The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Multiple locations Overview
Its objective is to provide a theoretical and research base that prepares graduates for research and education positions in hospitality and tourism.
Education
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Hotel and Tourism Management programme at PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management offers advanced research training based on individual interests and career aspirations, which allows students to develop their ability to complete significant research in a specific area of hospitality or tourism.
The intellectual and supportive environment fostered by the School encourages academic staff and students to collaborate to conduct research and disseminate information through scholarly publications, conference presentations, and research seminars.
Graduates will make positive contributions to the growth and enhancement of hospitality and tourism research and education.
In addition to the regular Ph.D. programme, PolyU and the University of Surrey also join hands to offer Ph.D. programmes that will allow doctoral students from various disciplines to attain a dual Ph.D. from both institutions.
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Courses include:
- Statistics for Research in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Quantitative Research Methods for Hotel and Tourism Management
- Qualitative Research Methods for Hotel and Tourism Management
- Theories and Concepts in Tourism
- Ethics: Research, Professional and Personal Perspectives
- Research Seminars
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
54 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Hospitality Management Tourism & LeisureExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
A Master's degree with a significant thesis/dissertation research component, at least one degree in hospitality and tourism management or a closely related field, and at least two years of industry work experience. Candidates without the prescribed educational and industry backgrounds may be admitted on an exceptional basis. Such students will have to obtain relevant industry experience prior to enrolment or during the first year of enrolment, and undertake extra coursework as determined by the supervisor and/or School Research Committee. Candidates whose Master's degrees did not include thesis/dissertation research components must provide other documented evidence of previous scholarly research experience.
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International
4485 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4485 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months. -
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4485 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4485 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months.
HKD42,100
Funding
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