Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration

Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration is a research-intensive program designed to prepare students for careers in academia and industry research. The program emphasizes quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and students must complete a dissertation. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in teaching, research, and management positions in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration

is a 60-credit, multi-conceptual, and research-based degree program designed to produce top-quality hospitality and tourism educators and researchers. The program focuses on preparing students to be excellent teachers at the university level while also engaging them in scholarly research in hospitality and tourism management. Graduates will be equipped to teach and conduct research at the university level and work in industry research institutions. The Ph.D. program is highly competitive, seeking motivated individuals committed to pursuing academic and research careers in hospitality and tourism. The program is partly supported by the Ace Denken Co. Ltd. Endowment.

Outline:

Core Coursework (12 credits):

• HOA 794: Issues and Trends for Hospitality Educators (repeated for three semesters for a total of 3 credits)
• HOA 795: Research Seminar in Hospitality Education
• HOA 797: Philosophy of Science in Hospitality Research
• HOA 798R: Readings in Hospitality Management

Quantitative and Qualitative Methodology Courses (9 credits):

• EPY 718: Qualitative Research Methodologies
• HOA 735: Research Methodology
• HOA 796: Advanced Research Methodology

Statistical Analysis Courses (6 credits):

• Option to choose two of the following courses:
• STA 713: Experimental Design
• STA 715: Multivariate Statistical Methods
• EPY 722: Inferential Statistics and Experimental Design
• EPY 732: Multiple Regression
• EPY 733: Multivariate Statistics
• EPY 734: Structural Equation Modeling
• EAB 763: Linear Statistical Models
• EAB 783: Multivariate Methods for the Health Sciences
• PSC 702: Advanced Quantitative Methods I

Primary and Secondary Area of Study Coursework (15 credits):

• Three 3-credit courses in the major area of study
• Two 3-credit courses in the minor area of study

Elective Courses (6 credits):

• Six credits of advisor-approved 700-level elective coursework
• Courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements can count toward these elective credits if the courses are at the 700-level or higher.

Dissertation (12 credits):

• HOA 799R: Dissertation

Assessment:

The Ph.D. program in Hospitality Administration utilizes various assessment methods to evaluate student learning and progress. These methods include:

• Coursework: Students are assessed through coursework, including assignments, projects, and exams.
• Comprehensive Exams: Students must pass a primary and secondary area comprehensive exam within five years of admission.
• Dissertation: Students must successfully write and orally defend their dissertation proposal and complete dissertation.

Teaching:

The Ph.D. program in Hospitality Administration is taught by a renowned faculty with both research and practical experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Faculty members regularly publish scholarly and applied research articles and consult with the industry on operational problems and strategies. The program utilizes a combination of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Research projects
• Independent study

Careers:

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration program are well-prepared for careers in:

• Academia: Teaching and research at the university level
• Industry: Research and development, consulting, and management positions
• Government: Policymaking and research roles related to hospitality and tourism
The program's strong emphasis on research and its connection to the industry provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to make significant contributions to the field of hospitality administration.