{"id":14572,"date":"2022-06-23T13:37:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T17:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/?page_id=14572"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:54:23","slug":"graduate-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospitality Graduate Programs: Lead Through Experience Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Hospitality Graduate Programs<\/b><b>: Drive Experience Innovation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"649\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Whether it\u2019s hotel management, food and beverage, healthcare, retail, real estate development, sport and entertainment, or even data science, hospitality has no boundaries. Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) graduate programs cultivate the next generation of Experience Innovators who disrupt industries where experiences matter most.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"833\" style=\"text-align: center;\">By earning a master\u2019s degree or certificate at SHA, you gain the knowledge and skills to reimagine hospitality, analyze research data, and create meaningful customer experiences that drive business success.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bu-sha.cas.myliaison.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Fall 2026 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.bu.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Spring\/Fall 2027 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.bu.edu\/register\/?id=21e75026-9684-4c67-9196-d069ceb823a4\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Information<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94162018 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94162018 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Your Pathway to Hospitality Leadership<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173435927 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173435927 BCX0\">Boston University SHA offers four options for graduate students like you to advance in the hospitality field:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table width=\"1218\" height=\"131\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Program<\/th>\n<th>Length<\/th>\n<th>Best For<\/th>\n<th>Focus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/mmh\/\"><strong>Master of Management in Hospitality<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td>12 months<\/td>\n<td>Career advancement<\/td>\n<td>Hospitality leadership<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/ms-in-hospitality-real-estate\/\"><strong>Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate (STEM)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>12 months<\/td>\n<td>Finance \/ real estate careers<\/td>\n<td>Development &amp; investment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/mshm\/\"><strong>Master of Science in Hospitality Management (STEM)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td>2 years<\/td>\n<td>Research &amp; analytics careers<\/td>\n<td>Hospitality research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/msem\/\"><strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1498\">Master of Science in Sport &amp; Entertainment Management<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>12 months<\/td>\n<td>Sports &amp; entertainment<\/td>\n<td>Experience &amp; event management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW21250450 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/graduate-certificates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW21250450 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21250450 BCX0\">Hospitality Management Certificates<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3-4 months<\/td>\n<td><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21250450 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21250450 BCX0\">Boosting credentials and knowledge<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td>Hospitality &amp; event management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW248313709 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/admissions\/apply-graduate-program\/tuition-and-scholarships\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248313709 BCX0\">Guaranteed scholarships<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248313709 BCX0\"> starting at $14,000 <\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248313709 BCX0\">for accepted applicants.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW248313709 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> Additional funding available for Boston University alumni (Double Terrier) and\/or merit of applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Understand the resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/resources\/prospective-student-resources\/graduate-prospective-students\/\">prospective graduate students here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254388905 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254388905 BCX0\">Why Choose BU School of Hospitality Administration<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW142759704 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142759704 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Future-Focused Curriculum<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2184\">Boston University\u2019s hospitality graduate programs emphasize innovation. The curriculum encourages you to explore and develop new solutions to real-world industry challenges across hospitality, sport, and entertainment.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW178145489 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178145489 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Strong Industry Connections <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW126754280 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW213002330 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213002330 BCX0\">Graduate students at SHA have access to our renowned faculty, alumni network, and the most <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink HyperlinkGateOff SCXW213002330 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/events\/conferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined UnderlinedGateOff SCXW213002330 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213002330 BCX0\">cutting-edge industry conferences<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW213002330 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213002330 BCX0\">. In addition, students <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213002330 BCX0\">benefit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213002330 BCX0\"> from BU\u2019s partnership with leading global brands.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW178145489 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW178145489 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Career Impact<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW254255668 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW40521121 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40521121 BCX0\">Supported by BU\u2019s rigorous curriculum, hands-on learning, and connection to employers, <strong>98% of SHA graduates successfully launch their careers within three months of graduation.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW40521121 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/resources\/prospective-student-resources\/graduate-prospective-students\/which-sha-graduate-program-is-right-for-you\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Compare SHA graduate programs<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/mmh\/\"><b>Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH)<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>12 months full-time or part-time flexibility<br \/>\nOn-campus in Boston; Evening courses available\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW217455081 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217455081 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Why Choose the MMH?