Tourism management courses can cover a number of different topics related to the travel industry. Students can take classes in revenue, human resources, entrepreneurship, sustainability and environment. The topics covered are largely dependent upon a specific student’s interests and goals.

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.