1. PH.D. Program in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management Retail and Consumer Sciences Concentration “An International Leader in Retail and Consumer Sciences Education and Scholarship in Retail and Consumer Sciences Education and Scholarship” The University of Tennessee http://rhtm.utk.edu Contact Information : Ann Fairhurst, Ph.D., Dept. Head 110 Jessie Harris Building Dept. of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37996-1911 Tel: (865) 974-2141 E-mail: wjohnso1@utk.edu or fairhurs@utk.eduwjohnso1@utk.edufairhurs@utk.edu RHTM Graduate faculty Graduate Assistantships & Fellowships Graduate assistantships and fellowships are available to provide tuition and stipends. Additional funding is available for dissertations and research presentations. Evaluation for acceptance is based on the applicant’s scholastic record, GRE/GMAT scores, experience and compatibility with teaching or research needs. The University is a participant in the Academic Common market. The University of Tennessee As the state’s largest and most comprehensive institution, UT is a Carnegie One Research Extensive Institution. The campus location is in a thriving community within minutes of five major Tennessee Valley Authority lakes and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the most visited national park in the United States. The campus community offers entertainment through the Cultural Affairs Program and the Recreation, Entertainment, and Social Board. Knoxville, TN is a rapidly growing area with a reasonable cost of living and is well located within a day’s drive of one third of the U.S. population. The University of Tennessee is the land- grant institution of the State of Tennessee. Michelle Childs Ph.D. Ann Fairhurst Ph.D. Sejin Ha Ph.D. Youn-Kyung Kim Ph.D. Heejin Lim Ph.D. Dena Wise Ph.D. Rachel Chen Ph.D. Kiwon Lee Ph.D. Jeremy Whaley Ph.D. James Williams Ph.D. Brand extension International retailing Brand collaboration International retail environment Tourism retailing and tourists' shopping behavior Consumer behavior in technology Social marketing in retailing Prosocial consumption Consumer experience Branding Sustainable consumption Consumer Behavior in Computer-mediated environment Consumer culture Technology acceptance Economic development Economic Impact Assessment Tourism Forecasting Model Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism Foodservice Management Healthy Eating Environment Obesity and Restaurant Foods Event Planning Food Service and Nutrition Consumer Motivations and Behavior Leadership Human Resource Management Hospitality Management RCS (R ETAIL AND C ONSUMER S CIENCES ) HRT (Hospitality, Restaurant, & Tourism)

2. Program features Graduate courses & research Career Outlook RHTM 590 Research Seminar RHTM 600 Dissertation RHTM 614 Theories RHTM 615 Literature and Thought RHTM 616 Research Methods, Models and Measurement RHTM 625 Strategies RHTM 641 Consumer Behavior Retail and Consumer Sciences concentration in the Dept. of Retail, Hospitality & Tourism Management offers a Ph.D. degree. The concentration of Retail and Consumer Sciences incorporates a consumer perspective into the changing world of retailing. Program Features Research opportunities are available due to the high level of research productivity in the department. Graduate students are afforded the opportunity to become well-rounded researchers via coursework, special projects, and experience as research assistants. Industry partnerships with many corporate headquarters of leading retailers located in Tennessee add to the graduate experience. The program offers the opportunity to work on industry- related projects through the Institute for Service Excellence. Professional development is encouraged by graduate student involvement in faculty research that results in scholarly presentations and publications. Funding opportunities are available campus-wide for scholarly presentations at conferences and instructional enhancement. Faculty members are diverse in their areas of expertise and provide the opportunity for graduate exposure to many facets of retail. The Retail and Consumer Science faculty members have achieved international, national and regional leadership. An optimal graduate experience aids in developing future professional linkages among program cohorts. Retail and Consumer Sciences Concentration Graduates with the Retail and Consumer Science concentration have been highly sought for teaching and research faculty positions at major universities. Our Ph.D. graduates are successful in obtaining academic positions at nationally-recognized universities. Our recent graduates are placed with University of Minnesota, Oklahoma State University, University of Texas-Austin, University of South Carolina, University of Kentucky, Kent State University, Philadelphia University, and University of North Texas. "As a 2011 graduate of the PhD program in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management, I believe that the experiences learned while at UT have prepared me well for a career in higher education or industry. The successes achieved by many former graduates of this program speak well of the investment that the professors make in each individual student. Being fully prepared in the areas of teaching, research, and critical thinking because the Retail faculty has certainly made a difference in my career, and it is clear that the national reputation of the Department has enhanced my future opportunities compared to other potential programs." - Dr. Jeffrey Campbell, Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina “I am extremely proud of being a UT graduate! RCS doctoral students are expected to gain a firm grasp on theory and methodology in order to develop into intellectual leaders in higher education. I had the opportunity to interact with so many intelligent colleagues, exchanging and discussing ideas. The RCS professors are highly respected in retailing education, and very creative in their work. As a graduate teaching assistant, I had the privilege to teach several undergraduate courses. Such invaluable experiences deepened my knowledge and broadened my perspective, which equipped me with the essential tools to secure a faculty position at a major university.” -- Dr. Hye-Young Kim, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota RHTM Doctoral Core Courses RCS Doctoral Student Publications Doctoral students in Retail and Consumer Sciences recently have published (as the leading author) in several SSCI journals including: Journal of Business Research Psychology & Marketing International Marketing Review Clothing and Textiles Research Journal European Journal of Marketing Journal of Services Marketing Computers in Human Behavior And other leading journals including: Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research Journal of Global Marketing Journal of International Consumer Marketing