Graduate Program News

[Wall Street Journal] Should You Trust a Hotel’s Star Rating? Depends Where You Look.

March 28th, 2024 in 2024, Faculty In The Press, Kaushik Vardharajan, Real Estate Development & Finance, SHA In The Press, SHA News

In a sea of hotel reviews and star ratings, it’s hard to know who to rely upon. Here’s how to get a vetted measure of what you’re in for before a trip. For a five-day trip to Mexico with her college-age daughter, Arlana Keller of Calgary, Alberta, insisted they book a hotel... More

[CBS News] Making a restaurant reservation? That’ll be $100 — without food or drinks.

March 20th, 2024 in 2024, Apostolos Ampountolas, Faculty In The Press, Restaurant Management & Experiences, SHA News

It's become increasingly common for restaurants to charge customers' credit cards even before they step foot into an establishment, let alone order food or drinks. Referred to as a "reservation fee" and applied at the time of booking, the charge ranges in amount but inevitably peeves diners who don't want to be... More

Boston University School of Hospitality Administration Launches New Graduate Program in Hospitality Real Estate

September 28th, 2023 in 2023, Graduate Programs, MSHRE Program

Boston, MA (September 28, 2023) — Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the launch of a new addition to its graduate degree programs: Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate (MSHRE). This degree program prepares students for expansive opportunities in the acquisition, development, asset... More

BU School of Hospitality Administration Launches Real Estate Advisory Council

July 11th, 2023 in 2023, Advisory Board, Graduate Programs, Hotels, SHA News

Boston, MA (July 11, 2023) – Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce the formation of a Real Estate Advisory Council. These highly respected leaders represent various real estate sectors, including hotel ownership, development, research, consulting, financing, asset management, transaction advisory, and law. The Council’s... More

New two-year Master of Science in Hospitality Management incorporating a research component with a thesis

BU School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Expands Graduate Program with Master of Science in Hospitality Management

July 14th, 2022 in 2022, Graduate Programs, MSMH Program

Master of Science adds a research-focused degree to BU SHA’s two existing graduate programs in Hospitality management (July 14, 2022) Boston, MA – To complement the enormously successful and globally reputable Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) program, launched by  Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) in 2017 as... More

BU SHA MMH Senior Living

BU School of Hospitality Administration Expands Masters-Level Senior Living Program with a Weekend Masters Degree Program for Executives-in-Training

March 1st, 2022 in 2022, MMH Program, Senior Living

(March 1, 2022) Boston, MA - Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, Ph.D., and Leora Halpern Lanz, ISHC, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Faculty Chair of the School’s Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree program, have announced a Weekend Masters Program in Senior... More

Is a Hospitality Management Master’s Degree Worthwhile?

February 7th, 2022 in 2022, MMH Program, SHA News

If you aspire to start or advance your career in hospitality relevant industries, you should think about pursuing a master’s degree in hospitality management. However, enrolling in a graduate program is a serious life decision. Considering the time and money you will need to invest, it’s smart to ask this important... More