Graduate Degree Programs I
Master of Science (MS) in Administrative Studies
Master of Science (MS)
in Advertising
Master of Science (MS) in Arts Administration
Master of Science (MS) in Banking & Financial Services Management (Online)
Master of Science (MS) in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management (Online)
Master of City Planning (MCP) and Master of Urban Affairs (MUA)
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online)
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science
Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ)
Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) (Online)
Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Gastronomy
Master of Science (MS) in Health Communication (Online)
Master of Science (MS) in Insurance Management (Online)
Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Science (MS) in International Marketing Management (Online)
Master of Science (MS) in Project Management (Online)
Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunication
Master of Urban Affairs (MUA)
Master of Science (MS) in Actuarial Science
Overview
The Jobs Rated Almanac, published by American References Inc. of Chicago, reported that the career of an actuary is one of the best according to various criteria, such as salary, stress, work environment, outlook, security, and physical demands. Nevertheless, the actuary career remains relatively unknown to many of us. Actuaries use quantitative skills to help others make prudent and intelligent financial decisions. These decisions are based on future predictions that are derived from past and present data analyses. Most actuaries work for life, health, and property/casualty insurance companies. However, many are employed by consulting firms, government agencies, accounting firms, industrial corporations, banks, and financial services companies. There is a growing need for skilled mathematicians in the derivative financial markets for portfolio management and option pricing. Actuaries enjoy working with people, applying analytical and mathematical skills to real-life situations, working in a flexible career, and earning a good salary. The demand for actuaries remains high even in tough economic times.
Although actuaries are skilled mathematicians, they are also business men and women who need broad-based business skills. Many actuaries find themselves in high-level management positions. In addition, the prospective actuary needs to prepare for the professional qualifying examinations offered by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. Fellowship in either of these two professional societies assures the public that the actuary has been trained to perform at a high level of competence. Actuaries, as well as other business professionals, are often asked to make decisions that have far-reaching social implications. Very often these decisions involve a balancing of competing social and ethical values that are never fully disclosed or discussed. Examples of such decisions may include issues involving the environment, affirmative action, right to privacy, and plant closings.
Boston University’s Actuarial Science program provides specialized courses in actuarial science and related courses in probability and statistics. The program also offers the student a broad-based exposure to business and economic principles along with an opportunity to further his/her knowledge of mathematics. In addition, the program will prepare each student for the professional qualifying examinations. And finally, the program will provide an opportunity for students to be aware of and understand the ethical dilemmas that are often encountered in the process of business decision making. In summary, the Master of Science degree program in Actuarial Science will combine core courses in actuarial science with the excellent resources already available at Boston University.
Concentrations Offered
The Master of Science degree program in Actuarial Science offers concentrations in (1) Insurance and (2) Mathematical Finance. Students may select either one of the concentrations depending on their areas of interest and preparation.
Dual Degree Option
Appreciating the converging nature of management skills and technology, the Actuarial Science Department has a special relationship with Metropolitan College’s Administrative Sciences Department and Computer Science Department. With prior approval, students in either program are able to use eight credit hours from one degree to be credited toward a second degree, thereby reducing their work on the second degree by two courses. Students must be accepted independently by both departments but may request that application materials, such as references and transcripts, be forwarded from their initial program to their second.
Admission Requirements
To satisfy the admission requirements for the Actuarial Science program, applicants must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree;
- Have completed two semesters of calculus (equivalent to MET MA 123, 124, and 225), and one semester of multivariate calculus (equivalent to MET MA 225);
- Submit results of the TOEFL examination (international students only). An official score report should be submitted and directly mailed from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The TOEFL institution code for the Actuarial Science program at Boston University is 3127.
Any applicant with deficiencies in the requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis. Such prerequisite courses must be fulfilled prior to other courses. Foreign students with a low TOEFL score may be admitted to the program subject to an English program offered through the Boston University Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP). Applicants satisfying requirements (1) and (3) above may be admitted as non-degree students for the preparation of professional examinations for actuaries.
Passing Grade
Minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is C, but an average grade of B must be maintained to satisfy the degree requirements. Grades from all required and elective courses are counted toward the average.
Concentrations
Two concentrations are offered in the graduate program, namely the Concentration in Insurance and the Concentration in Mathematical Finance.
Degree Requirements
A total of 42 credits is required for the Master of Science in Actuarial Science. In addition to a computer laboratory course (MET AT 601 or 602), a minimum of 10 courses (40 credits) at the 500-level or above are required for the MS in Actuarial Science. All required courses are selected from the following lists of Core Required Courses and Core Elective Courses.
Core Required Courses
(22 or 23 credits)
For Concentration in Insurance, six required courses are:
MET AT 601 Laboratory for Actuarial and Financial Data Analysis I (2 credits) or
MET AT 602 Laboratory for Actuarial and Financial Data Analysis II (3 credits)
MET AT 721 Mathematics of Compound Interest
MET AT 722 Finance for Actuaries
MET AT 731 Actuarial Mathematics I
MET AT 741 Actuarial Statistics I
MET AT 743 Regression and Time Series
For Concentration in Mathematical Finance, six required courses are:
MET AT 601 Laboratory for Actuarial and Financial Data Analysis I (2 credits) or
MET AT 602 Laboratory for Actuarial and Financial Data Analysis II (3 credits)
MET AT 721 Mathematics of Compound Interest
MET AT 722 Finance for Actuaries
MET AT 731 Actuarial Mathematics I
MET AT 761 Mathematics for Investment and Portfolio Theory
MET AT 762 Mathematical Finance for Actuarial Science
Core Elective Courses
(20 credits)
For both concentrations, the remaining five courses (a total of 20 credits) need to be selected from the following list.
MET AT 732 Actuarial Mathematics II
MET AT 741 Actuarial Statistics I
MET AT 742 Actuarial Statistics II
MET AT 743 Regression and Time Series
MET AT 751 Individual Insurance Applications of Actuarial Principles
MET AT 752 Group Insurance Applications of Actuarial Principles
MET AT 753 Actuarial Valuation and Financial Statements
MET AT 761 Mathematics for Investment and Portfolio Theory
MET AT 762 Mathematical Finance
MET AT 782 Pension Mathematics and Mortality Tables
MET AT 990 Seminar in Actuarial Science
MET CS 563 Software Development with C++ for Mathematical Finance
MET MA 581 Probability
MET MA 582 Mathematical Statistics
MET MA 603 SAS with Statistical Applications
Students who have completed any of the above coursework or successfully passed the corresponding professional examinations may substitute these courses with courses available through Boston University’s College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) and the School of Management (SMG). Approval must be obtained from both the Department of Actuarial Science and the CAS/SMG departments offering the courses. It must be emphasized that prerequisite courses identified upon admission have to be fulfilled as soon as possible.
Some recommended courses include CAS MA 575 Linear Models and CAS MA 585 Time Series Analysis. For a complete list of available courses, please contact the Department of Actuarial Science.
In special cases, at most two elective courses can be taken from the following list, provided written permission is obtained from the Department of Actuarial Science:
MET AD 712 Financial Markets and Institutions
MET AD 713 Derivative Securities and Markets
MET AD 717 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
MET AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures
MET AD 744 Venture Capital and Financing Innovation
MET AD 763 Multinational Finance and Trade
MET AD 764 Multinational Tactics, Strategy, and Positioning
MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming
MET CS 579 Database Management
MET CS 665 Design Patterns and Components
MET CS 682 Information Systems Analysis and Design
MET CS 770 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
MET CS 782 IT Strategy and Management
Directed Studies
Courses in directed studies are offered to students who plan to engage in special research topics under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
MET AT 991 Directed Study I
MET AT 992 Directed Study II
Actuarial Internships
The following internship courses are also offered to students who seek practical applications of actuarial principles in insurance companies, financial institutions, pension consulting firms, and other related fields.
MET AT 981 Internship in Actuarial Science I
MET AT 982 Internship in Actuarial Science II
To take these internship courses, students should have successfully completed MET AT 722 and AT 731, and maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Relationship to Professional Examinations
Courses offered in the program are designed to prepare students for professional actuarial examinations. The middle digit of the above three-digit course code approximately refers to the examination course number administered by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).
