Tourism Planning and Development | ||
| Destination Management Organizations | ||
| Hospitality Operations | ||
| Gaming and Casino Management | ||
| Revenue Management in Tourism and Hospitality Management | ||
| Designing Tourism Experiences | ||
Live Entertainment Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 4 of the following: | 12 | |
| Stage Management I | ||
| Theater Management I | ||
| Scene Design I | ||
| Lighting Design I | ||
| Lighting, Sound and Video Technology | ||
| Theater Safety and Management | ||
| Design Drafting | ||
Fox School of Business & Management Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BA 2104 | Excel for Business Applications | 1 |
| MKTG 2101 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| HRM 1101 | Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 |
| ACCT 2501 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 1101 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
School of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality Management Non-Credit Requirements
Industry-Related Experience (Minimum 250 hours of participation prior to STHM 4415).
Students must join one student professional organizations (SPOs) and one Professional Organization. Students are expected to be actively involved with his/her SPO and Professional Organization.
Free Electives (6 Credits)
Students must take 6 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.)
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Science in Event and Entertainment Management
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| STHM 1113 | The Business of Leisure | 3 |
| HRM 1101 | Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 |
| BA 2104 | Excel for Business Applications | 1 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| STHM 2401 | Foundations of Event and Entertainment Management | 3 |
| ECON 1101 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| STHM 2114 | Leisure and Tourism for a Diverse Society | 3 |
| STHM 3425 | Event and Entertainment Operations | 3 |
| ACCT 2501 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| STHM 2001 | Career Exploration and Development Seminar | 1 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THM 2312 | Tourism and Hospitality Sales | 3 |
| THM 2313 | Financial Issues in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| MKTG 2101 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Concentration Elective or Approved Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| STHM 3185 | Internship I | 3 |
| THM 3311 | Organization Management in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| THM 3396 | Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality [WI] | 3 |
| STHM 3428 | Event and Entertainment Revenues | 3 |
| Concentration Elective or Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Concentration Elective or Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| THM 3325 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 |
| STHM 3429 | Entertainment Management | 3 |
| Concentration Elective or Approved Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| STHM 4415 | The Event Experience | 3 |
| THM 4398 | Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management [WI] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective3 | 3 | |
| Approved Professional Development Elective1 | 3-0 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15-12 | |
| Spring | ||
| STHM 4401 | Digital Portfolio Creation | 3 |
| THM 3314 | Legal Issues in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| STHM 4185 | Internship II1,2 | 6 to 12 |
| Term Credit Hours | 12-18 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 124-127 | |
| 1 | If the student selects 6 credits of STHM 4185 for their Senior Internship, the student must select one of the following approved Professional Development courses for 3 credits and also take a total of 5-6 credits of free elective (5 credits if 4-credit GenEd Arts is done). The approved Professional Development courses are: CSI 1111, PR 1552, ADV 2104, SGM 3501. |
| 2 | Students only need 6 senior internship credits (STHM 4185), but they are allowed to take up to 12 senior internship credits. |
| 3 | If students select the 12-credit STHM 4185 Internship II version they do not need to complete a second free elective. The free elective in senior year is only if a student pursues the 6-credit option of STHM 4185 and needs to reach the minimum 124 degree credits. |
| 4 | If a student takes a 4-credit GenEd Arts course, they 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 6 to 5 credits. |