Major Overview
The program will prepare students for professional careers in the fast-paced and creative trillion-dollar global tourism and hospitality industry. These exciting worlds in business offer many career paths that include entertainment venues, resorts, casinos, hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, airlines, event planning companies, destination marketing organizations, and tourism boards. The skills learned in this program are also transferable to other industries, such as communications, entertainment, sports, and even healthcare. The Japanese market is a particularly attractive target for THE students. Japan has a thriving tourism industry, with millions of visitors each year, and a growing interest in sustainable tourism practices. The Japanese hospitality industry is known for its high standards of service and attention to detail, making it an excellent place for graduates of this program to launch their careers.
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:
| Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| THE 3396 | Marketing in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management | 3 |
| STHM 4496 | Global and Ethical Issues in Experience Industry | 3 |
Major Requirements
21 Credits
Students pursuing a BS in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management are required to complete the courses listed below. All students must earn a C- or higher in all courses required in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) curriculum.
| Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| THE 1311 | 3 | |
| THE 1501 | Hospitality and Events Operations | 3 |
| THE 2251 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 |
| THE 3314 | Legal Issues in Tourism, Hospitality, and Events | 3 |
| THE 3357 | Sales and Revenue Generation in Events and Hospitality | 3 |
| THE 3396 | Marketing in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management | 3 |
| THE 4415 | The Event Experience | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 |
Major Management Electives
6 Credits Required
All students are required to take a minimum of six Major Management Elective (MME) credits from THE or STHM subject codes.
| Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Major Management Electives - Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| THE 2311 | Global Issues in Travel | |
| THE 3313 | Hospitality Management Systems | |
| THE 3320 | Special Topics in Hospitality Management | |
| THE 3321 | Tourism Planning and Development | |
| THE 3322 | Destination Management Organizations | |
| THE 3327 | Advanced Destination Marketing Systems | |
| THE 3328 | Gaming and Casino Management | |
| STHM 2401 | Foundations of Event and Entertainment Management | |
| STHM 3420 | International/Domestic Travel Immersion Experience | |
| STHM 3424 | Business of Social Events and Weddings | |
| STHM 4401 | Digital Portfolio Creation | |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
Free Electives
12 Credits
Students take 12 credits of Free Electives. Students can use these Free Elective credits to take any courses at Temple University including additional courses from THE or STHM subject areas. In some cases, the number of free elective credits may vary to meet the 124 credits required for graduation. Students should contact their advisor for additional information.
General Education Requirements
35-36 Credits
All new students are required to complete the University's General Education (GenEd ) curriculum.