The Ph.D. program in Hospitality Management is designed to meet the demand by industry and educational institutions for high-quality academicians with a hospitality and tourism management background. They will be able to generate significant industry-specific knowledge through exposure to and participation in the highest levels of academic research and subsequently, as professors and managers, to disseminate such knowledge to all stakeholders and the public. The program is based on a three to four-year period of residential study following the completion of a Master’s degree with an undergraduate or graduate degree in hospitality and tourism management or related fields. This program of study provides students with the opportunity to generate significant industry-specific knowledge through exposure to and participation in the highest levels of academic research.

With eight universities across 20 locations offering more than 400 degree programs on campus and online, the University of South Carolina system is uniquely positioned to meet the state's educational, cultural, health, and research needs.

Carolina makes its local communities a priority, and the university is committed to a superior student experience and academic excellence for all of its students. Scholarship programs such as the Gamecock Guarantee, flexible scheduling through On Your Time, and online degrees through Palmetto College make higher education more accessible and affordable for South Carolinians.

In the process, it hopes to inspire a new generation of innovative thinkers and problem-solvers to make a positive impact as it creates healthier, more prosperous, and more vibrant communities.