MSc Strategic Hotel Management at University of Surrey

Programme overview

The global hotel industry is being revolutionised by major shifts in consumer demand and buying power. This Strategic Hotel Management MSc will enable students who have already studied a course in hotel management or have hands-on industry experience to take advantage of these opportunities by exploring innovative thinking, sustainable consumption and production, and digital leadership.

Department: Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MSc in Strategic Hotel Management will equip you with the technical as well as professional skill sets and knowledge to develop and apply strategic thinking practices needed to manage international hotel companies successfully. The programme is underpinned by modules that enhance digital capabilities, innovative thinking, resourcefulness and resilience, through understanding current and strategic priorities in hotel business operations and management. This MSc programme provides you with critical knowledge and professional skills around key areas of strategic management that are fundamental to become a successful leader in the hotel sector. Core modules include Hotel Investment and Finance, Hotel Operations Analysis, Strategic Human Resource Management, Research Methods, Strategic Management of Int'nl Hotel Companies, Strategic Marketing and Brand Management.

Career pathways

Find out more about the exciting career prospects that our hospitality and tourism postgraduate degrees can offer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in hospitality, or hotel, tourism or events management, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. Applicants who do not meet the 2:2 degree requirement may be considered by the department on a case-by-case basis if they have relevant work experience. If this is the case, please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,900 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, February 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 20,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, February 2027 start Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate

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