Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) offers a full-time, four-year PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Tourism and Sport, delivered in partnership with the Fox School of Business. The programme prepares researchers for academic careers in tourism, hospitality and related fields.

Coursework generally takes approximately two years and combines theoretical and methodological training to support doctoral research. Students work with faculty members on research projects, develop their publication portfolios and present their findings at international academic conferences.

Faculty research interests cover destination marketing, tourist behaviour, food and beverage consumer decision-making, service experiences, employee–customer interactions and technological innovation. Other areas include tourism demand modelling, tourism impacts, gaming and casino management, and the application of big data analytics.

The university’s U.S.–Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research provides an additional research setting, conducting multidisciplinary studies and consultancy projects concerning the United States, Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Its work includes destination marketing, consumer profiling, revenue management and hospitality asset valuation.

The programme also emphasises individual mentorship and collaboration with faculty to support students’ development as researchers and educators.

Further information is available on Temple University’s doctoral programme website.