University

Boston University

Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate

Program overview

This master’s degree program aims to cultivate the future generation of hospitality leaders, preparing them to excel in commercial real estate development, finance, asset management, and related fields.

Last updated: July 26, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate

Length of program

12 months (full-time) 2-6 years (part-time)

Number of Credits Required

36 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The MSHRE program offers students a comprehensive exploration of the key components of the hospitality real estate cycle, spanning from acquisition or construction to disposition. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and group projects, students gain expertise in financial management and analytics, feasibility analysis, hospitality asset management, deal-making, and more. The curriculum integrates environmental, social, and governance criteria, positioning our students at the forefront of discussions on ethical and socially responsible hospitality investment.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Fall Semester Courses:

Introduction to The Hospitality Real Estate Lifecycle
Hospitality Design
Hospitality Real Estate Finance & Feasibility
Financial Management

Elective Options:

Hospitality & Commercial Real Estate Development
Actionable Sustainability
Real Estate Management

Spring Semester Courses:

Hospitality Asset Management
Franchise, Management, & Independents
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Hospitality Real Estate Transactions and Deal Making

Electives:

Hospitality Analytics
Planning and Land Law Use
Real Estate Development

Summer Semester Courses:

The Real Estate Stakeholder Simulation
Graduate Internship

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Capstone Project

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Hospitality Real Estate Symposium Alumni Panel Discussion

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Financial Analysis in Hospitality Projects
Market and Acquisition Analysis
Hospitality Project Evaluation and Development
Advisory and Accounting
Sustainable and Socially Responsible Investments
Public and Quasi-Public Agency Roles

Average salary post graduation

$52K – 83K/year

Common employers

Feasibility & Valuation Consulting Firms
Investment Banks
Hotel Ownership Groups
Hotel Brands
Transaction Advisory Firms
Hotel Management Companies
Asset Management Companies

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Kaushik Vardharajan

Associate Professor of the Practice; Director, Real Estate Program; Director, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Ayushi Shah

Consulting and Valuations Analyst-HVS

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Boston University Alumni Association

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$33,335

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

928 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215

State of the art Facilities

Gerald Tsai Jr. Fitness Center
Aquatics Center
Barreca Climbing Wall
Dance Theater
Elevated Running Track
Courts & Gymnasia
Multipurpose Fitness Studios
Racquetball & Squash Courts
Pro Shop
Sailing Pavilion
Track & Tennis Center
Fitness at Fenway
Walter Brown Arena
New Balance Field
Nickerson Field

Campus Size

Boston University is a private institution with a campus size of 140 acres.

Contact Information

Graduate Admission

One Silber Way, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02215, USA

(617) 353-3261

[email protected]

Real Estate Club

1 University Rd, Boston, MA, USA

[email protected]

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