University of Houston – Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership
University of Houston – Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership

Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership

Online

3 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Sep 2025

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Introduction

The Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership (DGHL) is designed for professionals and executives interested in expanding their careers in applied research in hospitality businesses, leading to career growth and acquiring opportunities related to teaching, consulting, and senior leadership roles. DGHL will also prepare current educators and university administrators to achieve tenure-track faculty and leadership positions in colleges and universities.

Candidates in the Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership (DGHL) will take courses in cohorts, focusing on real-world research applications and engaging in dissertation requirements. This will be achieved without discontinuing and disrupting their professional careers, as classes in this degree program are 100% online.

The DGHL program is a 3-year, professional and non-residential program. Students take three courses per semester (spring and fall). In the third year, students will focus on their dissertations. The number of credits required to earn the degree is 54.

The DGHL program is designed for professionals with extensive industry experience and educators who either already hold a master of science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or have a similar advanced degree.

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