Does the Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management articulate into a UK Bachelor's?

Yes. The Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management articulates into a UK Bachelor's top-up in international hospitality with credit transfer confirmed in writing.

What are the entry requirements?

A relevant Level 4 Diploma or comparable qualification, GCSE English and Maths at 4/C, IELTS 6.0 for non-native speakers, and one reference.

Higher Diploma Int'l Hospitality Mgt | LSCAHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management is a UK Level 5 qualification of 15 to 18 months in the hospitality management portfolio at LSCAHM. Content is aligned with Institute of Hospitality international guidance, International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IH&RA) practice and HOSPA cross-border commercial standards.

By graduation you are running a supervised international hospitality project, from market read through operating model to cross-border service standards, and articulating into a UK Bachelor's top-up.

Key Features

Fifteen to eighteen months across on-campus, online and distance learning.
Modules aligned with Institute of Hospitality and IH&RA international practice.
Case work drawn from UK, European and international hotel groups.
Multi-market service standards, language and cultural competence.
Structured articulation into a UK Bachelor's top-up in international hospitality.
Named programme-tutor and small cohort model throughout.

What You Will Learn

Comparative hotel and restaurant business models.
Cross-border operations, brand management and franchise structures.
International revenue management and distribution.
Cultural competence and multi-language guest service.
Global HR, mobility and expatriate practice in hospitality.
International compliance, licensing and safety practice.
Sustainability standards across international markets.
Global reporting, KPIs and executive review cadence.

Who This Course Is For

Hospitality supervisors preparing for international assignments.
Multi-property managers moving to regional or cluster roles.
International graduates seeking a UK Level 5 credential.
Diploma graduates targeting a UK Bachelor's top-up in international hospitality.

Career Pathways

Hotel Manager (international property)
Rooms Division Manager (multi-market)
Food & Beverage Manager (global brand)
Cluster Revenue Manager
Guest Relations Manager
Resort Manager
Cruise Hospitality Officer

The LSCAHM careers service opens the door to international hotel groups, cruise operators, airline hospitality teams and global venue operators recruiting cross-border managers.

Entry Requirements

A relevant Diploma (Level 4), Advanced Diploma or comparable qualification.
GCSE English at grade 4/C and Mathematics at grade 4/C or equivalent.
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) for non-native English speakers.
One academic or professional reference.
Working duty managers and multi-property staff are especially welcomed.

Why Study at LSCAHM

LSCAHM is a specialist division of Harold International College of London built for practitioners moving between UK and international markets, taught in small cohorts by practising hoteliers.

Central London acts as an international hospitality hub in itself, with brand head offices, cruise operators and airline hospitality teams within a short tube ride of the classroom.

Apply for Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management

Applications for the Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Management are welcomed year-round. Complete a Higher Diploma at LSCAHM and articulate into a UK Bachelor's top-up in the same discipline, credit transfer is confirmed at enrolment. Enrol Now.