Graduate Program Tuition and Scholarships
At Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (SHA), we are dedicated to ensuring that our master’s degree in hospitality management is a smart investment in your career advancement and personal growth. To help you budget for your educational expenses, we provide detailed information about the Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH), MS in Hospitality Real Estate (MSHRE), and MS in Hospitality Management (MSHM) programs’ tuition, fees, and other expenses ranging from books and supplies to housing and transportation.
BU SHA also offers scholarships and financial aid options to help you afford your education and pursue your dreams with a hospitality graduate degree. If you are a domestic student pursuing a graduate degree, you may be eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Please check out our Federal Loan page.
Scholarships
To help you pay for your tuition and expenses for one of our hospitality graduate programs, BU SHA provides scholarship funding to all admitted students.
$14,000 GUARANTEED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
New Dean’s Scholarship: Additional funding is now available to recognize and support the achievements of our exceptional applicants.
BU & SHA Alumni Scholarships: Special scholarship opportunities are available for Boston University and School of Hospitality Administration alumni applicants.
Merit-based scholarships are available to both full-time and part-time students, domestic and international. All students admitted into the Master of Management in Hospitality, MS in Hospitality Real Estate, or MS in Hospitality Management program are guaranteed to receive at least $14,000 in scholarship funding. Additional scholarship funding will be awarded based on the merit of the application. Please note that fully funding scholarships are not available. To learn more about scholarship opportunities, please email shagrad@bu.edu.
Students are encouraged to submit their application by the next upcoming Priority deadline for additional scholarship funding consideration. Applicants are encouraged to review all upcoming priority admissions deadlines on our Apply Now page.
Students enrolled in either the Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management or Graduate Certificate in Advanced Hospitality Management are not eligible for scholarships.
Boston University School of Hospitality Alumni who are accepted to a graduate program are eligible for additional scholarship funding. Please email shagrad@bu.edu to learn more.
Tuition and Expenses for Full-time Master of Management in Hospitality Students
If you plan to enroll as a full-time MMH student, here is a breakdown of billed and estimated expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Approximate Total Cost of Tuition $66,670 (excluding student services fees)
Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025 |
Summer 2025 |
|
| 16 credits/4 courses | 16 credits/4 courses | 0 credit Internship | |
| Tuition* | $33,335 | $33,335 | $0 |
| Student Services Fee | $209 | $209 | $60 |
| Health & Wellness Fee | $269 | $269 | $0 |
| Books/Supplies | $529 | $529 | $0 |
| Personal | $1,646 | $1,646 | $0 |
| Transportation | $373 | $373 | $373 |
| Room and Board | $5,150 | $5,150 | $5,150 |
| Medical Insurance** | $3,325 | $0 | $0 |
| Direct Loan Fee | $208 | $208 | $0 |
Tuition rates for the 2025 – 2026 academic year will be announced in April 2025.
If you register for more than 18 credits in a Fall/Spring term, you are charged $2,083 per credit for the overage. This requires approval from the Direct of Academic Services, Graduate Admissions, Enrollment.
Massachusetts law requires all students enrolled in at least 75% of the full-time curriculum to have medical insurance. Students who cannot demonstrate coverage under a qualifying medical insurance plan are required to purchase the University’s student health insurance plan, which is due and payable with your first-semester charges. For more information, see the Student Accounting Services website.
Tuition and Expenses for Part-time Students
If you are a part-time student pursuing one of our graduate degrees or graduate certificate programs, completing 8 credits or less per semester, you are charged the per-credit rate during the semester in which you are registered.
Fall/Spring 2024-2025 – $2,083 per credit
All graduate courses are 4 credits each.
Part-Time Students, completing 8 credits or less per semester, are eligible for payment plans through the university. You can learn more about this pay as you go option on the Student Accounts website.
Tuition Rates for 2025 – 2026 academic year will be announced April 2025.
You can learn more about the flexibility of part-time learning here.
Tuition and Expenses for Full-Time MS in Hospitality Real Estate Students
If you plan to enroll as a full-time MSHRE student, here is a breakdown of billed and estimated expenses for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Approximate Total Cost of Tuition: $75,002 (excluding student services fees)
Fall 2023 |
Spring 2024 |
Summer 2024 |
|
| 16 credits/4 courses | 16 credits/4 courses | 4 credits plus 0 credit Internship | |
| Tuition* | $33,335 | $33,335 | $8,332 |
| Student Services Fee | $209 | $209 | $60 |
| Health & Wellness Fee | $269 | $269 | $0 |
| Books/Supplies | $529 | $529 | $0 |
| Personal | $1,646 | $1,646 | $0 |
| Transportation | $373 | $373 | $373 |
| Room and Board | $7,725 | $7,725 | $7,725 |
| Medical Insurance** | $3,325 | $0 | $0 |
| Direct Loan Fee | $208 | $208 | $208 |
Tuition rates for the 2025-2026 academic year will be announced in April 2025.
If you register for more than 18 credits in a Fall/Spring term, you are charged $2,083 per credit for the overage. This requires approval from the Direct of Academic Services, Graduate Admissions, Enrollment.
Massachusetts law requires all students enrolled in at least 75% of the full-time curriculum to have medical insurance. Students who cannot demonstrate coverage under a qualifying medical insurance plan are required to purchase the University’s student health insurance plan, which is due and payable with your first-semester charges. For more information, see the Student Accounting Services website.
Tuition and Expenses for Full-Time MS in Hospitality Management Students
If you plan to enroll as a full-time MSMH student, here is a breakdown of billed and estimated expenses for this two year program. Please note this is an estimate based on the 2024-2025 tuition rates.
Approximate Total Cost of Tuition based on the 2024 – 2025 rate: $91,666 (excluding student services fees)
Semester |
Credits |
Estimated Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 | 16 credits | $33,335 |
| Spring Semester 2 | 16 credits | $33,335 |
| Fall Semester 2 | 8 credits | $16,424 |
| Spring Semester 2 | 4 credits | $8,332 |
Tuition rates for the 2024-2025 academic year will be announced in April 2025.
If you register for more than 18 credits in a Fall/Spring term, you are charged $2,083 per credit for the overage. This requires approval from the Direct of Academic Services, Graduate Admissions, Enrollment.
Massachusetts law requires all students enrolled in at least 75% of the full-time curriculum to have medical insurance. Students who cannot demonstrate coverage under a qualifying medical insurance plan are required to purchase the University’s student health insurance plan, which is due and payable with your first-semester charges. For more information, see the Student Accounting Services website.
Invest in Your Future with a Graduate Degree in Hospitality
Are you ready to take the next step and pursue your passion for hospitality management? Apply to one of our graduate programs to grow into a visionary leader in the hospitality industry.
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