Students in Isenberg’s PhD program in hospitality and tourism management engage in research that furthers society’s understanding of the unique industry. From uncovering the environmental, social and economic impacts of tourism to investigating theories and models of services marketing and management, students use their time at Isenberg to make powerful connections between ideas, introduce thoughtful and provoking analysis, and contribute scholarly research.
The hospitality and tourism industry lends itself to fascinating and revealing research about society, the economy and the marketplace. Our PhD program in Hotel and Tourism Management (HTM) gives students the time and resources to delve into the industry, to engage in rigorous research, and to publish their findings.
Our PhD graduates become top scholars, professors and researches at the leading hospitality and tourism programs in the US and abroad. Our graduates are successful because our program offers:
Additionally, students in our program also graduate with a PhD in Management, making them more marketable in the job field and more knowledgeable in the classroom.
While our program is rigorous and highly selective, our learning environment is collaborative and supportive. We welcome applicants who are self-motivated, committed, and independent initiators and team players.
Students can study any area of interest that applies to hospitality and tourism and gain real-world teaching experience that allows them to excel in university teaching in their areas of interest. Students can take classes in:
Isenberg has a strong focus on research. Faculty are working in a wide variety of research domains, investigating such areas as:
Here's a sample of required HTM courses:
YEAR 1: Coursework, including statistics, research methods, and theory courses, and research electives; Qualifying exam
YEAR 2: Coursework, including marketing and management courses, research electives and minor area courses; Comprehensive exam
YEAR 3: Additional coursework as needed; Development of dissertation proposal; Teaching
YEAR 4-5: Dissertation research
