Las Vegas,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Hospitality Administration in Las Vegas United States | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Las Vegas United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,170
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The 60-credit Ph.D. program offers a multidisciplinary, research-focused curriculum aimed at developing exceptional educators and researchers in hospitality and tourism. This rigorous program equips graduates with both teaching expertise for higher education and advanced research capabilities in hospitality management. Alumni emerge prepared for academic positions, research roles, and industry leadership opportunities. Admission is selective, targeting dedicated professionals pursuing scholarly careers in this field, with partial funding provided by the Ace Denken Co. Ltd. Endowment.
Program quality is ensured by our distinguished faculty from the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. These scholar-practitioners bring extensive industry knowledge and research credentials, regularly contributing to academic journals while providing strategic consulting services to hospitality organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master's degree from an accredited institution with at least 24 credits in hotel administration, food service administration, tourism-convention administration, or a closely aligned field. It is preferred that applicants have completed a thesis-based master's program.
An overall GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for all work completed at the post-baccalaureate level.
A minimum of one year of full-time work experience in a management/supervisory capacity in the hospitality industry, or three years of full-time, front-line experience is preferred.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
An overall GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for all work completed at the post-baccalaureate level.
A minimum of one year of full-time work experience in a management/supervisory capacity in the hospitality industry, or three years of full-time, front-line experience is preferred.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Tuition
USD
24,170