Temple University's School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) is a prominent institution that offers five distinguished graduate programs and has a strong focus on industry partnerships and research. With 700 students and a commitment to providing employment opportunities for graduates, STHM prepares individuals for diverse careers in sport, recreation, tourism, and hospitality. The program features industry-driven curricula, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive support for the application process and financial assistance.

1. Experience STHM

2. Who Are We?Temple University28th 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

3. 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 distinguishedinstitution 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 Goings76ersSTHM ‘05

4. Who Are We?STHM by the Numbers700 students –undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. 16 full-time faculty memberscomprised of the field’s leading scholars. 10 years- An independent school within Temple University5 distinguished degree programs in sport, recreation, tourism and hospitality2 preeminent centers of research that offer students opportunities for hands-on learningValerie WexlerAramark – Sports & Entertainment Div.STHM ‘04

5. Who Are You?STHM Students…Come from Different Educational and Professional BackgroundsChoose Graduate School for Different ReasonsDerrick BrooksArtizen Management– CEOSTHM ‘02

6. Why Graduate School?Reasons to Consider Graduate StudyGet the Critical EdgeGet the Leadership EdgeGet the Advancement EdgeGet the Access EdgeMitenNeghandiStarwood hotelsSTHM ‘04

7. Why Graduate School?What Kind of Student Are You?You’ve Just Discovered These IndustriesYou’re Changing CareersYou’re Advancing Your CareerYou Have Research InterestsStu CohenCamden RiversharksSTHM ‘05

8. Our ProgramsMaster of Science (M.S.) in Sport and Recreation ManagementMaster of Tourism and Hospitality Management (MTHM)Rocco BaldassariMarriott InternationalSTHM ‘00

9. Careers AboundFacility/Venue ManagementThe Experience Industry is the Largest Industry in the World. Event ManagementDestination Marketing & Management Hotels & ResortsProfessional SportSportInformation & MediaRecreation ManagementCultural/Eco TourismTourism DevelopmentPark/Attraction Management College AthleticsCasinos/GamingEXPERIENCES Sport ResearchTourism ResearchSport & Recreation Tourism & Hospitality

10. Your OpportunitiesUnmatched Access to IndustryThe Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD)Corporate RelationsField Research OpportunitiesIndustry EventsExecutives-in-ResidenceOn-Campus Recruiting Rick RidallCSPD Director &Assistant Professor

11. Your OpportunitiesPhiladelphia: Your Playground. Your lab. 2nd Largest City on the East CoastA Center for Sport. A Center for Tourism. Access to unique regional opportunities and beyond.

12. Your OpportunitiesPreeminent Centers for Innovative ResearchNational 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 VenueSTHM ‘05

13. Your OpportunitiesAn Flexible ProgramAll Coursework is offered in the evenings (after 4:30 PM)Typical Schedule:Monday: 4:40 – 7:10 PMWednesday: 4:40 – 7:10 PMThursday: 4:40 – 7:10 PMMonday: 4:40 – 7:10 PMWednesday: 4:40 – 9:55PMORAriana HolderRitz Carlton STHM ‘03

14. Your OpportunitiesAn Industry Driven Curriculum “How To” vs “Why Do”M.S. in Sport & Recreation Management (36 credits) REQUIRED COURSES (18 Credits)

15. Applied Research

16. Management of Organizations

17. Sport Governance and Policy

18. Service Marketing

19. Financial Management

20. Business Strategy

21. ELECTIVES (12 credits)

22. Sales and Development

23. Consumer Behavior

24. Legal Issues

25. Event Management

26. Graduate Internship

27. Master’s Thesis Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management (MTHM)REQUIRED COURSES (21 Credits)

28. Applied Research

29. Management of Organizations

30. Marketing in T &H

31. e-Business in T &H

32. Financial Management

33. Business Strategy

34. ELECTIVES (9 credits)

35. Tourism Development

36. International Tourism

37. The Gaming Industry

38. Meeting, Conference and Event Management

39. Master’s Thesis+ 2 courses in FOX

40. Your OpportunitiesA Unique Perspective on Your SuccessA Collaborative EffortA Professional EffortA Personal EffortA Lifelong EffortSTHM is proud to offer employment opportunities to 100% of its students after graduation. Anthony MorrisonPhiladelphia PhilliesSTHM ‘04

41. The Application Application ProcessSubmit Application by Deadline DateAssemble Application Materials TranscriptsStandardized Test ScoresResumeStatement of GoalsLetters of RecommendationReceive DecisionApply for Assistantship/Externship PositionsEnroll

42. Financial AssistanceTypes of Financial AssistanceFree Application for Federal Student AidPriority Deadline March 1Teaching/Research AssistantshipsPositions within STHM DEADLINE February 15, 2010Graduate ExternshipsPositions within Temple Department or External OrganizationDEADLIINE April 15, 2010

43. Step-by-Step AssistanceSTHM Offers You Personalized AssistanceMichael UsinoAssociate Director of Recruitment 215-204-3103musino@temple.edu

44. Questions?get in touchsthm@temple.edu