Join Us to Redefine Hospitality

Whether it’s hotel management, food & beverage, healthcare, retail, or real estate development, hospitality has no boundaries. Boston University School of Hospitality Administration’s (BU SHA) graduate programs aim to cultivate the next generation of Experience Innovators who disrupt almost every industry.  

By earning a master’s degree or certificate at SHA, you gain the knowledge and skills to reimagine hospitality and create meaningful customer experiences to drive business success.

Your Pathway to Hospitality Leadership

Boston University SHA offers four options for graduate students like you to advance in the hospitality field:

Guaranteed scholarships starting at $14K for accepted applicants. Additional funding available for Boston University alumni.

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Why Choose BU School of Hospitality Administration

Future-Focused Curriculum

Boston University’s hospitality graduate programs emphasize innovation. The curriculum encourages students to explore and devise new solutions to industry challenges. 

Strong Industry Connections

Graduate students at SHA have access to our renowned faculty, alumni network, and the most cutting-edge industry conferences. In addition, students benefit from BU’s partnership with leading global brands.

Career Impact

Supported by BU’s rigorous curriculum, hands-on learning, and connection to employers, 98% of SHA graduates successfully launch their careers within three months of graduation. 

Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH)

12 months full-time or part-time flexibility 
On-campus in Boston; Evening courses available 

Transform your career through the Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree program. Apply if you are a working professional ready to advance into a leadership role or a recent college graduate wanting to build your expertise in a specific area. 

Why Choose the MMH?

  • Focus on hospitality leadership 
  • Global study and fieldwork opportunities
  • Internship experience and projects working with real businesses 
  • Six optional concentrations
    • Real Estate & Finance 
    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    • Revenue Management & Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • Restaurant Management & Experiences
    • Events Management 

                    Career Tracks

                    • Consulting Associates/Analysts/Managers 
                    • Public Relation Directors 
                    • Revenue Strategy Managers 
                    • Entrepreneurs 
                    • Restaurant and Hotel Managing Directors 
                    • Marketing Managers 

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                            MS in Hospitality Real Estate (MSHRE)

                            12 months full-time or part-time flexibility 
                            On-campus in Boston 

                            Become an expert in real estate development and explore its connection with hospitality. In the Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate (MSHRE) program, you learn how to create and deliver positive and memorable experiences leveraging luxury-focused property.  

                            Why Choose the MSHRE?

                            • Networking opportunities with real estate industry experts
                            • Internship opportunities to build professional experience
                            • STEM-designated program

                            Career Paths

                            • Property Management Directors
                            • Asset Managers
                            • Financial Analysts
                            • Investment Analysts  

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                                      MS in Hospitality Management (MSHM)

                                      2 years (full-time)
                                      On-campus in Boston 

                                      Shape the future of hospitality through innovative research. The Master of Science in Hospitality Management (MSHM) program gears toward those who are interested in pursuing a PhD or a career related to industry research. 

                                      Why Choose the MSHM?

                                      • One-to-one faculty mentorship
                                      • Research and analytics-based
                                      • STEM-designated program 

                                          Career Directions

                                          • Academia
                                          • Research
                                          • Industry Consulting
                                          • PhD Programs 

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                                                Graduate Hospitality Management Certificate Program

                                                In addition to the master’s degree programs, BU SHA provides flexible graduate certificates if you want to advance your credentials and gain new skills quickly. These short certificate programs are perfect for working professionals looking to balance their current employment and education. 

                                                What’s Unique About the Hospitality Certificates?

                                                • Flexible pathways to academic success
                                                • Apply your credits toward the Master of Management in Hospitality degree
                                                • Tailor your certificate with a range of elective courses

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                                                      Be Bold. Be Different. Be an Experience Innovator. 

                                                      Embark on your journey to hospitality leadership at Boston University SHA. Apply to our master’s degree and certificate programs to accelerate your career success!  

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