BA in International Hotel Operations Management — Bachelor at London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management

BA in International Hotel Operations Management


Course Overview

Delivered by LSILHHM as a full BA/BSc honours programme, the BA in International Hotel Operations Management builds credible hotel capability through structured tuition and applied practice. Delivered across on-campus and online routes, the programme runs across a duration band of three-year full honours (with top-up routes for Higher Diploma holders), with rolling intakes across the year and alignment with Institute of Hospitality standards where relevant to the subject.

The end point of the programme is a candidate who can operate in London city hotels and branded hotel chains environments and articulate their contribution using recognised industry language.

Key Features

  • Delivery across on-campus and online routes so working professionals and international students can study alongside their careers
  • Dedicated LSILHHM careers support covering CV, LinkedIn and interview practice
  • A module map that mirrors real hotel operating environments rather than generic textbook chapters
  • Assessment through applied briefs, portfolio pieces and short written tasks, not high-stakes final exams
  • A structured articulation into the next LSILHHM level for students planning long study routes
  • A mentor system that pairs students with practitioners in London city hotels and adjacent employers

What You Will Learn

  • Applying Institute of Hospitality and CMI good practice at graduate level
  • Coordinating rooms division, F&B, spa and events as a general team
  • Producing structured operations briefs for hotel general managers
  • Coordinating short live projects with UK and international hotel partners
  • Applying UK and international brand standards to full guest journeys
  • Referencing UKHospitality and CTH graduate guidance

Who This Course Is For

  • Students planning to progress to postgraduate LSILHHM Master routes
  • International applicants seeking a London degree with placement exposure
  • Career-progression candidates with strong practical experience but no first degree
  • A-Level and IB school leavers targeting a full honours degree in hotel

Career Pathways

  • Front Office Manager
  • Boutique Hotel Manager
  • Hospitality HR Manager
  • Hospitality Quality Manager
  • Hotel Marketing Manager

LSILHHM's careers service supports every student with CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation, alongside structured introductions to London city hotels and other hotel employers active in the UK and international market.

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 in the hospitality or luxury sector
  • Two academic or professional references

Applicants who are unsure whether their profile fits the BA in International Hotel Operations Management are welcome to contact the LSILHHM admissions team for an informal pre-application conversation.

Why Study at LSILHHM

LSILHHM is the London School of International Luxury Hospitality and Hotel Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, service and strategic disciplines that run five-star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties, premium tourism and luxury travel worldwide.

Every LSILHHM programme is built and reviewed by former luxury hotel and resort operators, and is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them. Students on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management join a wider LSILHHM community that also includes on-campus, online and distance learners across all four LSILHHM departments, supported by careers introductions to London city hotels, branded hotel chains and other UK and international employers.

Learning material for the BA in International Hotel Operations Management is refreshed at each intake to reflect current hotel practice in the UK and internationally.

Weekly tutor contact on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management keeps students on pace and supported throughout the programme.

Students on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management join a cohort drawn from across the UK and a wide range of international markets, which enriches classroom discussion.

The BA in International Hotel Operations Management is built around applied briefs, so students leave with tangible portfolio evidence rather than abstract lecture notes.

Applied assessment across the BA in International Hotel Operations Management keeps the workload realistic for students balancing study with employment or family responsibilities.

Content on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management draws on live case material from UK and international hotel employers rather than generic textbook examples.

Progression conversations are held throughout the BA in International Hotel Operations Management so students can plan their next LSILHHM step early.

The BA in International Hotel Operations Management is designed to be accessible to students who are new to formal study, and rigorous enough to satisfy applicants already working in the sector.

Study rhythms on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management respect the reality that many candidates are already working in hotel settings.

Tuition on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management balances directed learning with independent reading and applied practice.

Applied projects on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management are chosen to build a portfolio a graduate can show at interview.

Applied briefs on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management are graded on evidence, clarity and professional voice rather than academic jargon.

Feedback from previous BA in International Hotel Operations Management cohorts is used to refine module design at each intake.

The BA in International Hotel Operations Management operates on rolling intakes so applicants can start at a time that suits their availability.

Reading lists on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management draw on recognised UK and international hotel publications from bodies including Institute of Hospitality and UKHospitality.

Apply for BA in International Hotel Operations Management

The BA in International Hotel Operations Management accepts applications throughout the year, with rolling admissions across on-campus and online routes. Your application should reference your interest in hotel and any relevant experience or study, however brief. Apply for your full LSILHHM undergraduate hospitality degree. Enrol Now.

Frequently asked questions.

Common questions about BA in International Hotel Operations Management.

The BA in International Hotel Operations Management at LSILHHM runs across a duration band of three-year full honours (with top-up routes for Higher Diploma holders), with rolling intakes across the year. Study pace on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management is flexible and designed to fit working professionals as well as full-time students.

The BA in International Hotel Operations Management is delivered across on-campus and online routes. Students on the BA in International Hotel Operations Management choose the mode that fits their location, work commitments and study preferences, and can combine both where practical.

The BA in International Hotel Operations Management is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Institute of Hospitality and UKHospitality. Graduates of the BA in International Hotel Operations Management step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Entry to the BA in International Hotel Operations Management follows the standard LSILHHM BA/BSc requirements set out on this page. Applicants who are unsure whether their background fits the BA in International Hotel Operations Management are welcome to contact LSILHHM admissions.

Tuition-fee guidance and available payment plans for the BA in International Hotel Operations Management are shared during the application process. LSILHHM admissions will confirm the current fee structure for the BA in International Hotel Operations Management in writing before you commit to enrol.