How long does the MSc in International Resort Strategy take to complete?

The MSc in International Resort Strategy runs across a 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route study window at LSHRM. Timing varies based on your delivery mode and pace, but the MSc in International Resort Strategy is built around a UK Level structure and paced to fit both full-time students and working hospitality professionals.

What delivery modes are available for the MSc in International Resort Strategy?

The MSc in International Resort Strategy is offered across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes at LSHRM. On-campus places are based in London, while online and distance-learning cohorts follow the same MSc in International Resort Strategy syllabus with live tutor sessions and recorded content.

Is the MSc in International Resort Strategy recognised in the UK?

Yes. The MSc in International Resort Strategy is delivered by LSHRM, a division of Harold International College of London, and is aligned with UK sector benchmarks and professional bodies such as the Institute of Hospitality. The MSc in International Resort Strategy sits within the Master (MSc / MA) tier of the LSHRM articulation model.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in International Resort Strategy?

Entry to the MSc in International Resort Strategy follows the LSHRM Master (MSc / MA) route. Applicants typically need the qualifications outlined in the Entry Requirements section, plus the standard English-language and technology requirements. LSHRM welcomes UK and international applicants to the MSc in International Resort Strategy.

How much does the MSc in International Resort Strategy cost and is funding available?

Tuition for the MSc in International Resort Strategy depends on delivery mode and applicant status. LSHRM publishes current fees on the MSc in International Resort Strategy enrolment page, and the admissions team can advise on instalment plans, employer-sponsored routes and any available scholarships for the MSc in International Resort Strategy.

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Course Overview

The MSc in International Resort Strategy is an LSHRM Master (MSc / MA) programme running across a 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route study window and delivered from our London base as part of the Harold International College of London portfolio. Sitting inside the Global Hospitality Strategy department, the programme focuses on the executive-level international resort-strategy discipline that connects corporate strategy, destination and portfolio at board level. The syllabus is UK-referenced, written for applicants who intend to work in real hotels, resorts and integrated hospitality businesses, and shaped alongside bodies such as the Institute of Hospitality and the HOSPA so that every module maps to how the UK sector actually operates.

By graduation you will be able to graduate ready for a senior resort-strategy or corporate-development role at a UK-based or international resort operator, with a dissertation and executive-practice profile. The programme is structured across on-campus, online and distance-learning delivery, uses live tutor-led sessions supported by recorded material, and articulates cleanly into the next LSHRM level so you can plan your full progression from day one. Every assessment is built around applied hospitality practice rather than abstract theory, meaning your portfolio at the end of the MSc in International Resort Strategy is directly relevant to interview and role conversations across London hotel groups, boutique brands and international resort operators.

Key Features

12 to 18-month MSc focused on international resort strategy at executive level
Aligned with executive standards referenced by CMI, WTTC, the Tourism Society and HOSPA
Modules across corporate strategy, destination, portfolio and policy
Executive-project relationships with UK and international resort operators
Research-informed dissertation on an international resort-strategy question
Direct progression into senior international resort-strategy roles

What You Will Learn

Lead an international resort-strategy agenda at MSc level
Own executive-level corporate and destination strategy
Interpret global tourism, destination and macro-economic data at board level
Coach a regional resort-director team across international markets
Support board and ownership on resort-portfolio strategy
Design a research-informed international resort-strategy dissertation
Present board-ready recommendations to an executive committee
Recognise the role of the WTTC, Tourism Society and CMI in UK executive resort practice

Who This Course Is For

Senior resort managers moving into executive roles
Regional resort directors formalising practice at MSc level
International hoteliers targeting UK executive resort study
Career changers from broader board-level backgrounds
LSHRM Bachelor graduates progressing to MSc

Career Pathways

Executive Director
Regional Director
Head of Global Operations
International Development Manager
Global Brand Director
Head of Hospitality Consulting
Vice President of Operations

LSHRM careers services support every MSc in International Resort Strategy student with CV and LinkedIn coaching, interview practice and structured introductions to London hotel groups, luxury resort operators, boutique brands, cluster hotels and the wider UK hospitality supply chain. Because the MSc in International Resort Strategy sits within the Global Hospitality Strategy portfolio, career support is tuned to the specific hiring rhythm of international resort strategy, and continues after graduation through the LSHRM alumni network.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the MSc in International Resort Strategy should meet the standard LSHRM Master (MSc / MA) criteria. Each application is reviewed individually and international qualifications are welcomed.

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 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. 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 and with Master's routes for those aiming at general management, executive and consultancy roles.

Apply for MSc in International Resort Strategy

Applications for the MSc in International Resort Strategy are open on a rolling basis, with online interviews for international applicants and short assessment calls for on-campus routes. Our admissions team will guide you through document verification, fee options and cohort start dates, and the LSHRM student support team is available from the moment you enrol through to graduation. Advance into executive hospitality leadership with LSHRM and secure your place on the next LSHRM cohort. Enrol Now.