Contact Information
For further information, contact Professor Lois K. Horwitz, Chair, Department of Actuarial Science, Boston University Metropolitan College, 96 Cummington Street, Suite 160, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-8758; fax: 617-353-8757; e-mail: actuary@bu.edu; www.bu.edu/actuary.
Master of Science (MS) in Administrative Studies
The Master of Science (MS) in Administrative Studies is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide an opportunity for focused graduate study in one of five contemporary specialized or industry- specific areas of interest. The program offers concentrations in:
- Economic Development & Tourism Management
- Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
- Financial Economics
- Innovation & Technology
- Multinational Commerce
Vision
The vision of the Department of Administrative Sciences is to produce a student who is a critical thinker, broad in perspective, international in attitude, competent in communications, and skilled in the tools necessary to compete in his/her selected specialization. We respond to the educational needs of our students by combining classroom expertise with technological innovation to offer experiences in diverse course formats, times, and locations.
An Array of Programs
The Department of Administrative Sciences offers corporate, international, diploma, certificate, online, eLive, and BU Global programs in addition to the MS in Administrative Studies. Please refer to specific bulletin sections pertaining to these programs. The Master of Science in Administrative Studies has been accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management.
A Specialized Focus
The essential keys to survival during the next decade are the development of a focused area of study, the acceptance that success will require continued updating of skills and abilities, and the appreciation of the complexity of today’s international environment. The program’s degree curriculum, individual course content, and faculty reflect this belief. The curriculum of the MS in Administrative Studies is designed to provide an opportunity for the in-depth study of an exciting growth area.
The Master of Science in Administrative Studies concentrations are designed to be industry or area specific. It is important to realize that the program’s specialized nature makes it different in its goal and scope from a Master of Business Administration, which is designed to provide individuals with a general overview of management skills and abilities. The Master of Science in Administrative Studies program is best suited for those who have acquired an understanding of the general skills and abilities in their professions and are seeking advanced, specialized study. Because of the differences in design and intent, courses in Boston University’s MBA and MS in Administrative Studies programs are not transferable. Students who seek an overview of business administration should consider the MBA program offered by the Boston University School of Management.
Admission Information
In order to assist its students while maintaining control over standards, the department reviews each student’s prior academic background in relationship to their current professional standing to determine suitability. Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected on the basis of academic transcripts, academic and personal references, and often interviews. Degree candidates have six years to complete the program from the date of their first course.
Part-time students who hold a bachelor’s degree but have not applied as degree candidates may enroll in the department’s classes on a space available basis for a maximum of two courses prior to obtaining acceptance to the program. Students should consult prerequisite requirements for the program to determine what courses would be appropriate in this situation. It is important to note that a maximum of one course (4 credit hours) with a grade of B+ or better completed prior to acceptance, not used toward another degree, and taken no more than four years prior to matriculation may be credited toward degree requirements with department approval. A written request on the appropriate department form must accompany the student’s application. Students requesting full-time admission are expected to have completed a minimum of one year of work experience.
The application for graduate admissions can be found on the Metropolitan College website at www.bu.edu/met/express.
International Applicants
All applicants who require an I-20 from Boston University must submit an International Student Data Form and financial and other documentation deemed necessary by the International Student & Scholars Office. Since scholarship funds are not available to foreign students, each international applicant must also submit a financial declaration showing adequate funding for both tuition and living expenses for the duration of the program. All credentials supporting an application must be submitted in English. Please consult the International Student Data Form for information on the format and amount of this financial declaration. International students must submit copies of current or recently issued visa or I-20 documentation. The student’s I-20 will not be issued without this information. Additional information may be obtained by visiting www.bu.edu/isso.
In addition to the normal requirements for admission, international students must demonstrate an understanding of English, including the ability to read and write with proficiency. International students whose native language is not English must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a minimum score of 560; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.5; or the TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT). A total score of 84 is the required minimum for the iBT. The scores on the individual sections should be, at a minimum, Reading–21, Listening—18, Speaking–23, and Writing—22. Information on these tests may be obtained at United States embassies, consulates, U.S. Information Service offices, and Information Agency offices, or by visiting the TOEFL website at www.toefl.org or the IELTS website at www.ielts.org. For the TOEFL examination, the institutional code number for Boston University’s Administrative Sciences Department is 9034. There is no institutional code for the IELTS examination. Students who have completed four years of study in the United States, earning a bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university, may be waived from this requirement.
The department has an active relationship with the Boston University Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP). Students who do not meet the minimum TOEFL requirement may wish to contact CELOP for further information by calling 617-353-4870 or visiting www.bu.edu/celop.
Good Standing
No grade lower than B– may be used toward degree, certificate, or diploma requirements. Students below a 3.0 cumulative GPA are on academic probation status. After being placed on probation students must, the following semester, make satisfactory progress toward achieving a minimum of 3.0 and be in a position to graduate with a 3.0 or better within the remaining program courses. Students who, in the determination of the department and based on past student performance, are not in a position to raise their GPA to the necessary level to graduate within the remaining courses will be terminated from the program. Students who have not removed themselves from academic probation status after one semester for full-time status or three semesters for part-time status will be terminated from the program.
Dual Concentration Option
This is a unique opportunity for students to obtain additional specialized knowledge by completing two Administrative Studies concentrations. Students can qualify for a second concentration by completing (1) the prerequisites, (2) the concentration requirements for each concentration, and (3) a minimum of three additional concentration courses (15 concentration courses). The exact number of courses needed may be more than 15 depending on the student’s concentrations and the courses selected.
Dual Degree Option
Actuarial Science, Arts Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Telecommunication with Administrative Studies.
Appreciating the converging nature of management skills and technology, the Administrative Sciences Department has a special relationship with Metropolitan College’s Arts Administration, Computer Science, and Actuarial Science departments. Students in either program are able to credit 8 credit hours from one degree toward a second degree, thereby reducing their coursework on the second degree by two courses. Students must be accepted independently by appropriate departments, but they may request that application materials, such as references and transcripts, be forwarded from their initial program to their second.
Prerequisites
All students must demonstrate proficiency in mathematical skills for management by taking MET AD 510 Mathematics for Management.
International students are required to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral English skills. International students must take MET AD 501 Business Communications for International Students unless waived by the department.
Students are expected to satisfy the program prerequisites prior to enrolling in a second course and before any course that would require a specific prerequisite. Prerequisites can only be satisfied by obtaining a B grade or better in the department’s prerequisite course or by passing the department’s waiver exams.
Department courses to satisfy the prerequisites are:
MET AD 501 Business Communications for International Students (4 cr)
MET AD 510 Mathematics for Management (2 cr)
Waiver Policy
A waiver exam is available for AD 510 (Mathematics for Management). Students must take this waiver prior to the start of classes or must sign up for AD 510 in the first semester. AD 510 is available in either an online or a classroom format.
Master of Science in Administrative Studies Concentrations Offered:
Economic Development & Tourism Management
Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
Financial Economics
Innovation & Technology
Multinational Commerce
Degree And Concentration Requirements
A total of twelve courses (48 credits) is required. Students must satisfy the Degree Core Courses, Concentration Requirements, Concentration Electives, and Free Electives for the specific concentration selected, as follows:
Economic Development & Tourism Management
The Economic Development & Tourism Management concentration provides an in-depth examination of the economics, infrastructure, logistical, security, and research issues involved with regional, national, and international economic development and tourism. Students are exposed to the interplay of private, public, and government organizations as they relate to the design of a comprehensive economic development and tourism plan. The combination of theory and practice prepares students to analyze tourism markets; assess area, regional, and national weaknesses and strengths; and understand infrastructure needs and the costs associated with development. The program emphasizes sustainable economic development via the commodifying of cultural and nature tourism assets.
Degree Core Courses
(Five courses/20 credits)
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 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
Concentration Requirements
(Four courses/16 credits)
MET AD 600 Economic Development and Tourism Management
MET AD 603 Evaluating and Developing Markets for Cultural Tourism
MET AD 747 Service: Quality, Delivery, and Productivity
MET AD 758 Ecotourism
Concentration Electives
(Select two courses/8 credits)
MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management
MET AD 650 Economic Development via Tourism in the Developing World
MET AD 657 Economic Sustainability, Development, and Competitiveness of a Tourist Destination
MET AD 683 Infrastructure and Logistical Planning for Tourism Development
MET AD 725 Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolutions
MET AD 728 Understanding and Managing Heritage Tourism
MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
MET AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures
MET AD 746 Business Law and Regulation in a Global Environment
MET AD 749 International Economics
MET AD 764 Multinational Tactics, Strategies, and Positioning
MET AD 767 Culture and Development
MET AD 769 Cultural Tourism and the Art and Festival Industries
MET AD 856 Market and Economic Research and Analysis
MET AD 860 International Advertising
Free Elective
(Select one graduate-level course/ 4 credits)
Students are encouraged to use their graduate-level free elective to broaden their understanding of numerous topics that comprise the field of economic and development tourism. This coursework can be selected from other Administrative Sciences offerings or Metropolitan College departments as well as from Boston University’s other schools and colleges.
Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
The objective of the Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology concentration is to provide balanced coverage of both the technological and strategic aspects of electronic business and commerce. Students explore the tremendous opportunities afforded by the Web, and develop skills in electronic business and commerce technology, electronic business strategic development, e-commerce marketing, e-commerce website functionality (including content and layout of websites and web analytics), and search engine–based marketing, as well as the role of multimedia applications.
Degree Core Courses
(Five courses/20 credits)
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 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
Concentration Requirements
(Four courses/16 credits)
MET AD 660 Databases, Security, and Web Design
MET AD 670 Creative Multimedia Tools, Design, and Application
MET AD 680 Global Service Sector and Supply Chain Strategy
MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
Concentration Electives
(Select two courses/8 credits)
MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management
MET AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures
MET AD 744 Venture Capital and Financing Innovation
MET AD 746 Business Law and Regulation in a Global Environment
MET AD 747 Service: Quality, Delivery, and Productivity
MET AD 760 Going International: Importing and Exporting Operations
MET AD 773 International Business Simulation
MET AD 850 Business Law
MET AD 856 Market and Economic Research and Analysis
MET CS 669 Database Design and Implementation for Business
Free Elective
(Select one graduate-level course/ 4 credits)
Students are encouraged to use their graduate-level free elective to broaden their understanding of the rapidly growing and changing landscape of Internet commerce operations. This coursework can be selected from other Administrative Sciences offerings or Metropolitan College departments as well as from Boston University’s other schools and colleges.
Financial Economics
The Financial Economics concentration provides a strong conceptual understanding of finance, combined with an understanding of the workings of financial markets and institutions. The concentration focuses on the dynamic areas of corporate finance, mergers, acquisitions, venture capital, investment analysis, derivatives and hedging, portfolio management, international finance, mutual funds, and banking. Students develop the requisite skills to forecast and analyze information to make detailed financial decisions while maintaining sight of the larger global economic perspective.
Degree Core Courses
(Five courses/20 credits)
MET AD 731 Corporate Finance
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 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
Concentration Requirements
(Four courses/16 credits)
MET AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting
MET AD 712 Financial Markets and Institutions
MET AD 717 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
MET AD 763 Multinational Finance and Trade
Concentration Electives
(Select two courses/8 credits)
MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management
MET AD 709 Case Studies in Current Corporate Financial Topics
MET AD 713 Derivative Securities and Markets
MET AD 714 Mergers and Acquisitions
MET AD 716 Managing Financial Institutions
MET AD 718 Overview of Mutual Funds Industry
MET AD 722 Legal Issues in the Financial Industry
MET AD 744 Venture Capital and Financing Innovation
MET AD 745 Competitive Strategies for Dynamic Environments
MET AD 749 International Economics
MET AD 764 Multinational Tactics, Strategies, and Positioning
MET AD 773 International Business Simulation
MET AD 783 International Investments
Free Electives
(Select one graduate-level course/ 4 credits)
Students are encouraged to use their graduate-level free elective to broaden their understanding of finance. This coursework can be selected from other Administrative Sciences offerings or Metropolitan College departments as well as from Boston University’s other schools and colleges.
Exemption Policy
Exempt Exams are provided for: AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting and AD 731 Corporate Finance. Students who pass these exams must replace each exempted exam with a 4-credit concentration elective so as to graduate with the required 48 credits.
Innovation & Technology
The Innovation & Technology concentration focuses on unique aspects of technological and innovative firms, ranging from startups to large multinational companies. Students are exposed to concepts needed to be effective managers in a wide variety of roles (from marketing to product development to project management to human resources) in high-tech and biotech companies as well as in more traditional environments such as consumer electronics and manufacturing, retail, health care, and financial services. Emphasis is placed on the challenges of rapidly changing markets and industries, high research and development costs, international competition, and highly mobile professional employees.
eLive Option
The concentration in Innovation & Technology is also available in a blended eLive format, which combines the best aspects of online and in-class study. Students benefit from valuable face-to-face time with professors and other students in the classroom, while online sessions provide added flexibility and technology.
Degree Core Courses
(Five courses/20 credits)
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 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
Concentration Requirements
(Four courses/16 credits)
MET AD 667 Innovation, Global Competitiveness, and National Economic Development
MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
MET AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures
MET AD 746 Business Law and Regulation in a Global Environment
Concentration Electives
(Select two courses/8 credits)
MET AD 600 Economic Development and Tourism Management
MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management
MET AD 680 Global Service Sector and Supply Chain Strategy
MET AD 722 Legal Issues in the Financial Industry
MET AD 725 Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolutions
MET AD 735 Marketing in Technology-Based Industries
MET AD 743 Managing Employees, Professionals, and Teams
MET AD 744 Venture Capital and Financing Innovation
MET AD 745 Competitive Strategies for Dynamic Environments
MET AD 747 Issues in Service: Quality, Delivery, and Productivity
MET AD 748 Business Strategy and Commercialization in Biotech and Medical Companies
MET AD 757 International Business Law
MET AD 760 Going International: Importing and Exporting Operations
MET AD 764 Multinational Tactics, Strategies, and Positioning
MET AD 773 International Business Simulation
MET AD 850 Business Law
MET AD 856 Market and Economic Research and Analysis
Free Electives
(Select one graduate-level course/ 4 credits)
Students are encouraged to use their graduate-level free elective to broaden their understanding of business innovation and technology. This coursework can be selected from other Administrative Sciences offerings or Metropolitan College departments as well as from Boston University’s other schools and colleges.
Multinational Commerce
The Multinational Commerce concentration is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the multinational environment. This interdisciplinary concentration provides a well-rounded understanding of the cultural, financial, geopolitical, and international economics issues that affect international commerce activities, importing/exporting activities, and strategies.
Degree Core Courses
(Five courses/20 credits)
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 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
Concentration Requirements
(Four courses/16 credits)
MET AD 667 Innovation, Global Competitiveness, and National Economic Development
MET AD 680 Global Service Sector and Supply Chain Strategy
MET AD 746 Business Law and Regulation in a Global Environment
MET AD 760 Going International: Importing and Exporting Operations
Concentration Electives
(Select two courses/8 credits)
MET AD 600 Economic Development and Tourism Management
MET AD 603 Evaluating and Developing Markets for Cultural Tourism
MET AD 725 Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolutions
MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
MET AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures
MET AD 745 Competitive Strategies for Dynamic Environments
MET AD 749 International Economics
MET AD 750 International Commerce: Eastern/Central Europe and CIS
MET AD 751 International Commerce: European Community
MET AD 752 International Commerce: South America
MET AD 753 International Commerce: Pacific Basin and East Asia
MET AD 754 International Commerce: Middle East
MET AD 773 International Business Simulation
MET AD 783 International Investments
MET AD 852 International Market Research
MET AD 857 International Marketing Strategy
MET AD 860 International Advertising
Free Electives
(Select one graduate-level course/ 4 credits)
Students are encouraged to use their graduate-level free elective to broaden their understanding of multinational commerce. This coursework can be selected from other Administrative Sciences offerings or Metropolitan College departments as well as from Boston University’s other schools and colleges.
Online Management Degrees
The Department of Administrative Sciences also offers a number of online master’s degree programs in management. Refer to the corresponding sections for detailed information on the following online Master of Science degrees:
Banking & Financial Services Management
Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management
International Marketing Management
Contact Information
For further information on the MS in Administrative Studies degree program, or any of the five concentrations, contact the Administrative Sciences Department, Attn: Program Information, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-3016; e-mail: adminsc@bu.edu; www.bu.edu/met/programs.
