How long is the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy?

The MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy runs for 12 to 18 months as a full postgraduate route, available online, via distance learning or on-campus at LSHRM in London.

How is the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy delivered?

The MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy is available fully online, on-campus and via distance learning, blending live tutorials with dissertation research and scenario case work.

Is the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy recognised in the UK?

Yes. The MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy is aligned with CMI, the Institute of Hospitality, WTTC and TechUK, giving graduates a credible UK-referenced postgraduate qualification.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy?

Applicants need a UK 2:2 degree or equivalent, or 5+ years senior hospitality experience, IELTS 6.5, a 500-word research statement, two references and an interview.

How much does the course cost and is funding available?

Fees for the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy depend on delivery mode. LSHRM offers instalment plans and self-funding guidance for UK and international students.

MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy | LSHRM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

Delivered over 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route, the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy is an LSHRM route into future strategy for global hospitality organisations at Master (MSc / MA) level. It sits within the LSHRM Global Hospitality Strategy portfolio and is written by hospitality practitioners who have led equivalent work in London hotels, cluster properties and international resort operators. Alignment with Institute of Hospitality and UKHospitality keeps the material credible for UK employers.

By programme close, the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy produces a executive-ready postgraduate with dissertation-level expertise able to lead conversations on corporate strategy and scenario planning, deploy trend mapping platforms and corporate strategy playbooks operationally, and interpret strategic foresight for hotel leadership.

Across the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy, students also examine how future strategy for global hospitality organisations interacts with wider hotel disciplines, including brand standards, guest experience and financial performance. Discussion sessions reference LSHRM tutors' careers in London hotel groups and international resort operators, and applied exercises draw on anonymised hotel case data. This grounding gives students confidence to translate learning into their own operating context, whether that is an independent hotel, a branded property or a resort setting. Assessment tasks reward evidence of applied thinking rather than rote knowledge, and tutors return detailed written feedback on each submission.

Key Features

Alignment with UK bodies such as Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and HOSPA
Structured articulation into LSHRM's next-level programmes
Master (MSc / MA) programme structured to industry-referenced standards from Institute of Hospitality and UKHospitality
Applied assessments using anonymised hotel case data
Dedicated tutor support and constructive assessment feedback throughout
Balanced coverage of corporate strategy, scenario planning and strategic foresight
Structured focus on strategic foresight toolkits in a hotel context
Regular applied case exercises drawn from anonymised hotel data
Peer discussion forums moderated by LSHRM tutors

What You Will Learn

Apply strategic foresight to hospitality decisions
Design multi-horizon scenarios for hospitality groups
Map long-term trends across technology, guest and workforce
Author innovation portfolios for hotel businesses
Coordinate corporate strategy across business units
Advise boards on long-range hospitality strategy
Publish a future-strategy dissertation
Represent hospitality at industry policy forums
Benchmark future strategy for global hospitality organisations against London and international hotel peer groups
Interpret strategic foresight against a specific hotel operating model

Who This Course Is For

Senior hospitality practitioners targeting executive leadership
Graduates from any discipline moving into hospitality
Consultants and analysts specialising in hospitality
International executives preparing for UK and global roles
Hospitality owners and directors formalising research-informed practice

Career Pathways

Master's graduates of the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy advance into executive and consultancy-track roles such as:

General Manager
Head of Hospitality Consulting
Business Consultant
Executive Director
Hospitality Policy Advisor
International Development Manager

The LSHRM careers service works with Master's students on executive CV writing, board-ready LinkedIn profiles, interview coaching, plus introductions to hospitality consultancies, brand executive offices, ownership groups and industry advisory bodies.

Alumni of the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy also move into specialist and cross-functional roles adjacent to the core subject, including advisory, training and quality positions where a strong grasp of future strategy for global hospitality organisations is a distinguishing factor. LSHRM's careers service maintains active links with London hotel groups, boutique operators, international brand offices and hospitality consultancies to keep this pipeline open for graduates from every intake.

Entry Requirements

A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline
Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior hospitality experience
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
A 500-word research statement covering the applicant's chosen area of hospitality specialisation
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

The MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy maintains a strong link between concept and application throughout. Tutors reference their own hotel careers when reviewing student work, and the assessment schedule is designed so that students can apply what they learn directly to their current or intended workplace. LSHRM alumni frequently describe the mix of applied case work and structured tutor feedback as the strongest feature of studying with the school.

Why Study at LSHRM

LSHRM is the London School of Hotel and Resort Management and 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.

Our curriculum is written by former hoteliers, revenue leaders, housekeeping directors and hospitality technologists, and delivered across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes to fit working professionals and international students alike.

Studying at LSHRM also means access to a specialist library of hospitality case studies, tutor-led webinars and applied assessments tied to real hotel scenarios. Students working through the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy join a cohort with peers already employed in hotels and resorts, which enriches discussion and creates a working network that often lasts long after graduation.

Apply for MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy

If you want to build your career around future strategy for global hospitality organisations, the MSc in Hospitality Future Strategy is your route. Advance into executive hospitality leadership with LSHRM. LSHRM accepts applications year-round for on-campus, online and distance students. Enrol Now