Graduate Program News
[BU Today] George Poll on Building a Lasting Restaurant Legacy
George Poll (CGS’82, SHA’84), a graduate of Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, is featured in a recent BU Today article highlighting his journey in building a successful, family-driven restaurant group. Poll, who operates a portfolio of restaurants on Long Island with his brother, credits long-term success to a combination of quality, More
[BU Today] Building the Future of Hospitality Real Estate
Kaushik Vardharajan, Associate Professor of the Practice at Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, was featured in a recent BU Today article highlighting the School’s innovative Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate program. The program prepares students to understand the financial, development, and investment decisions behind hospitality properties. As director... More
[Boston Globe] Boston Real Estate Trend: Office Buildings Poised for Hotel Conversions
Kaushik Vardharajan, associate professor and director of real estate programs at Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, was recently quoted in The Boston Globe discussing the growing trend of converting underutilized downtown office buildings into hotels. As Boston’s office market continues to face elevated vacancy rates, developers are exploring hospitality conversions... More
[Wall Street Journal] Should You Trust a Hotel’s Star Rating? Depends Where You Look.
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.
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
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
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
BU School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Expands Graduate Program with Master of Science in Hospitality Management
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
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[Senior Housing News] Professor Scott Eckstein Shared the Importance of Fostering Young Leaders
Adjunct Professor Scott Eckstein shared with Senior Housing News the importance of having academic programs such as BU's MMH Senior Living Program. These programs are crucial for fostering future generations of senior living industry leaders. Read More
BU School of Hospitality Administration Expands Masters-Level Senior Living Program with a Weekend Masters Degree Program for Executives-in-Training
(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