Master of Science (MS) in Advertising
Offered in collaboration with Boston University College of Communication
Fast-paced, innovative, and ever evolving, the ad industry offers big rewards for those willing to embrace the importance of teamwork, run with new ideas, and take certain risks—these challenges are exactly what stimulate and inspire superior advertising, media, and communication experts.
Dedicated to accelerating the careers of working adults, Boston University Metropolitan College and the College of Communication offer the Master of Science in Advertising program. Specially designed for the motivated, working professional, the curriculum is rigorous and intensive, and offered in a convenient, part-time evening format. Participants master the essentials of advertising, and can build on that foundation by choosing courses that focus either on communication through digital content and technology, or on marketing and management.
Admission
All candidates for admission to the part-time MS in Advertising program must have a bachelor’s degree and are selected on the basis of undergraduate transcripts, academic and personal references, and work experience. Standardized admissions tests such as the GRE are not required; English language proficiency is. The program has a rolling admissions policy with no absolute deadlines. Students may complete up to eight credits in the program prior to admission. Courses taken in the College of Communication’s full-time or Summer Term programs may not be counted toward the part-time degree. Because this is a part-time program, it is not possible for international students to obtain a visa for study in it.
Degree Requirements
The MS in Advertising consists of ten courses for a total of 40 credits.
Please note: Some courses may have prerequisites. See the Advertising, Administrative Sciences, or Arts Administration course description sections for details.
Required Courses
(Three courses/16 credits)
MET CM 704 Contemporary Mass Communication
MET CM 707 Writing for Media Professionals
MET CM 708 Principles and Practices of Advertising
MET/COM Advertising Electives
Select four courses from among the following (16 credits):
MET CM 711 Consumer Insight and Account Planning
MET CM 716 Computers in Communication
MET CM 717 Fundamentals of Creative Development
MET CM 719 Interactive Marketing Communication
MET CM 721 Advertising Management
MET CM 726 Strategic Brand Solutions
MET CM 727 Portfolio Development for Advertising
MET CM 736 New and Traditional Media Strategies
Administrative Sciences and Arts Administration Electives
Select three courses from among the following MET graduate electives in Administrative Sciences (AD) or Arts Administration (AR) (12 credits):
MET AD 632 Financial Concepts
MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
MET AD 670 Creative Multimedia Tools, Design, and Application
MET AD 725 Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolution
MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
MET AD 764 Multinational Tactics, Strategy, and Positioning
MET AD 852 International Market Research
MET AD 857 International Marketing Strategy
MET AD 860 International Advertising
MET AR 720 Marketing and Audience Development for the Arts
MET/COM students may petition for additional courses to substitute for the list above.
Academic Standing
Students in the MS in Advertising program must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 to remain in good standing and to graduate. No grade below B– in any course may be applied toward the degree. Students with grade point averages below 3.0 will be on academic probation and must be in a position to achieve a 3.0 within the 40 required credit hours for graduation or be subject to dismissal.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact Metropolitan College, MS in Advertising, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2975; www.bu.edu/met/advertising.
Master of Science (MS) in Arts Administration
Overview
The Boston University Arts Administration program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in visual arts, performing arts, and arts service organizations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The past two decades have witnessed a rapid expansion in arts audiences, practitioners, and institutions. Concomitantly, the increased cyclical economic uncertainty in both the public and private sectors has resulted in a growing need for highly skilled administrators who can work effectively with elected officials, business and community leaders, and fellow arts professionals. The Boston University MS in Arts Administration program emphasizes excellence, creativity, economic problem solving, internationalism, and a commitment to the new technologies of our age. We are particularly concerned with helping arts organizations place the achievement of their missions ahead of any blind devotion to maximizing revenues. It is toward such an end that we sustain a deep conviction in the centrality of the role of the artist, and in the fundamental importance of artistic excellence, as issues central to the health of all arts organizations in the twenty-first century. In short, we are committed to making the world safe for art—not making art safe for the world.
The Arts Administration program is offered through Boston University’s Metropolitan College, and is specifically designed to accommodate the schedules of working adults. Students can complete all coursework on a part-time, evening basis, in approximately two years. Full-time study toward the degree is also possible, although scheduling issues may sometimes arise, as not every course will appear in a one-year cycle.
Admission
All candidates for admission to the degree program must have a bachelor’s degree and are selected on the basis of undergraduate transcripts, academic and personal references, and related work experiences. We are particularly interested in those applicants who have two or more years of work experience after conferral of their undergraduate degrees. Personal interviews are strongly encouraged, either in person or by telephone.
Standard admission tests, such as the GRE (institution code: 3108) or GMAT, are required for international students and for those students who have received their baccalaureate degree within the past two years. Additionally, international students must also submit official scores for the IELTS or the TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT). When submitting TOEFL scores please use institution code 3040 and department code 99. For the IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0. Students are expected to have a demonstrable, discipline-based expertise in one art area (such as visual arts, dance, theatre, or music). Although this requirement may be satisfied in a variety of ways, most applicants have undergraduate degrees in the arts. The program has a rolling admissions policy with no absolute deadlines. However, students interested in applying for fall admission are encouraged to apply by late March, as the number of applicants is quite high. A student may also complete up to eight credits as a non-matriculating student prior to admission.
Financial Aid
The program provides a small number of Graduate Assistantships to matriculating students. These offer up to $5,000 in tuition remission per semester in exchange for research and administrative work (10–20 hours per week). There is also, at times, a very limited amount of unrestricted scholarship support available to outstanding students. Information about both of these opportunities is made available to students when they are admitted to the degree program. Boston University Financial Assistance (617-358-4072) can provide additional information about deferred payment and loan programs.
Academic Standing
All students in the Arts Administration program must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 to remain in good standing and to graduate. No grade below B– in any course may be applied toward the degree. Students with a grade point average below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation and must achieve a cumulative 3.0 by the completion of the following semester or be subject to dismissal. Students who are placed on academic probation for two consecutive semesters are also subject to dismissal.
Curriculum
The Master of Science (MS) in Arts Administration is an independent degree program within Boston University’s Metropolitan College. We also take advantage of some of the resources, faculty, and courses offered by the Art History and Historic Preservation Studies departments (Graduate School of Arts & Sciences) and the Administrative Sciences, Advertising, and Urban Affairs departments (Metropolitan College). General information and policies for Metropolitan College can be found in this bulletin and on our website: www.bu.edu/artsadmin.
The Arts Administration program emphasizes an interdisciplinary curriculum, and we are committed to including both performing arts and visual arts students in the same courses. There is also the opportunity to specialize by taking courses specifically within certain discipline-based areas. The curriculum is largely focused on the nonprofit area, but it is also possible to substitute a limited number of courses with a commercial (for profit) orientation. Arts Administration courses are taught by the director, the assistant director, and adjunct faculty who are working professionals in the Boston area. On average, each faculty member has well over ten years of high-level professional experience in the arts.
Program Requirements
(Ten courses/40 credits)
If marked (*) six concentration courses must be completed before enrolling.
If marked (**) written approval of advisor required.
Concentration Core
Group A: These four required courses
MET AR 690 The Art World
MET AR 750 Financial Management for Nonprofits or
MET AD 731 Corporate Finance
MET AR 778 Legal Issues in Arts Administration
MET AR 802/803 Internship in Arts Administration I and II* (2 cr each)
Group B: At least five courses from this group
MET AR 550 Raising Funds and Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations
MET AR 650 Writing for the Arts
MET AR 700 Leadership and Career Development for Arts Administrators
MET AR 711 Capital Campaigns
MET AR 720 Marketing and Audience Development for the Arts
MET AR 722 Education in Cultural Institutions
MET AR 723 Individual Fundraising
MET AR 730 Political and Public Advocacy for the Arts
MET AR 740 Arts and the Internet
MET AR 766 Arts and the Community
MET AR 771 Managing Performing Arts Organizations
MET AR 774 Managing Visual Arts Organizations
MET AR 777 Comparative Cultural Policy and Administration
MET AR 779 Public Art Program Administration
MET AR 781 Special Topics in Arts Administration
MET AR 787 The Arts in Barcelona
MET AR 804 Advanced Management and Consulting for Arts Organizations*
Concentration Electives
Group C: No more than one course may be taken from this group
MET AD 603 Evaluating and Developing Markets for Cultural Tourism
MET AD 642 Project Management
MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
MET AD 725 Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolution
MET AD 731 Corporate Finance (in lieu of AR 750 only)
MET AD 733 Leadership in Management (May not also take AR 700)
MET AH 588 The Arts in Cuba
MET CM 708 Principles and Practices of Advertising
MET UA 515 History and Theory of Urban Planning
MET UA 805 The Boston Urban Symposium
CAS AH 520 The Museum and Historical Agency**
CAS AH 521 Curatorship: Exhibition Development**
One additional course may be substituted from group B above.
