How is the Master of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) different from a generic MBA?

A generic MBA covers business broadly. MBHTM013 is deliberately specialised — its strategy, finance and HR content is taught through hospitality and tourism cases, which is more directly useful for sector careers.

Do I need hospitality experience to apply?

It's preferred, but applicants with strong business backgrounds and clear sector intent are considered. Speak with admissions about your specific profile.

Will this master's help me move into senior hotel leadership?

It develops the strategic vocabulary and cross-functional perspective expected at senior level. Actual senior appointments depend on track record, references and operator-specific factors.

Can I study while working as a senior manager?

Yes. The Master of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) is often structured to accommodate working professionals via online and distance-supported delivery.

How long is the master's programme?

Postgraduate programmes typically extend over a longer period to accommodate dissertations or applied projects. LSTH admissions will confirm the current structure.

Is the master's recognised internationally?

It's a UK-issued specialist master's degree. International recognition varies by country and intended use; verify with the relevant framework before relying on it for specific career or visa plans.

Master of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) MBHTM013 | LSTH

Master of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) (MBHTM013) at LSTH

The Master of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) (MBHTM013) is a postgraduate qualification built for people who want the analytical and strategic toolkit of a business master's, applied specifically to hospitality and tourism. It treats hotels, restaurants, tour operators, tourism boards and event businesses as the primary case material — not as occasional examples.

The programme is suited to professionals already working in the sector who want to move into more strategic, cross-functional roles, and to those entering the field from broader business backgrounds with hospitality and tourism as their chosen specialism.

Why Hospitality and Tourism Deserve Their Own Business Master's

Generic MBAs touch hospitality only in passing. The reality is that hospitality and tourism have distinctive economics — perishable inventory, distribution complexity, brand-and-asset separation, seasonal labour, heavy customer-experience weighting — that benefit from focused study. The Master of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) is positioned for exactly that focused depth.

Who MBHTM013 Is For

Hospitality and tourism managers aiming at senior cross-functional or strategic roles.
Business graduates wanting a hospitality-and-tourism specialism for their postgraduate study.
International students targeting global hotel groups, tourism organisations or hospitality consultancies.
Career-changers with business management backgrounds moving into hospitality at senior level.

What the Programme Engages With

The Master of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) engages with strategy and competitive positioning, marketing in a hospitality and tourism context, HR and talent strategy for international operations, finance and revenue thinking, customer experience as a strategic lever, sustainability and ESG considerations, and the leadership skills expected of cross-functional senior roles.

Career Pathways

Graduates typically progress into senior management roles within hotels, tourism organisations or large hospitality businesses; brand or commercial roles at chain level; hospitality consultancy; entrepreneurial ventures within the sector; or further academic work. As with any postgraduate qualification, the degree opens conversations — track record carries them forward.

How the Programme Is Delivered

On-campus in London with online and distance-supported components depending on intake. Module structure, applied project requirements and timetable confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent.
Industry or business management experience preferred.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for non-native English speakers.
Minimum age 21 at start of programme.

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