A PhD program in Tourism and Hospitality prepares students for careers in research, education, and leadership roles in the hospitality and tourism industry. The program typically includes coursework, independent research, and a thesis.
Research: Coursework: Students may cover topics such as management theories and practices, sustainable practices, research methodology, and the impact of technology on the tourism and hospitality services industry.
Thesis: Students submit a written thesis, which may be up to 200-250 pages including chapters like introduction, review of literature, research methodology, data analysis and findings, and conclusion, suggestions, and implications. They may also need to appear in viva-voce to defend their thesis.
The broad objectives of the Programme includes:
Knowledge: After completion of programme the learners will be able to demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge of facts, concepts, principles, theories and processes related with research
Skills: After completion of programme the learners will be able to demonstrate the acquisition of a range of cognitive and technical skills required for accomplishing assigned tasks related to conduct of research.