About the course

The Ph.D. program is a 60-credit, multi-conceptual and research-based degree program designed to produce top quality hospitality and tourism educators and researchers. It not only focuses on preparing students to be excellent teachers at the university level, but also engages them in conducting scholarly research in hospitality and tourism management. Upon graduation, students will be able to teach and research at the university level, and work at industry and research institutions. The Ph.D. program is highly competitive, seeking motivated individuals who are committed to pursuing academic and research careers in hospitality and tourism. The program is partly supported by the Ace Denken Co. Ltd. Endowment.

　　A critical component of the program is the faculty. The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality includes a faculty with both research and practical experience in all facets of the hospitality and tourism industry. Faculty members regularly publish both scholarly and applied research articles and consult with the industry on operational problems and strategies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 7 Semester(s)Fees: US$84,595

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Fall (August), 2024	Las Vegas
Fall (August), 2025	Las Vegas

　　

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Entry requirements for University of Nevada

Official transcripts sent directly from all educational institution(s) attended after high school are required by both the Graduate College and the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Graduate Studies Office. Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the online application. This is to obtain an evaluation of the courses, verification of degrees, and establish accreditation of the schools and/or universities. A copy of this evaluation should be sent to both the UNLV Graduate College and the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Graduate Studies Office.

　　Master's degree from an accredited institution with at least 24 credits in hotel administration, food service administration, tourism-convention administration, or a ly aligned field.

　　An overall GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for all work completed at the post-baccalaureate level.

　　Three or more years of management/supervisory experience in the hospitality industry.

　　GRE or GMAT test results sent directly from the testing center to the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Graduate Studies Office. Students must make a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), UNLV institution code, 4861, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Code 7549, with a minimum score of 155 on the quantitative portion and 148 on the verbal portion, or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), UNLV institution code 71T, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality code 71T-TD-73, with a minimum score of 550 with at least 25% on the verbal portion.

　　A statement of 500 words outlining what the applicant expects to accomplish during the Ph.D. program and the applicant's particular research interests.

　　A master's level thesis or the equivalent.

　　TOEFL (Internet-based) - Minimum score: 80, Paper‐based: Total minimum score 550, (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213. IETLS - Minimum score: 6.5.

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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