MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management — Master at London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management

MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management


Course Overview

The MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management sits within the LSILHHM portfolio as a research-informed Master programme for students preparing to work across five-star, VIP and boutique luxury hospitality settings. Delivered across on-campus and online routes, the programme runs across a duration band of 12 to 18 months at postgraduate level, with rolling intakes across the year and alignment with Leading Hotels of the World standards where relevant to the subject.

On completion you will be able to step into roles across boutique properties, luxury resort operators and adjacent employers with a structured London portfolio.

Key Features

  • Delivery across on-campus and online routes so working professionals and international students can study alongside their careers
  • Weekly live tuition sessions with recorded catch-up for international time zones
  • Alignment with Forbes Travel Guide standards where relevant to the subject and level
  • A mentor system that pairs students with practitioners in boutique properties and adjacent employers
  • Access to industry-referenced reading drawn from Leading Hotels of the World and Forbes Travel Guide publications
  • A structured articulation into the next LSILHHM level for students planning long study routes
  • Optional short-format masterclasses covering current issues in luxury hospitality practice

What You Will Learn

  • Applying Forbes Travel Guide and Leading Hotels of the World event standards
  • Applying CIM and CMI event good practice
  • Producing structured event briefs for private clients and brands
  • Coordinating discreet VIP arrivals, privacy management and security
  • Working with luxury venues, planners, florists and entertainment partners
  • Referencing Institute of Hospitality luxury event guidance
  • Managing bespoke event budgets, timelines and supplier chains

Who This Course Is For

  • Aspiring hospitality entrepreneurs and consultants building a strategic evidence base
  • International applicants planning to lead teams across boutique properties and luxury resort operators
  • Career-progression candidates targeting director-level or consulting roles
  • Graduates in any discipline moving into senior luxury hospitality management
  • Experienced practitioners with 5+ years of sector experience seeking postgraduate credibility

Career Pathways

  • Senior Five-Star Hotel Manager
  • Senior Luxury Travel Concierge
  • Senior Global Luxury Hospitality Consultant
  • Senior Spa & Wellness Director
  • Senior VIP Guest Relations Manager
  • Senior Boutique Hotel Manager
  • Senior Luxury Brand Manager
  • Senior Luxury Food & Beverage Director

LSILHHM's careers service supports every student with CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation, alongside structured introductions to boutique properties and other luxury hospitality employers active in the UK and international market.

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 500-word research statement covering the applicant's chosen area of hospitality specialisation
  • Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Applicants who are unsure whether their profile fits the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality 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 that concentrates on the applied, service and commercial disciplines running modern hotel, resort and travel operations.

Every LSILHHM programme is written by practitioners drawn from luxury hotel general management, resort operations, concierge and butler services, spa and wellness leadership, luxury food and beverage, and international travel, and is aligned with recognised UK and international bodies including the Institute of Hospitality, UKHospitality, the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality, the Chartered Management Institute and the Global Wellness Institute. Students on the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality 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 boutique properties, luxury resort operators and other UK and international employers.

The MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management is built around applied briefs, so students leave with tangible portfolio evidence rather than abstract lecture notes.

Progression conversations are held throughout the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management so students can plan their next LSILHHM step early.

Learning material for the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management is refreshed at each intake to reflect current luxury hospitality practice in the UK and internationally.

Content on the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management draws on live case material from UK and international luxury hospitality employers rather than generic textbook examples.

Applied assessment across the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management keeps the workload realistic for students balancing study with employment or family responsibilities.

Students on the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management join a cohort drawn from across the UK and a wide range of international markets, which enriches classroom discussion.

Weekly tutor contact on the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management keeps students on pace and supported throughout the programme.

The MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality 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.

Applied briefs on the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management are graded on evidence, clarity and professional voice rather than academic jargon.

The MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management operates on rolling intakes so applicants can start at a time that suits their availability.

Apply for MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management

Applications for the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management are reviewed on a rolling basis, with intakes across the year for on-campus and online students. Support your application with a short statement referencing your interest in luxury hospitality and your intended direction. Advance into executive luxury hospitality leadership with LSILHHM. Enrol Now.

Frequently asked questions.

Common questions about MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management.

The MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management at LSILHHM runs across a duration band of 12 to 18 months at postgraduate level, with rolling intakes across the year. Study pace on the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management is flexible and designed to fit working professionals as well as full-time students.

The MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management is delivered across on-campus and online routes. Students on the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management choose the mode that fits their location, work commitments and study preferences, and can combine both where practical.

The MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Leading Hotels of the World and Forbes Travel Guide. Graduates of the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Entry to the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management follows the standard LSILHHM MSc/MA requirements set out on this page. Applicants who are unsure whether their background fits the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management are welcome to contact LSILHHM admissions.

Tuition-fee guidance and available payment plans for the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management are shared during the application process. LSILHHM admissions will confirm the current fee structure for the MSc in Luxury Event & Hospitality Management in writing before you commit to enrol.