{"id":18636,"date":"2023-09-08T13:36:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T17:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/?page_id=18636"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:51:52","slug":"mmh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/admissions\/apply-graduate-program\/mmh\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Management in Hospitality Application Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All students must complete an online application in order to be considered for admission to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/graduate-programs\/mmh\/\">Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH)<\/a><\/strong>. Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n<h4><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:\/\/grad.bu.edu\/register\/?id=21e75026-9684-4c67-9196-d069ceb823a4\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Information<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"351\"><strong>Spring 2027 Start<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational Deadline: October 15, 2026<br \/>\nDomestic Deadline: January 1, 2027<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"351\"><strong>Fall 2026 Start<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational Deadline: June 1, 2026<br \/>\nDomestic Deadline: August 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"351\"><strong>Fall 2027 Start<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational Deadline: June 1, 2027<br \/>\nDomestic Deadline: August 1, 2027<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"382\">Scholarship Opportunities<\/strong><br data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"385\" \/>All students admitted to the MMH program receive a <strong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"459\">$14,000 scholarship<\/strong>. Applicants who apply early may also be considered for additional awards:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"777\">\n<li data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"640\">\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"640\"><strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"559\">Dean\u2019s Scholarship<\/strong> \u2013 For candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic and leadership potential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"777\">\n<p data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"777\"><strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"675\">BU &amp; SHA Alumni Scholarships<\/strong> \u2013 Special funding opportunities for Boston University and School of Hospitality Administration alumni<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Returning Boston University Students<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"418\">If you earned your undergraduate degree from <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Boston University<\/span><\/span>, you are eligible for a <strong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"372\">simplified application process<\/strong> at the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Boston University School of Hospitality Administration<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"418\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/admissions\/apply-graduate-program\/returning-bu-students-application-requirements\/\">Learn more about requirements for returning BU students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Admissions Checklist<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">$95 Application Fee<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Applicants who have not submitted their application and attend a graduate admissions event will be eligible for an application fee waiver. You can register for an upcoming event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/events\/calendar\/\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Transcripts<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Domestic Transcripts:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Unofficial copies of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts, if applicable, are a required part of your admissions portfolio. If you are admitted and decide to enroll, we will ask for an official copy of your undergraduate transcript at that time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[8475],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">International Transcripts: <\/span><\/b>Unofficial copies of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts, if applicable, are required as part of your admissions portfolio. For the purpose of application review, <strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"446\">transcripts may be submitted in English in either unofficial or official format<\/strong>. If your transcripts are already issued in English, no additional evaluation is required at this stage.\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">If available, we encourage applicants to include a <strong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"690\">grading scale or any information that helps contextualize your academic performance<\/strong>, such as how your grades compare to a U.S. 4.0 GPA scale.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">If your transcripts are <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"792\">not in English<\/strong>, you may still upload them as part of your application and <strong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"876\">email <a data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"874\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:shagrad@bu.edu\">shagrad@bu.edu <\/a><\/strong>to notify our office. Our team will follow up with next steps and work with you directly to determine what additional documentation, if any, may be needed.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">At this time, <strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1148\">third-party transcript evaluations (e.g., NACES) are not required for initial application review<\/strong>. If you are admitted and choose to enroll, we will provide guidance on submitting official final documents at that time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Two Letters of Recommendation<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>We accept academic and professional Letters of Recommendation. If you are currently enrolled in a bachelor\u2019s degree program, or have completed a bachelor\u2019s degree program within the past two years, one Letter of Recommendation must be from an academic source (professor or academic advisor). Letters must be submitted directly to our Admissions Office through our online application system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Resume\/CV<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We require the most up-to-date resume or CV for all applicants.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Personal Statement<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The personal statement is considered not only an opportunity for the admissions committee to get to know you, but it will also be reviewed for writing quality. Please be detailed in your responses. In 750 words or less, please discuss the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why are you applying to the Master of Management in Hospitality?<\/li>\n<li>What are your short term and long term career goals?<\/li>\n<li>How will earning the MMH help you achieve these goals?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Video Essay<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communication and presentation skills are an instrumental part of hospitality. In this video, we encourage students to be creative in their responses and presentation style. You are also asked to refrain from reading a script or your personal statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructions for Fall 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please post your video on Vimeo, YouTube or Google Drive, and ensure the URL provided is viewable.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Applications will not be reviewed without a video essay.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[8475],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li>We prefer if you do not use a password to protect your video. If you must use a password, please use SHAGrad2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions for Spring\/Fall 2027:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please record and submit your video directly through the application portal. You may pause your recording and return to complete it at a later time. There is no limit on the number of attempts, and you may re-record your video as many times as needed before final submission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prompt:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In one to three minutes, please address the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do you hope to innovate the hospitality industry?<\/li>\n<li>What excites you most about the MMH program?<\/li>\n<li>What will you contribute to the MMH program?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">GRE\/GMAT NOT required<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\">The GRE <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\">or GMAT is NOT <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\"> for admission to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\">any of our graduate <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\">program<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\">s at SHA<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124238209 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW124238209 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[8475],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">English Language Proficiency Requirement<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>If your first language is not English, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). International students who have completed or will complete their undergraduate degree in the United States or at a university where the main language of instruction is English do not need to submit language proficiency scores.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>Minimum TOEFL Score \u2013 4.5 (New Score Scale &#8211; 90 on Old Score Scale)<\/strong>\u00a0Please self-report your IELTS scores in the \u201cStandardized Tests\u201d section of the application. The ETS TOEFL institution code for all Boston University Graduate Programs is 3087.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>On January 21, 2026, TOEFL has introduced an updated score scale (from 1 \u2013 6 in increments of 0.5)<\/li>\n<li>Comparing TOEFL Scores Across the 1 \u2013 6 and 0 \u2013 120 Scales<br \/>\nTo help you interpret scores from TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026 \u2013 and since TOEFL scores stay active for two years, you may still have the old score range through late 2027 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/toefl\/test-takers\/ibt\/scores\/understand-scores.html\">the chart here compares the two sets of scores.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Minimum IELTS Score \u2013 7.0<\/strong> Please self-report your IELTS scores in the \u201cStandardized Tests\u201d section of the application. Please include your IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) number (15\u201318 digits) located in the bottom right-hand corner of your score report. You can submit your official scores through the IELTS website by selecting \u201cBoston University Graduate Programs.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Minimum Duolingo Score \u2013 125<\/strong> BU accepts results for the Duolingo English Test (DET) as evidence of English proficiency, which combines an English proficiency test with a brief video interview. Please submit your scores through the Duolingo Dashboard by selecting \u201cBoston University School of Hospitality Administration\u201d as your institution of choice. We require a minimum overall score of 125.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span>All materials must be submitted directly through the online application. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact our admissions team at shagrad@bu.edu or you schedule a time to speak over Zoom or in person <a href=\"http:\/\/www.calendly.com\/sha_grad\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All students must complete an online application in order to be considered for admission to the Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH). Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee on a rolling basis. 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