In recent years, hospitality and tourism has gone through major shifts in ideology and practice. This has created many new avenues of research in this field. The Ph.D. in Hospitality & Tourism Management is a full time program and is suitable for those wishing to undertake an academic or a research focused career in the field of Hospitality and Tourism. Our program includes a strong element of statistics and research design to prepare graduates for a career in academics. Our prestigious international faculty provide lectures rich in terms of research courses, statistics, data mining, as well as courses related to the field of study, covering the current issues of tourism, the lodging industry, Human Resources, and managing & marketing tourism destinations. You can study any area of interest that applies to hospitality and tourism and we provide the time and support for students to delve into their research.
Career Path
Graduate careers include University Professor/Lecturer, Hospitality Researcher, Hotel General Manager (Executive Level), Tourism Policy Advisor, Hospitality Consultant, Director of Tourism Development, Travel and Tourism Analyst, Hospitality Innovation Strategist, Academic Journal Editor, Destination Marketing Director, Corporate Trainer (Hospitality Sector), Hospitality and Tourism Curriculum Developer, Sustainable Tourism Specialist, Hospitality Operations Researcher.
Student can work up to 25 hours per week and full time during official school breaks. South Korea does not offer an automatic post-study work visa, but graduates can transition to the D-10 Job Seeker Visa to stay and look for a job up to 2 to 3 years.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Woosong University below;
1. Bachelor Degree and Transcript
3. Masters Certificate and Transcript
4. PhD Proposal
5. Passport
6. Recommendation Letter
7. English Language Proficiency Letter
8. WASSCE/ A-Level Certificate
9. Statement of Purpose
10. CV
Woosong University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
