Graduate Certificate Programs
NOTE: This site is an archive of 2012–2013 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.
The Administrative Sciences department offers graduate certificates in the following areas:
- Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
- Financial Markets & Institutions
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- International Business Management
- International Marketing
- Project Management
- Risk Management & Organizational Continuity (online only)
- Tourism Development
Admissions and Prerequisites
Prior to starting a certificate program, students are required to submit a graduate application and evidence of a bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited institution.
In addition to a bachelor’s degree, students considering the Graduate Certificate in Financial Markets & Institutions must complete the prerequisite requirement of MET AD 510 Mathematics for Management, or pass a waiver exam.
For application materials, visit www.bu.edu/met/admissions.
A 3.0 GPA is required for certificate award, and no course with a grade below B- may be credited toward the certificate. Individuals considering using certificate courses toward the Master of Science in Administrative Studies degree or a specific online Master of Science in Specialty Management must (a) apply to the program prior to completing two courses; (b) recognize that grades earned in certificate courses will not be used in the admission decision process; and (c) meet the department’s academic admission requirements.
Graduate Certificates
Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
- MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
Plus two electives selected from the MSAS degree concentration in Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology, with advisor’s approval.
Financial Markets & Institutions (on campus or online)
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting
- MET AD 731 Corporate Finance
Plus two electives selected from the MSAS degree concentration in Financial Economics, with advisor’s approval.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
- MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
Plus two electives selected from Administrative Sciences courses with advisor’s approval.
International Business Management
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
Choose two courses from the MS in Administrative Studies Degree Core:
- MET AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting
- MET AD 632 Financial Concepts
- MET AD 642 Project Management
- MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
- MET AD 655 International Business, Economics, and Cultures
- MET AD 731 Corporate Finance
- MET AD 741 The Innovative Process: Developing New Products and Services
Plus two electives selected from Administrative Sciences courses with advisor’s approval.
International Marketing (on campus or online)
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic, Systems, and Web Design
- MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
Plus two electives selected from Administrative Sciences courses with advisor’s approval.
Project Management (on campus or online)
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 642 Project Management
- MET AD 643 Project Communications Management
- MET AD 644 Project Risk and Cost Management
- MET AD 646 Program Management
Risk Management & Organizational Continuity (online)
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management
- MET AD 613 System-Wide Risk Planning, Strategy, and Compliance
- MET AD 614 Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
Plus one selected from the following:
- MET AD 612 COO—Public Emergency Management
- MET AD 644 Project Risk and Cost Management
- MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
Tourism Development
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 600 Economic Development and Tourism Management
- MET AD 603 Evaluating and Developing Markets for Cultural Tourism
Plus two electives selected from the MSAS degree concentration in Economic Development & Tourism Management.
