Ph.D. Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements

Applications are reviewed holistically. Therefore, there is no specific minimum or “cut-off” scores used during the SHM evaluation process. GMAT / GRE scores are required and open students for consideration for additional School, College, and University-wide funding.

The Ph.D. program has the following entrance requirements:

Graduate School Requirements (University-Wide for ALL Graduate Applicants):

• A completed online Graduate School application
• Undergraduate Degree(s) as required per country of admission by the Graduate School confirmed with submission of copies of official transcripts / documentation (for institutions outside the U.S. documents may include marksheets, record of courses, degree/study certificate, original diploma, etc.) from all post-secondary institutions attended (and official English translations if the language of instruction is not English) 
• English proficiency (if required per country of admission by the Graduate School)
• Payment of a non-refundable application fee (decided by the Graduate School)

School of Hospitality Management Requirements (After Graduate School Processes Application):

• The equivalent of a master's degree with an undergraduate or graduate degree in hospitality management
• A minimum of one year of work experience in the hospitality industry
• GMAT / GRE score(s)
• A resume or CV
• Three professional references with letters of recommendation
• A statement of career and educational goals in essay format (2-3 pages in length)
• Ability to partake in a live video interview