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Graduate Degree Programs II

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)

Graduate Degree Programs I

Master of Science (MS) in Actuarial Science
Master of Science (MS) in Administrative Studies
Master of Science (MS) in Advertising
Master of Science (MS) in Arts Administration
Master of Science in 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)

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Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Gastronomy


A unique, multidisciplinary program, the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Gastronomy encompasses the arts, the humanities, and the natural and social sciences. Students in the program examine the role of food in historical and contemporary societies from a variety of perspectives—gaining a holistic view of the impact of food, food science, and nutrition on world civilization.

The Gastronomy program promotes scholarship about food by drawing from the diverse resources and expertise of a variety of Boston University faculty members, academic departments, visiting faculty, and industry professionals. The program offers special emphasis on experiential learning through hands-on culinary arts laboratories and wine studies courses. The interplay of reading, research, and writing about food—as well as exploring food through the senses—offers exceptional range and depth to food studies at Boston University.

Concentrations

The Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Gastronomy offers concentrations in Business, Communication, Food Policy, and History & Culture.

The Business Concentration is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career that joins food and commerce. Courses in this concentration develop the managerial, financial, marketing, and gastronomic skills needed for a successful career.

The Communication Concentration offers a critical analysis of food and culture in print, film, photography, television, the visual arts, and digital media. Courses examine the portrayal of food in media, past and present, with a hands-on approach to writing and communications.

The Food Policy Concentration combines the study of food history and culture with an activist’s dedication to changing the world, providing the social-scientific background to influence and direct public food policy—particularly in the areas of nutrition, food security, community development, and environmental sustainability.

The History & Culture Concentration explores the many facets of food across cultures over time. Through analysis and critical thinking, students will gain the research and writing skills necessary to synthesize information, providing valuable life and career skills in a variety of fields.

Admissions Information

The Gastronomy program maintains a rolling admissions policy with no absolute deadlines. Applicants are admitted on the basis of academic transcripts, academic and personal references, and an essay. Standardized admissions tests, such as the GRE, are not required. Candidates for admission must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Students may take up to 8 credits of approved, graduate-level coursework prior to matriculation in the MLA in Gastronomy program. An average grade of B– must be maintained to satisfy the degree requirements.

Degree Requirements

A total of 42 credits is required. Students must complete the Core Courses, their chosen concentration courses, and electives, as follows:

Required Core Courses

(Five courses/18 credits)

MET ML 622 Survey of the History of Food

MET ML 641 Anthropology of Food

MET ML 701 Understanding Food: Theory, Methodology, and Readings

MET ML 715 Experiencing Food Through the Senses

MET ML 800 Final Project (2 cr)

A Master’s Thesis option is available for qualified students, and can be arranged through the Gastronomy program.

Business Concentration

In addition to the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Gastronomy Core Courses, students pursuing the Business Concentration must complete an additional 24 credits as follows:

Business Concentration Requirements

(Two courses/8 credits)

MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services

MET ML 692 Evaluating and Developing Markets for Cultural Tourism

Electives

(Four courses/16 credits)

Students may select from the Gastronomy electives listed, or choose approved electives from other schools and colleges at Boston University.

Communication Concentration

In addition to the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Gastronomy Core Courses, students pursuing the Communication Concentration must complete an additional 24 credits as follows:

Communication Concentration Requirements

(Two courses/8 credits)

MET ML 671 Food and the Visual Arts

MET ML 681 Food Writing for Print Media

Electives

(Four courses/16 credits)

Students may select from the Gastronomy electives listed, or choose approved electives from other schools and colleges at Boston University.

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Food Policy Concentration

In addition to the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Gastronomy Core Courses, students pursuing the Food Policy Concentration must complete an additional 24 credits as follows:

Food Policy Concentration Requirement

(Two courses/8 credits)

MET ML 720 Food Policy and Food Systems

MET ML 651 Geography of Hunger and Poverty or

MET ML 702 Concepts in Economics and Political Dimensions of Food Production or

MET ML 709 Sociology of Food

Electives

(Four courses/16 credits)

Students may select from the Gastronomy electives listed, or choose approved electives from other schools and colleges at Boston University.

History & Culture Concentration

In addition to the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Gastronomy Core Courses, students pursuing the History & Culture Concentration must complete an additional 24 credits as follows:

History & Culture Concentration Requirements

(Two courses/8 credits)

MET ML 621 Researching Food History

MET ML 714 Food and Ethnography

Electives

(Four courses/16 credits)

Students may select from the Gastronomy electives listed, or choose approved electives from other schools and colleges at Boston University.