Internship
Students matriculating in the Arts Administration program are required to have some direct work experience in arts organizations prior to degree conferral. A minimum of six of the ten required courses must be completed before the student undertakes the actual fieldwork, although the planning phase may begin earlier. The program maintains a formal relationship with a core group of potential host organizations that have been selected for their willingness to work with interns, although it is possible to intern with other organizations as well. The student is expected to complete a total of 150 hours of work with the host agency, generally within a single semester.
Internship Waiver
Students with four or more years of professional arts organization work experience may waive the internship requirement with their advisor’s written consent. If the internship is waived, the student must enroll in a tenth classroom-based course. Also, with the permission of the advisor, MET AR 804 Advanced Management and Consulting for Arts Organizations may be substituted for the internship requirement if the student has had two years of full-time professional arts administration work experience.
International Study
The Arts Administration program is committed to providing its students with high quality international programs of study through the resources of Boston University. Coursework in London, Paris, Cuba, and Brussels has been offered in recent years.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Professor Daniel Ranalli, Director, Department of Arts Administration, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-4064; e-mail: artsad@bu.edu; www.bu.edu/artsadmin.
Master of Science (MS) in Banking & Financial Services Management (Online)
The global financial crisis of 2008 has exposed the vulnerability of the banking and financial sectors, and continues to raise complex issues regarding lending and the management of assets. There is no better time to study firsthand the causes and effects of the failure of numerous major financial institutions. High-caliber finance managers will continue to be in demand as opportunities for improvement and better practices arise.
The MS in Banking & Financial Services Management prepares students for success in the fast-paced, dynamic financial sector by combining a solid foundation in general management practices with expertise in corporate finance, global markets, and the financial services industry. Students are provided with detailed coursework relating to corporate finance, global markets, and the financial services industry. Students analyze corporate operations, securities markets, and investments.
Degree Requirements
A total of twelve courses (48 credits) is required, as follows:
Core Courses
(Six courses/24 credits)
MET AD 731 Corporate Finance
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 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision-Making
MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
Specialization Courses
(Six courses/24 credits)
MET AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting
MET AD 712 Financial Markets and Institutions
MET AD 717 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
MET AD 714 Mergers and Acquisitions
Plus two Administrative Sciences graduate-level courses, chosen with the advice of the Administrative Sciences Department coordinator.
Good Standing
No grade lower than B– may be used toward degree, certificate, or diploma requirements. Students below a 3.0 cumulative GPA are on academic probation status. After being placed on probation students must, the following semester, make satisfactory progress toward achieving a minimum of 3.0 and be in a position to graduate with a 3.0 or better within the remaining program courses. Students who, in the determination of the department and based on past student performance, are not in a position to raise their GPA to the necessary level to graduate within the remaining courses, will be terminated from the program. Students who have not removed themselves from academic probation status after one semester for full-time status or three courses for part-time status will be terminated from the program.
Contact information
For program details and application information, visit www.bu.edu/online.
Master of Science (MS) in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management (Online)
Designed to provide the tools and concepts necessary to plan for, prevent, and—when needed—successfully respond to disruptions in business operations, the MS in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management provides a review of important issues relating to business continuity, security, and information and materials management, as well as risk management from a planning, operations, and response perspective.
Topics presented include incident response and disaster recovery, compliance issues, and system-wide risk analysis. Business continuity is viewed organizationally to include all company operations, and addresses information, computer systems, infrastructure, personnel, and supply chain, as well as emergencies emanating from man-made and natural disasters.
Degree Requirements
A total of twelve courses (48 credits) is required, as follows:
Core Courses
(Six courses/24 credits)
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 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision-Making
MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
Specialization Courses
(Six courses/24 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 of 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
And two Administrative Sciences graduate-level courses, chosen with the advice of the Administrative Sciences Department coordinator.
Good Standing
No grade lower than B– may be used toward degree, certificate, or diploma requirements. Students below a 3.0 cumulative GPA are on academic probation status. After being placed on probation students must, the following semester, make satisfactory progress toward achieving a minimum of 3.0 and be in a position to graduate with a 3.0 or better within the remaining program courses. Students who, in the determination of the department and based on past student performance, are not in a position to raise their GPA to the necessary level to graduate within the remaining courses, will be terminated from the program. Students who have not removed themselves from academic probation status after one semester for full-time status or three courses for part-time status will be terminated from the program.
Contact Information
For program details and application information, visit www.bu.edu/online.
Master of City Planning (MCP) and Master of Urban Affairs (MUA)
Master of City Planning Overview
The Master of City Planning (MCP) program is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of professional roles in planning for urban and regional development. The professional planner frequently functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and may be involved in such tasks as the analysis of policy alternatives, formulation of public investment programs, forecasting and monitoring urban and regional systems performance, development of joint programs among various public and private sector institutions, and plan design and implementation.
The Program
The program emphasizes a theoretical and methodological core common to the numerous roles and specializations within the urban and regional planning field, as well as coursework specialized for several career options. The core of required courses provides training in analytical and evaluative skills, application of those skills to urban and regional public policy problems, and preparation of proposals for action.
The program accommodates students on both a part- and a full-time basis. The 64 credits required for the degree may be earned within two years of full-time study and must be earned within a maximum of seven years. Students are encouraged to participate in selected fieldwork internships provided through the program.
With prior approval of the department coordinator, graduate coursework in urban and regional planning may be transferred from another accredited institution for degree credit. No credit is allowed for courses used to fulfill another degree. Up to four courses (16 credits) taken at Boston University outside of the Urban Affairs and Planning program may be applied to the degree, with prior approval of the department coordinator.
Admissions Information
Candidates to the degree program are selected on the basis of academic transcripts, academic and personal references, and a statement of intent. There are no fixed application deadlines. The program allows for students to submit applications on a rolling basis. Admission decisions are announced promptly, pending receipt of all application materials. Students can also take up to three courses prior to applying to the degree program.
The Application for Graduate Admission can be found on the Metropolitan College website at www.bu.edu/met/ express.
Degree Requirements
A total of 16 courses (64 credits) is required, distributed as follows:
Theoretical and Methodological Core Requirements
(Six courses/24 credits)
MET UA 515 History and Theory of Urban Planning
MET UA 701 Urban Problems and Policy Process
MET UA 702 Urban Analytical Methods
MET UA 703 Urban Research Methods
MET UA 704 Urban Economic Issues and Analysis
MET UA 805 Boston Urban Symposium or
MET UA 761 Planning Thesis
Electives
(Ten courses/40 credits)
Elective courses are selected with the advice of the department coordinator or faculty advisor. The following is a sample list of City Planning elective courses (see course descriptions for more information):
Sample City Planning Elective CoursesMET UA 505 Urban Management
MET UA 508 Real Estate Development
MET UA 509 Urban and Public Finance Budgeting
MET UA 521 Environmental Law
MET UA 604 Urban Political Decision-Making: Citizen Participation in the Planning Process
MET UA 611 Community Development
MET UA 613 Designing Urban Space
MET UA 619 Urban Transportation Policy and Planning
MET UA 620 Urban and Regional Land Use Policy and Planning
MET UA 623 Regional and Metropolitan Development Planning
MET UA 629 Urbanization and the Environment
MET UA 801 Graduate Directed Studies in Urban Affairs/City Planning: Internship for Credit
MET UA 804 Supervised Fieldwork
Additional Information
A maximum of three urban affairs and city planning courses (12 credits) taken at Metropolitan College prior to acceptance into the program may be applied toward the degree. The courses must be graduate level, with a grade of B– (2.7) or higher.
Minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is B– (2.7), but a grade average of B (3.0) must be maintained to satisfy MCP degree requirements.
Students who earn a grade of C+ or lower in a Core Requirement must retake that class and earn a grade of B– or higher in order for it to count towards the degree.
