How long does the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy take to complete?

The BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy runs for 36 months (with top-up routes for Higher Diploma holders) on a flexible schedule so students can complete the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy at a pace that suits work or study commitments.

How is the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy delivered?

The BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy is available online, on-campus and by distance learning, with the same content and assessment across each mode of the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy.

Is the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy recognised in the UK?

Yes. The BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy is written to UK Bachelor hospitality standards and referenced against the Institute of Hospitality and UKHospitality frameworks used across the sector.

What are the entry requirements for the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy?

You need A-Levels (BBC or above), IB (26+ points) or equivalent, plus IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) English, to join the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy. Top-up routes are available for Higher Diploma holders of the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy.

How much does the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy cost and are payment plans available?

LSHRM publishes current fees on the course page. The BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy is offered with instalment payment plans and international applicant support to make the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy accessible.

BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy | LSHRM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy is a full honours degree running 36 months (with top-up routes for Higher Diploma holders) focused on hotel expansion strategy, pipeline management and feasibility. Delivered by the London School of Hotel and Resort Management (LSHRM), the programme is written to UK hospitality practice referenced by HOSPA and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), and it draws on live routines from London hotels, boutique properties and international resort operators. Every unit of the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy sits inside a working vocabulary that hiring managers across the UK sector recognise, so your study evidences credible, industry-referenced knowledge rather than generic hospitality theory. The course is delivered by tutors with direct sector experience, and the assessment model is built so that each submission produces a durable artefact you can bring into a live workplace or professional conversation.

By the end of the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy you will step into graduate management schemes across UK hotel groups and resort operators with placement experience behind you. Graduates leave with a portfolio of assessed work, a documented reference to HOSPA-aligned practice and a clear articulation route into the LSHRM MSc/MA postgraduate portfolio. The BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy is designed so that every core assessment produces evidence you can take directly into an interview, a workplace review or an application to a UK hotel group, and the tutoring team stays involved through post-course reference and portfolio guidance.

Key Features

The BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy has been built around a compact set of headline features that make it distinct from generic hospitality study, and each one ties back to a live UK sector reference point.

Delivery across online, on-campus and distance-learning routes with the same assessment
Dedicated tutor feedback, formative tasks and structured checkpoints across every module
London-based case studies drawn from hotel, resort and integrated hospitality operations
Clean articulation into the LSHRM MSc/MA postgraduate portfolio for continuing students
Career-services support including CV, LinkedIn optimisation and interview coaching
Written by former hoteliers, Tourism Society-referenced practitioners and hospitality technologists
Flexible intake windows and international applicant support across the calendar year

What You Will Learn

Content on the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy is structured around applied outcomes, so every learning objective ties back to something a hotel, resort or hospitality business will actually ask you to do at the Bachelor tier.

applied practice in hotel expansion strategy, pipeline management and feasibility
documented UK-referenced routines directly tied to the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy
market entry, feasibility studies and site appraisal frameworks
operator agreements, franchise structures and asset-light growth
sustainability, ESG and responsible tourism reporting standards
capital planning, hotel investment cycles and asset performance
global talent strategy, mobility and cross-cultural leadership
hospitality policy, trade bodies and WTTC referenced indicators

Who This Course Is For

The BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy suits a range of applicants across the UK and international hospitality market, and admissions advisers regularly enrol candidates from the following profiles.

hospitality managers moving into corporate and strategic roles
senior operators targeting general manager and regional director tracks
international candidates targeting head-office UK hospitality roles
consultancy and advisory candidates entering the sector
hospitality investment and development professionals

Career Pathways

Graduates of the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy progress into a defined set of Bachelor-tier hospitality roles, including but not limited to the following job titles.

Vice President of Operations
Director of Hospitality Strategy
Corporate Development Manager
Business Consultant
Investment Manager
Strategy Analyst
Head of Global Operations

LSHRM careers support runs alongside the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy from the first week, covering CV writing, LinkedIn reviews, mock interviews and introductions to London hotel groups, cluster hotels and international resort operators. Students on the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy finish with a live pipeline of applications tied to the Bachelor tier they have trained for.

Entry Requirements

A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
A completed Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
Personal statement outlining career objectives linked to hotel expansion strategy and the wider hospitality sector
Two academic or professional references

Why Study at LSHRM

LSHRM is the London School of Hotel and Resort Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational and strategic disciplines that run modern hotels, resorts and integrated hospitality businesses.

Every LSHRM programme is aligned with recognised UK professional bodies including the Institute of Hospitality, UKHospitality, HOSPA and the British Institute of Innkeeping, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them. Students on the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy benefit from this joined-up LSHRM model and progress with a documented, structured record of study that reads clearly to UK hospitality employers, international resort operators and specialist hospitality recruiters.

Apply for BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy

Applications for the BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy are open on a rolling basis across our online, on-campus and distance-learning routes. Apply for your full LSHRM undergraduate hospitality degree and secure your place on the next BA in Hotel Expansion Strategy intake. Admissions advisers are on hand to walk you through eligibility, funding options and the intake calendar that best fits your plans. Enrol Now