Bachelor of Science in Tourism & Hospitality 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
The Tourism and Hospitality Management program 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.
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.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STHM 1113 | The Business of Leisure | 3 |
| STHM 2001 | Career Exploration and Development Seminar | 1 |
| STHM 2114 | Leisure and Tourism for a Diverse Society | 3 |
| STHM 3185 | Internship I (180 Hours) | 3 |
| STHM 4112 | Senior Professional Development Seminar | 3 |
| STHM 4185 | Internship II (600 Hours) 1 | 6-12 |
| Total Credit Hours | 19-25 | |
| 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:
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THM 1311 | The Business of Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| THM 2311 | Global Issues in Travel | 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 3312 | Strategic Decision Making in Tourism and Hospitality Management | 3 |
| THM 3314 | Legal Issues in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| THM 3396 | Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| THM 4398 | Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 27 | |
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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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 |
| STHM 4415 | The Event Experience | 3 |
Fox School of Business & Management Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2501 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| or ACCT 2101 | Financial Accounting | |
| BA 2104 | Excel for Business Applications | 1 |
| ECON 1101 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| MKTG 2101 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| HRM 1101 | Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 | |
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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Business Minors and Certificates for details. See Fox School of Business Academic Advisor.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality 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 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| THM 1311 | The Business of Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| ECON 1101 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| BA 2104 | Excel for Business Applications | 1 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| STHM 2114 | Leisure and Tourism for a Diverse Society | 3 |
| THM 2311 | Global Issues in Travel | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Accounting | ||
| Financial Accounting | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course1 | 3 | |
| STHM 2001 | Career Exploration and Development Seminar | 1 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| 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 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 18 | |
| 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 |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective 31 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 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 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| STHM 4112 | Senior Professional Development Seminar | 3 |
| THM 4398 | Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management [WI] | 3 |
| THM Major Management Elective | 3 | |
| THM Major Management Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| STHM 4185 | Internship II2 | 6-12 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| THM Major Management Elective | 3-0 | |
| THM Major Management Elective | 3-0 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 124 | |
| 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. |