Master of Urban Affairs Overview
The Master of Urban Affairs (MUA) program is designed for students seeking a broad background in urban public policy, community development and service delivery, and the administration of public and private agencies in urban settings. The urban policy professional is prepared to assume a variety of responsibilities, including assembling and analyzing information for policy making, identifying community needs and resources, and administering effective service delivery programs. These tasks are common to public, private, and voluntary organizations in a wide variety of urban functions, such as housing, health services, economic development, transportation, and environment control.
The Program
The course of study emphasizes analytical skills. It is flexible and well adapted to students who (1) seek career entry or advancement in urban public agencies, private service organizations, or community programs; (2) desire advanced background in urban affairs for personal, community, or political activity; or (3) are in a related field such as real estate, law, finance, or social services. Many students obtain the MUA degree in preparation for further study.
The program accommodates students on both a part- and a full-time basis. The 36 credits required may be earned in one year of full-time study and must be earned within a maximum of five years.
Admissions Information
Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected on the basis of academic transcripts, academic and personal references, and interviews or statements of intent.
There are no fixed application deadlines. The program allows for students to submit applications on a rolling basis. Admission decisions are announced promptly, pending receipt of all application materials. Students can also register and take two courses prior to applying to the degree program.
The Application for Graduate Admission can be found on the Metropolitan College website at www.bu.edu/met/express.
Degree Requirements
A total of nine courses (36 credits) are required, distributed as follows:
Urban Affairs Core Requirements
(Six courses/24 credits)
MET UA 515 History and Theory of Urban Planning
MET UA 701 Urban Problems and Policy Process
MET UA 702 Urban Analytical Methods
MET UA 703 Urban Research Methods
MET UA 704 Urban Economic Issues and Analysis
MET UA 805 Boston Urban Symposium
Electives
(Three courses/12 credits)
Elective courses are selected with the advice of the department coordinator or faculty advisor. See course descriptions for more information. Electives should constitute a coherent concentration within the general curriculum.
Sample Urban Affairs Elective CoursesMET UA 500 Environmental Problems and Policy
MET UA 505 Urban Management
MET UA 508 Real Estate Development
MET UA 521 Environmental Law
MET UA 604 Urban Political Decision-Making: Citizen Participation in the Planning Process
MET UA 611 Community Development
MET UA 620 Urban and Regional Land Use Policy and Planning
MET UA 623 Regional and Metropolitan Development Planning
MET UA 801 Graduate Directed Studies in Urban Affairs/City Planning: Internship for Credit
MET UA 804 Supervised Fieldwork
Additional Information
A maximum of one graduate course (4 credits) in an urban discipline may be transferred from another accredited institution for credit toward the degree. No credit is allowed for courses used to fulfill another degree. Up to three courses (12 credits) taken at Boston University outside the Urban Affairs and City Planning program may be applied to the degree, with prior approval of the department coordinator.
A maximum of two urban affairs and city planning courses (8 credits) taken at Metropolitan College before acceptance into the degree program may be applied toward the degree. The courses must be of graduate level, with a grade of B– (2.7) or higher.
Minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is B– (2.7), but a grade average of B (3.0) must be maintained to satisfy the degree requirements. Students who earn a grade of C+ or lower in a Core Requirement must retake that class and earn a grade of B– or higher in order for it to count towards the degree.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Assistant Professor Enrique R. Silva, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Common-wealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617‑358-3264; e-mail: ersilva@bu.edu; www.bu.edu/cityplanning.
Preservation studies
Boston University’s Graduate School of Arts & Sciences offers a Master of Arts in Preservation Studies (historic preservation). Master of City Planning and Master of Urban Affairs students interested in this subfield of city planning and urban affairs are encouraged to take courses from the Preservation Studies graduate program. These courses can count as electives toward the city planning or urban affairs master’s degrees. For a listing of Preservation Studies courses, refer to the Preservation studies section in the Graduate Courses section of this website. To learn more about the Master of Arts in Preservation Studies, contact the Preservations Studies program at amnesp@bu.edu or 617-353-2948.
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems
The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems program is designed for students who wish to combine technical competence in information systems with knowledge of managerial and organizational issues.
The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security designated the Metropolitan College Department of Computer Science as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education for academic years 2007 through 2012, and a National Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research for academic years 2008 through 2013.
The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems has been accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management.
Concentrations
Students in the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems may choose concentrations in Database & Knowledge Management, IT Project Management, or Security.
The Concentration in Database & Knowledge Management provides extensive hands-on experience with SQL using Oracle and other leading DBMS and data-mining tools. Students in this concentration will develop extensive skill and experience in the design and implementation of operational databases as well as the data warehousing, data mining, and related business intelligence technologies for managing the enterprise.
The Concentration in IT Project Management is particularly valuable for those engaged in the administration of technical projects. Students are introduced to general concepts embodied in the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK, while exploring specialized techniques for software risk management, software cost estimation, and software quality management. Students also learn virtual project management, enabling them to manage geographically distributed software development. Students taking any course in this concentration are eligible to take a PMP® preparation course for free—an important step toward certification as Project Management Professionals.
The Concentration in Security provides in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions to prepare technical leaders to identify, develop, and implement highly secure systems and networks that support organizational goals.
Prerequisites
Applicants to the program are required to have a bachelor’s degree and proficiency in the following areas:
For students without programming experience:
MET CS 201 Introduction to Computer Science with C++
MET CS 331 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with C++
For students who have prior programming experience:
MET CS 231 Introduction to Computer Science for Programmers with C++ or
MET CS 232 Introduction to Computer Science with Java
Students are advised to discuss their background with the graduate student advisor in order to determine the best sequence of courses.
Admissions Information
Prerequisite courses or evidence of proficiency in the above areas must accompany the application to the program. If college-level credit courses are not in evidence, the department will determine what prerequisite courses must be completed in addition to the graduate degree requirements. Students claiming equivalent proficiency in prerequisite courses from non-academic sources must take an examination to demonstrate such proficiency.
Official transcripts of previous academic work and three letters of recommendation are required as part of the application.
A maximum of two graduate-level courses (8 credits) taken at Metropolitan College before acceptance into the program may be applied toward the degree.
Minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is C (2.0), but an average grade of B (3.0) must be maintained to be in good academic standing and satisfy the degree requirements.
The Application for Graduate Admission can be found on the Metropolitan College website at www.bu.edu/met/express.
Note: The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems is also available online. Please visit www.bu.edu/online for more information.
Degree Requirements
A total of ten courses (40 credits) is required, as follows:
Core Curriculum(Five courses/20 credits)
MET CS 546 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
MET CS 625 Business Data Communication Networks
MET CS 669 Database Design and Implementation for Business
MET CS 682 Information Systems Analysis and Design
MET CS 782 IT Strategy and Management
Students who have completed courses on core curriculum subjects as part of their undergraduate degree program must replace the corresponding core courses with electives. It is recommended that each replacement course be in the same technical area. Students who have work-related experience in any of the core curriculum courses may apply for a waiver by submitting appropriate documentation. When a course waiver is granted, the student must substitute an elective for the core course.
Electives
(Five courses/20 credits)
Students in the degree program must select five elective courses. Electives other than those listed below must be approved by the student’s advisor. Students may select one or two graduate-level courses from the Administrative Sciences Electives list below. Three or four courses must be selected from the General Electives list. In choosing General Electives, students should make sure that they have all prerequisites required by the selected course.
General Electives
Select three or four courses from the following:
MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#
MET CS 532 Computer Graphics
MET CS 564 Advanced C++ Programming
MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming
MET CS 599 Biometrics
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 605 Human-Computer Interface Design with .NET
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 651 Web Development with .NET
MET CS 654 Network and Software Security
MET CS 664 Artificial Intelligence
MET CS 665 Design Patterns and Components
MET CS 667 Enterprise Java
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 685 Network Management
MET CS 689 Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse
MET CS 690 Network Security
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 713 Advanced Digital Forensics
MET CS 732 Advanced Game Graphics
MET CS 733 Real-Time Multimedia Simulation
MET CS 734 Artificial Intelligence for Video Games
MET CS 751 Web Services
MET CS 770 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
MET CS 773 Software Quality Management
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
MET CS 780 Database Administration
MET CS 789 Cryptography
MET CS 799 Advanced Cryptography
Administrative Sciences Electives
Select one or two courses from the following:
MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
MET AD 660 Databases, Security, and Web Design
MET AD 725 Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolution
MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
MET AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures
MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
MET AD 743 Managing Employees, Professionals, and Teams
MET AD 746 Business Law and Regulation in a Global Environment
MET AD 765 Management in a Changing Environment
Concentration In Database & Knowledge Management
In addition to the MS in Computer Information Systems Core Curriculum (20 credits), students pursuing a concentration in Database & Knowledge Management must also take two Database & Knowledge Management requirements and three electives, as follows:
Database & Knowledge Management Concentration Requirements
(Two courses/8 credits)
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
Electives
(Three courses/12 credits)
At least one from the following:
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 689 Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse
MET CS 780 Database Administration
And no more than two additional General and Administrative Sciences electives.
