Boston University School of Hospitality Administration

Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, known as SHA, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that prepare students for careers well beyond hotels and restaurants. Its approach, called Experience Innovation, teaches students to understand human interaction and use it to design memorable experiences in travel and tourism, healthcare, retail and luxury brands, sports and entertainment, and other fields. Boston’s role as a hospitality hub gives students direct access to the industry.

Undergraduates choose between Hospitality Administration and Hospitality and Communication, while graduate students can pursue a Master of Management in Hospitality, a Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate, or a Master of Science in Hospitality Management. Coursework is paired with hands-on industry experience in Boston and abroad. Faculty publish research in journals such as Tourism Management, and adjunct faculty include industry figures such as Seth Gerber, co-owner of MIDA.

What to Know

• The school reports high job placement rates for graduates within six months of finishing.
• Transfer students from other BU schools and from outside the university are welcome.
• The school is listed for keynote speakers, meeting services, and special events.
• Thousands of SHA alumni work in leadership roles around the world.