How long is the MA in Global Hospitality Operations?

The MA in Global Hospitality Operations runs one year full-time or two years part-time at UK Level 7.

How is the MA in Global Hospitality Operations delivered?

The MA in Global Hospitality Operations is delivered on-campus, online or by distance learning with a sponsor project or dissertation.

Is the MA in Global Hospitality Operations UK recognised?

Yes. The MA in Global Hospitality Operations is a UK Level 7 Master's award aligned with Institute of Hospitality and IH&RA multi-property practice.

What are the entry requirements?

A UK Bachelor's at 2:2 or above, or 5+ years of senior professional experience, IELTS 6.5 for non-native speakers, and a 500-word research proposal.

What does the MA in Global Hospitality Operations cost?

Full Master's fees are published each academic year with instalment plans, employer sponsor routes and international scholarship considerations at admissions review.

MA in Global Hospitality Operations | LSCAHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MA in Global Hospitality Operations is a UK Level 7 research-informed programme running one year full-time or two years part-time in the hospitality management portfolio at LSCAHM. Content is aligned with Institute of Hospitality international guidance, IH&RA multi-property practice and HOSPA reporting standards.

By graduation you are producing a research-quality dissertation, capstone or sponsor project on a live multi-market operations question, ready for cluster, regional or head-office responsibility.

Key Features

One year full-time or two years part-time, on-campus, online or by distance learning.
Modules aligned with Institute of Hospitality and IH&RA multi-property practice.
Comparative case work across UK, European and international hotel groups.
Live sponsor projects with practising cluster and regional directors.
Dissertation, capstone or sponsor consulting project as final submission.
Named programme-tutor and small tutor-visible cohorts.

What You Will Learn

Cluster and regional operating models in hospitality.
Global brand standards, franchise structures and shared services.
Multi-market revenue, distribution and reporting.
International HR, mobility and expatriate practice.
Cross-market service standards and cultural competence.
Cross-border compliance, safety and ESG reporting.
Portfolio-level strategic decisions and reviews.
Research methods and dissertation practice at Master's level.

Who This Course Is For

General managers moving into cluster and regional roles.
Directors of operations building multi-property practice.
Consultants specialising in cross-border hospitality operations.
Bachelor's graduates progressing to research-informed practice.

Career Pathways

Group Operations Manager
Regional Hospitality Manager
General Manager (Hotel/Restaurant)
Cluster Revenue Manager
Rooms Division Manager (multi-market)
Hospitality Business Consultant
Innovation Manager (Hospitality)

The LSCAHM careers service opens the door to international hotel groups, cruise operators, airline hospitality teams and global venue operators recruiting for cluster and regional leadership.

Entry Requirements

A UK Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant discipline.
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
Applicants without a Bachelor's degree but with 5+ years of senior professional experience in hospitality operations are considered on portfolio.
One academic and one professional reference.
A 500-word research proposal or professional practice statement.

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 and regional directors.

Central London puts international hotel head offices, the Institute of Hospitality and the wider global hospitality community within a short tube ride of the classroom.

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