Overview
The Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management allows students across Temple University to enhance their major degrees with exposure to a program that prepares students for success in the hospitality industry as well as the realm of tourism. The Tourism and Hospitality Management certificate integrates foundational business principles, tourism and destination specific knowledge as well as innovative concepts relevant to success within hospitality operations, food and beverage, gaming and event leadership.
This certificate is open to all students at Temple except those majoring in the BS in Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM), BS in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (THE), and BS in Multidisciplinary Studies in Sport, Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with a concentration in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management.
The certificate consists of four courses (12 credits); one required course with three additional courses to be selected from the list of electives.
Campus Location: Main and Japan
Program Code: TH-STHM-CERT
Declare Your Certificate
Students interested in declaring this certificate in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) should follow these steps:
- First, meet with your home academic advisor to confirm the certificate will fit into your present academic and graduation plan. After confirming plan fit, please e-mail sthmcss@temple.edu to meet with an academic advisor or attend our peer advising hours in 108 Speakman Hall.
- Submit a Change of Program Request form to officially add the certificate.
- Once approved, the form will be submitted electronically to the Office of the University Registrar (O.U.R). In 3-5 business days, the request will be processed and then visible within Self-Service Banner (Student Information tab).
Please note that STHM offers both a certificate and a minor in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Students may pursue one or the other, but not both credentials. Students in the certificate program who wish to upgrade to the minor will need to rescind the certificate. Students who are in the minor, but unable to complete it may be eligible for the certificate if all four courses and 12 credits are completed.
Contact Information
Main Campus
Questions? Contact us at sthmcss@temple.edu or at 215-204-8701.
Temple Japan Campus
Students interested in more information or declaring this certificate should contact the TUJ Academic Advising Center (AAC), aac@tuj.temple.edu, Room 102, TUJ Building.
Requirements
Total credits needed for the certificate is 12. Students should select courses in consultation with an STHM advisor.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| THE 1311 | Business of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management 1 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 of the following: | 9 | |
| Hospitality and Events Operations | ||
| Food and Beverage Management 1 | ||
| Global Issues in Travel 1 | ||
| Hospitality Management Systems | ||
| Legal Issues in Tourism, Hospitality, and Events 1 | ||
| Special Topics in Hospitality Management | ||
| Tourism Planning and Development 1 | ||
| Destination Management Organizations 1 | ||
| Gaming and Casino Management 1 | ||
| Sales and Revenue Generation in Events and Hospitality | ||
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Experience Industries | ||
| Foundations of Event and Entertainment Management | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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Please note that previous courses offered under the THM subject code but with similar titles can be substituted for the THE versions above.
Note: This is designed so that any student doing a Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management would only need to declare and take two additional courses to earn the Minor in Tourism and Hospitality Management. However, students may not receive both the minor and certificate. Students would need to rescind the certificate to upgrade to the minor.
A grade point average of 2.0 in the certificate is required as well as a minimum grade of C- in each course.