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Ph.D. Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism

The Ph.D. degree in Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Tourism prepares students for a career as a university faculty member or research scientist in the private sector or a government agency. 

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Program Details

  • Degree: Ph.D. Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism
  • Credit Hours: 66 hours of graduate classes minimum, plus other courses assigned by the student’s advisory committee

The Ph.D. degree prepares students for a career as a university faculty member or research scientist in a government agency or the private sector.

While each Ph.D. program is customized by the student and their advisor depending on the needs of the student, all Ph.D. students should take a minimum of 21 credits within the department  (not including HMGT 691).

Ph.D. Coursework should include:

  • Minimum of 3 credits quantitative statistics
  • Minimum of 3 credits qualitative statistics 
  • Minimum of 3 credits of research methods 
  • Minimum of 24 hours of HMGT/RPTS 691 (Research) 

Final degree plan MUST be approved by all members of their committee and should reflect the rigor expected of a doctoral degree. 

All students must pass a final comprehensive examination administered by their advisory committee. At the end of the semester in which the exam is given, there are no more than 6 hours of coursework remaining on the degree plan (except 681, 684, 690, 691, and 693). 

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For Graduate admissions questions, contact Michael Liske. For academic questions, contact Melyssa-Anne Strickland.

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