Concentration in Information Technology Project Management
In addition to the MS in Computer Information Systems Core Curriculum (20 credits), students pursuing a concentration in IT Project Management must also take one IT Project Management requirement and four electives, as follows:
IT Project Management Concentration Requirement
(One course/4 credits)
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
Electives
(Four courses/16 credits)
At least two from the following:
MET AD 643 Project Communications Management
MET AD 646 Program Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 634 Global IT Management
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 773 Software Quality Management
And no more than two additional General and Administrative Sciences electives.
Concentration in Security
In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems Core Curriculum (20 credits), students pursuing a Concentration in Security must also take three Security Requirements and two electives, as follows:
Security Concentration Requirements(Three courses/12 credits)
MET CS 654 Network and Software Security
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
Electives(Two courses/8 credits)
One or two courses from the following:
MET CS 599 Biometrics
MET CS 690 Network Security
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 713 Advanced Digital Forensics
MET CS 789 Cryptography
MET CS 799 Advanced Cryptography
And no more than one additional General or Administrative Sciences elective.
General and Administrative Sciences Electives
MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
MET AD 660 Databases, Security, and Web Design
MET AD 725 Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolution
MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
MET AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures
MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
MET AD 743 Managing Employees, Professionals, and Teams
MET AD 746 Business Law and Regulation in a Global Environment
MET AD 765 Management in a Changing Environment
MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#
MET CS 532 Computer Graphics
MET CS 564 Advanced C++ Programming
MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming
MET CS 599 Biometrics
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 605 Human-Computer Interface Design with .NET
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 651 Web Development with .NET
MET CS 654 Network and Software Security
MET CS 664 Artificial Intelligence
MET CS 665 Design Patterns and Components
MET CS 667 Enterprise Java
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 685 Network Management
MET CS 689 Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse
MET CS 690 Network Security
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 713 Advanced Digital Forensics
MET CS 732 Advanced Game Graphics
MET CS 733 Real-Time Multimedia Simulation
MET CS 734 Artificial Intelligence for Video Games
MET CS 751 Web Services
MET CS 770 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
MET CS 773 Software Quality Management
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
MET CS 780 Database Administration
MET CS 789 Cryptography
MET CS 794 Grid Computing
MET CS 799 Advanced Cryptography
MET CS 893 Agile and Advanced Software Engineering Methods
Contact Information
For further information, contact the Department of Computer Science, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 250, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2566; e‑mail: csinfo@bu.edu; website: http://csmet.bu.edu.
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online)
The online Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems is designed for working professionals in the IT field. The program will capitalize on students’ experience by offering specialized training in management, preparing graduates for managerial positions within the computer science or information systems field.
The online Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems is accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management.
Concentrations
Students in the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online) may choose concentrations in Database & Knowledge Management, IT Project Management, or Security.
The Concentration in Database & Knowledge Management provides extensive hands-on experience with SQL using Oracle and other leading DBMS and data mining tools. Students in this concentration will develop extensive skill and experience in the design and implementation of operational databases as well as the data warehousing, data mining, and related business intelligence technologies for managing the enterprise.
The Concentration in IT Project Management is particularly valuable for those engaged in the administration of technical projects. Students are introduced to general concepts embodied in the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK, while exploring specialized techniques for software risk management, software cost estimation, and software quality management. Students also learn virtual project management, enabling them to manage geographically distributed software development. Students taking any course in this concentration are eligible to take a PMP® preparation course for free—an important step toward certification as Project Management Professionals.
The Concentration in Security provides in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions to prepare technical leaders to identify, develop, and implement highly secure systems and networks that support organizational goals.
Degree Requirements
A total of ten courses (40 credits) is required, as follows:
Core Curriculum
(Six courses/24 credits)
MET CS 520 Information Structures
MET CS 546 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
MET CS 625 Business Data Communication Networks
MET CS 669 Database Design and Implementation for Business
MET CS 682 Information Systems Analysis and Design
MET CS 782 IT Strategy and Management
Students who are not choosing a concentration must select an additional four courses (16 credits) from the following:
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
Concentration in Database & Knowledge Management
In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online) Core Curriculum (24 credits), students pursuing a Concentration in Database & Knowledge Management must take three Database Management Requirements and one additional course, as specified below:
Database & Knowledge Management Concentration Requirements
(Four courses/16 credits)
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
One course from the following:MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
Concentration in Information Technology Project Management
In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online) Core Curriculum (24 credits), students pursuing a Concentration in IT Project Management must take three IT Project Management Requirements and one additional course, as specified below:
IT Project Management Concentration Requirements
(Four courses/16 credits)
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
One course from the following:MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
Concentration in Security
In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online) Core Curriculum (24 credits), students pursuing a Concentration in Security must also take two Security Requirements and two additional courses, as specified below:
Security Concentration Requirements
(Four courses/16 credits)
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
One or two courses from the following:MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
No more than one course from the following:MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
Contact Information
For program details and application information, visit www.bu.edu/online.
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science
The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science program is intended for computer professionals and for people who intend to move into the computer field from other areas of study. The MS in Computer Science is offered on the Charles River Campus and the North Campus in Chelmsford, MA.
Dual Degree Option
Appreciating the converging nature of management skills and technology, the Computer Science Department has a special relationship with Metropolitan College’s Administrative Sciences and Actuarial Science Departments. Students in either program are able to use 8 credit hours from one degree to be credited toward a second degree, thereby reducing their work on the second degree by two courses. Students must be accepted independently by both departments, but they may request that application materials such as references and transcripts be forwarded from the first program to the second.
Concentrations
Students in the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science may choose a Concentration in Security.
The Concentration in Security provides in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions to prepare technical leaders to identify, develop, and implement highly secure systems and networks that support organizational goals.
Prerequisites
Students who complete the program’s prerequisites at Boston University can earn a Certificate in Software Development. Contact the Department of Computer Science for more information.
Applicants to the program are required to have a baccalaureate degree and proficiency in the following areas:
1. Programming
For students without programming experience:
MET CS 201 Introduction to Computer Science with C++
MET CS 331 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with C++
MET CS 341 Data Structures with C++
For students who have prior programming experience, choose either one of the following tracks:
a) C++ TRACK
MET CS 231 Introduction to Computer Science for Programmers with C++
MET CS 341 Data Structures with C++
b) JAVA TRACK
MET CS 232 Introduction to Computer Science with Java
MET CS 342 Data Structures with Java
2. Discrete Mathematics
MET CS 248 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
3. Computer Systems
MET CS 272 Introduction to Computer Systems
Students are advised to discuss their background in this area with the graduate student advisor in order to determine the best sequence of courses.
Admissions Information
Prerequisite courses or evidence of proficiency in these areas must accompany the application to the program. If college-level credit courses are not in evidence, the department will determine what prerequisite courses must be completed in addition to the graduate degree requirements. Students claiming equivalent proficiency in prerequisite courses from non-academic sources must take an examination to demonstrate such proficiency.
Official transcripts of previous academic work and three letters of recommendation are required as part of the application.
A maximum of two graduate-level courses (8 credits) taken at Metropolitan College before acceptance into the program may be applied toward the degree.
Minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is C (2.0), but an average grade of B (3.0) must be maintained to be in good academic standing and satisfy the degree requirements.
The Application for Graduate Admission can be found on the Metropolitan College website at www.bu.edu/met/express.
