Program Overview

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management offers various programs for students.

Academics

The school provides undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Undergraduate Programs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies in Sport, Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management
• Graduate Programs:
  • Master of Science in Experience Management & Analytics
  • Master of Science in Sport Business
• PhD
• Professional Development Certificates:
  • Certificate in Race, Sport and Leadership

Admissions

The school has separate admissions processes for graduate and undergraduate students.

• Graduate Admissions:
  • Admissions Calendar
  • Application FAQs
  • How to Apply
• Undergraduate Admissions

Alumni & Industry

The school has an alumni association and provides opportunities for industry partnerships.

• Alumni:
  • Contact Us
  • Make a Gift
  • STHM Alumni Association
• Partner With STHM:
  • Corporate Recruiting and Networking Opportunities
  • Executive in Residence

Current Students

The school offers various resources for current students, including internship programs and student services.

• Center for Industry Engagement:
  • Graduate Internship Program
  • Graduate Professional Development Series
  • Industry-Related Hours
  • Professional Development Resources
  • Undergraduate Internship Program
• Center for Student Services:
  • Policies
  • Preparing To Graduate
  • Student Advising
  • Student Organizations and Honor Societies
  • Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
• Graduation
• Non-STHM Majors
• Scholarships

Faculty & Research

The school has various research centers and labs, including:

• Athletic Innovation, Research, and Education Lab
• Center for Service Excellence
• Sport Industry Research Center
• The U.S.- Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research

Graduate Professional Development Series

The STHM Graduate Professional Development Series focuses on enhancing the understanding and practical execution of foundational professional development needs for internship and post-graduate career opportunities.

Required Professional Development Series

• Graduate Internship Information Session: Educates students on the intent and purpose of internship experience on-site as well as the course/academic requirements.
• Cover Letter Writing: Educates students on the basic principles and requirements of an effective cover letter.
• Strategic Interviewing: Helps students understand the types of interviews, relevance of professional interviewing, and best practices for preparing for, executing, and managing interview experiences.
• Enhanced Resume Development 1.0: Participants gain an understanding of graduate student level resume outlines/formats and learn how to communicate direct and indirect experiences into engaging content.

Additional Professional Development Workshops

• Graduate Peer to Peer Mock Interviewing: Students engage in peer-to-peer interviewing practice and feedback experiences.
• Resume Development 2.0: Strategic Content Development: Participants learn how to deconstruct internship and job descriptions based on skills, competencies, and requirements.
• Job/Internship Search Strategies: Participants learn about strategic and organized job/internship search strategies and best practices.
• Graduate Student Networking: Participants gain an understanding of the purpose and intent of strategic professional networking, best practices, and unique approaches to networking.
• LinkedIn: Students learn formatting, content sharing, and leveraging best practices for utilizing LinkedIn as a career management tool.