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PhD in Consumer Sciences, Hospitality Management

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An innovative and reputable program at Ohio State, the Hospitality Management program provides you with cutting-edge knowledge impacting today’s hospitality and fashion retail businesses. 

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Program Features

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What you’ll learn

Learn and conduct research about hospitality and retail consumers, their evaluations of service experiences, their affective and cognitive responses to brands, and their judgments and decision-making processes 

Master important elements of the profession, including: 

  • Advanced knowledge in leadership 
  • Consumer behavior and services marketing principles 
  • Management consulting skills and service design 
  • Technology innovation and social media marketing 
  • Cross-cultural research 
  • Aesthetics, body image, self-representation 
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Career Paths 

With a doctoral degree in Hospitality Management, you'll use your expertise and advanced knowledge to become a leader in the hospitality management or fashion retail industries.

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Food Safety Researcher  
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Industry Researcher 
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Hospitality/Retail Executive
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Funding Opportunities 

Cost

Graduate program costs can depend on a variety of factors such as residency, number of credit hours, and number of semesters enrolled. The Graduate Admissions website provides an estimate of annual costs for Ohio residents, domestic non-residents, and international students. The Registrar’s Office provides more in-depth information about Tuition and Fees.

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Degree Requirements 

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Prerequisites

Test Scores: GRE/GMAT scores; English language test scores

Expected Time to Degree:

3-4 years

Deadline to apply

December 1

Applications for the next admissions cycle will open September 1

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Program start

Autumn Semester 

Mode of Instruction

While some courses may be offered online, this degree requires in-person learning on the Columbus campus.

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