Master of Science in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development
Integrate the latest concepts & techniques of real estate
Duration: 1.5 years, 2 academic semesters + 6-month internship with Applied Research Report or Business Research Project
Intakes: Spring & Fall
Location: London campus, United Kingdom
Credits: ECTS* 90 / US 45
*European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
This Master’s degree delivers a comprehensive and systematic understanding of real estate, capital markets and global hotel development. By opening doors into the world of real estate finance and hospitality development, the program is ideal for those seeking specialized roles in the commercial property sector, such as working for a real estate consultancy, fund, bank or asset management team.
Semester 1
London
Semester 2
London
+ Hotel Real Estate Investment Strategy
Semester 3
6-month internship with Applied Research Report or Business Research Project
Program highlights
Acquire the tools to make real estate investment decisions
Build a certified real estate analyst skillset
Learn from leading academics and industry experts
Pitch a portfolio of real estate assets to investors
Test your strategic thinking
Leverage your in-class learning and immerse yourself in the hospitality real estate investment process by undertaking the screening, conceptualization, and due diligence process for a real-life hotel and real estate asset purchase. You will produce investment documents to aid decision making, learn how to design a strategy to achieve investors’ objectives and structure the funding portfolio.
Business field trip
Featuring a specially curated program of visits and assignments, the business field trip forms part of your academic curriculum. You will get the chance to explore an international real estate market, providing ample opportunities to put your classroom learning into practice while growing your industry network.
Build a specialist skillset
To succeed in the highly specialized real estate sector, it is vital to develop analytical competencies and in-depth market understanding. You'll study global real estate markets, advanced financing structures, M&A, institutional investment and sustainability. The curriculum includes certification by Bloomberg in Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG).
Program details
Semester 1
London campus, United Kingdom
Market Context & Strategy
- Hospitality Business Trends & Strategies
- Global Real Estate Markets
Hotel Development & Asset Management
- Global Hotel & Resort Development
- Hotel Asset Management
- Negotiating Hotel Management Contracts
Real Estate Finance & Valuation
- Hospitality Financial Analysis & Performance
- Real Estate Finance Principles
- Real Estate Valuation Methods
Investment & Applied Research
- Institutional Investments in Real Estate
- Critical Research Methodology in Business I
Professional certifications & industry immersion
- STR Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)
- + Business field trip
Semester 2
London campus, United Kingdom
Capital Markets & Portfolio Strategy
- Capital Markets Portfolio Management
Financing & Structuring
- Advanced Financing & Fixed Income Private Equity
- Real Estate Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Applied Modeling & Sustainability
- Advanced Financial Modeling Sustainable Real Estate
Capstone & Research
- Hotel Real Estate Investment Strategy
- Critical Research Methodology in Business II
Professional certifications & industry immersion
- STR Certification in Advanced Hospitality and Tourism Analytics (CAHTA)
- Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) Certificate / Bloomberg ESG Certificate
- + Hotel Real Estate Investment Strategy
Semester 3
Real-world application
Choose between:
- 6-month professional internship with Applied Research Report
- or Business Research Project
Meet some of your expert faculty
Glenn Carroll
Specialist subject: Real Estate Mergers and Acquisitions
Experience: Glenn began his career in hospitality sales and marketing, progressing to become Vice President Commercial Europe for InterContinental Hotels Group. He then founded his own independent consultancy which advises hoteliers on maximizing commercial performance.
Jackson Dang
Specialist subject: Portfolio Management
Experience: A specialist in the Real Estate industry with over 20 years experience in higher education.
Katharine Le Quesne
Specialist subject: Sustainable Real Estate
Experience: Has worked on numerous luxury and lifestyle assets, destination resorts and new concepts; with expertise in strategic reviews, due diligence, development strategy, and financial feasibility.
Nick Northam
Specialist subject: Negotiating Hotel Management Contracts
Experience: A wealth of hospitality, asset management and leadership experience, including more than two decades of hotel operations for Marriott and ten years as vice president in asset management.
Nicole Philips
Specialist subject: Hotel Asset Management / Global Hotel and Resort Development
Experience: An expert in hotel development planning, valuation and feasibility studies with 25 years of experience in the hospitality and real estate industries across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Dr. Zabin Visram
Specialist subject: Critical Research Methods in Business I and II
Experience: Zabin brings extensive teaching experience to Glion, having previously taught in six universities and three countries. Academic achievements include a first-class honours degree, a master’s degree and a Doctorate in Intercultural Relations. She also has extensive consultancy experience in leading a range of projects for global corporations.
Business Field Trip
Explore the industry & make career connections
Every full-time Master’s program incorporates an immersive field trip that offers unique access to key industry players representative of your study topic.
These bespoke, multi-day experiences have packed itineraries featuring company visits, presentations by senior executives, plus lunches and dinners at which you can experience the best of local gastronomy while getting to know fellow students in more relaxed circumstances.
Learn
Integrate theoretical and experiential education.
Network
Meet industry leaders grow your professional network.
Connect
Discover new trends in the industry and enrich your knowledge.
Barcelona, Spain
Students stepped into the heart of the industry, exploring leading hotels, exchanging with professionals, and uncovering the legacy of Familia Torres vineyards.
An immersive field trip designed to connect academic insights with real-world perspective, all while sharing meaningful moments along the way.
Paris, France
An immersion in the world of luxury during an exceptional field trip in Paris. From discovering the elegance of Plaza Athenee, exploring the craftsmanship behind Hublot and Dior, to visiting Remy Cointreau and the Telmont Champagne vineyards, the trip offered exclusive insights into luxury, heritage, and exceptional guest experiences — all culminating in a memorable dinner overlooking the Eiffel Tower.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Students recently travelled to Copenhagen for an immersive field trip exploring the future of sustainability, tourism, and hospitality.
From inspiring hotel visits and industry insights to innovation bootcamps and hands-on learning experiences, the trip offered a unique opportunity to discover how one of the world’s leading sustainable cities is shaping the future of the industry. A week filled with learning, collaboration, new perspectives, and unforgettable moments
The field trips listed are provided as examples and are subject to change. Business field trip destinations and content may vary from one semester to another, depending on academic planning and industry opportunities.
Program entry requirements
for the Master's in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development
Minimum age
21 years old at the start of the program.
Education
Bachelor-level undergraduate degree* in a relevant field (business, finance or hospitality preferred). Subjects taken in your undergraduate degree such as Accounting and Finance will be reviewed by the school prior to acceptance.
Minimum English language entry requirements
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years* studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
- International English Language Test (IELTS)**: 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in any subcomponent)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): min. overall score of 4.5 and min. 4.0 in every subcomponent (listening, reading, writing, speaking). The TOEFL testing code for Glion is 7327.
- First Cambridge Exam: Grade A
- Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C
Non-UK and Irish passport holders will need to undertake IELTS UKVI: 6.0 overall and min. 5.5 in any subcomponent.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to admission. Glion offers an Intensive Hospitality English Language Program (IHELP). If your English level does not meet the levels indicated above, then please contact us for more information.
*If a degree/transcript is not in English, an official certified/translated copy in English will be required.
**Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
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