Experience STHM

Who Are We?

Temple University 28th Largest University in the U.S. Public Research Institution One of the Largest Providers of Graduate

Education in the U.S. A Regional and Global Reach through 8

campuses

Who Are We? The School of Tourism and Hospitality

Management (STHM) One of the largest providers of management talent for

the sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries in the country.

A distinguished institution of choice for some of the most promising individuals entering the sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries in the country.

An internationally recognized partner for industry. A center for innovative research and development.

MIKE GOINGS76ERS

STHM ‘05

Who Are We? STHM by the Numbers

700 students – undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.

16 full-time faculty members comprised of the field’s leading scholars.

10 years - An independent school within Temple University

5 distinguished degree programs in sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality

2 preeminent centers of research that offer students opportunities for hands-on learning

VALERIE WEXLERARAMARK –

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

DIV.STHM ‘04

Who Are You?

STHM Students…

Come from Different Educational and Professional Backgrounds

Choose Graduate School for Different Reasons

DERRICK BROOKSARTIZEN

MANAGEMENT– CEO

STHM ‘02

Why Graduate School? Reasons to Consider Graduate

Study

Get the Critical Edge Get the Leadership Edge Get the Advancement Edge Get the Access Edge

MITEN NEGHANDI

STARWOOD HOTELS

STHM ‘04

Why Graduate School?

What Kind of Student Are You? You’ve Just Discovered These Industries You’re Changing Careers You’re Advancing Your Career You Have Research Interests

STU COHENCAMDEN

RIVERSHARKSSTHM ‘05

Our Programs

Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport and Recreation Management

Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management (MTHM)

ROCCO BALDASSARI

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

STHM ‘00

Careers Abound

The Experience Industry is the Largest Industry in the World.

Hotels &

Resorts

Destination Marketing &

Management

Event Managemen

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Sport & Recreation

Professional SportRecreation

Management

Facility/Venue

Management

College Athletics

Tourism Developme

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Cultural/Eco Tourism

Tourism & Hospitality

Park/Attraction

Management

SportInformation & Media

Sport Researc

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Casinos/Gaming

Tourism Researc

h EXPERIENCES

Your Opportunities

Unmatched Access to Industry The Center for Student

Professional Development (CSPD)▪ Corporate Relations▪ Field Research Opportunities▪ Industry Events▪ Executives-in-Residence▪ On-Campus Recruiting

Rick RidallCSPD Director &Assistant Professor

Your OpportunitiesPhiladelphia: Your Playground.

Your lab. 2nd Largest City on the East Coast A Center for Sport. A Center for Tourism. Access to unique regional opportunities

and beyond.

Your Opportunities

Preeminent Centers for Innovative Research National Laboratory for Tourism &

eCommerce (NLTeC) Sport Industry Research Center (SIRC)▪ Institute for Sport and Social Responsibility (ISSR)▪ Sport and Tourism Event Research Network (STERN)

VANESSA GARCIA TOP OF THE

TOWER – EVENT VENUE

STHM ‘05

Your Opportunities An Flexible Program

All Coursework is offered in the evenings (after 4:30 PM)

Typical Schedule:

ARIANA HOLDERRITZ CARLTON STHM ‘03

Monday: 4:40 – 7:10 PMWednesday: 4:40 – 9:55PM

ORMonday: 4:40 – 7:10 PMWednesday: 4:40 – 7:10 PMThursday: 4:40 – 7:10 PM

Your Opportunities An Industry Driven Curriculum

“How To” vs “Why Do”M.S. in Sport & Recreation Management (36 credits) • REQUIRED COURSES (18 Credits)• Applied Research• Management of

Organizations• Sport Governance and

Policy• Service Marketing• Financial Management • Business Strategy

• ELECTIVES (12 credits)• Sales and Development• Consumer Behavior• Legal Issues• Event Management• Graduate Internship• Master’s Thesis

Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management (MTHM)• REQUIRED COURSES (21 Credits)• Applied Research• Management of

Organizations• Marketing in T &H • e-Business in T &H• Financial Management • Business Strategy

• ELECTIVES (9 credits)• Tourism Development• International Tourism• The Gaming Industry • Meeting, Conference and

Event Management• Master’s Thesis

+ 2 courses in FOX

Your Opportunities

A Unique Perspective on Your Success A Collaborative Effort A Professional Effort A Personal Effort A Lifelong Effort

STHM is proud to offer employment opportunities to 100% of its students after graduation.

ANTHONY MORRISON

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

STHM ‘04

The Application

Application Process1. Submit Application by Deadline Date2. Assemble Application Materials ▪ Transcripts▪ Standardized Test Scores▪ Resume▪ Statement of Goals▪ Letters of Recommendation

3. Receive Decision4. Apply for Assistantship/Externship Positions5. Enroll

Financial Assistance

Types of Financial Assistance Free Application for Federal Student Aid▪ Priority Deadline March 1

Teaching/Research Assistantships▪ Positions within STHM ▪ DEADLINE February 15, 2010

Graduate Externships▪ Positions within Temple Department or

External Organization▪ DEADLIINE April 15, 2010

Step-by-Step Assistance

STHM Offers You Personalized Assistance

Michael UsinoAssociate Director of Recruitment 215-204-3103musino@temple.edu

Questions?get in touch

sthm@temple.edu