The phenomenal growth of the hospitality and tourism industry and the demand for hospitality professionals with strategic skills has resulted in tremendous opportunities for graduates with an advanced degree in hospitality and tourism administration. Graduates from this program can integrate newly acquired skills and knowledge in the areas of hotel restaurant, and tourism administration, hospitality education and instruction to enhance their professional career. The interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded in Human Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Hospitality and Tourism Administration. [AIM]
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[HRAD GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION] AIMThe primary aim of the doctoral program specialization in Hospitality and Tourism Administration is to prepare competent educators, researchers and practitioners for successful careers in higher education institutions, hospitality and tourism consulting firms, or government agencies requiring strong research skills and broad-based study. BACK TO TOP PROGRAMThe Ph.D. program specialization in hospitality and tourism administration is one of only a handful offered in the world. The program prepares new scholars with the competencies and confidence needed to teach and conduct research and apply research findings in teaching and hospitality and tourism industry. A successful doctoral student is distinguished by a strong research orientation and commitment, a focused academic goal, and a commitment to excellence. The program emphasizes on flexibility, independence and inter-discipline to accommodate the needs and research interests of each student. The philosophy of the program is to encourage each student to take an active role in developing a plan of study suited to his/her own areas of interest and future career goals. As part of the program, doctoral students are expected to pursue experience in instruction, research and engagement and they are strongly encouraged to collaborate with graduate faculty on research and disseminate findings through scholarly publications and presentations that contribute to the literature in hospitality and tourism management. BACK TO TOP COMPETENCIES Ph.D. students will participate in activities in Sharing Knowledge, Community Engagement and Resource Generation to develop competence. A doctoral student is expected to engage in all of the activities under Generating Knowledge. The school and college have developed an acceptable means to accomplish these goals. Recognizing the importance of accountability, the student in consultation with his or her committee regarding how the necessary experiences will be completed during the doctoral program. A work sheet will be attached to the student’s plan-of-study. The annual doctoral review will provide another mechanism to check on the student’s progress. A portfolio will document a student’s accomplishments relative to these experiences. The notion of reflective practice, that is, observation and reflection plus practice, critique and reflection, will permeate doctoral students’ OSU experiences. Instilling this concept in doctoral students facilitates an understanding that reflective practice is another way of learning in addition to reading the scholarly literature, attending conferences, etc. Recognizing the importance of technology, the school and college will incorporate technology into the entire doctoral program. The goal is to produce graduates capable of using state-of-the-art technology in support of their professional careers. Doctoral students will gain experience in Resource Generation, Sharing Knowledge, Community Engagement and Generating Knowledge, as well as their major and supporting content areas. Sharing Knowledge(i.e.. classroom instruction, providing training, etc.) · Present educational and/or training materials in an effective manner to facilitate learning.· Assesses student learning and educational experiences.· Apply learning theory/educational pedagogy to plan and organize course/workshop.· Write sound proposals, abstracts and manuscripts related to instruction/training.· Engage in collaborative teaming to facilitate learning.· Understand the fundamentals of critical thinking and creative problem solving and learn practical strategies for engaging student thinking.· Mentor in a one-on-one situation. Generating Knowledge(i.e. research and other forms of creative scholarship, etc.) · Search the research literature and summarize findings for formulation or research questions. · Develop research objectives and plan methods to meet the objectives.· Develop sound proposals using appropriate research methodology, research instruments, techniques and analyses (quantitative and qualitative).· Plan and conduct research, including problem solving, data handling and statistical analyses.· Interpret data appropriately and determine implications.· Engage in collaborative teaming to plan and conduct research.· Disseminate findings to appropriate audiences (i.e. presentation followed by manuscript for peer review, followed by integration with instruction and outreach programming).· Critique manuscripts using analytical skills for effective evaluation. Resource Generation(i.e. grants, contracts, development, etc.) · Identify appropriate sources of funding.· Develop sound proposals targeted to meet the interests of funding sources and identify expected impact.· Develop budget.· Critique proposals using analytical skills for effective evaluation.