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Hospitality Management MS

This program is not accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Master of Science in Hospitality Management

Design and implement authentic, unique experiences with the Master of Science in Hospitality Management in Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management. Develop a service-dominant perspective that strikes a balance between practical management techniques and the personal touches that define the hospitality industry.

The Hospitality Management MS curriculum emphasizes the core management principles and theoretical foundations of the hospitality industry. Through industry-backed coursework, you’ll study an array of diverse concepts, including consumer behavior, hospitality law and tourism trends. In addition, all students complete a hands-on consulting project for which they analyze real business problems and recommend appropriate actions for client organizations in the greater Philadelphia region. You’ll gain real-world experience in a city at the forefront of the industry.

All courses in this master’s degree program are offered after 5 p.m. at Temple’s Main Campus, allowing you to complete coursework while working professionally. You’ll also have access to job counseling services so you graduate with the skills needed to become an expert manager, marketer or planner within the global, thriving hospitality industry.

Classes & Curriculum

As a Hospitality Management MS student, you’ll complete required core coursework, as well as coursework specific to your concentration.

Required courses include

  • Service Industry Analytics;
  • Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Marketing;
  • Service Experience Design; and
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management Consulting Project.

Learn more about the Hospitality Management MS curriculum.  

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Science offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $993.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,143.00 per credit

You can view the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Our Advisors

Academic advisors help you navigate your program, find internship and employment opportunities, and plan your coursework.

James Alton is the manager of graduate student services for the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Phone: 215-204-7140
Email:

Program Contact

Michelle Rosar is the assistant director of graduate enrollment for the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Phone: 215-204-3103

Email:

Michael Sheridan is an assistant professor and academic director of the Master of Science in Hospitality Management.

Phone: 215-204-6705

Email:

Student Clubs & Organizations

If you have time in your academic schedule, student clubs and organizations can be a great way to meet like-minded students, connect with businesses and build the necessary skills for your professional career.

The Temple University Graduate Student Association is a union that advocates for graduate students employed by the university as teaching or research assistants. The association negotiates fair employment terms, including health benefits, paid and unpaid leave, stipend amount, workplace conditions, and other miscellaneous benefits such as a discount at the Temple Bookstore.

Learn more about the Temple University Graduate Student Association.

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