Study Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality and Tourism at Sunway University in Malaysia, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hospitality and Tourism doctoral programme offers a rigorous research pathway for individuals seeking to advance scholarly and professional knowledge in hospitality and tourism. PhD candidates undertake Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism and receive close supervision while developing an original thesis (minimum 50,000 words). Key milestones include a research proposal defence, viva voce, seminar presentations, and publication of research. Candidates must also complete training in research ethics and the CITI Programme, contribute to academic conferences, and submit a journal manuscript. Areas of research include Hospitality and Service Management, Food, Health and Well-being, Sustainability, Events and Destination Management, and Mobilities. Graduates are prepared for careers in higher education, academic research, consultancy, and R&D leadership in tourism and service sectors.

Which department am I in?

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

RM15,547.00 (US$ 3,536) per year

Books & stationery RM 200 – 500 per course or semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/03/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Sunway University

No. 5, Jalan Universiti,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

RM15,547.00 (US$ 3,536) per year

Books & stationery RM 200 – 500 per course or semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/09/2027

Start date

April 2027

Venue

Sunway University

No. 5, Jalan Universiti,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

A Masters Degree (Level 7, MQF) or its equivalent in hospitality, tourism, or related fields as accepted by the Universitys Senate; OR Applicants who have a Masters in a field that is not related to hospitality and tourism may be accepted if the first Degree is in hospitality, tourism or related field; OR they have three (3) years of working experiences in the hospitality and tourism related industry. Candidates whose masters or first degree is not related to the fields of hospitality/tourism and without working experiences in the relevant fields, must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses prior to registering the programme.