· Engage in collaborative teaming to develop fundable proposals. Community Engagement(i.e. outreach, cooperative extension, professional organizations, public policy, etc.) · Develop program objectives; plan for implementation and evaluation.· Present educational sessions to a variety of audiences.· Assess audience learning, including impact on audience behavior.· Work effectively as a member of a team to plan and/or deliver outreach programs.· Write sound proposals, abstracts and manuscripts for outreach programs.· Solve problems creatively.· Communicate priorities and technical information to policy makers.· Advocate for relevant legislation or policy for positive change in society.· Influence the strategic direction of a professional organization. BACK TO TOP PROGRAM STRUCTUREThe doctoral program includes a strong research methods and statistics component that comprises a minimum of 18 credit hours, a strong hospitality and tourism administration concentration with 18-30 credit hours, and a doctoral dissertation of 15 credit hours. The average Ph.D. student takes 3 to 4 years to complete his or her course work. Required HoursThe minimum number of total hours required for graduation is 60 past the Master’s degree. If a thesis was not completed as part of the Master’s program, a thesis or equivalent must be completed in addition to the minimum 60 hours past the Master’s degree. All requirements must be completed within 9 years and 4 years from the passing of the Qualifying Exam. No course on the plan of study may be more than 10 years old at the time of graduation. Transfer HoursDoctoral students must take at least 30 hours at Oklahoma State University. However, no more than nine hours with a grade of “B” or better in each course may be transferred from institutions that do not grant doctoral degrees. Grade Point RequirementStudents whose GPA falls below 3.0 are subject to being placed on Strict Academic Probation (SAP). Students on SAP may be suspended if they receive any grade below a “B”. To graduate, a student must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA in all course work. Committee Structure· Major Advisor and Chair· One member external to department/college· One member external to major area· Two members related to major area (one of which may serve as Major Advisor and Chair) Plan of Study· Human Environmental Sciences 3 Hrs.· Hospitality and Tourism Administration(Includes major and support area) 18-30 Hrs. · Research Support Courses 18-30 Hrs.Must include:One Intermediate Statistics courseOne Advances Statistics courseOne Advances Research Methods course· Dissertation Strongly encouraged:· Approval internship in research and/or instruction (Maximum or 6 hours for each intern program)· Foreign or computer language skills BACK TO TOP RESOURCES AND FACILITIESThe School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration has state-of-the-art facilities, experience and research oriented faculty, and innovative curriculum. With and 80 room teaching hotel, three teaching restaurants and demonstration kitchens, and a PM Information System and a Micros Point-of-Sale System, students are able to put their theories into practice and conduct research projects. FACILITIES BACK TO TOP BACK TO TOP ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe applicant must hold a Master’s degree in hospitality and/or tourism administration or a related field with a minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 and have relevant industry work experiences. The following documents are required to be submitted to the Graduate College of OSU for review (these documents will be reviewed and then forwarded to the School): - Completed admission form(ADMISSION FORMS)
- Two official transcripts
- TOEFL score (Minimum 550 for international students only)
- Financial Statement (US $20, 100 for international students only)
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Oklahoma State University
202 Whitehurst
Stillwater, OK 74078-1019
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The following documents are required to be submitted to the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration at the following address for review: School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration
Oklahoma State University
210 HESW
Stillwater, OK 74078-6173
Type of Admission· Admission without Qualification The applicant’s credentials equal or exceed every minimum admission criterion. · Admissible on Provisional Basis At least one admission criterion is marginal. The applicant will be required to meet certain requirements and have a satisfactory academic performance during their first semester. · Admissible on Strict Academic Probation Students must make at least a “B” in each course in the first 10-12 hours of enrollment or be dropped from the program. BACK TO TOP FINANCIAL AIDA variety of financial aid is available from the school, college and university. - University Scholarships
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Stillwater, OK 74078-5061
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BACK TO TOP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Please contact: Dr. Radesh Palakurthi, Graduate coordinator
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BACK TO TOP SELECTED GRADUATE COURSES - HRAD 5111 Hospitality Graduate Studies and Research
Prerequisite: graduate standing. A seminar to prepare graduate students for their graduate studies and research. Systematic introduction to the competencies of graduate education, the hospitality administration graduate program and degree requirements, and graduate research in hospitality and tourism education and administration.
