How long does the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies take to complete?

The MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies at LSILHHM runs over 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route, delivered across on-campus and online routes. Study rhythm is designed so working professionals and international students can complete the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies without stepping fully out of employment.

Can I study the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies online?

Yes. The MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies is offered on an Online / On-Campus basis at LSILHHM London. International applicants often begin the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies online and transfer to central-London teaching where visa and logistics allow.

Is the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies recognised by UK and international hospitality bodies?

The MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality references including the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) and the Forbes Travel Guide (Five-Star Standards). LSILHHM programmes are aligned with these bodies rather than accredited by them, so the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies carries industry-credible references without misrepresenting its regulatory status.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies?

The MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies sits at Master (MSc / MA). Applicants typically need the qualifications set out in the Entry Requirements section, along with basic English proficiency for international applicants. Where you do not hold the formal prerequisites, LSILHHM admissions may still consider you for the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies based on relevant hospitality experience.

What does the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies cost and are payment plans available?

Fee information for the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies is provided directly by the LSILHHM admissions team on enquiry, alongside available payment plans, scholarships and self-funded routes. Contact LSILHHM for a current fees breakdown for the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies and to discuss the option that best matches your budget and study timeline.

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Course Overview

The MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies is a Master postgraduate degree programme running across 12 to 18 months, delivered by LSILHHM at Harold International College of London for applicants stepping into five-star service, VIP guest management, bespoke experience design, spa and wellness standards and concierge culture. Study is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) and the Forbes Travel Guide (Five-Star Standards), so every module ties applied practice to an industry-referenced professional standard.

By the end of the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies, you are leading policy, brand and corporate strategy across international luxury hospitality groups, and equipped to shape, research and lead executive and board-adjacent work across five-star hotel groups, luxury resort operators, boutique properties, spa and wellness brands, luxury travel houses and private-service operators. The route provides a research-informed step into executive practice, consultancy and doctoral study and slots into the wider LSILHHM articulation ladder from Certificate through to Master's degree.

Key Features

Delivered on-campus in central London and online for international and working-professional applicants
Case material drawn from the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) body of professional guidance
Clear articulation into onward LSILHHM programmes including the Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma and Bachelor honours routes
Portfolio-facing assessment style suitable for CV evidence and progression into the Forbes Travel Guide (Five-Star Standards) community of practice
Aligned with standards referenced by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) and the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)
Small cohorts, tutor feedback loops and industry guest sessions from luxury hospitality professionals

What You Will Learn

Lead research-informed luxury-resort development strategy at executive level
Coordinate luxury-resort master-planning, brand-selection and hotel-management contracts
Handle luxury-resort commercial performance across ADR, RevPAR and GOP
Deliver luxury-resort brand standards across rooms, F&B, spa and activities
Coordinate luxury-resort sustainability and community-benefit programmes at portfolio level
Handle luxury-resort executive-committee reporting at portfolio level
Complete a Master's dissertation on a luxury-resort development research brief

Who This Course Is For

Bachelor graduates entering executive luxury-hospitality practice
Senior hospitality practitioners seeking a research-informed step into executive roles
International applicants targeting general-manager, brand and corporate roles
Career changers with 5+ years of senior hospitality experience
Applicants considering doctoral study, consultancy or board-adjacent hospitality practice

Career Pathways

Butler & Guest Services Manager
Luxury Food & Beverage Director
VIP Guest Relations Manager
Luxury Hotel General Manager
Luxury Experience Designer
Executive Director, Luxury Operations

LSILHHM careers services support MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies graduates with CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to five-star hotel groups, luxury resort operators, boutique properties, spa and wellness brands, luxury travel houses and private-service operators. Every route is designed to help you enter the hospitality sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind you.

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

Across the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies, LSILHHM tutors reference the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) and the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) to keep every module credibly anchored to the wider luxury hospitality & resort management sector. Study is deliberately paced so that working practitioners, international applicants and career changers can absorb the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies in 12 to 18 months, and progress into a research-informed step into executive practice, consultancy and doctoral study. Applied briefs draw on the operating rhythm of five-star hotel groups, luxury resort operators, boutique properties, so what you learn on the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies maps directly onto the hospitality settings you will step into on graduation. Regular tutor reviews, portfolio-facing evidence and structured feedback loops ensure that every MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies learner leaves with tangible, CV-ready outcomes rather than only theoretical knowledge.

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. Every LSILHHM programme is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Institute of Hospitality, UKHospitality, the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality, the Institute of Travel and Tourism, the Chartered Management Institute and the Global Wellness Institute, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

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. 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. LSILHHM's articulation model means every Certificate and Diploma leads cleanly into an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma and full honours degree - with Master's routes for those aiming at senior luxury hospitality management, consultancy and executive roles.

Apply for MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies

Applications for the MSc in Luxury Resort Development Studies are open now. Advance into executive luxury hospitality leadership with LSILHHM by submitting your application to LSILHHM at Harold International College of London. Our admissions team will guide you through eligibility, English-language requirements and articulation into the wider LSILHHM programme portfolio. Enrol Now.