Senior Professional Development Seminar is a senior-level class at Temple University’s School of Tourism and Hospitality Management which all students must take (and pass) in order to graduate from the program.
The purpose of this class is to expose the students to a model of organizational structure in the sport, recreation, tourism, hospitality, and leisure services profession through simulated experiences. The class is designed with a president, departments, and staff roles. These roles are designed to represent the interactions that take place with various constituencies needed to enhance sport, recreation, tourism, and hospitality education and opportunities.
Students will learn to apply their skills, experience, and theoretical knowledge of sport and hospitality industry in simulated business practices.