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

The MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy runs for 12 to 18 months on a flexible schedule so students can complete the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy at a pace that fits work, family or study commitments.

How is the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy delivered?

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

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

Yes. The MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy is written to UK hospitality standards and aligned with recognised professional bodies including the Institute of Hospitality, giving the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy clear sector-referenced credibility.

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

Applicants to the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy need a uk 2:2 (lower second class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline, along with the English proficiency and reference expectations listed in the LSHRM handbook for the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy.

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

Current fees for the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy are published on the LSHRM course page. Instalment payment plans and international applicant support are available to make the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy accessible.

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

Course Overview

The MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy is offered by the London School of Hotel and Resort Management (LSHRM) as a 12 to 18-month research-informed Master's programme covering hotel expansion strategy in the context of executive hospitality strategy and corporate development. The curriculum is written to UK hospitality standards, referenced against the Institute of Hospitality and shaped by contributors with senior operating experience in regional hotel groups, corporate hospitality functions and specialist consulting practices. Students combine tutor-led study with independent reading, applied tasks and reflective learning designed to translate directly into real hospitality workplaces.

By completion of the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy you will be prepared to operate at executive, corporate and consultancy level, contributing research-informed decisions to boards and senior leadership teams, applying knowledge of hotel expansion strategy directly to the daily rhythm of regional and corporate hospitality leadership functions. Graduates leave with a portfolio of applied work, a defined progression pathway into the next LSHRM stage and the confidence to contribute meaningfully to a UK hospitality employer from day one.

Key Features

Online, on-campus and distance-learning routes to suit UK-based and international applicants, with the same content and assessment across each mode
Personal tutor feedback on every assessed task, along with rolling submission windows for working students
Case material drawn from London hotel groups, resort operators and specialist regional operations providers, giving your learning a strong industry accent
Direct progression support from the LSHRM careers service into regional and corporate hospitality leadership functions, including CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching
Syllabus written to UK master standards and referenced against the Institute of Hospitality, with module content shaped by working hospitality practitioners
Coverage of hotel expansion strategy that sits neatly within LSHRM's Global Hospitality Strategy teaching pathway and articulates cleanly into the next LSHRM level
Applied tasks drawn from policy and corporate strategy routines used across modern UK hospitality operations, delivered with tutor commentary and worked exemplars

What You Will Learn

Cross-cultural leadership, international operations and stakeholder management within hotel expansion strategy
Ethics, ESG, sustainability reporting and long-horizon planning for hospitality boards
Techniques for building persuasive, evidence-based arguments about hotel expansion strategy for executive audiences
How hotel expansion strategy sits within corporate hospitality strategy at portfolio, regional and cluster level
Regional, cluster and portfolio-level decision frameworks used by international hospitality groups
Board-level reporting, KPI trees, briefing packs and executive summaries prepared for senior leadership
Application of hotel expansion strategy to expansion, joint venture, franchise and consultancy briefs in UK and international markets
Policy, regulation and sector-body engagement including work with UKHospitality, the Tourism Society and international peers

Who This Course Is For

Bachelor's graduates progressing into executive hospitality careers
Senior hospitality practitioners moving into corporate and consulting roles
Career changers with 5+ years of leadership experience in adjacent sectors
International applicants preparing for postgraduate study in London
Owner-operators building executive-level portfolios

Career Pathways

Investment Manager
Strategy Analyst
Head of Global Operations
Chief Operating Officer
Hospitality Policy Advisor
International Development Manager
Global Brand Director

The LSHRM careers service supports every master learner on the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy with CV writing, LinkedIn optimisation, interview coaching and mock assessment days, plus introductions to London hotel groups, resort operators and specialist boutique brands recruiting into regional and corporate hospitality leadership functions. Graduates are also given structured guidance on progression into the next LSHRM stage where they wish to continue their studies.

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

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.

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. Students on every LSHRM route are supported by dedicated career services covering CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and introductions to London hotel groups, luxury resort operators, boutique brands and the wider hospitality supply chain. LSHRM's articulation model means every Certificate and Diploma leads cleanly into an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma and full honours degree , with Master's routes for those aiming at general management, executive and consultancy roles.

Apply for MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy

Applications for the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy are open with two annual intakes and a supervised dissertation stage, and the LSHRM admissions team is available to answer questions about the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy at every stage. Advance into executive hospitality leadership with LSHRM and secure your place in the next intake of the MSc in Hotel Expansion Strategy. Enrol Now