Studies in resort management can provide opportunities for students to learn the foundations of hotel management from a business perspective. Topics covered in courses may include accounting, planning conferences, hospitality rules, food and beverage management, and marketing.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.