Ph.D. (Tourism Management)

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Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management

Duration

3 Years

Level

Doctorate

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Post Graduation

Ph.D. Tourism Management or Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management is Doctorate Travel and Tourism Management course.  The duration of the programme is 3 to 5 years. The programme aims at producing human resources with academic as well as management acumen in aspects of tourism planning, development and research to enhance the quality of all tourism activities.  The doctoral programme will seek to create the highest level of scholarship, innovative research capability and creative writing in the students’ area of specialization. After passing the Ph.D. Tourism Management course, they have many career options both educational and non-educational in different fields.

Ph.D. Tourism Management Eligibility    

  • Candidates should have a post graduate degree in relevant subject or its equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university board.
  • Candidate should clear the common entrance exam conducted by the University for Admission.

Ph.D. Tourism Management Syllabus

Syllabus of Tourism Management as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1

Contemporary issues in Tourism Management

2

Tourism Research Methodology and Statistics

3

Tourism policy and Planning

4

Thesis Planning and Seminar

5

Plus One Elective

6

Tourism Project Planning and Programme Management

7

Tourism Marketing and Promotion

8

Tourism Research Thesis

9

Plus Two Elective

 

Ph.D. Tourism Management Colleges

Ph.D. Tourism Management Course Suitability

  • Students should be competent in strategic tourism planning, policy formulation and management of tourism enterprises.
  • They should have friendly personality; ability to handle people, verbal fluency, and aptitude for languages that will be advantageous to be successful in the field.
  • They also possess skills like analyze, synthesize and interpret information; interpersonal communication; interact well with diverse cultures/groups; knowledge of community resources; research and planning and critical thinking.
  • They can understand and improve human relationships; resolve conflicts/ counseling; insightful and work well under pressure.

How is Ph.D. Tourism Management Course Beneficial?

  • The Programme is designed to allow students to pursue academically rigorous scholarly research which makes an original contribution to knowledge. 
  • It also helps to provide students with competencies in appropriate research methods especially in Market research. 
  • They can also have teaching jobs in colleges/universities both on a private and regular basis.

Ph.D. Tourism Management Employment Areas

  • Colleges & Universities
  • Cultural Industries
  • Hotels & Restaurants
  • Retailing Sector
  • Sport Complexes
  • Tour Companies
  • Tourist Attraction Places
  • Transportation Companies
  • Travel Agencies

Ph.D. Tourism Management Job Types

  • Account Executive
  • Business Development Manager
  • Country Manager
  • Lecturer & Professor
  • Online Tourism Promotion Executive
  • Tourism Marketing Manager
  • Travel & Tourism Manager

After completing Certified Course in Tourism Management you can become :