Gastronomy Electives

MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services

MET ML 611 Archaeology of Food in Ancient Times

MET ML 621 Researching Food History

MET ML 631 Culture and Cuisine

MET ML 632 History of Wine

MET ML 633 Readings in Food History

MET ML 651 Geography of Hunger and Poverty

MET ML 652 A Comprehensive Study of Wine, Spirits, and Beer

MET ML 653 Mastering Wine: Skill Development

MET ML 654 The Wine Trade: Global, National, and Local Perspectives

MET ML 671 Food and the Visual Arts

MET ML 672 Food in New Media: Digital Approaches

MET ML 681 Food Writing for Print Media

MET ML 691 Nutrition and Diet

MET ML 692 Evaluating and Developing Markets for Cultural Tourism

MET ML 700 Laboratory in the Culinary Arts

MET ML 702 Concepts in Economics and Political Dimensions of Food Production

MET ML 704 Cookbooks and History

MET ML 705 Artisan Cheeses of the World

MET ML 706 Special Topic: Representations of Food and 
Gender in the Media

MET ML 709 Sociology of Food

MET ML 711 Special Topic: The Many Meanings of Meat

MET ML 712 Special Topic: Sociology of Food and Labor

MET ML 713 Agricultural History: 
A Survey of Agriculture from the Prehistoric Period to the Modern Period

MET ML 714 Food and Ethnography

MET ML 715 Experiencing Food Through the Senses

MET ML 720 Food Policy and Food Systems

Students may substitute courses from other departments or disciplines with approval of the program advisor.

Gastronomy courses are designed primarily for students matriculated in that program, but are open to other qualified students with stamped approval.

Academic Standing

All students in the Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy degree program must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 to remain in good standing and to graduate. Cumulative grade point averages below 3.0 will result in a student being placed on academic probation. In addition, no grade below B– can be applied toward the degree.

Contact Information

For further information, contact Rebecca Alssid, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-9852; 
e-mail: gastrmla@bu.edu; www.bu.edu/met/gastronomy.

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Master of Science (MS) in Health Communication (Online)


Offered in collaboration with Boston University College of Communication

The Master of Science (MS) in Health Communication (Online) teaches students to understand the complexities of important health care issues and communicate them in a way both the media and the public can understand.

The multidisciplinary curriculum focuses on how to implement effective communication campaigns, tackle tough health care issues, and provide valuable information to the media, the public, and other critical stakeholders. Students in the program gain leadership skills in the emerging fields of health care marketing, public relations, health literacy, crisis management, and social marketing.

Geared toward professionals with a background in health care or public relations, the online Master of Science in Health Communication can be completed in as few as 18 months of part-time study. The interactive, online format includes lectures and debates, videos, interactive animation, discussion boards, and more.

Asmission

All candidates for admission to the online Master of Science in Health Communication must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (minimum GPA 3.0) and are selected on the basis of undergraduate transcripts, academic and personal references, two personal statements, and work experience. Standardized admission tests such as the GRE are not required; English language proficiency is. Applicants who attended college in a country where English is not the primary language must submit a TOEFL score and video. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis; courses start six times a year.

Degree Requirements

A total of ten courses (40 credits) is required, as follows:

MET CM 701 Contemporary Public Relations

MET CM 719 Interactive Marketing Communications

MET CM 734 Contemporary Health Care Marketing

MET CM 743 Media Relations

MET CM 750 The American Health Care System for Health Communicators

MET CM 751 Introduction to Epidemiology for the Health Communicator

MET CM 752 The Biology of Disease

MET CM 753 Nutrition and Health for Communicators

MET CM 754 Ethical Issues in Medicine and Public Health Communication

MET CM 781 Introduction to Health Communication

Contact Information

For program details and application information, visit www.bu.edu/online.

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Historic Preservation


Note: Metropolitan College does not offer a graduate degree in historic preservation studies. For information on the Preservation Studies program offered by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, 
call 617-353-2948 or visit www.bu.edu/amnesp.

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Master of Science (MS) in Insurance Management (Online)


The MS in Insurance Management is a unique opportunity for professionals who have acquired the CPCU credential to achieve further distinction by complementing their demonstrated expertise in insurance issues with a mastery of general management principles in accounting, finance, operations, and leadership. By completing just eight courses, holders 
of the CPCU credential will gain the advanced management knowledge required to handle high-level responsibilities and to achieve career advancement.

Prerequisites

Students must hold the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) designation in order to earn the Master’s. Boston University recognizes the CPCU as the equivalent of four graduate-level courses.

Degree Requirements

A total of eight courses (32 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

(Two courses/8 credits)

Two Administrative Sciences graduate-level courses, chosen with the advice of the Administrative Sciences Department coordinator.

Note: Four specialization courses are waived in lieu of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) designation.

Godd 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.

