Temple University
Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, known as STHM, has offered programmes in these fields since the early twentieth century and was formally established under its current name in 1998, building on a distinguished tradition of preparing leaders for the sport, tourism, hospitality and event industries.
A curriculum shaped by the city it calls home
Set in the heart of Philadelphia, a genuine hub for sport, entertainment, tourism and hospitality, STHM gives students direct access to industry leaders and professionals throughout their studies. Coursework in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management is paired with the business grounding of Temple's Fox School of Business and Management, combining specialist knowledge with genuine commercial fluency.
Real world experience built into the degree
Every STHM student completes two supervised field experiences or internships as part of their programme, giving them the chance to accumulate well over a thousand hours of industry experience before graduation. This hands on approach, paired with academic accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, gives graduates both credibility and practical confidence from day one.
Studying at STHM offers several distinct advantages:
- Business accreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- Two supervised internships and over a thousand hours of industry experience built into the degree
- A location in Philadelphia, a genuine hotspot for tourism, hospitality and events
- Dedicated research centres, including a Center for Hospitality Resilience
- Close ties to the Fox School of Business for a strong commercial foundation
A launchpad into hospitality leadership
STHM graduates move confidently into tourism, hospitality and event leadership roles across the United States and beyond, carrying with them a rare blend of specialist industry knowledge and broad business acumen. For candidates seeking a hospitality education grounded firmly in the realities of the industry, STHM offers a genuinely distinctive path.
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