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Master of Science in
Business Continuity, Security and Risk Management

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Admissions and Eligibility

General Admissions Requirements

In order to be considered for the Master of Science Degree in Management, applicants must demonstrate through their admissions essay that they can handle a rigorous, fast-paced curriculum and can play a unique role in the online classroom discussions. Students must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for this program. International students for whom English is not a first language must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For current information on the TOEFL examination, please visit www.ets.org/toefl. Applicants are expected to show good writing skills and strong professional reasons for pursuing this program. Candidates should emphasize a clear career strategy and explain through their brief admissions essay how this program will fit into their long-term career goals.

We invite you to pursue your educational and professional goals through this ambitious online graduate degree program. If you are up to the challenge, please consider this opportunity. Feel free to contact us at (617) 353-6001 or metcorp@bu.edu. If you are up to the challenge, please consider this opportunity.

Good Academic Standing

Students admitted to the Business Continuity, Security and Risk Management Masters Program must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 in each course to be in good academic standing and to graduate from the certificate program. No grade lower than B- may be used toward graduation requirements at Boston University. Faculty will work with students throughout the program to make certain that students are aware of their academic progress and any potential deficiencies.

Application Process

Online courses begin every 7 weeks; however you must apply to the program before you can register for courses. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis.
Please submit the following materials:

  • Metropolitan College Application Form
  • Official transcript, or notarized full-sized copy of transcript, from college or university where bachelor’s degree was earned; must be sent in a sealed and stamped envelope to address below
  • Proof of English language proficiency for those who did not attend college in a country where English is the first language; original TOEFL® score must be submitted directly to address below
  • A current résumé
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement (500 words explaining motivation for pursuing program)
  • A nonrefundable $70 Master's application fee (please make check payable to Boston University or complete a Credit Card Authorization Form)

Send application and all support documents to:

Admissions & Outreach Coordinator
Boston University’s Metropolitan College
755 Commonwealth Ave., Room B5
Boston, MA 02215

metcorp@bu.edu (617) 353-6001

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Corporate Outreach
Boston University
Metropolitan College
755 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

617-353-6001
metcorp@bu.edu