Temple University Graduate School

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Ph.D.-Business Administration with a concentration in Tourism

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management (MTHM) aims to develop advanced professionals in the fields of hospitality, hotel/resort management, event management, casino/gaming management, destination marketing and, tourism marketing. Education should enable professionals in this field to be expert managers, marketers, and planners in the public, private, and commercial sectors. The program prepares students to be middle-level and, eventually, upper-level managers throughout the industry. The degree program is based not only on the practical application of management techniques, but also on the theoretical foundation that defines the profession. This makes the degree program clearly distinct from generic management curricula that do not include an industry-specific core.

Accreditation:

Temple University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative undergraduate GPA in order to be considered for admission. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, or MAT) must be submitted for admissions consideration. Scores are considered in combination with the undergraduate GPA. Generally, scores should be in the 55th to 65th percentiles. A Resume, statement of goals, and 2 letters of reference must be submitted with the application.

# of Credits Required:

36

International Student Requirements:

Minimum TOEFL: 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT), 79 (iBT) Minimum IELTS: 6.5 (Academic), General Training NOT Accepted

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$903/$1,287 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

16254 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

23166 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above