Hotel Administration (PhD)

For Hotel Administration (PhD), tuition is 29,500 USD per year.

This is a research-focused PhD program in Hotel Administration within the SC Johnson College of Business. It applies core business disciplines to hospitality contexts, preparing students for careers in university teaching and research in hospitality management, service management, or real estate. Students collaborate across schools within the college.

Focus areas include Financial management, Food and beverage management, Hospitality management, Hotel accounting, Human resource management, Marketing.

Course requirements are determined by the student’s special committee, with enrollment in research courses expected each semester. The minimum duration for the degree is 6 semesters.

Graduates become cutting-edge scholars and effective teachers in hospitality management and related fields.

Applicants must hold a master's degree from an accredited university or a bachelor's degree from Cornell's Nolan School. Required items include Graduate School requirements, English language proficiency, GMAT or GRE scores, a resume or CV, and two letters of recommendation. Interviews are by invitation.

In Person, located in Ithaca, NY. The minimum duration is 6 semesters. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 8% of applicants.

Cornell University, founded in 1865 in Ithaca, New York, is an Ivy League research university that blends rigorous scholarship with broad public engagement. As both a privately endowed institution and New York State's statutory land-grant university, Cornell brings together liberal arts, engineering, agriculture, and professional schools to offer wide academic choice across more than twenty colleges and programs. Its historic mission emphasizes teaching, research, and service, making Cornell a global destination for students seeking depth and interdisciplinary opportunity.

Academically, Cornell is known for high-impact research across the sciences, humanities, and applied fields. With about 25,582 students and over 6,200 international learners, the campus provides extensive resources including research centers, interdisciplinary institutes, and industry partnerships that support undergraduate and graduate training. Students benefit from hands-on learning, internship networks, and faculty mentorship that often include international collaborations and community-engaged projects.

Life in Ithaca balances scenic natural spaces with a lively arts and dining scene and strong student services, from career counseling to study abroad advising. Residential options, student clubs, and entrepreneurial hubs help newcomers settle in and build professional pathways both in the United States and abroad. For international applicants seeking world-class research, wide program choice, and a community that values public service and innovation, Cornell offers a supportive and stimulating environment.