DBA in Hotel and Hospitality Management Program at a GLANCE
Overview
PROGRAM SUMMARY
- Credits 90-120
- Regular Duration 18-24 Months
- Study Language English
- Thesis Language English
- Study Method eLearning Virtual Distance
- Start Dates eLearning: October, January, March, May, August | Distance: October, January, March, May, August | Virtual: October, January, March, May, August
- Research Required Yes
- Research Words 50,000 ±10%
- Transfer Credits Available
- Study Modules 8
- Awarded Diploma DBA in Hotel and Hospitality Management
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Hotel & Hospitality Management is the highest level of education available to ambitious and practical professionals in the field of overseeing the administrative, operational, and activities of businesses in the hospitality industry, who seek to influence the Business and Management market from the practical aspect.
The distance education program offers those students looking to enhance their career within the region of tourism, hospitality, and events. For such individuals, our Online Doctorate offers them just the opportunity they were looking for from the solace and comfort of their own home. Switzerland is a pioneer in the field of tourism and hospitality, so this program offers you from Switzerland the opportunity that equips you with an advanced set of skills to aid you in the near future. The necessary confidence to reach the position of your dream job.
One year of taught program deals with guidance and assistance from our exceptional staff members. The rest of the diploma time is spent on formalizing and conceptualizing your final research project.
Avrio Institute, in collaboration with its partner Universities in the Americas and educational Institutions in the UK, offers a combination of coursework and a DBA dissertation that enhances the role of industry-based research that provides managers, professionals, and executives with advanced academic tools to increase the efficiency of their research skills and equip them with the tools to improve their performance in decision-making and planning.
In order for the candidate to benefit from the program as much as possible, the study program has been customized to suit your professional educational background without losing sight of what you aspire to reach. Therefore, in addition to the main regular DBA program, 18 majors are offered under the DBA program. The specialization means that you will have to study Hotel & Hospitality Management subjects, in addition to the general subjects, and that your DBA dissertation has to be in the field of Hotel & Hospitality Management. Taking into account that specialization does not mean “isolation”, but rather delving into the depth of an aspect of Hotel & Hospitality Management, and how it affects and is affected by other aspects of the Businesses.
Those holding a Swiss eLearning study diploma are especially sought out for their professionalism, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities. Here a one-year taught program leads you to a final thesis project supervised by one of our phenomenal minds in the world. Our faculty members offer you the much-needed resources and guidance to achieve your particular personality. We are looking forward to research proposals ranging from the diversity that tourism offers, the events that can be conducted and arranged, and issues and predicaments surrounding the expected hospitality from hotel management.
The following are some of the research areas we are interested in:
– Culture, identity, and heritage
– Identities, communities, and the conflicts in the 21st century
– Social media and digital hoteling and hospitality
– Consumer behavioral theories
– Sustainable policies leading to proper planning for tourism, management, and development.
– HR issues
– Visual media’s role in furthering hoteling and leisure
– How to deal with the pandemics
Obtaining the Avrio Institute Doctorate puts our students at par with the world’s best institutions. Having a Swiss certificate ensures a prominent position within the tourist industry or an academic position at a renowned institute.
Through the Dual DBA qualification, candidates not only gain academic information and skills but also gain the competitive advantage by obtaining a European DBA and an American DBA makes them more in demand for work as they are more able to contribute effectively in the world of business and management.
Related Study Programs
AIM
Those holding a Swiss eLearning study diploma are especially sought out for their professionalism, leadership and problem-solving capabilities. Here a one-year taught program leads you to a final thesis project supervised by one of our phenomenal minds in the world. Our faculty members offer you the much-needed resources and guidance to achieve the particular personality. We are looking forward to research proposals ranging from the diversity that tourism offers, the events that can be conducted and arranged, and issues and predicaments surrounding the expected hospitality from hotel management.
The following are some of the research areas we are interested in:
- Culture, identity and heritage
- Identities, communities and the conflicts in the 21st century
- Social media and digital hoteling and hospitality
- Consumer behavioral theories
- Sustainable policies leading to proper planning for tourism, management and development.
- HR issues
- Visual media’s role in furthering hoteling and leisure
Obtaining the Avrio Institute Doctorate puts our students at par with the world’s best institutions. Having a Swiss diploma ensures a prominent position within the tourist industry or an academic position at a renowned institute.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
- Credits 90-120
- Regular Duration 18-24 Months
- Study Language English
- Thesis Language English
- Study Method eLearning Virtual Distance
- Start Dates eLearning: October, January, March, May, August | Distance: October, January, March, May, August | Virtual: October, January, March, May, August
- Research Required Yes
- Research Words 50,000 ±10%
- Transfer Credits Available
- Study Modules 8
- Awarded Diploma DBA in Hotel and Hospitality Management
Curriculum
PROGRAM SUMMARY
- Credits 90-120
- Regular Duration 18-24 Months
- Study Language English
- Thesis Language English
- Study Method eLearning Virtual Distance
- Start Dates eLearning: October, January, March, May, August | Distance: October, January, March, May, August | Virtual: October, January, March, May, August
- Research Required Yes
- Research Words 50,000 ±10%
- Transfer Credits Available
- Study Modules 8
- Awarded Diploma DBA in Hotel and Hospitality Management
FIRST YEAR
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More Information
PROGRAM SUMMARY
- Credits 90-120
- Regular Duration 18-24 Months
- Study Language English
- Thesis Language English
- Study Method eLearning Virtual Distance
- Start Dates eLearning: October, January, March, May, August | Distance: October, January, March, May, August | Virtual: October, January, March, May, August
- Research Required Yes
- Research Words 50,000 ±10%
- Transfer Credits Available
- Study Modules 8
- Awarded Diploma DBA in Hotel and Hospitality Management
At Avrio institute we do provide 2 kinds of Doctorate, which are DBA and D.Phil./PhD.
