Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration -Hospitality and Tourism

    Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration -Hospitality and Tourism

    Duration6 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 44,627 / Year
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2022
    Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration -Hospitality and Tourism

    About

    The PhD in business administration with an emphasis in hospitality and tourism management is designed to prepare graduates for careers in research and teaching at institutions throughout the United States and abroad. Applicants with substantial hospitality and tourism business background are strongly preferred. Incoming students are expected to have both good written and oral communication skills, as well as good analytical skills to facilitate the mastery of research methods and statistics. The course of study requires a battery of hospitality and tourism management courses as well as a group of research design and statistics courses. Students are also expected to take courses from supporting fields of inquiry such as psychology, sociology, management, marketing, etc. The degree normally takes four years to complete and involves taking courses, developing an area (2nd-year) paper, passing a comprehensive exam, and the completion of a doctoral dissertation.

    All graduates will be able to:

    1.  Develop a comprehensive knowledge of theory and methods used in their chosen field and related disciplines.
    2.  A College of Business PhD graduate who has comprehensive knowledge of the theory and methods will be able to:
      •  Demonstrate an understanding of the content in their chosen field and related disciplines.
      •  Demonstrate an understanding of research methods applicable to their chosen field and related disciplines
    3.  Execute quality research.
    4.  A College of Business PhD graduate who can execute quality research will be able to plan, organize, design, construct, and execute research to assess/test research questions and/or  hypotheses.
    5.  Effectively communicate research.
    6.  A College of Business PhD graduate who can effectively communicate will be able to write and present research.
    7.  Be effective teachers.
    8.  A College of Business PhD graduate who is an effective teacher will be able to deliver course content effectively.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A minimum admissions index score of 1250 is required to be considered for admission. The index is based on the formula GPA x 200 + GMAT (and a TOEFL of 580 for ESL students). There is not a minimum GMAT score requirement. However, successful candidates typically exceed 650.

     

    We prefer the GMAT, but we do accept the GRE test as a substitute. In either case, the exam must have been taken within 5 years of the time of application to WSU. A GMAT conversion will be applied to the GRE score submitted by applicants who take the GRE in lieu of the GMAT. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) provides a conversion chart. The converted GRE score will then be applied to the Carson College of Business admissions index score in the same manner as a standard GMAT score.

    GMAT score report code 09D-TL-81 Pearson Test of English score report code: 8Z2-GT-38

    English Program Requirements

    • 7.0 IELTS Minimum score
    • 90 MELAB Minimum score
    • 62 Pearson Minimum score
    • 580 TOEFL Minimum score
    • 92-93 TOEFLI Minimum score
    • 600 GMAT GRE can be substituted

    Career

    • University Professor
    • Industry Consultant

    • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
    • University of Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Temple University
    • Humboldt State University
    • Auburn University
    • North Dakota State University
    • Colorado Mesa University

     

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply

    Gather Your Documents

    Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

    Your application for admission must include:

    • Official transcripts
    • Proof of English language proficiency
    • Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

    Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

    Prepare Your Information

    You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

    • Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
    • Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

    You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

    Complete the Application and Submit Documents

    To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

    If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

    Office of International Programs
    International Undergraduate Admissions
    Kruegel Hall
    PO Box 643251
    Pullman, WA 99164-3251
    USA
    [email protected]

    Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration -Hospitality and Tourism
    Washington State University
    Washington State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Pullman