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Ph.D. in Hospitality is the course pursued at the doctorate level and covers some subjects such as hospitality management, tourism studies, event management, hotel administration. The course spans three to four years with courses and research. Most of the institutes provide Ph.D. Hospitality in both full time and part time basis which enables many of the working professionals to go for this highest level of academic degree.
For Ph.D Hospitality program, one has to qualify an entrance test like UGC NET, SET, GATE or any other national/state level exams, and an interview. In addition to these examinations, institutes may also take into consideration the academic background, experience, and letter of intent for provisional admission to the Ph.D. Hospitality programme. It is rare to find institutes which grant direct admission depending on the candidate’s performance in his previous studies.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality |
| - Duration | 2-3 years |
| - Course Level | Doctoral |
| - Eligibility | Master's degree in Hospitality or related field |
| - Top Colleges | Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, IHM Aurangabad |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance exams like UGC NET, JRF, SLET, Ph.D. Entrance Test, GATE |
1. A post graduate degree in hotel management or hospitality management or related field with minimum 55% marks.
2. Appear for an entrance exam similar to the UGC NET, GATE or other entrance exams conducted at university level.
3. There are universities which expect the candidate to have 2-3 years work experience within hospitality domain.
4. English language proficiency for research and writing of the thesis.
5. Good problem solving, research and numeracy skills necessary for the comprehension of research techniques.
6. Conduct an interview round for checking research proficiency, interest in the topic and subject knowledge. There may also be additional demands such as the need to publish, to make recommendations and to provide a research proposal.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Research Methods | Quantitative and qualitative research, Statistical analysis, Research design |
| Advanced Hospitality Theory | Hospitality management, Tourism management, Hotel management |
| Hospitality Operations | Front office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage Service |
| Customer Service | Communication skills, Guest relations, Conflict resolution |
| Marketing | Advertising, Promotions, Brand management |
| Finance | Financial statements, Budgeting, Cost control |
| Human Resource Management | Recruitment, Training, Employee relations |
| Food and Beverage Management | Menu planning, Food safety, Beverage management |
| Hospitality Law | Hotel laws, Consumer protection, Contract law |
| Dissertation | Original research, Thesis writing, Defense |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Ph.D. (Hospitality) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Chitkara University | Patiala, Punjab | INR 730,000 |
| Garden City University | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 159,500 |
| Amity University | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | INR 660,000 |
| Quantum University | Roorkee, Uttarakhand | INR 147,000 |
| CT University | Ludhiana, Punjab | INR 196,500 |
| Charutar Vidya Mandal University | Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat | INR 125,000 |
| Auro University | Surat, Gujarat | INR 421,000 |
| G D Goenka University | Gurgaon, Haryana | INR 750,000 |
| DY Patil University | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 6,500,000 |
| Amity University | Jaipur, Rajasthan | INR 524,000 |
