How is the Master in Global Hotel Management different from a hospitality MBA?

An MBA is broader and less hospitality-specific. MGHM010 is deeply industry-focused — RevPAR, brand standards, owner-operator dynamics — making it more directly applicable to hotel leadership careers.

Do I need hotel experience to apply?

It's strongly preferred and helps you get more from the programme. The Master in Global Hotel Management is calibrated for people with industry exposure, though applicants from adjacent management backgrounds are considered.

Will this master's prepare me for a GM role?

It develops the strategic, financial and leadership thinking expected at GM level. Promotion still depends on operator-specific experience, references and internal track record.

Can I study while working full-time as a manager?

Yes — that's a common pattern. Online and distance-supported delivery is structured to accommodate working senior staff. Confirm scheduling with LSTH admissions.

How long is the master's programme?

Master's-level programmes typically run over an extended period to accommodate dissertations or applied projects. LSTH admissions will confirm length and structure at enrolment.

Is the master's recognised internationally?

It's a UK-issued specialist master's. Recognition for further academic use and visas varies by country, so verify the framework alignment for your specific plans.

Master in Global Hotel Management (MGHM010) | LSTH London | Harold International College of London

Master in Global Hotel Management (MGHM010) at LSTH

The Master in Global Hotel Management (MGHM010) is built for hospitality professionals serious about moving into senior leadership at international hotel brands. It engages with revenue strategy, cross-cultural team management, brand standards, asset thinking, and the strategic decisions that distinguish a department head from a hotel general manager or corporate-side leader.

It's a postgraduate qualification — sophisticated in tone, demanding in expectation. The assumption is that you've worked in hotels and now want to think about them at a different altitude.

Why Hotel Management at Master's Level Looks Different

At master's level, conversations move beyond shift-floor operations to RevPAR and ADR strategy, distribution mix, brand-standard governance, owner-versus-operator dynamics, asset value drivers and global talent strategy. You read deals, not just shift reports. The Master in Global Hotel Management is structured around that shift in altitude.

Who MGHM010 Is For

Hotel department heads (front office, F&B, revenue, HR) aiming at DOM, AGM or GM roles.
Operations managers wanting to move into corporate-side regional or brand roles.
International students with hospitality experience targeting global chains.
Career-changers with management experience in adjacent industries pivoting into senior hospitality.

What the Programme Covers

The Master in Global Hotel Management examines revenue management and pricing strategy, brand standards and franchise dynamics, cross-cultural leadership and global talent, asset and ownership perspectives, sustainability and ESG considerations now expected by owners and travellers, and the strategic decision-making expected at senior levels.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Master in Global Hotel Management typically progress into senior department leadership roles, hotel general manager track positions, corporate brand or operations roles within chains, hotel real-estate adjacent positions, or hospitality consultancy. Master's qualifications open conversations; experience and references still determine where they lead.

How the Programme Is Delivered

On-campus in London with online and distance-supported components for working senior managers. Module structure and intake calendar confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or recognised equivalent), preferably in a related discipline.
Hospitality work experience strongly preferred, though not always required.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for non-native English speakers.
Minimum age 21 at start of programme.