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Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Interdisciplinary Studies


The Master of Liberal Arts in Inter­disciplinary Studies provides motivated learners an opportunity to synthesize a degree plan from the vast resources available at Boston University’s seventeen schools and colleges. There is only one required course: the final project or thesis (MET ML 801). Students work with a faculty advisor to craft a curriculum that addresses the depth and breadth of their objectives.

The program in interdisciplinary studies recognizes that many adult learners have already achieved a significant level of personal and professional development. As such they may not wish to pursue graduate-level study in a specific major or traditional field of study and may prefer to study issues or themes 
that cross departmental boundaries. 
The interdisciplinary studies approach allows students to select and refine this theme, then choose appropriate coursework in conjunction with a faculty member or the program director. The MLA curriculum shaped by the student should have a clearly defined and organic focal point and not be simply a random selection of courses.

Examples of recent MLA in Interdis­ciplinary Studies degree programs:

Women and Media
Arts Journalism
Film Journalism
Art and Digital Technology
Cultural Policy
Biotechnology and Ethics
Corporations and Ethics
American Popular Culture
Computing and Aesthetics
The Arts and Urban Economic Development

Admissions

Applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree. Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected on the basis of academic transcripts, academic and personal references, and interviews. A maximum of two graduate courses 
(8 credits) in the liberal arts may be transferred from accredited institutions for credit toward the MLA degree. A maximum of three courses (12 credits) taken at Metropolitan College prior to acceptance into the degree program may be applied toward the degree. International students are expected to have TOEFL scores of at least 560 or the following scores on the TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): Reading: 25, Listening: 21, Speaking: 23, Writing: 22.

Admission is normally granted for September, January, and May for each academic year. The admissions committee meets on a continuing basis to review completed applications and renders prompt decisions.

Candidates for admission must include a Statement of Educational Goals and Objectives with their application. This document, typically between one and two pages, should articulate students’ particular interests and educational objectives for their MLA. It need not specify coursework to be taken but should identify the interdisciplinary concentration the student intends to construct. Ideally, the Statement of Educational Goals and Objectives will serve as a kind of architectural sketch upon which the student will construct the degree. Each statement should reflect an organic educational program that is of intrinsic interest to the student and reflects academic integrity and coherence appropriate to a Boston University graduate degree.

Students may select courses available through either Metropolitan College (MET) or through any of the other colleges and schools within Boston University. If a course is offered by a college other than MET, the student may need to obtain the permission of the instructor and may also be subject to the tuition charges of that college. Such courses may also be offered during the day only. In general, many of the schools and colleges within Boston University will welcome students who have the appropriate background, prerequisites, skills, and motivation.

Degree Requirements

A total of ten courses (40 credits) is required, including MET ML 801 Final Project or Thesis. Of the remaining nine courses, at least four must be numbered at the 600 level or above. Only four 500-level courses may be applied toward the degree, and no courses below the 500 level will count toward the degree.

Required Course:

MET ML 801 Final Project or Thesis

500-level courses: No more than four

600-level or higher courses: At least five

Academic Standing

All students in the Master of Liberal Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 to remain in good standing and to graduate. In addition, no grade below B– in any required course can be applied toward the degree. Cumulative grade point averages below 3.0 will result in a student being placed on academic probation.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Professor Daniel Ranalli, 
Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, 
Boston, MA 02215; 
617-353-4064; e‑mail: mla@bu.edu; www.bu.edu/met/programs.

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Master of Science (MS) in International Marketing Management (Online)


Designed by Boston University in conjunction with some of the world’s leading universities, the MS in International Marketing Management provides an exciting, value-added educational experience.

Students benefit from a solid marketing core with state-of-the-art classes in 
e-commerce, web design, and database analysis—obtaining a broad understanding of the advertising, marketing research, and promotional skills needed to excel in the international marketing field.

Students also take online courses with Boston University’s international partner universities in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. By accessing this “global classroom” via the Internet, students interact directly with other students and professionals at some of the world’s top business schools, participating in management and marketing classes, discussion groups, and projects conducted by professors from our international partner universities. This opportunity provides working students with the ability to participate in virtual learning experiences with other working students around the world, both individually and in teams. All classes are taught in English.

Students receive transcripts from our international partner universities, as well as Boston University.

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 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques

MET AD 856 Market and Economic Research and Analysis

Plus two courses from the following:

MET AD 773 International Business Simulation (intensive Boston University classroom option)

*ITESM Integral Marketing Communications (online from Mexico)

*ITESM Doing Business in Mexico and Latin America (online from Mexico or intensive course in Mexico)

*University of Barcelona/EAE with OBS Doing Business in Western and Eastern Europe (online from Spain or intensive course in Spain)

*Doing Business in Asia and Pacific Basin Nations

And two Administrative Sciences graduate-level courses, chosen with the advice of the Administrative Sciences Department coordinator.

