Boston University

Overview

Hospitality Administration at Boston University equips students with essential business and interpersonal skills necessary for thriving in the hospitality industry. The program covers a broad spectrum of topics, from marketing and revenue management to experience design and sustainability, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to create value for guests while efficiently managing finances, teams, and technology-driven changes.

What you'll study

The curriculum for the Hospitality Administration program is designed around specialized hospitality-focused coursework and includes a concentration pathway for elective units.

• Core hospitality courses (examples):
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Experience Management
  • Financial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
  • Revenue Management
  • Human Resources Management for the Hospitality Industry
  • Hospitality Marketing
• Concentrations: Students can choose from various hospitality concentrations to tailor their elective selections, which may change each academic year.
• Electives: Students will complete hospitality elective units to enhance their chosen concentration and expand their skill set within the sector.
• Capstone/thesis: Students are encouraged to verify whether a culminating project is required for their specific concentration and degree plan.

Entry requirements

Admission to Boston University for the Hospitality Administration program does not require a standardized GRE/GMAT score. Instead, GPA expectations are assessed as part of a comprehensive review of the applicant's academic history.

English language requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 125
• TOEFL iBT: 90
• IELTS: 7.0

General requirements

• Common Application or Coalition Application
• High school transcript
• Senior year grades
• Counselor recommendation and school report form
• Teacher evaluation
• Standardized tests (if applicable per BU’s current policy)
• Secondary school records (for international applicants)
• Documentation of financial support (if required for international applicants)
• Copy of passport data page

• Note that SAT/ACT requirements may differ by school or college; applicants should check the current policy for their intended program.
• Some programs may require auditions or portfolios, which may not apply to Hospitality Administration. Verify requirements based on your intended school.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Hospitality Administration program can expect to find diverse career opportunities within the hospitality sector. The comprehensive education provided, combined with practical experience, prepares students for roles in hotel management, event planning, tourism, restaurant operations, and more, ensuring they are well-equipped to succeed in various facets of the industry.