The D.Phil./PhD program allows the doctoral candidate to apply for the dual award to get graduated with a University Ph.D. degree issued by one of our Partner Universities with no additional fee. The same applies to the DBA program as well. Please go to the admission tab.
Despite the fact that the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and a Philosophy Doctorate (D.Phil./PhD) in Business Administration are somehow practically equal, they likewise have a few contrasts in terms of study or the academic point of view. While developing your education, the doctorate qualification sets the measures for higher learning. Procuring your online Doctorate in Business Administration will help you in getting better vocations and careers, occupying a better position, without a doubt, and increasing your gross salary.
Obtaining a DBA or a D.Phil./PhD is somehow the same level, for example, both are well-known and respected, and both require an intensive and demanding course of business administration, with an emphasis on research. With this program, you will be prepared for managerial and consulting positions, as well as researching and instructing possibilities. Moreover, DBA candidates have probably been employed in the field of business for a few years, or more, and they are seeking to advance their careers by obtaining an online doctorate in business administration.
Usually, DBA is required less afford to finish the program which makes most students finish on time whereas many of the D.Phil./PhD students do not finish within the regular and expected duration.
Upon graduation, all DBA graduates will obtain a DBA in their specialization from Avrio institute as well as an official recognized DBA degree issued by UCN University.
— The UCN Degree might be canceled to reduce the fee.
— The UCN Degree might be replaced with a University DBA degree issued by Azteca University, to reduce the fee.
— Also, it’s possible to apply for the triple award with an additional fee.
Upon graduation, all Executive DBA (2-Year Program) graduates will obtain an Executive DBA in their specialization from Avrio institute as well as a University DBA degree issued by Azteca University, Own title degree. The first year is a study year, whereas the second year is for the thesis.
Admission criteria
Please check the Admission tab, For more information, you may visit the Admission criteria page
Study Methods & Admission deadline
We have 4 Methods of study and 5 Intakes per year. For more details, you may check our remote study methods or the Academic Calendar.
Admission & Graduation
PROGRAM SUMMARY
- Credits 90-120
- Regular Duration 18-24 Months
- Study Language English
- Thesis Language English
- Study Method eLearning Virtual Distance
- Start Dates eLearning: October, January, March, May, August | Distance: October, January, March, May, August | Virtual: October, January, March, May, August
- Research Required Yes
- Research Words 50,000 ±10%
- Transfer Credits Available
- Study Modules 8
- Awarded Diploma DBA in Hotel and Hospitality Management
Admission Criteria
To enroll in a DBA program, the minimum requirements are:
- Previous Study:
- Executive DBA Program – 2-Year Program: Master or equivalent
- Regular DBA – 3-Year Program: Master or equivalent /or/ Four-Year Bachelor with 7+ Years of Experience in the same or related managerial field.
- Dual DBA: Master or equivalent
- Work Experience:
- Master Holders: It is recommended, not required, that you have at least two years of experience since the date of obtaining your master’s degree.
- 4-Year Bachelor holders: At least seven years of managerial experience since the date of obtaining your bachelor’s degree.
- Age: 25 Years or more
- English: IELTS 6.5, or equivalent. However, you do not need such a certificate if you are:
- From English-speaking countries
- You studied the High school, Bachelor or Master at an English-speaking educational institution
- Conditionally, a full-time employee of an English organization for the last 2 years. In this case, we need to prove the duration and Job position and you will be asked to take our English Test.
The Academic Cycle
In the illustrations below, you can find briefly some details about the intakes. To read more about the intakes and examination dating, please click here.
Selecting intake: Our program has been designed to give a chance to all students to start their studies when they are ready to take this step towards a better tomorrow. Therefore, the applicants need to select the intake they would enroll in.
At Avrio Institute we do have 5 Main intakes per year, and there is a possibility to start individually with convincing reasons. In total we do have 10 intakes per year, they are as below:
- Main Intakes: They take place during the 1st Week of January, March, May, August, or October
- Individual intakes: They take place during the 1st Week of February, April, June, September, or November
- NOTE: In December and July there are no intakes due to the Christmas, New Year, and Summer holidays, as well as issuing the graduation packages.
DBA Top-Up
DBA Transfer Credits:
Candidates who hold a Level 8 Business Diploma or those who have studied/been studying at any other educational institution, can apply for the Top-Up Program to continue their studies at the institute.
Top Up Duration:
The minimum required duration to finish the program after transferring credits, up to 60 credits, will be one year or more.
For the dual DBA, topup, the minimum duration to study at Avrio Institute is one year to be eligible to obtain a University Executive DBA from Azteca University in Mexico, Own title, or two years to be eligible to obtain an Official recognized DBA from UCN University.
The exact duration and credits to transfer can be determined after submitting the application for admission.
Awards and Awarding Bodies:
1. DBA Program:
On completion of this course, the candidates will graduate with the following certificates:
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with/without the specialization from Institut Avrio de Genève
- An official recognized DBA degree with/without the specialization from the UCN University. For more details about UCN, please click here
2. Executive DBA Program:
On completion of this course, the candidates will graduate with the following certificates:
- Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) with/without the specialization from Institut Avrio de Genève
- The own University Doctor of Business Administration of Azteca University in Mexico with the respective specialization. For more details please click here
3. Optional:
- The applicants may not apply for the dual award to reduce the enrollment fee.
- The DBA applicants may apply for the University DBA with Azteca University, which will reduce the fee as well.
- The candidates may apply for the triple award to obtain upon graduation Avrio, UCN, and Azteca’s Award.