MSc in High-End Hospitality Management — Master at London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management

MSc in High-End Hospitality Management


Course Overview

The MSc in High-End Hospitality Management 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 Institute of Hospitality, Leading Hotels of the World, Forbes Travel Guide five-star service standards and the Global Wellness Institute. The syllabus keeps its spa and wellness operations focus throughout, and applied content is drawn from five-star London hotels, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts, boutique properties in the Middle East and remote luxury lodges.

By the close of the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management, you will be able to discuss spa and wellness operations and bespoke experience design 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 Leading Hotels of the World, Forbes Travel Guide, the Global Wellness Institute and the International Spa Association, 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 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and Institute of Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) guidance on spa and wellness operations and adjacent practice.
  • Applied case content drawn from five-star London hotels, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts, boutique properties in the Middle East and remote luxury lodges, with concrete reference across bespoke experience design and bespoke experience design.
  • 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 spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.
  • Design new-build and refurbishment briefs with guest experience at the centre, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.
  • Lead board-level policy work on service, sustainability and workforce, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.
  • Develop consultancy engagements from opportunity scoping to final report, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.
  • Prepare investor-facing hospitality reports on performance and outlook, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.
  • Shape corporate hospitality strategy for a hotel group, resort operator or consultancy, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.
  • Conduct primary hospitality research using recognised qualitative and quantitative methods, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.

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

  • Executive Director, Luxury Operations
  • Luxury Food & Beverage Director
  • Luxury Travel Concierge
  • VIP Guest Relations Manager
  • Luxury Hotel General Manager
  • Luxury Resort Manager
  • Five-Star Hotel Manager

The LSILHHM careers service supports every student on the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management with CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching, plus warm introductions to luxury hotel groups, boutique operators, resort brands and premium travel employers hiring across five-star London hotels, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts, boutique properties in the Middle East and remote luxury lodges.

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 spa and wellness operations or a related area covered by the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.
  • 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 High-End Hospitality Management

Applications for the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management 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 High-End Hospitality Management 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 High-End Hospitality Management maps to your current experience and your intended next role. Enrol Now.

Frequently asked questions.

Common questions about MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.

The MSc in High-End Hospitality Management runs over 12 to 18 months as a full postgraduate route with a dissertation or capstone project. Actual pace depends on whether you study the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management full-time or part-time across the online or on-campus route.

LSILHHM offers the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management in an Online / On-Campus format so UK and international applicants can complete the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management in the mode that best suits their circumstances.

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

Applicants to the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management 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 High-End Hospitality Management entry section on this page.

LSILHHM confirms current tuition and any available payment plans for the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management on enquiry. Contact the admissions team for the latest tuition schedule and funding options for the MSc in High-End Hospitality Management.