Master's Degree (MA):
• Applicants must obtain B.Sc. in the intended major, with a general minimum grade of "GOOD" from the Faculty of Tourism & Hotels Management, an equivalent degree from another academic institute accredited by the university, or a postgraduate diploma from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Management with a general minimum grade of "GOOD".
• Applications must be submitted on the annual fixed period and offered to the department (major) for assessment, then up to the Faculty Board for final decision. Applications are valid as of the faculty's approval.
• Upon their employers' agreement applicants must be free to study for at least 2 days a week.
MA Regulations:
• The duration of the study is no less than two years.
• Applicants must pass at least 24 units of the postgraduate courses assigned by the major Department's Board, of which 25% must be external-related subjects approved by both the major Department's Board and the Faculty Board upon a recommendation by the Supervisor as illustrated in the MA & Ph.D. course list. Methods of Research courses and seminars are complementary regulations.
• Applicants must prepare a minimum 2-year/maximum 4-year thesis approved by both the Departments Board (major) and the faculty Board that will be valid upon the faculty Board's approval. Registration can be extended for a maximum 2-year period upon the Supervisor's recommendation and endorsement by the Department (major) Board.
• A seminar must be held where a thesis must be conducted by the applicant and approved by the Panel of Examiners.
Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.):
Registration for Ph.D.
• The applicant must obtain an MA Degree in the specialization/major from any of the Faculties of Tourism & Hotel Management or an equivalent degree from another academic institute accredited by the University. Applicant's MA degree grade must be no less than "VERY GOOD".
• Applications must be submitted on the annual fixed period and offered to the department (major) for assessment, then up to the faculty Board for final decision.
Regulations of Ph.D.
• Upon the Faculty Board's approval, the required period to obtain a Ph.D. in any of the tourism studies, hotel management studies, or tour guide is a minimum of two years and/or a maximum of five years.
• Applicants must pass at least 32 units - with a minimum grade of "VERY GOOD" - of the postgraduate courses as illustrated in the Ph. D. course list, of which 25% must be external-related subjects, assigned by the faculty Board upon approval of the major of the Department Board.
• An innovative dissertation must be conducted by the applicant and then accredited by the Faculty Board upon recommendation and approval of the major of the Department Board. The required period for this is a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years upon accreditation of the faculty Board, which is liable to extend the registration period for an extra two years maximum, based on a report by the supervisor and approval of the major of the Department Board.
• Debated in a seminar the Dissertation must be approved and accredited by a Panel of academic examiners.