- HRAD 5213 Hospitality and Tourism Management
In depth study of hospitality and tourism management including theory, research, operations and practical experience. Emphasis on lodging operations systems, commercial food service systems, and tourism. Analysis and synthesis of a comprehensive management philosophy consistent with theory.
- HRAD 5233 Convention and Special Event Management
This applied convention and special event management course covers meeting and event design, working with suppliers, on-site management, post-event analysis, industry related computer programs, and meetings documentation.
- HRAD 5243 Retailing and Franchising in the Hospitality Industry
Entrepreneurial perspective of growth and performance of commercial and noncommercial food service and health care organizations. Challenges relative to operations management, convenience stores, quick service operations, procurement, price analysis, communication, efficient customer response, capital and human resources, competition, governmental influence, and decision-making process.
- HRAD 5313 Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology
Conceptual analysis of the technology used in the hospitality industry. Investigation of technology applications, ethical implications of technology and system development practice.
- HRAD 5413 Employee Development Issues In the Hospitality Industry
Recent theories and research in human resource management, employee development, and the labor issues affecting the hospitality and tourism industry to maintain a productive workforce.
- HRAD 5423 Hospitality Customer Development Strategies
Prerequisite: Undergraduate marketing course and graduate standing. The concepts and strategies of marketing and customer development will be discussed.
- HRAD 5513 Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Analysis of major and current issues confronting the hospitality and tourism industry.
- HRAD 5613 Service Quality in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Study of contemporary management principles in the hospitality industry. Emphasis on service improvement and customer satisfaction in the hospitality industry through the use of total quality management. How service industries such as hospitality can use business techniques such as continuous improvement, employee involvement, measurement and organizational change to improve unit operations.
- HRAD 5813 Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism Administration
Prerequisite: REMS 5953 or STAT 5013 and graduate standing. Scientific methods and current research methodologies as applied to problems in hospitality and tourism administration. Proposal planning, research design, statistical use and interpretation, and research reporting.
- HRAD 5850 Special Topics in the Hospitality Industry
1-3 credits, maximum 9. Special topics related to the hospitality industry. A problem-solving technique to design the research model and investigative procedures. Presentations to faculty, students and industry professionals at specialized workshops with research, instructional and industry project components.
- HRAD 5870 Problems in the Hospitality Industry
1-3 credits, maximum 9. Special recurring problems in the hospitality industry. Broad perspective of these issues and their application to the industry. Critical thinking skills to solve operational dilemmas.
- HRAD 6113 Hospitality and Tourism Education
Theoretical and practical components of hospitality and tourism educations with emphasis on universities, community colleges, and vocational schools.
- HRAD 6213 Advanced Hospitality Purchasing
Development of supply chain management systems for hospitality businesses. Management of hospitality procurement operations.
- HRAD 6313 Tourism Policy and Planning
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Examination of current international and national tourism policies, planning and development perspectives, and their economic impacts.
- HRAD 6413 Leadership in a Diverse Society
Comparing and critiquing leadership and diversity research, theories, and practices in society. Development of models for future professional practice that integrate leadership and diversity principles.
- HRAD 6513 Hotel and Restaurant Planning and Development
Theories and practices related to the acquisition, development and investment in hospitality-oriented real estate. The undertaking of site analysis, feasibility studies and building construction will be reviewed. Students will consider acquisitions, financing alternatives and management contract options. Current trends in hotel investing.
- HRAD 6680 Seminar in Foodservice Management
1-3 credit hours, maximum 9. Examination of research, practice, and future trends in food service management from a strategic perspective.
- HRAD 6780 Seminar in Lodging Management
1-3 credit hours, maximum 9. Examination of lodging management issues from a strategic perspective. Latest developments in research, practice, and future trends in the lodging industry.
- HRAD 6880 Seminar in Travel and Tourism Management
1-3 credit hours, maximum 9. Study of the latest developments in travel and tourism research management. Understanding and evaluating the current issues and future development trends of the travel and tourism industry.
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