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An Overview

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Metropolitan College admits individuals 
to its undergraduate degree programs either as beginning students 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. Please note that applicants to the online Undergraduate Degree Completion Program may apply for January, March, May, July, September, or November admission. Those 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/express, 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
Biology
Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
Interdisciplinary Studies
Management Studies
Mathematics
Psychology
Sociology
Urban Affairs

Science & Engineering Program

A full-time, two-year undergraduate degree program. Please see The Science & Engineering section of the Undergraduate Degree Programs section of this website for more information.

Graduate Degree Programs

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. 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.

Inquiries regarding the graduate 
programs and requests for applications should be directed to the individual 
programs. For a list of department 
contact information, please see the Administration section of the Metropolitan College At A Glance section of this website. A common Application for Admission to these programs is available online at www.bu.edu/met/express, 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
Master of Liberal Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Science in Actuarial Science
Master of Science in Administrative Studies:

  • 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:
  • Database & Knowledge Management
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Security

Master of Science in Computer Science:

  • Security

Master of Science in Telecommunication:

  • Security

Master of Urban Affairs

Undergraduate Certificates

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 at www.bu.edu/met/express, 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
Criminal Justice
International Business Management
Pre-Medical Studies 
(Post-Baccalaureate)
Software Development 
(Post-Baccalaureate, Fast Track)

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Graduate Certificates

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. A list of department contact information is located in the Administration section of the Metropolitan College At A Glance section of this website.

The following graduate certificates are available in classroom formats on campus:

Advanced Information Technology
Arts Administration
Cheese Studies
Culinary Arts
Database Management & Business Intelligence
Digital Forensics
Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
Financial Markets & Institutions
Fundraising Management
Information Security
Information Technology
Information Technology Project Management
Interactive Multimedia & Game Engineering
Project Management
Software Engineering
Tourism Development
Web Application Development
Wine Studies

Graduate Diplomas

Banking & Financial Services 
(BU Global)
Finance (Brussels)
International Marketing (BU Global)
Information Technology Project Management (BU Global)

Blended Programs

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 eLive programs:

Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics
Graduate Certificate in Interactive Multimedia & Game Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management
Master of Science in Administrative Studies

  • Innovation & Technology

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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, see the Online Program section of this website. For application processes, please visit www.bu.edu/met/online. Metropolitan College currently offers the following online programs:

Undergraduate Degree Completion Program
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Risk Management & Organizational Continuity
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:

  • Database & Knowledge Management
  • Information Technology 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 Database Management & Business Intelligence
Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics
Graduate Certificate in Information Security
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management

Brussels Campus

For over 35 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; e-mail brussels@bu.edu; or visit www.bu.edu/brussels. Students at Boston University in Brussels may pursue the following graduate programs:

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

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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 submit a request form found at www.bu.edu/met/programs/corporate.

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). Master of ­Science programs in Computer Information Systems, Leadership, and Project Management are offered along with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management. Courses are open to military personnel, retirees, and their families as well as Department of Defense contractors. 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.

Non-Credit Programs

The Center for Professional Education (CPE) offers the following non-credit programs, specifically designed to meet the educational needs of professionals in a variety of industries. For detailed information, see the Center for Professional Education section of this website.

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam Preparation
Community, Legal & Medical Interpreting Certificates
Financial Planning Certificate
Genealogical Research Certificate
Paralegal Studies Certificate
Professional Fund Raising Certificate
Professional Investigation Certificate
Publishing Certificate
Real Estate Certificates

Lifelong Learning offers the following non-credit programs to the general public as well as professionals. For detailed information, see the Lifelong Learning section of this website.

Cheese Studies Certificate
Cooking Up Culture (for children)
Culinary Arts Certificate
Evergreen (for those over the age of 58)
Gastronomic Tours
Seminars in Food, Wine & the Arts
Wine Studies Certificate

Summer Term

Summer Term at Boston University offers more than 600 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.

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15 September 2009
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