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PhD Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Programme overview

The PhD prepares leaders in academic and executive research, with research areas in Retail and Consumer Sciences and in Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism. It is offered on the Knoxville campus.

Faculty: College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences  |  Department: Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management  |  Duration: 65 graduate credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Required courses (18 hours) include Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, Theories in RHTM, Literature and Thought in RHTM, Consumer Behavior and Grantsmanship, plus 6 hours of research methods, 6 hours of statistics, a 9-hour cognate, 2 hours of instructional methods and 24 hours of dissertation research. Students pass comprehensive exams, a dissertation proposal and a dissertation defence.

Career pathways

Academic and executive research positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Case-by-case review of the graduate application, undergraduate record, GRE or GMAT performance (required), three graduate rating forms, and adequate academic and/or industry background in the specialization. Minimum GPA of 3.00 is required to remain in good standing.

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.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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