Is the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies recognised by UK and international hospitality bodies?

The MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality standards, including reference points from the Institute of Hospitality, giving graduates of the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies a credible sector-referenced qualification.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies?

Applicants to the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies typically need a uk 2:2 (lower second class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline, plus the English proficiency and reference requirements described in the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies entry section on this page.

What does the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies cost and is funding available?

LSILHHM confirms current tuition and any available payment plans for the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies on enquiry. Contact the admissions team for the latest tuition schedule and funding options for the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies.

MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies is a Master (MSc / MA) programme from the London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London. It runs over 12 to 18 months as a full postgraduate route with a dissertation or capstone project and is written against the standards recognised by the Institute of Hospitality, the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Marketing and UKHospitality. The syllabus keeps its hospitality business development focus throughout, and applied content is drawn from hospitality consultancy engagements, corporate hospitality functions and multi-property hotel groups.

By the close of the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies, you will be able to discuss hospitality business development and sustainability practice with sector-appropriate vocabulary, evidence structured study on your CV and interview record, and move confidently into the next stage of your executive hospitality journey. The programme is anchored to the Institute of Hospitality, the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Marketing and UKHospitality, so what you learn stays connected to how the sector actually recruits and promotes.

Key Features

Study runs over 12 to 18 months as a full postgraduate route with a dissertation or capstone project, with flexible online and on-campus routes designed for UK and international applicants working in customer-facing roles.
Curriculum benchmarked against Institute of Hospitality (IoH) standards, with references to Global Wellness Institute (GWI) and UKHospitality guidance on hospitality business development and adjacent practice.
Applied case content drawn from hospitality consultancy engagements, corporate hospitality functions and multi-property hotel groups, with concrete reference across sustainability practice and sustainability practice.
Assessment mix of coursework, scenario tasks, service audits and reflective practice tuned to executive-level candidates rather than lecture-and-exam recall.
Direct articulation into the next LSILHHM level, keeping your London-recognised study path open from Certificate through to Bachelor and Master routes.
Dedicated LSILHHM careers support covering CV writing, LinkedIn review, interview coaching and structured introductions to luxury hospitality employers.
Written by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors and hospitality consultants so the material reflects how the sector actually runs.

What You Will Learn

Chair executive service reviews with department heads and general managers, applied to the specific hospitality business development focus of the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies.
Design research-informed operating models for new or repositioned properties, applied to the specific hospitality business development focus of the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies.
Design new-build and refurbishment briefs with guest experience at the centre, applied to the specific hospitality business development focus of the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies.
Lead global brand innovation programmes across multiple regional markets, applied to the specific hospitality business development focus of the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies.
Prepare investor-facing hospitality reports on performance and outlook, applied to the specific hospitality business development focus of the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies.
Shape corporate hospitality strategy for a hotel group, resort operator or consultancy, applied to the specific hospitality business development focus of the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies.
Develop consultancy engagements from opportunity scoping to final report, applied to the specific hospitality business development focus of the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies.

Who This Course Is For

Aspiring hospitality researchers, policy analysts and executive directors preparing for doctoral or senior industry roles
Career changers with substantial luxury-sector experience aiming for board-level, policy or advisory positions
First-degree holders in hospitality, business, tourism or related subjects moving into executive practice
International applicants targeting senior consultancy and corporate hospitality roles in London, the Gulf, Asia and the Americas
Senior hospitality and luxury service professionals formalising executive practice and preparing for board-level work

Career Pathways

Hospitality Programme Director
Hospitality Innovation Lead
Hospitality Financial Manager
Hospitality Research Analyst
Hospitality Strategy Analyst
Hospitality Consultant
Corporate Hospitality Manager

The LSILHHM careers service supports every student on the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies with CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching, plus warm introductions to luxury hotel groups, boutique operators, resort brands and premium travel employers hiring across hospitality consultancy engagements, corporate hospitality functions and multi-property hotel groups.

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 or luxury service experience
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
A short statement of interest referencing your intended focus in hospitality business development or a related area covered by the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies.
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Why Study at LSILHHM

Our curriculum is written by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors, chief concierges, spa and wellness leaders, luxury food and beverage professionals and international travel executives, and delivered across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes to fit working professionals and international students alike.

LSILHHM is the London School of International Luxury Hospitality & 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, luxury travel and premium tourism experiences worldwide.

Apply for MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies

Applications for the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies are reviewed on a rolling basis by the LSILHHM admissions team. Submit your statement, references and English proficiency evidence to advance into executive luxury hospitality leadership with lsilhhm. Places on the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies are limited across each intake to preserve tutor contact time, so early application is advised. Admissions staff can walk you through how the MSc in Advanced Professional Hospitality Studies maps to your current experience and your intended next role. Enrol Now.