About

sha.cornell.edu is the official site for the Nolan School of Hotel Administration (SHA) — the hospitality business school at Cornell University, a private Ivy League institution in Ithaca, New York. This site showcases SHA’s unique position as the only Ivy League business school focused on hospitality, where students merge rigorous management education with deep industry insights and real?world experience. The School offers a range of academic programs: an undergraduate curriculum that blends business fundamentals with hospitality leadership; graduate degrees including the Master of Management in Hospitality, the Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate (in collaboration with Cornell’s Department of Real Estate), dual degree options like Cornell?Peking MMH/MBA, and research?oriented MS or PhD programs; as well as executive?level education tailored for experienced professionals seeking advanced skills and industry depth. The site highlights how students learn not just in classrooms but through hands?on opportunities such as the Hotel Leadership Development Program, Hotel Ezra Cornell (an industry conference?style learning event), restaurant and hotel management experiences, global study trips, case competitions, and collaborations with real hospitality firms. It also emphasizes interdisciplinary access to Cornell’s broader academic resources — from engineering and real estate to business research centers — creating a dynamic environment where hospitality intersects with technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and services leadership. The website further provides detailed insights into faculty expertise, career support from a strong alumni network, and the school’s mission to prepare future leaders and innovators for the global hospitality and service industries.

Industries Served

Hospitality, Hotels, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Operations, Hospitality Consulting, Service Management, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Investment, Real Estate Development, REITs, Property Management, Financial Services, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Private Equity, Technology, E-commerce, Digital Analytics, Business Software, Data Strategy