Metropolitan College
NOTE: This site is an archive of 2011–2012 programs and policies at Boston University Metropolitan College. If you are looking for current information about Metropolitan College and its programs, please go to our official website: www.bu.edu/met.
Welcome.
At Boston University Metropolitan College (MET), there are many paths to an enriching educational experience. But whether you’re taking night classes part-time at one of our campus locations, studying online, or combining both in one of our blended programs, one thing is certain: you’ll engage in a vibrant learning community and gain real-world, hands-on knowledge to help you achieve your personal goals and career objectives.
Metropolitan College offers a whole spectrum of choices, including more than 60 full- and part-time degree and certificate programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels, noncredit programs for professional and lifelong learners, international programs, and more.
Learn more about our programs by attending an information session, open house, or online webinar (visit www.bu.edu/met/info for dates and times).
Metropolitan College Programs:
An Overview
Undergraduate Degree Programs—Boston Campus
Metropolitan College admits individuals to its undergraduate degree programs either as beginning students after having completed a minimum of at least six college courses, or as transfer students from other accredited collegiate institutions. Qualified students may apply for September, January, or May admission, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In some cases, candidates can also be accepted in May and begin their coursework during Summer Term. Please note that applicants to the online Undergraduate Degree Completion Program may apply for January, March, May, July, September, or November admission. International students requiring an I-20 visa have application deadlines of November 1 for January admission and April 1 for September admission. Students interested in degree-granting programs are urged to discuss their educational objectives with an academic counselor as early as possible. Appointments may be made by calling 617-353-2980. Specific policies regarding admissions criteria and conditions are available from Metropolitan College Undergraduate Student Services. An Application for Admission is available online at www.bu.edu/met/admissions, or by contacting Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980.
The following undergraduate degrees are available in classroom formats on campus:
Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS)
- Art History
- English & American Literature
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy
Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Accelerated Degree Completion Program
• Computer Science
• Management Studies - Biology
- Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Management Studies
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Urban Affairs
Graduate Degree Programs—Boston Campus
Candidates for admission to the master’s degree programs are selected on the basis of transcripts of academic experience, academic and personal references, and interviews. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. In most cases, all forms, transcripts, and references should be received by Boston University in July for students who wish to be considered for September admission and in November for January admission. In some cases, candidates can also be accepted in May and begin their coursework in the summer term. International students requiring an I-20 should apply at least three months prior to the semester they wish to begin to study.
Inquiries regarding the graduate programs and requests for applications should be directed to the individual programs. A common Application for Admission to these programs is available online at www.bu.edu/met/admissions, or can be requested from the appropriate department.
The following graduate degrees are available in classroom formats on campus:
- Master of City Planning
- Master of Criminal Justice
- Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy
Optional Concentrations:
• Business
• Communication
• Food Policy
• History & Culture - Master of Science in Actuarial Science
- Master of Science in Administrative Studies
Concentrations:
• Economic Development & Tourism Management
• Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
• Financial Economics
• Innovation & Technology
• Multinational Commerce - Master of Science in Advertising
- Master of Science in Arts Administration
- Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Optional Concentrations:
• Computer Networks
• Database Management & Business Intelligence
• Health Informatics
• IT Project Management
• Security - Master of Science in Computer Science
Optional Concentrations:
• Computer Networks
• Security - Master of Science in Telecommunication
Optional Concentration:
• Security - Master of Urban Affairs
Graduate Degree Programs—North Campus (Chelmsford, MA)
- Master of Science in Computer Science
Optional Concentration:
• Security
Online Programs
Metropolitan College, with the assistance of Distance Education, makes degree and certificate programs available worldwide through online delivery. These programs provide a unique degree of flexibility for students who maintain professional schedules or live in areas that would otherwise prevent them from pursuing higher education.
All Metropolitan College online degree and certificate programs carry the full accreditation of on-campus programs at Boston University.
For further information about online learning at Metropolitan College, and for application processes, please visit www.bu.edu/met/online. Metropolitan College currently offers the following online programs:
Undergraduate
- Undergraduate Degree Completion Program
Graduate
- Master of Criminal Justice
- Master of Science in Banking & Financial Services Management
- Master of Science in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management
- Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Optional Concentrations:
• Computer Networks
• Database Management & Business Intelligence
• Health Informatics
• IT Project Management
• Security - Master of Science in Health Communication
- Master of Science in Insurance Management
- Master of Science in International Marketing Management
- Master of Science in Project Management
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Networks
- Graduate Certificate in Database Management & Business Intelligence
- Graduate Certificate in Financial Markets & Institutions
- Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
- Graduate Certificate in Information Security
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management
- Graduate Certificate in International Marketing
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Graduate Certificate in Risk Management & Organizational Continuity
Undergraduate Certificates—Boston Campus
Metropolitan College offers the opportunity for students who may or may not have bachelor’s degrees to concentrate on a small set of courses and earn a certificate. These certificates are awarded in a range of professional fields that help to promote skill development, career enhancement, and current professional knowledge. In many cases, these certificates may be integrated into degree programs. Undergraduate certificate applications are available online at www.bu.edu/met/admissions, or may be requested from Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980. The following academic, credit-bearing undergraduate certificates are available in classroom formats on campus:
- Biotechnology
- Business Management
- Clinical Research
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- International Business Management
- Pre-Medical Studies (Post-Baccalaureate)
Graduate Certificates–Boston Campus
Metropolitan College also offers several certificate programs designed specifically for students who already have bachelor’s degrees and appropriate prerequisites, and who wish to begin graduate study. For many students a graduate certificate is the first step toward pursuing a master’s degree. Metropolitan College graduate certificates integrate directly into existing master’s degrees, though acceptance to a certificate program does not guarantee acceptance to a degree program. To request a graduate certificate application, please contact the department directly.
