Hospitality Management – Doctorate
Chart your path to success
You’ve already made significant strides in your career, and now it’s time to take that next leap. Get to your next milestone with Iowa State’s doctor of philosophy in hospitality management. We’ll help you take that next step without disrupting your busy life. This hybrid program was crafted for working professionals in industry executives, hospitality professionals, and educators. It includes only two in-person, three-week commitments over consecutive summers. The rest of your coursework is delivered online during the fall and spring semesters so you can keep moving forward in your current role while preparing for your next career move. Your next big step starts here.
Getting you ready for your next step.
Admissions Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency
Program Specific Requirements:
- Master’s degree
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Supporting documents for Ph.D. applicants (e.g., thesis, project papers, published articles, proceedings, professionally written documents)
For more information visit the Graduate College website.
Credits
72 total credit hours:
- Up to 30 credit hours may be accepted from the master’s degree coursework, depending on types of courses taken and fit with your goals.
From Online Student to Professor
A Colorado Mom’s Path to an Online Ph.D.
In May 2023, Jennifer Watson walked across the stage at Hilton Coliseum to receive her Ph.D. in Hospitality Management from Iowa State University, on her way to embarking on a new chapter as a tenure track professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
