Boston University 2009-2011 Metropolitan College Bulletin

Online Programs

Undergraduate Degrees
Graduate Degrees
Graduate Certificates
Individual Courses

There are several Metropolitan College degrees and certificates that can be completed entirely online. Developed by Distance Education in close partnership with Boston University faculty, MET online programs are designed to maximize the capabilities of today’s technologies in order to engage the full learning potential of each student.

Typically seven weeks in length, MET online courses are presented in a format designed specifically for online delivery. The MET online experience includes:

Interactivity: Faculty members interact with students using a web browser,  with class content incorporating online lectures, simulations, videos, audio, interactive animations, discussion boards, and more. Through the web interface, students submit regular assignments, including homework, projects, and papers. Most courses  also integrate secure online exams.

Community: The online classroom consists of a community of students, organized into small groups to form virtual classrooms. Expert facilitators are available to answer questions about subject material, coordinate class discussions, assist with assignments, and provide personalized support. Students are able to post ideas, converse, share opinions, and interact with classmates from around the world.

Flexibility: The convenient, flexible format allows participants to study wherever there is access to the Internet. Though curriculum requirements must  be completed within an established time frame, each student determines the hours that are best for studying, attending lectures, and completing assignments. Online course materials are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, from any location.

Support: A vital component of all MET online programs is the availability of outstanding student services. Distance Education assures that MET online students receive prompt and attentive assistance throughout their learning experience, from application and registration to technical support, to graduation details.

Excellence: Taught by Boston University’s world-class faculty, MET online programs present students with a rigorous academic experience and challenge them to meet their goals.

In most cases, students are required to formally apply for MET online programs. Applicants are reviewed by an admissions panel and are held to the same academic standards as on-campus students.

For details on each online degree, certificate, or course, please refer to the following sections of the bulletin, or visit www.bu.edu/met/online.

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