Temple University - School of Sport & Tourism and Hospitality Management

At the School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management, our experience-driven education goes beyond the classroom into the city of Philadelphia and the world innovating the industry and moving it forward.

Education that Drives Experience

Established in 1998, The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) has a distinguished tradition of preparing leaders in the sport, recreation, tourism, and hospitality industries. It is the largest provider of talent for these industries in the greater Philadelphia region.

Our innovative approach to learning combined with our location in the heart of Philadelphia fosters transformational educational experiences. Thoroughly committed to providing student-centered education and professional development relevant to today’s thriving sport, tourism and hospitality industry — STHM integrates applicable, real-world experience into the curriculum and classroom through its global network of industry partners and well-connected alumni network. Our goal through education is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and educational resources to innovate the sport, recreation, tourism, and hospitality industries globally and move them forward.

Mission

STHM is a leading school for academically-talented individuals from diverse backgrounds preparing for careers in sport, recreation, tourism, and hospitality management. By leveraging our location in the city of Philadelphia — a major hub of sport and tourism — we advance the industry through high-quality research, superior educational programs, and competitive business solutions.

History

• Established in 1998 as the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Accredited by Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) since 1978
• Re-branded as the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) in 2016

Moving Education Innovation Forward

Established in 1998, The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) has a distinguished tradition of preparing leaders in the sport, recreation, tourism, and hospitality industries. Our innovative approach to learning combined with our location in the heart of Philadelphia fosters transformational educational experiences.

• Real-World Impact
• Connected to Industry
• Personalized Approach

Your Work Experience Starts Here

7 Programs. Infinite Possibilities.

A degree from STHM unlocks a world of endless possibilities. Enhance the game-day experience with a career in sports management or curate a one-of-a-kind experience in a restaurant or hotel.

Network

• Over 4,000 well-connected alumni
• More than 66 global sport, tourism, and hospitality partners visit campus each year
• Deeply rooted in the sport, hospitality, and tourism industry in Philadelphia and throughout the world

Student Professional Organizations

There are 12 student organizations in the School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management, including:

• American Hotel & Lodging Association
• Destination Management Association, Inc.
• Event Planning Association
• Graduate Student Association
• Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
• Meeting Professionals International
• National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
• Professional Convention Management Association
• Society of Minorities in Sport
• Sport Marketing Association of Temple University
• Sport & Recreation Professional Association
• Sport and Governance Association