*Courses offered by our international partners.

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.

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Master of Science (MS) in Project Management (Online)


For professionals who wish to master project and program management on their own schedule, the MS in Project Management degree program serves 
as a comprehensive introduction to the world of project management. While learning the tools and techniques to monitor and track project costs and schedules, students develop the ability to manage project resources and communications and complete a successful project. The program covers both introductory and advanced knowledge, and will provide the skills to manage a complex project within a specific timeframe and budget.

Degree Requirements

A total of twelve courses (48 credits) is required, as follows:

Core Courses

(Six courses/24 credits)

MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management

MET AD 632 Financial Concepts

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 642 Project Management

MET AD 643 Project Communications Management

MET AD 644 Project Risk and Cost Management

MET AD 646 Program Management

Plus two Administrative Sciences graduate-level courses, chosen with the advice of the Administrative Sciences Department coordinator.

Godd 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.

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Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunication


Metropolitan College’s Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunication integrates knowledge of the computer science, engineering, managerial, and legal aspects 
of telecommunication. The program is designed to provide the knowledge and critical skills essential for success in this rapidly expanding field. Program participants gain the following advantages:

  • a solid knowledge of the basic technologies, systems, and services
  • the ability to compare telecommunication products and services
  • the ability to manage complex telecommunication projects

Concentrations

Students in the Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunication 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 networks that support organizational goals.

Prerequisites

A bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of four courses in the following areas:

Mathematics

MET CS 546 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems

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++

For students with programming experience:

MET CS 231 Introduction to Computer Science for Programmers with C++ or

MET CS 232 Introduction to Computer Science with Java

Computer Systems

MET CS 272 Introduction to Computer Systems

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 the 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 40 credits is required, as follows:

Core Curriculum

(Five courses/20 credits)

MET CS 535 Data Communications and Computer Networks

MET CS 550 Signals and Systems in Telecommunication

MET CS 575 Operating Systems

MET CS 635 Computer Networks: Design and Implementation

MET CS 680 Business Structure and Strategy in the Telecommunication Industry

Students who have completed courses 
on concentration core 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.

Electives

(Five courses/20 credits)

Students in the degree program must select at least three General Electives and no more than two Administrative 
Sciences Electives. Electives other than those listed below must be approved by the student’s advisor. Students should make sure that they have all prerequisites required by the selected course.

General Electives

At least three courses 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 564 Advanced C++ Programming

MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming

MET CS 599 Biometrics

MET CS 601 Web Application Development

MET CS 632 IT Project Management

MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management

MET CS 650 Advanced Topics in Telecommunication

MET CS 654 Network and Software Security

MET CS 660 Wireless Networks

MET CS 664 Artificial Intelligence

MET CS 675 Operating Systems Design and Implementation

MET CS 679 Architecture Enterprise

MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures

MET CS 685 Network Management

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 751 Web Services

MET CS 765 Mobile Communications

MET CS 771 Internet-Based Application Development

MET CS 775 Broadband Networking

MET CS 780 Database Administration

MET CS 789 Cryptography

MET CS 795/796 Directed Study

MET CS 799 Advanced Cryptography

MET CS 810/811 Master’s Thesis

MET CS 893 Agile and Advanced Software Engineering Methods

MET CS 894 Special Topics

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Administrative Sciences Electives

No more than two courses from the following:

MET AD 735 Marketing in Technology-Based Industries

MET AD 741 The Innovative 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

Master’s Thesis Option in Telecommunication

(8 credits)

Students majoring in Telecommunication may elect a thesis option, to be completed within twelve months. This option is available to Master of Science in Telecommunication 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 the department).

Concentration in Security

In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunication 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 and Administrative Sciences Electives

No more than one from the following:

MET AD 735 Marketing in Technology-Based Industries

MET AD 741 The Innovative 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 CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#

MET CS 532 Computer Graphics

MET CS 546 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems

MET CS 564 Advanced C++ Programming

MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming

MET CS 601 Web Application Development

MET CS 632 IT Project Management

MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management

MET CS 650 Advanced Topics in Telecommunication

MET CS 660 Wireless Networks

MET CS 664 Artificial Intelligence

MET CS 675 Operating Systems Design and Implementation

MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture

MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures

MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence

MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development

MET CS 751 Web Services

MET CS 765 Mobile Communications

MET CS 771 Internet-Based Application Development

MET CS 775 Broadband Networking

MET CS 799 Advanced Cryptography

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.

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Master of Urban Affairs (MUA)


Please see Master of City Planning and Master of Urban Affairs in the Graduate Degree Programs I section of this website.

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