Tourism and Hospitality Management Certificate (Undergraduate)

Tourism and Hospitality Management Undergraduate certificate

Hone your knowledge of accommodations and travel with the Tourism and Hospitality Management Undergraduate certificate in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University. This 12-credit undergraduate certificate emphasizes destination-specific knowledge, foundational business principles, and innovative concepts in casino and gaming management, event leadership, food and beverage management, and hospitality operations.

Study how tourism relates to cultural, economic and social trends, and how politics play a significant role in international travel. Through the curriculum, you’ll gain an understanding of

  • the global events industry;
  • the operation and maintenance of accommodations;
  • techniques focused on reaching, providing for and entertaining tourists; and
  • tourism destinations in community, global, metropolitan, urban and rural settings.

This certificate program is open to all Temple University undergraduate students.

Classes & Curriculum

The Tourism and Hospitality Management Undergraduate certificate curriculum comprises four courses. Students complete one required course—Global Issues in Travel—and choose three electives from the following five courses.

  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Foundations of Event Leadership
  • Gaming and Casino Management
  • Hospitality Operations
  • Tourism Planning and Development

Learn more about the Tourism and Hospitality Management Undergraduate certificate curriculum.  

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Tuition & Fees

The tuition for this Certificate Program is based on school or college of your major, program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website. You can also view the 2025–2026 tuition rates.

Our Academic Advisors

Advisors can help with scheduling courses and more. Contact the following staff member for questions regarding your School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management certificate program.

Lauren McCulligan is an associate academic advisor for undergraduate students. She advises

  • all freshmen, sophomore and junior Tourism and Hospitality Management majors,
  • students interested in the Certificate in Event Leadership,
  • students interested in the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management, and
  • students interested in the Minor in Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Phone: 215-204-8759
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Program Contact

Samantha McGrady is the assistant director of enrollment management.
Phone: 215-204-3741
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Additional Program Information