The following graduate certificates are available in classroom formats on campus:
- Advanced Information Technology
- Applied Sustainability
- Arts Administration
- Computer Networks
- Database Management & Business Intelligence
- Digital Forensics
- Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
- Financial Markets & Institutions
- Food Studies
- Fundraising Management
- Health Informatics
- Information Security
- Information Technology
- IT Project Management
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- International Business Management
- International Marketing
- Medical Information Security & Privacy
- Project Management
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering in Health Care Systems
- Tourism Development
- Web Application Development
Blended Programs (eLive)
By dividing coursework between traditional classroom interaction and innovative online sessions, the blended format (known as eLive) adds flexibility and provides a convenient alternative for those whose commitments or travel demands prohibit regular classroom attendance; those who live greater distances from Boston; and those who desire flexibility but do not wish to enroll in a course entirely online. Metropolitan College currently offers the following blended programs:
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Database Management & Business Intelligence
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management
- Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Optional Concentrations:
• Database Management & Business Intelligence
• IT Project Management
• Security
Brussels Campus
For nearly 40 years, Boston University in Brussels has brought the very best in American graduate-level education to the heart of Europe, attracting thousands of students from the U.S. and around the world. All classes are taught in English against the sophisticated backdrop of Brussels—an ever-growing, multicultural, and multilingual city.
The graduate programs in Brussels offer small class sizes, distinguished academic and professional faculty, and a unique blend of theory and real-world applications during a flexible schedule of evening classes.
For further information on the international graduate programs in Brussels, please call +32 (0)2 640 74 74; email brussels@bu.edu; or visit www.bu.edu/brussels/.
Students at Boston University in Brussels may pursue the following graduate programs:
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Sustainability
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
- Graduate Certificate in International Relations
- Graduate Certificate in Management
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Graduate Diploma in Finance
- Master of Arts in International Relations
- Master of Science in Leadership
Abroad at BU
Metropolitan College’s Abroad at BU is a continuation of Boston University’s long-standing commitment to international higher education. Through strategic alliances with educational partners worldwide, the Abroad at BU program offers industry-leading academic models, as well as access to the BU experience—exclusively for students from our international partner institutions.
The Abroad at BU team is responsible for the development and implementation of internationally oriented academic programs in Boston, as well as for fostering strategic collaborations with organizations abroad.
For more information about Abroad at BU, visit bu.edu/abroadatbu.
Corporate Programs
Student & Corporate Outreach facilitates partnerships with companies to provide educational opportunities for their executives and employees. These opportunities include: on-site delivery of degree programs, consultative services to assist with employee development opportunities, information sessions at the company site, and complimentary faculty lectures.
Companies partner with Metropolitan College to enhance employee skills, create incentives using existing tuition remission benefits, and empower the workforce with options that are aligned to the company’s training and development goals.
For information on corporate partnership opportunities, contact Student & Corporate Outreach at 617-353-6001, or email metcorp@bu.edu.
Graduate Military Programs
Metropolitan College offers degree programs at military facilities in North Carolina (MCAS Cherry Point and MCB Camp Lejeune/MCAS New River), Virginia (Henderson Hall), and Massachusetts (Hanscom Air Force Base). Courses are open to military personnel, retirees, and their families as well as Department of Defense contractors.
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
- Master of Science in Leadership
For further information, please call the Boston University graduate center in North Carolina at 910-451-5574 or 252-447-5036; in Virginia at 703-614-1096; or in Massachusetts at 617-358-3095 or 781-377-3454. The military programs website is located at www.bu.edu/military.
Center for Professional Education Programs
The Center for Professional Education (CPE) offers the following programs, specifically designed to meet the educational needs of professionals in a variety of industries. Programs are offered in both classroom and/or online formats. See Center for Professional Education Programs for more information.
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam Preparation
- Commercial Real Estate Certificate
- Community, Legal & Medical Interpreting Certificates
- Facilities Management Certificate
- Financial Planning Certificate
- Genealogical Research Certificate
- Paralegal Studies Certificate
- Professional Fundraising Certificate
- Professional Investigation Certificate
- Real Estate Finance Certificate
- Real Estate Sustainability Certificate
- Retirement Management (RMA) Exam Preparation
Lifelong Learning Programs
Lifelong Learning offers the following programs to the general public as well as professionals. See Lifelong Learning Programs for more information.
- Certificate Program in the Culinary Arts
- Cheese Studies Certificate
- Cooking Up Culture (for children)
- Evergreen (for those over the age of 58)
- Gastronomic Tours
- Seminars in Food, Wine & the Arts
- Wine Studies Certificates
Summer Term
Summer Term at Boston University offers more than 700 courses and special programs, spanning the University’s many schools and colleges. For course listings, registration procedures, and program information, please visit www.bu.edu/summer or contact the Summer Term office at 617-353-5124 or summer@bu.edu.
