PhD Hospitality Management at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Train at the highest level of hospitality and tourism research and education in the nation to serve in critical roles with industry and academic institutions around the world. Ranked among the Top 10 programs in the U.S. for hospitality and tourism management, our world-renowned faculty and research centers offer exceptional opportunities for graduate student research and publications.

Faculty: College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management | Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Develop an advanced understanding of hospitality and tourism management, and gain the critical methodological and topical foundation that is crucial for anyone engaging in top-tier scholarly research. The program includes a strong emphasis on statistics and research design.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Industry Academician, Professor, Researcher, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Admission requirements conform with the general regulations of The Graduate School and regional and national accreditation standards. Admission to the Ph.D. program is voted on individually by the School of HRTM’s graduate faculty after consideration of a number of factors. These factors include the applicant’s academic record (especially work done at a Master’s level), promise of ability to adequately pursue advanced study and research, performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), sufficient preparation to enter graduate study, professional experience, willingness of HRTM faculty to work with the student, recommendations, the applicant’s personal statement outlining career objectives, research interests, and career aspirations and expectations, which all may be verified through a personal and/or phone interview. Admitted students...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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