Is the Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management aimed at career changers?

It can suit career changers with relevant adjacent experience, but it is primarily built for professionals already operating in or near hospitality and tourism.

Do I need to write a dissertation on the master?

Postgraduate study at this level typically includes a substantial independent project or dissertation. Final structure is confirmed at enrolment.

Can I do the MIHTM009 part time?

Many students balance study with senior roles. Discuss part-time and flexible timetabling with admissions so you can plan realistically.

Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (MIHTM009) | LSTH

Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (MIHTM009) at LSTH

At senior level, hospitality and tourism stop being two separate jobs. A hotel group plans around tourism flows; a tourism board courts hotel investment; both fight for the same talent. The Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (MIHTM009) is a postgraduate degree for professionals who want to lead across both rather than only one.

Through the programme you will engage with strategy, sustainability, brand positioning, RevPAR thinking, destination economics and the human resources challenges of running international operations. The Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management is designed to sharpen judgement, not to teach the basics.

Why Senior Hospitality and Tourism Leaders Need This Lens

The next decade in hospitality and tourism will be defined by sustainability, technology, labour shortages and shifting source markets. Leaders who can hold all four in mind while making operational decisions will outperform those who specialise too narrowly. London is also a useful base from which to watch this play out, given its concentration of head offices and tourism bodies.

Who the Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management Is For

Mid-career hospitality professionals heading for general manager or regional roles.
Tourism managers stepping into strategy or board-level work.
Career-change candidates with relevant adjacent experience.
International applicants targeting global brands and tourism authorities.

Where Graduates Typically Go

Common pathways after the Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management include senior hotel operations, brand and revenue management, tourism authority leadership, MICE strategy and consulting. Outcomes are personal — the degree adds credibility and language; you supply the track record.

How the Programme Is Delivered

The Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (MIHTM009) is delivered at LSTH through seminars, case studies and an independent project. Module structure and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Industry experience is welcomed and strengthens the application.
A short statement on your career goals.

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