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  • THM 3322: Special Interest Tourism

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    Discussion of concepts, theories and issues relevant to the development of special interest tourism such as ecotourism, rural tourism, ethnic tourism, adventure tourism, sports tourism, health tourism, farm and ranch tourism, arts tourism, cultural heritage tourism, casino tourism, urban tourism, peace tourism, nature tourism and educational tourism. Examination of the development of tourism based on cultural, historic and natural resources. The role of historic preservation, the arts, and the humanities to the tourism industry will be explored, as well as the unlimited opportunities for future growth.
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  • THM 3323: International Tourism

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    The course concentrates on international issues for tourism activities. Problems and characteristics specific to the international aspect of the tourism industry will be examined. By the end of the course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the international tourism system. Special readings from the current literature will form an integral part of this course. Students will also improve their knowledge of world geography through the exploration of developed and potential tourist areas.
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  • THM 3324: Hospitality Operations

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    Hospitality Operations will focus on an integration and application of planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of accommodations, including hotels, motels, and resorts. The physical aspects, capital investments, layout, and design will be included with the operational component. The course will also provide students with guided learning and hands-on experience in using a property management system.
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  • THM 3325: Food and Beverage Management

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    A survey course in basic commercial food service. Forecasting, selection, ordering, receiving, storing, preparation, portioning, costs analysis, menu and customer expectations will be discussed. Beverage manufacturing, quality criteria and sensory standards for distilled spirits and domestic and foreign wines are included. Prerequisite:    Students must be at least 21 years of age. Warning: Failure to comply with prerequisite(s) may result in the de-enrollment of your courses
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  • THM 3327: Advanced Destination Marketing Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    Destination marketing has changed dramatically as the result of increasing competition and environmental change. This course takes a system approach and is designed to extend students’ knowledge and experience in marketing to tourism and hospitality by first understanding the nature of competition within the tourism industry; second, by understanding the role of information technology; and third, by developing extensive analytical skills.
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  • THM 3328: Gaming and Casino Management

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course is an overview of the role gambling plays in today’s society. The course’s goal is to provide students with the background necessary to understand the gaming industry and its relationship to tourism, hospitality, recreation, and sports. Topics include the evolution of legal gaming, its management and regulation, the structure of the various gaming industries, and key terminology. Analysis of participation patterns and impacts of gambling, both positive and negative, on society will be addressed. An introduction to game rules and basic concepts from probability and statistics necessary to understand gambling operations will be discussed.
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  • THM 3330: Special Topics in Destination and Event Management

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth analysis of the current issues facing destination and event management. The course will address some of the major issues currently facing tourism and event managers in the areas of advertising, public relations, information technology, and management systems. The course will build on the competencies students have already developed in their earlier courses, which introduced them to the basics of marketing, management, and finance. Given their working knowledge, students will be called upon in class to identify solutions to current issues.
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  • THM 3421: e-Business Models and Strategy

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    Explores how industry related companies are utilizing e-commerce. The class analyzes business models and discusses positive and negative outcomes.
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  • THM 3422: Management Information Technology Systems in the Industry

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    The transition from an industrial economy to an information economy has profound implications for employees, managers, companies, and the entire industry. This course presents fundamental knowledge and management issues surrounding the development and use of information technology (IT) in tourism, hospitality, sport, and recreation (THSR) organizations and exposes students to industry-specific discussions and software in order to maximize business efficiency and enhance customer service. Students will be introduced on how to be IT professionals in the industry who can manage, develop, and lead organizational information systems with cutting-edge knowledge about technology.
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  • THM 3423: Case Studies in e-Business

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course is the culminating experience of a series of prior courses in the e-Business certificate sequence offered by the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Overall e-commerce concepts and practices will be reviewed. Case studies and special e-Commerce topics involving tourism or hospitality companies will be discussed to facilitate the learning. Prerequisite:    THM 3421 (0331), THM 3422 (0332). Warning: Failure to comply with prerequisite(s) may result in the de-enrollment of your courses
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