How long does the MSc in International Tourism Management take to complete?

The MSc in International Tourism Management is studied over 12 to 18 months across LSILHHM's online and on-campus routes, with the same content and assessment across delivery modes.

Is the MSc in International Tourism Management available online, on-campus or both?

The MSc in International Tourism Management runs across Online and On-Campus delivery, letting UK-based, distance-based and international applicants pick the delivery mode that best fits their working life.

Is the MSc in International Tourism Management recognised in the UK and internationally?

The MSc in International Tourism Management is delivered by LSILHHM, part of Harold International College of London, with a curriculum aligned to the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and other credible UK and international tourism, travel and aviation service bodies referenced in the module handbook.

What entry requirements apply to the MSc in International Tourism Management?

Applicants for the MSc in International Tourism Management should meet LSILHHM's Master (MSc/MA) entry criteria set out in the Entry Requirements section above, including English proficiency evidence for international applicants.

How much does the MSc in International Tourism Management cost and is funding available?

Course fees for the MSc in International Tourism Management vary by delivery route and intake. Speak to the LSILHHM admissions team for the current fee schedule, payment plans and any scholarships you may be eligible for.

MSc in International Tourism Management | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

Studied across 12 to 18 months, the MSc in International Tourism Management is an MSc route combining advanced modules, a substantial dissertation and applied executive projects. The programme concentrates on inbound and outbound tourism, national tourism organisations, tour operator dynamics and destination stewardship, and sits within LSILHHM's tourism, travel and aviation service portfolio in central London. Modules blend theoretical grounding with applied case material drawn from travel agency networks and tour operators, and every submission is written up to a professional standard.

Delivery is available on-campus in central London and online for UK-based, distance-based and international learners, with the same syllabus, tutors and assessment across all routes. Applicants can choose the delivery route that best fits their current work commitments, family life and travel plans, and switch between routes at defined intake points if their circumstances change. LSILHHM tutors provide weekly office hours, and the MSc in International Tourism Management module handbook signposts referenced reading from bodies such as the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

By the end of the programme graduates emerge as strategic practitioners capable of taking senior and executive roles, framing board-level questions and leading cross-market decisions at travel agency networks and tour operators. The LSILHHM careers team supports graduates into their first role with structured coaching, employer introductions and a warm handover to alumni already working in the sector.

Key Features

Delivered on-campus in central London and online across a 12 to 18 months schedule to suit UK-based, distance-based and international applicants alike
Assessment blend of coursework, applied briefs, presentations, reflective journals and portfolio submissions rather than exam-only formats
Curriculum aligned with the professional standards of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), giving each MSc in International Tourism Management student credible industry-referenced grounding
Access to LSILHHM's online reading list, industry publications and a referenced sector-report library curated for the MSc in International Tourism Management
Weekly office-hour support from LSILHHM tutors with lived tourism, travel and aviation service experience and current sector contacts
Regular guest sessions from practising tourism development officers, tourism development officers and other senior tourism, travel and aviation service professionals working in the London and international market
Clear articulation into LSILHHM's next-level programme, so MSc in International Tourism Management learners have a mapped progression route without repeating modules

What You Will Learn

Critically appraise tourism, travel and aviation service research literature, sector reports and trade press
Model strategic scenarios across finance, brand, people, operations and sustainability
Lead high-stakes stakeholder conversations across investors, boards, operators and community bodies
Coach senior teams through ambiguous, cross-market decisions in a live sector context
Design and defend original policy, investment or commercial recommendations
Design and execute a substantial dissertation or capstone project on a topic relevant to the MSc in International Tourism Management
Publish, present and communicate research-informed insight to executive audiences
Frame executive questions about inbound and outbound tourism, national tourism organisations, tour operator dynamics and destination stewardship in structured research language

Who This Course Is For

Graduates with a first degree in any discipline exploring tourism, travel and aviation service
Career-change candidates with 5+ years of senior service experience
International applicants targeting executive roles in the UK tourism, travel and aviation service sector
Senior hospitality, resort or travel professionals returning to formal study
Practitioners planning to move into consultancy, strategy, entrepreneurship or ownership tracks

Career Pathways

Global Tourism Strategist
Airline Customer Experience Manager
Aviation Safety Officer
Destination Marketing Manager
Tourism Manager
Airline Revenue Manager
Tourism Development Officer
Travel Agency Manager

The LSILHHM careers team supports learners on CV crafting, LinkedIn positioning, interview practice and structured introductions across the wider tourism, travel and aviation service employer community we work with. Alumni introductions and industry mentorship are built into the programme rather than left to chance.

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 tourism, travel and aviation service 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 tourism, travel and aviation service specialisation, informed by the MSc in International Tourism Management
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Applicants relying on professional experience in place of a first degree should include a detailed CV and a supporting statement from a senior professional referee.

Why Study at LSILHHM

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 power five-star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties, luxury travel and premium tourism experiences worldwide. Every programme is written by people who have led those environments in real life.

LSILHHM programmes are aligned with UK and international hospitality bodies, delivered by former luxury general managers and resort leaders, and supported by dedicated careers services covering CV, LinkedIn, interview practice and warm employer introductions. Learners on the MSc in International Tourism Management sit inside a clear articulation ladder that runs from Certificate through Master's routes, with defined credit for prior study across LSILHHM tiers.

Apply for MSc in International Tourism Management

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