PolyU Offers Ph.D. Scholarship and Executive-in-Residence Programme to Officials of UNWTO Member States
An Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's (PolyU) School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) recently announced two programmes aimed at human resource capacity building for tourism in Asia and the Pacific.
The SHTM has established a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) scholarship to encourage exceptional individuals who wish to pursue a research degree in hotel and tourism management. Commencing in the academic year 2012/2013, the scholarship will be offered to a qualified applicant recommended by UNWTO Member States in Asia and the Pacific. The scholarship will support one full-time student who will be on full stipend (USD64,000) for a study period of three years.
In an effort to further contribute to human resource capacity building, the SHTM also offers a pioneering UNWTO Executive-in-Residence Programme to officials of UNWTO Members States in Asia and the Pacific. This innovative programme allows qualified candidates to spend six months at the School to upgrade and broaden their knowledge. Participants will have full access to classes and the SHTM's resources, and will benefit from the School's unique approach to hospitality and tourism education and research.
The SHTM has been steadfast in its support to the UNWTO's initiatives in extending the frontier of knowledge in the field of tourism. "As an Affiliate Member of the UNWTO and a world-class hotel and tourism school, we recognise the importance of human resource capacity building," said Professor Kaye Chon, Dean and Chair Professor of the SHTM. "With our concerted efforts, we are committed to contribute to the development of a sustainable future in global tourism".
For further information of respective programmes, please contact:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ph.D. Scholarship
Professor Rob Law
School of Hotel and Tourism Management, PolyU
(tel) +852 3400-2181 (fax) +852 2362-9362 (e-mail) [email protected]
UNWTO Executive-in-Residence Programme
Regional Programme for Asia and the Pacific, UNWTO
(tel) +34 91 567 8 100 (fax) +34 91 571 37 33 (e-mail) [email protected]
About PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a global centre of excellence in hospitality and tourism education and research. Based in Hong Kong at the heart of the Asia-Pacific region, SHTM combines internationally recognised academic expertise with practical, industry-focused learning across hotel, tourism, food service and events management. The School is home to more than 1,500 students and an international faculty with extensive industry experience, while its pioneering teaching and research hotel, Hotel ICON, provides a unique environment for experiential learning, innovation and applied research. Guided by its motto, “Leading Hospitality and Tourism,” SHTM works closely with industry and academic partners worldwide to advance knowledge, develop future leaders and support the continued evolution of the global hospitality and tourism sector.