Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management Major Requirements

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 TitleCredits
THE 3396Marketing in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management3
STHM 4496Global and Ethical Issues in Experience Industry3

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 TitleCredits
THE 1311 3
THE 1501Hospitality and Events Operations3
THE 2251Food and Beverage Management3
THE 3314Legal Issues in Tourism, Hospitality, and Events3
THE 3357Sales and Revenue Generation in Events and Hospitality3
THE 3396Marketing in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management3
THE 4415The Event Experience3
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 TitleCredits
Major Management Electives - Select two of the following:6
THE 2311Global Issues in Travel 
THE 3313Hospitality Management Systems 
THE 3320Special Topics in Hospitality Management 
THE 3321Tourism Planning and Development 
THE 3322Destination Management Organizations 
THE 3327Advanced Destination Marketing Systems 
THE 3328Gaming and Casino Management 
STHM 2401Foundations of Event and Entertainment Management 
STHM 3420International/Domestic Travel Immersion Experience 
STHM 3424Business of Social Events and Weddings 
STHM 4401Digital 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.