Michigan State University offers a School of Hospitality Business doctorate degree through the Eli Broad College of Business. This school is especially known for its work in hospitality research. Course objectives include knowledge of human resources, production, accounting, finance, facilities, marketing, law, sociology and management.
Michigan State University, Broad College of Business
520 N. Business Complex
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-355-8377
broad.msu.edu
For people who are interested in earning their Ph.D. at home, Walden University offers an online Doctor of Business Administration degree that concentrates on leadership in various fields, including hospitality. Course requirements include 60 semester credit hours of classes and eight days of academic residency. The school's objective is to prepare students for all the challenges they can expect to encounter in the hotel and hospitality industry.
Walden University
155 5th Ave S.
Ste 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
866-492-5336
waldenu.edu
Capella's Ph.D. in general business allows students to focus on business management in areas of travel and tourism. The coursework is broad, while the student's research work and dissertation may narrowly target hospitality. Capella does not offer its degrees in traditional classrooms but only online and by mail.
Capella University
Capella Tower
225 S. 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
888-227-2736
capella.edu
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers a graduate degree in hospitality and tourism management. Its program familiarizes students with the intricate ins and outs of hospitality and tourism management. Ph.D. graduates are equipped to assume jobs in areas of research, education and tourism management. The university has six campus locations within the state of Virginia; it does not offer online graduate learning options in hospitality.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Graduate School
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-8306
grads.vt.edu