Overview
Education
Students will be well trained in developing research ideas, conceptualization and theoretical development, research design, and statistical analyses through coursework and working with highly qualified faculty members.
These experiences will equip you with knowledge, skill sets, and the confidence necessary to become an academic leader in the fields of retail, hospitality, or tourism management. Like many of our graduates, you can expect to secure a position at a quality university or research organization and become successful in research and scholarship.
Our Ph.D. program incorporates a consumer perspective into the changing world of retailing, hospitality, and tourism industries. Our program has historically been recognized as a top Ph.D. program as evidenced by many of our successful graduates in major universities. We are proud of having renowned faculty, providing rigorous academic training to prepare students to become leaders in academic and executive research fields.
The program offers advanced doctoral courses and exceptional experiences for students to achieve teaching excellence and gain an in-depth knowledge of key theories, source relevant literature information, employ appropriate research methods, and apply them when conducting research. The Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories in Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Literature and Thought in Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Strategic Managerial Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management Decision
- Consumer Behavior
- Statistics for Research
- Statistical Methods for Business
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline:
- Fall February 1
- Spring June 15
- Summer October 15
Language
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Disciplines
Retail Management Hospitality Management Tourism & LeisureAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The completed online Graduate Application for Admission
- A non-refundable application fee
- One unofficial transcript from all colleges and universities attended submitted on-line at the time of application to the Graduate School
- The submission of official transcripts and degree certificates
- Departmental application
- Reference letters or rating forms
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Knoxville
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management.
Available Scholarships
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