{"id":18646,"date":"2023-09-08T13:50:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T17:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/?page_id=18646"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:57:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:57:48","slug":"mshm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/admissions\/apply-graduate-program\/mshm\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Hospitality Management 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\/mshm\/\">Master of Science in Hospitality Management (MSHM)<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sha.bu.edu\/shagraduateprograms\/inquiryform\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Information<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bu-sha.cas.myliaison.com\/\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply Now<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>26-27 Application Deadline<\/h2>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"351\">International Deadline: June 1, 2026<br \/>\nDomestic Deadline: August 1, 2026<\/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<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0The MS in Hospitality Management is designed for students interested in pursuing academic research. Students will cultivate their hospitality expertise while enrolling in research methodology and statistic coursework. A statistical or research background is not required. This program is designed to offer a pathway to students new to research as well as to cultivate seasoned researchers\u2019 pursuits.<\/div>\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=\"5\" 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><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. All MS in Hospitality Management applicants are <strong>required<\/strong> to have ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM AN ACADEMIC SOURCE (professor or academic advisor) who can speak to their success as a student.<\/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\">Essay Questions (in lieu of a Personal Statement)<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Describe your career and\/or academic goals. In what ways will the MS in Hospitality Management (MSHM) program contribute to your attainment of these career and\/or academic goals (200 &#8211; 250 words)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The Master of Science in Hospitality Management (MSHM) program is designed for those new to research as well as those with experience employing research academically or professionally. If you are new to research, please explain what interests you most about quantitative and qualitative research. What skills are you hoping to learn from the MSHM program? If you have conducted research previously, please describe your understanding of quantitative and qualitative research. Please share a brief description of your work, and identify which research methodologies you employed in your work. (200 &#8211; 250 words)<\/li>\n<li><span>Please explain why you are interested in conducting graduate-level research in the area of hospitality. Identify one or two of your research interests and explain how these interests fit well with the Master of Science in Hospitality Management (MSHM) program.<\/span><\/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>Communication and presentation skills are an instrumental part of hospitality and academia. 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. Please post your video on Vimeo, YouTube or Google Drive, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and ensure the URL provided is viewable.<\/span> <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Applications will not be reviewed without a video essay.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[8475],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We prefer if you do not use a password to protect your video. If you must use a password, please use SHAGrad2025.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[8475],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In one to three minutes, please address the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Why do you want to join the Master of Science in Hospitality Management (MSHM) program?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>How will completing a master\u2019s thesis through the MSHM program benefit your professional aspirations?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>What are your short-term and long-term career goals?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>What aspects of the hospitality industry are hoping to explore through your research?<\/span><\/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\">Academic Writing Sample<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Please share a recent academic or professional research paper. If you do not have previous research experience, please share an academic writing sample that is at least 1,000 words. Please include citations and references where applicable.<\/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\">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 SCXW99081999 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99081999 BCX0\">The GRE or GMAT is NOT <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99081999 BCX0\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99081999 BCX0\"> for admission to any of our graduate programs at SHA.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW99081999 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> Please self-report your TOEFL 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\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, WhatsApp 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 Science in Hospitality Management (MSHM). Request Information Apply Now 26-27 Application Deadline International Deadline: June 1, 2026 Domestic Deadline: August 1, 2026 Scholarship OpportunitiesAll students admitted to the MMH program receive a $14,000 scholarship. 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