Overview

Features

An advanced graduate program designed for hospitality management professionals who wish to pursue a career as a researcher or professor at the university level, Pennsylvania State University’s Ph.D. in Hospitality Management (HM) will help you build a strong foundation as a leader on the cutting edge of this dynamic and ever-evolving field.

The broad-based curriculum of this doctoral program is enhanced by special events featuring Conti Professors — recognized leaders within the hospitality industry— who visit the school on a regular basis to interact with students and faculty, present guest lectures in hospitality and foodservice management, and speak at graduate and undergraduate colloquia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dimensions and Directions of the Hospitality Industry
Corporate Officer and Investor Perspectives
Hospitality Profit Optimization
Hospitality Customer Journey and Digital Reach
Leading People and Teams in the Hospitality Industry
Analysis of Future Trends in Hospitality

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

52 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Hospitality Management View 14 other PhDs in Hospitality Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials:

Penn State Graduate School application form and nonrefundable application fee
A statement of career and educational goals including documentation of a minimum of two years of related full-time work. The statement should be an essay (2-3 pages in length) that demonstrates the applicant’s written communication skills, along with a resume attached as a supplement.
Three letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and that he or she has the requisite minimum of two years of work experience
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
TOEFL/IELTS score, if applicable

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

101400 USD / full

≈ 101400 USD / full
Out-of-State

101400 USD / full

≈ 101400 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56264 USD / full

≈ 56264 USD / full

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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