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PhD in Hospitality and Hotel Management (PhD by Research)

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This 100% research-based doctoral program is designed for ambitious hospitality professionals, executives, and academics ready to drive innovation in the global tourism and hotel industry. Centered entirely on independent academic inquiry, the program empowers you to challenge existing industry paradigms, develop advanced operational frameworks, and produce original, high-level research that addresses complex challenges in modern hospitality.


Program Structure

The curriculum is driven by rigorous applied and theoretical research, consisting of:

  • Six Research-Related Modules: Core and advanced methodological frameworks, evaluated continuously through comprehensive academic assignments.

  • Thesis and Research Activities: The cornerstone of the doctoral journey, requiring the independent development of a rigorous, original thesis alongside ongoing scholarly research activities.


Duration & Flexibility

  • 2+ Years: The program requires a minimum commitment of two years. Recognizing the demanding schedules of hospitality professionals, the study timeline is highly adaptable, offering students the flexibility to extend the program to accommodate their individual research pace and professional commitments.


Global Academic Standing

  • ISCED / EQF Level 8: This program is officially recognized at Level 8. (Note: The International Standard Classification of Education [ISCED] and the European Qualifications Framework [EQF] are standardized global systems used to evaluate and compare education levels across different countries. Level 8 represents the highest possible tier in both frameworks, reserved exclusively for terminal doctoral degrees and advanced academic research).

  • 3rd European Cycle: The degree corresponds directly to the 3rd cycle of the European Higher Education Area under the Bologna Process.

  • 180 ECTS Equivalent: While formal academic doctorates at this advanced level do not carry official European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) numbers, the rigorous academic workload and substantial research output of this program are fully equivalent to 180 ECTS.



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This program is also offered fully online.

We would like to highlight that 89% of students complete the program within the expected timeframe.

Language of Instruction: English

All our online executive postgraduate programs (Master’s and Doctorate levels) are fully research-based, allowing students to complete their studies through guided research.

What Does “Study Program by Research” Mean?

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