Key Information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months; Part-time: 48 months
- Start Dates: Rolling intake - you can apply and start this programme anytime.
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Subang Jaya, Malaysia
- Disciplines: Hospitality Management, Tourism & Leisure
Overview
The Hospitality and Tourism delivered by Sunway University candidates 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.
All PhD students will enroll in the ‘Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism’ subject, which advances students’ understanding in and application of developing, conducting, and disseminating their own research.
Additional required academic activities are regular consultations with the supervisory team, regular progress reports, participation in research seminars, the completion of a research ethics workshop and training programme, a conference presentation, and the submission of a manuscript to an academic journal.
Programme Structure
Areas of Research
- Hospitality and service management
- Food, health, and well-being
- Sustainability in tourism and the service industries
- Events and destination management
- Mobilities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6
Other Requirements
General Requirements
A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) or its equivalent in hospitality, tourism, or related fields as accepted by the University’s Senate.
Candidates who have a master’s 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
- have three (3) years of working experiences in hospitality and tourism related industry.
Candidates whose master’s 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.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 21,680 AUD / year (approx 15,547 USD / year)
- Domestic: 20,556 AUD / year (approx 14,741 USD / year)
Additional Details: RM60,100 for Malaysian students
