Introduction

The programmme aims to provide a firm foundation for excellence in tourism management research in Kenya and the region. The programme, therefore, emphasizes advanced research and development in the hospitality industry.

Programme Objectives

1. To nurture high-quality Ph.D. graduates in Tourism Management prepared to become world-class tourism researchers and scholars for academic positions in reputable tourism schools or for research positions in tourism or government organizations.
2. Produce graduates with marked ability, scholarship, and research skills to pursue rigorous research and makes an original contribution to knowledge and practitioners in a broad field of tourism 
3. To ensure the very best learning experience in a vibrant academic environment where national and international tourism networks support students’ growth

Programme Courses

Year 1 Semester 1

Advanced Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism

Hospitality & Tourism Management theories and practices

Contemporary Issues in tourism

Research Proposal Writing and seminar

 

Year 1 Semester 2

Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis

Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis

ANY TWO Electives

Advanced Tourism Policy Planning & Development

Ecotourism and Sustainable Development

Tourism & Hospitality Investments and Financing

Hospitality Technologies and Digital Visitor Economy

 

Year 2 Semester 1

Research Proposal

 

Year 2 Semester 2

Research/Thesis writing

 

Year 3 Semester 1

Research/Thesis  Writing

 

Year 3 Semester 2

Research/ Thesis submission

 

 

Programme Requirements

 

 Admission Requirements

A) To qualify for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy programme in Tourism Management, the candidate shall be the holder of a Master of Science degree in Tourism Management from or any of its or equivalent recognized by Maseno University senate.

B) C) In addition to the above, the applicant must meet the specific requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy programme as approved by Senate and the Commission for University Education.

 

Programme Duration

A) A full-time student for the Ph.D. degree in Tourism Management shall normally be registered for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years.

B) A part-time student for the Ph.D. degree in Tourism Management shall be registered for a minimum of four and a maximum of seven years

Programme Structure

The Ph.D. programme in Tourism Management shall normally consist of coursework, examinations, research, and thesis, normally covering three years distributed over six semesters of full/part-time attendance provided that part-time attendance shall not exceed a period of five academic years from the date of registration.

The courses are offered in units that shall have a total of 3 credit hours per week. A credit hour is defined as 1 lecture hour per week per semester or 2 tutorial hours per week per semester or 3 Laboratory hours per week per semester. A course unit is defined as a one-hour lecture and a two-hour tutorial or a three-hour practical session per week per semester. The programme consists of a minimum of eight (4) units and a maximum of nine (9) units of coursework, examination, and thesis distributed over four semesters distributed as follows: