Hospitality can be a very fulfilling career path. By studying topics such as marketing and accounting, tourism and food service, as well as finer points of running a hotel, hospitality majors can learn how to help travelers enjoy their precious vacation time to the fullest.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.