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus on hospitality leadership<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Global study and fieldwork opportunities<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internship experience and projects working with real businesses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Six optional concentrations<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real Estate &amp; Finance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Revenue Management &amp; Analytics<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Marketing<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Restaurant Management &amp; Experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Events Management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW217455081 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217455081 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Career Tracks<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consulting Associates\/Analysts\/Managers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public Relation Directors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Revenue Strategy Managers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Entrepreneurs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Restaurant and Hotel Managing Directors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marketing Managers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/mmh\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More About the MMH<\/a> <a href=\"\/hospitality\/files\/2026\/02\/MMH-Program-One-Pager-Feb-2026.pdf\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download MMH Program One-Pager<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/ms-in-hospitality-real-estate\/\"><strong>MS in Hospitality Real Estate (MSHRE)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>12 months full-time or part-time flexibility<br \/>\nOn-campus in Boston\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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 quantitative data and luxury-focused property. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW38661512 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38661512 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Why Choose the MSHRE?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Networking opportunities with real estate industry experts<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internship opportunities to build professional experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">STEM-designated program<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW68143630 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68143630 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Career Paths<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Property Management Directors<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asset Managers<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Financial Analysts<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investment Analysts\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/ms-in-hospitality-real-estate\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More About the MSHRE<\/a> <a href=\"\/hospitality\/files\/2026\/02\/MSHRE-Program-One-Pager-Feb-2026.pdf\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download MSHRE Program One-Pager<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/mshm\/\"><strong>MS in Hospitality Management (MSHM)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>2 years (full-time)<br \/>\nOn-campus in Boston\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW170822844 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170822844 BCX0\">Why Choose the MSHM?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One-to-one faculty mentorship<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research and analytics-based<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">STEM-designated program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW264053014 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264053014 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Career Directions<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Academia<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industry Consulting<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PhD Programs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/mshm\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More About the MSHM<\/a> <a href=\"\/hospitality\/files\/2026\/02\/MSHM-Program-One-Pager-Feb-2026.pdf\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download MSHM Program One-Pager<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"389\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/msem\/\">MS in Sport &amp; Entertainment Management (MSEM)<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"465\"><strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"439\">12 months full-time or part-time flexibility<\/strong><br data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"442\" \/><strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"465\">On-campus in Boston<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"876\">Prepare for leadership roles across the sport and entertainment ecosystem. The Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management (MSEM) program combines hospitality-driven experience design with business strategy, analytics, and experiential marketing. You will gain the skills needed to manage live events, venues, teams, and entertainment brands where fan and guest experiences are central to success.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Choose the MSEM?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry-focused curriculum centered on sport and entertainment management<\/li>\n<li>Experiential learning through live events, venues, and partner organizations<\/li>\n<li>Emphasis on fan engagement, revenue strategy, and operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Career Paths<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Event and Venue Managers<\/li>\n<li>Sport or Entertainment Marketing Managers<\/li>\n<li>Fan Engagement or Community Relations Managers<\/li>\n<li>Ticket Sales or Sponsorship Managers<\/li>\n<li>Operations Managers for arenas, stadiums, or convention centers<\/li>\n<li>Sport or Entertainment Business Analysts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/msem\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More About the MSEM<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/graduate-certificates\/\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW259228913 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259228913 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Graduate Hospitality Management Certificate Program<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW52627423 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52627423 BCX0\">n addition to the master\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><strong> Credits are stackable towards graduate programs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW66306866 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66306866 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">What\u2019s Unique About the Hospitality Certificates?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flexible pathways to academic success<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apply your credits toward the Master of Management in Hospitality degree<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tailor your certificate with a range of elective courses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/graduate-certificates\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More About the Certificates<\/a><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW4905111 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4905111 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Be Bold. Be Different. Be an Experience Innovator.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW4905111 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW56260821 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56260821 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Embark on your journey to hospitality leadership at Boston University SHA. Apply to our master\u2019s degree and certificate programs to accelerate your career success!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW56260821 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bu-sha.cas.myliaison.com\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Fall 2026<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/grad.bu.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Spring\/Fall 2027<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sha.bu.edu\/shagraduateprograms\/inquiryform\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Information<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"EOP SCXW4905111 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW167702598 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167702598 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">BU Graduate Hospitality Programs FAQs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/bu-graduate-hospitality-programs-faqs\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Graduate Program Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hospitality Graduate Programs: Drive Experience Innovation Whether it\u2019s hotel management, food and beverage, healthcare, retail, real estate development, sport and entertainment, or even data science, hospitality has no boundaries. 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