Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration at Boston University

Programme overview

Knowledge of the foundations of the hospitality industry: history, lexicon, and sectors.

Faculty: School of Hospitality Administration | Duration: 12 units required | Study mode: full-time | Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

A candidate for the degree must earn 128 units in BU Hub, major, and elective courses. In addition, 600 hours of on-the-job experience are required. This experience is divided between two separate 300-hour experiences and may be completed at any time during the degree program. An international experience is also required. CAS MA 113 Elementary Statistics OR CAS MA 115 Statistics I

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Application information

USD 73,024 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for 2026/2027, stated as the standard University undergraduate tuition rate; also listed as full-time tuition $73,024 per year on the Student Financials rate page. Tuition only: excludes fees, housing, dining, books and hea Source

First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer entry is September or January, and some programmes do not offer January admission.

First-year Regular Decision application and CSS Profile/FAFSA are due January 5; merit scholarship applications are due December 1; the enrollment deposit is due May 1. Early Decision applications are due November 2 (notification December 14); Early Decision 2 applications are due January 5 (notification February 8). Transfer applications are due March 15 for September and November 2 for January.

Apply through the Common Application or the QuestBridge Application. The application fee is $80, paid through the Common Application (fee waivers available). BU is test optional for first-year applicants applying through fall 2028 and spring 2029; international applicants submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test. SAT/ACT is not required for transfer admission.

Apply through the official page: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/

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