Degree Requirements
A total of ten courses (40 credits) is required, as follows:
Core Curriculum
(Five courses/20 credits)
MET CS 535 Data Communications and Computer Networks or
MET CS 579 Database Management
MET CS 566 Analysis of Algorithms
MET CS 572 Computer Organization or
MET CS 575 Operating Systems
MET CS 662 Computer Language Theory
MET CS 673 Software Engineering
Students who have completed courses on core curriculum subjects as part of their undergraduate degree program must replace the corresponding core courses with electives. It is recommended that each replacement course be in the same technical area. Students who have work-related experience in any of the core curriculum courses may apply for a waiver by submitting appropriate documentation. When a course waiver is granted the student must substitute a graduate-level computer science course for the core course.
General Electives
Select five courses from the following with at least three courses at the 600-level or above (total 20 credits):
MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#
MET CS 532 Computer Graphics
MET CS 546 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
MET CS 560 Organization of Programming Languages
MET CS 564 Advanced C++ Programming
MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming
MET CS 568 Language Theory and Compilers
MET CS 599 Biometrics
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 605 Human-Computer Interface Design with VB.NET
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 635 Computer Networks: Design and Implementation
MET CS 651 Web Development with .NET
MET CS 654 Network and Software Security
MET CS 660 Wireless Networks
MET CS 664 Artificial Intelligence
MET CS 665 Design Patterns and Components
MET CS 667 Enterprise Java
MET CS 671 Systems Programming Using UNIX
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 675 Operating Systems Design and Implementation
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 683 Mobile Application Development
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 685 Network Management
MET CS 689 Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse
MET CS 690 Network Security
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 713 Advanced Digital Forensics
MET CS 732 Advanced Game Graphics
MET CS 733 Real-Time Multimedia Simulation
MET CS 734 Artificial Intelligence for Video Games
MET CS 751 Web Services
MET CS 763 Speech and Natural Language Processing
MET CS 767 Fuzzy, Expert, Genetic, and Neural Systems
MET CS 770 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
MET CS 773 Software Quality Management
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
MET CS 780 Database Administration
MET CS 789 Cryptography
MET CS 799 Advanced Cryptography
Electives other than those listed must be approved by an advisor and often include:
MET CS 594 Special Topics
MET CS 810/811 Master’s Thesis
MET CS 893 Agile and Advanced Software Engineering Methods
MET CS 894 Special Topics
Master’s Thesis Option in Computer Science
(total 8 credits)
Students majoring in Computer Science may elect a thesis option, to be completed within twelve months. This option is available to Master of Science in Computer Science candidates who have completed at least seven courses toward their degree and have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Students are responsible for finding a thesis advisor and a principal reader within the department. The advisor must be a full-time faculty member; the principal reader may be part-time faculty with a PhD (unless waived by department).
Concentration in Security
In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science Core Curriculum (20 credits), students pursuing a Concentration in Security must take three Security Requirements and two electives, as follows:
Security Concentration Requirements
(Three courses/12 credits)
MET CS 654 Network and Software Security
MET CS 690 Network Security
MET CS 789 Cryptography
Electives
(Two courses/8 credits)
Security Electives
One or two courses from the following:
MET CS 599 Biometrics
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 713 Advanced Digital Forensics
MET CS 799 Advanced Cryptography
General Electives
No more than one course from the following:
MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#
MET CS 532 Computer Graphics
MET CS 546 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
MET CS 560 Organization of Programming Languages
MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming
MET CS 568 Language Theory and Compilers
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 635 Computer Networks: Design and Implementation
MET CS 651 Web Development with .NET
MET CS 660 Wireless Networks
MET CS 664 Artificial Intelligence
MET CS 665 Design Patterns and Components
MET CS 667 Enterprise Java
MET CS 671 Systems Programming Using UNIX
MET CS 675 Operating Systems Design and Implementation
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 683 Mobile Application Development
MET CS 689 Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 732 Advanced Game Graphics
MET CS 733 Real-Time Multimedia Simulation
MET CS 734 Artificial Intelligence for Video Games
MET CS 751 Web Services
MET CS 763 Speech and Natural Language Processing
MET CS 767 Fuzzy, Expert, Genetic, and Neural Systems
MET CS 770 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
MET CS 773 Software Quality Management
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
MET CS 780 Database Administration
MET CS 794 Grid Computing
MET CS 799 Advanced Cryptography
MET CS 893 Agile and Advanced Software Engineering Methods
Contact Information
For further information, contact the Department of Computer Science, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 250, Boston, MA 02215, 617-353-2566; e-mail: csinfo@bu.edu; website: http://csmet.bu.edu.
Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ)
Overview
The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program is designed for those who wish to enter or advance in criminal justice careers, especially those considering advanced studies or administration and research in the area of criminal justice.
The program combines a foundation in the liberal arts with disciplinary and interdisciplinary concentrations in fields related to criminal justice. Degree candidates study a required core of courses in the history, philosophy, politics, and social consequences of the American criminal justice system.
The program accommodates students on both a part- and a full-time basis. The 40 credits required for the degree must be earned within five years.
Admissions Information
Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected on the basis of transcripts of academic experience, academic and personal references, and interviews or statements of intent.
There are no fixed application deadlines. The program allows for students to submit applications on a rolling basis. Admission decisions are announced promptly, pending receipt of all application materials. Students can also register and take two courses prior to applying to the degree program.
The Application for Graduate Admission can be found on the Metropolitan College website at www.bu.edu/met/express.
Degree Requirements
A total of ten courses (40 credits)* is required, as follows:
Required Core Courses
(Five courses/20 credits)
MET CJ 625 Victimology
MET CJ 632 White Collar Crime
MET CJ 701 Crime and Punishment: A Conceptual and Ethical Inquiry
MET CJ 702 Analytical Methods
MET CJ 703 Research Methods
*For students accepted into the program prior to fall 2010, only nine courses are required.
Concentration Electives
A total of five courses (20 credits) is required. With the advice of the department chair, students will select these courses from the following list. Other graduate-level courses may be selected upon approval of the department chair.
MET CJ 601 History of Criminal Justice
MET CJ 602 Criminology
MET CJ 610 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
MET CJ 631 Youth Crime Problems
MET CJ 650 Terrorism
MET CJ 656 Forensic Criminal Investigation
MET CJ 660 Gender and Justice
MET CJ 725 Forensic Behavioral Analysis
MET CJ 750 Police in the Multicultural Society
MET CJ 775 Seminar in the Law and Criminal Procedure
MET UA 507 Law and Justice in the City
MET UA 801 Graduate Directed Study in Urban Affairs/City Planning: Internship for Credit
MET UA 804 Supervised Fieldwork
Other Requirements
Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is required of all degree candidates.
Additional Information
A maximum of two graduate courses (8 credits) in criminal justice may be transferred from another accredited institution for credit toward the degree. No credit is allowed for courses used to fulfill another degree, and all transfer credit requires program approval. Up to three courses taken at Boston University outside the Criminal Justice program may be applied to the degree, with prior approval of the program director.
A maximum of two criminal justice courses (8 credits) taken at Metropolitan College prior to acceptance into the degree program may be applied toward the degree. The courses must be of graduate level, with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
Minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is C, but a grade average of B (3.0) must be maintained to satisfy degree requirements.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Professor Daniel P. LeClair, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617‑353-3025; e-mail: dleclair@bu.edu; www.bu.edu/met/programs.
Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) (Online)
The online Master of Criminal Justice is specifically for the working criminal justice professional. It is designed to advance careers, to further criminology studies, and to provide the ability to teach in the area of criminal justice. The program teaches the skills and knowledge to effectively work in today’s dynamic and complex criminal justice environment.
Courses cover history, philosophy, politics, and social consequences of the American criminal justice system. In addition to these courses, students will complete a demonstration project which represents the culmination of studies. This allows students to apply course knowledge to real-world policy issues.
A total of ten courses (40 credits)* is required, as follows:
MET CJ 602 Criminology
MET CJ 625 Victimology
MET CJ 631 Youth Crime Problems
MET CJ 632 White Collar Crime
MET CJ 650 Terrorism
MET CJ 701 Crime and Punishment: A Conceptual and Ethical Inquiry
MET CJ 702 Analytical Methods
MET CJ 703 Research Methods
MET CJ 725 Forensic Behavioral Analysis
MET CJ 831 Criminal Justice Administration
*For students accepted into the program prior to fall 2009, only nine courses are required.
Contact Information
For program details and application information, visit www.bu.edu/online.
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