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

MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship


Course Overview

The MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship 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 VIP guest handling 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 Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship, you will be able to discuss VIP guest handling and spa and wellness operations 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 Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) standards, with references to Forbes Travel Guide (Five-Star Standards) and Institute of Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) guidance on VIP guest handling 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 spa and wellness operations and spa and wellness operations.
  • 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

  • Design new-build and refurbishment briefs with guest experience at the centre, applied to the specific VIP guest handling focus of the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
  • Prepare investor-facing hospitality reports on performance and outlook, applied to the specific VIP guest handling focus of the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
  • Lead global brand innovation programmes across multiple regional markets, applied to the specific VIP guest handling focus of the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
  • Design research-informed operating models for new or repositioned properties, applied to the specific VIP guest handling focus of the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
  • Develop consultancy engagements from opportunity scoping to final report, applied to the specific VIP guest handling focus of the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
  • Advise executive teams on luxury positioning, brand health and service culture, applied to the specific VIP guest handling focus of the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
  • Shape corporate hospitality strategy for a hotel group, resort operator or consultancy, applied to the specific VIP guest handling focus of the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship.

Who This Course Is For

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

Career Pathways

  • Chief Concierge
  • Luxury Food & Beverage Director
  • VIP Guest Relations Manager
  • Luxury Brand Manager
  • Five-Star Hotel Manager
  • Spa & Wellness Director
  • Luxury Travel Concierge

The LSILHHM careers service supports every student on the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship 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 VIP guest handling or a related area covered by the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
  • Two academic or professional references and a short interview

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 run five-star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties, luxury travel and premium tourism experiences worldwide.

Students on every LSILHHM route are supported by dedicated career services covering CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to leading UK and international luxury hotel groups, resort operators, luxury travel companies, aviation employers and hospitality consultancies.

Apply for MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship

Applications for the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship 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 Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship 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 Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship maps to your current experience and your intended next role. Enrol Now.

Frequently asked questions.

Common questions about MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship.

The MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship 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 Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship full-time or part-time across the online or on-campus route.

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

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

Applicants to the MSc in Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship 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 Luxury Hospitality Entrepreneurship entry section on this page.

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