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Doctor of Philosophy Program in Tourism and Hotel Management

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Doctoral Degree · 3 Years Ph.D. (Tourism and Hotel Management) Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism and Hotel Management)
Your student ID falls within this edition
Student IDs69 – 73
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Doctor of Philosophy Program
in Tourism and Hotel Management

Revised Curriculum B.E. 2569 (2026)
  • Total creditsAt least 48
  • Duration3 years
  • Study plansPlan 1.1 and Plan 2.1
  • Students admitted2026–2030
  • Language of instructionThai
View Program Details Curriculum Document (PDF, Thai)
Your student ID falls within this edition
Student IDs64 – 68
Previous Edition

Doctor of Philosophy Program
in Tourism and Hotel Management

Revised Curriculum B.E. 2564 (2021)
  • Total creditsAt least 57
  • Duration3 years
  • Study plansType 1.1 and Type 2.1
  • Students admitted2021–2025
  • Language of instructionThai
View Program Details Curriculum Document (PDF, Thai)

Current students should always follow the curriculum edition that corresponds to their student ID. The previous edition remains available for reference until its final cohort has graduated. Prospective students should refer to the current edition.

Doctor of Philosophy Program in Tourism and Hotel Management

Revised Curriculum B.E. 2569 (2026) · Student IDs 69–73
View the B.E. 2564 Edition

Program and Degree Titles

Program title (Thai)
หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาการจัดการการท่องเที่ยวและการโรงแรม
Program title (English)
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Tourism and Hotel Management
Degree, full (Thai)
ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (การจัดการการท่องเที่ยวและการโรงแรม)
Degree, abbreviated (Thai)
ปร.ด. (การจัดการการท่องเที่ยวและการโรงแรม)
Degree, full (English)
Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism and Hotel Management)
Degree, abbreviated (English)
Ph.D. (Tourism and Hotel Management)
Program type
Three-year doctoral degree
Language of instruction
Thai
Total credits
Plan 1.1 and Plan 2.1: at least 48 credits

Program Philosophy

Developing academic leaders and researchers capable of creating in-depth knowledge in tourism and hospitality, grounded in social responsibility and responsive to dynamic change, for a sustainable future.

Program Objectives

  1. To develop doctoral graduates with the skills to apply concepts, theories, academic principles, digital technology and analytical tools to analyze and solve problems in the tourism and hotel industry appropriately.
  2. To foster doctoral graduates who can analyze data and situations critically using advanced and multidimensional research tools.
  3. To develop doctoral graduates who can evaluate tourism and hospitality research comprehensively, on the basis of ethics and sustainability.
  4. To develop doctoral graduates who can create new knowledge that advances tourism and hospitality in response to the needs of society and to dynamic change at both the local and international levels.

Curriculum Structure

Component Plan 1.1 Plan 2.1
1. Coursework – 12
Required Courses – 9
Elective Courses – 3
2. Dissertation 48 36
3. Required Non-credit Courses (3) –
Total (minimum) 48(3) 48

Plan 1.1: dissertation only. Plan 2.1: coursework and dissertation. Figures in parentheses are required non-credit courses.

Career Opportunities

  1. Lecturer in tourism and hotel management
  2. Researcher in tourism and hotel management
  3. Executive in an organization or function related to tourism and hospitality

Doctor of Philosophy Program in Tourism and Hotel Management

Revised Curriculum B.E. 2564 (2021) · Student IDs 64–68
View the B.E. 2569 Edition

Program and Degree Titles

Program title (Thai)
หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาการจัดการการท่องเที่ยวและการโรงแรม
Program title (English)
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Tourism and Hotel Management
Degree, full (Thai)
ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (การจัดการการท่องเที่ยวและการโรงแรม)
Degree, abbreviated (Thai)
ปร.ด. (การจัดการการท่องเที่ยวและการโรงแรม)
Degree, full (English)
Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism and Hotel Management)
Degree, abbreviated (English)
Ph.D. (Tourism and Hotel Management)
Program type
Three-year doctoral degree
Language of instruction
Thai
Total credits
Type 1.1 and Type 2.1: at least 57 credits

Program Philosophy

The program develops high-performing graduates, researchers and professionals in tourism and hospitality who can undertake advanced tourism and hotel management, propose tourism and hospitality policy, and build development networks at both the national and international levels.

Program Objectives

  1. To develop graduates with research and management skills in the context of global change in policy, the economy, society and technology.
  2. To develop capable tourism and hotel managers who uphold integrity, ethics and social responsibility.
  3. To develop professionals in the tourism and hotel industry with skills in knowledge transfer, analysis, synthesis and problem-solving across all dimensions of tourism and hospitality, and with the ability to pursue integrated development to achieve success.
  4. To develop researchers in tourism and hospitality.

Curriculum Structure

Component Type 1.1 Type 2.1
1. Coursework (minimum) – 21
Foundation Courses – 9
Required Major Courses – 6
Major Elective Courses – 6
2. Dissertation 57 36
Total (minimum) 57 57

Type 1.1: dissertation only. Type 2.1: coursework and dissertation.

Career Opportunities

  1. Lecturer in fields related to tourism and hospitality
  2. Executive or officer in tourism and hospitality in the public sector
  3. Executive or entrepreneur in the tourism and hotel industry
  4. Researcher

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