Master in Global Hotel Management

Master in Global Hotel Management at HICL

The Master in Global Hotel Management is for hospitality professionals who have already proved themselves operationally and want to move into roles that span more than a single property. Running one hotel well is a serious achievement; running a portfolio across several countries, with cultural variation, brand standards and revenue strategy all in play, is a different discipline entirely.

If you are sitting at department head or assistant general manager level and you can already feel the limit of what experience alone will teach you, the Master in Global Hotel Management is built to bridge that gap with structured strategic thinking.

What 'global' actually means here

Global is not a marketing word in this context. It refers to the actual work of managing across jurisdictions: how brand standards translate between Dubai, London and Bangkok; how labour markets differ; how loyalty programmes integrate; how a soft brand strategy works versus a flagship rollout. The Master in Global Hotel Management treats these as real strategic problems, not abstractions.

Who This Master Is For

• Hotel managers and assistant general managers ready for regional or area-management responsibilities.
• Department heads in revenue, food and beverage or rooms who want to broaden into general management.
• Hospitality graduates with three to five years of property experience pursuing a portfolio-level career.
• Hospitality consultants and analysts who want a postgraduate credential to match their commercial role.

Where Graduates Go

Graduates of the Master in Global Hotel Management typically progress into roles such as general manager, cluster general manager, area director, regional revenue manager, brand standards manager and operations director within hotel groups. Many move laterally into consulting, asset management or hotel investment functions. Outcomes depend heavily on operational track record — the degree opens doors, but it does not replace years on property.

How the Programme Is Delivered

The Master in Global Hotel Management is offered on-campus, online and via distance learning, with the online mode designed specifically for working hospitality professionals. Case-based assessment is central, drawing on real industry scenarios rather than textbook abstractions. Module structure and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business or a relevant field — or equivalent professional experience.
• IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) for non-native English speakers.
• Minimum age 21 at enrolment.
• Two to three years of relevant hospitality experience is strongly preferred.

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