MSc Strategic Hotel Management

The Strategic Hotel Management course at the University of Surrey is a specialist postgraduate course for those aspiring to achieve top positions in the hotel industry. The course offers a mix of business and management subjects and develops your skills in strategic thinking, and problem-solving. Course Content: The course mainly focuses on three main topics, namely, Strategy, Business Development and Change, and Leadership. They are designed to prepare students for the challenges of senior managerial positions in a rapidly-changing industry. The final project is an opportunity for students to focus on a specific area of hotel management that interests them, and which is relevant to their career aspirations.Key Modules: This course includes key modules such as Strategic Management, Marketing Strategy, Human Resource Management, Strategic Operations, among others. There's also an option to undertake Strategic Business Project, which allows students to gain hands-on experience in real-time business situations.Accreditations: The course is recognized by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), the global hospitality professional member body.Future Careers: This course is designed for those who aim to reach top managerial positions within the hotel and hospitality sectors. Graduates of the program pursue careers in a range of organisations, including international hotel chains, events organisations, hospital services, tourism operators, and real estate development companies. Some have also become self-employed or started their own companies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.