


About the Program
The aim of this program is to train academic staff in the field of tourism management. This program aims to train individuals who specialize in the field of tourism management and want to enrich themselves in the labor intensive sector and contribute to the tourism literature. It is known that qualified academics are required in the field of tourism and hospitality and the program is designed and enriched to fill this gap. The objective of this program is to present the theoretical and practical methods related to tourism and management with a holistic approach and to create an educational network based on cooperation between the academic world and tourism sector. Students will gain knowledge about how international tourism knowledge and skills can be applied within the framework of ethical rules.
Education Opportunities
Students undertake a total of seven Ph.D. courses in order to graduate from the Tourism Management Doctorate program. When students enroll, they may register for up to four courses per semester in the thesis program. Two of the seven courses in the program are compulsory, while the rest of the courses are elective. Students register for the program with the assistance of their course advisors who also guide students throughout the program. The library and the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research provide online and offline access to databases for students. Program advisors appoint a thesis supervisor when students enroll in the thesis/project. Students utilize a variety of databases to complete their thesis or project. They are encouraged to produce high-quality work to contribute to the literature on tourism and hospitality. Graduates are expected to produce at least one publication indexed in SSCI. Cyprus International University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management is accredited by the German accreditation body of FIBAA.

Career Areas
The Ph.D. in Tourism Management is a program where students wish to specialize in the field of tourism and hotel management. The aim of this program is to present the theoretical and practical methods related to tourism and management with a holistic approach and to create an educational network based on cooperation between the academic world and tourism sector. Ph.D. in Tourism Management aims to contribute to the existing literature on tourism and hospitality by using the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary structure of tourism and to train instructors with doctorate degrees within the framework of the ethical rules. The most distinguishing feature of this program is that it creates an effective leader in the academic field of tourism and educates well-equipped individuals in human relations. Graduates are granted a Ph.D. degree by which they can find job opportunities in universities, educational institutions, techno-parks, and international consultancy companies.
Contact
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr
Compulsory modules
First Semester
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
Course code
TMAN601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
Course code
TMAN603Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
5AREA ELECTIVE
Course code
TMANXX1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Second Semester
Philosophy of Science
Course code
PHIL601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Course code
TMAN602Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
AREA ELECTIVE
Course code
TMANXX2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
AREA ELECTIVE
Course code
TMANXX3Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Third Semester
SEMINAR
Course code
TMAN690Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
5Fourth Semester
QUALIFYING EXAM
Course code
TMAN650Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
0Fifth Semester
DISSERTATION
Course code
TMAN600Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
Optional modules
CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM INDUSTRY
Course code
TMAN614Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
10QUALITATIVE METHODS IN TOURISM RESEARCH
Course code
TMAN613Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
10STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM INSTITUTIONS
Course code
TMAN611Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Development of Sustainable Tourism Policies and Planning
Course code
TRHM506Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
7LUXURY TOURISM
Course code
TMAN615Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8Marketing Strategies for Hospitality Operations
Course code
TRHM532Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
0CASES IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Course code
BUSN620Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8STATISTICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES
Course code
STAT602Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
0Management and Organization for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises
Course code
TRHM513Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
8STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT IN MARKETING SCIENCE
Course code
BUSN604Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP WISDOM
Course code
BUSN635Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
0MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING AND GAME THEORY
Course code
BUSN629Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
DATA ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS
Course code
BUSN631Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8Philosophy of Science
Course code
PHIL601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.
TRNC Applicants- Required documents:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
- Scanned copy of passport or identity card.
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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.
International Applicants- Required documents:
- A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
- Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
- CV
- Ph.D. research proposal
- Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)
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Fee per course | € 650,00 |
Fee for thesis (4 Semesters) | € 2.600,00 |
Fee for seminar | € 200,00 |
Scientific Foundation per course | € 150,00 |
Registration and other fees* | € 245,00 |
Student Union fee | € 50,00 |
VAT Exc. |
*Applies to 1st. Year students. € 195,00 for others.