
2013 Metropolitan College Commencement Address by Douglas Chamberlain
Douglas Chamberlain (MET’74, GSM’76) President and Chief Executive Officer of Appleton Partners Founder,
Metropolitan College graduate programs offer the exemplary, in-depth education you seek—whether your objective is personal enrichment or professional advancement. Plus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time in the evening, online, or in our blended eLive format.
It’s true that a Boston University graduate degree can greatly enhance your career. But you can also gain valuable, industry-specific skills with one of our many four-course graduate certificates. In most cases, you can transfer graduate certificate credits into MET master’s degree programs. You may take up to two graduate courses before choosing a program.
Discover the wide range of graduate programs available at MET.

The Boston University Metropolitan College Master of Science (MS) in Actuarial Science gives you the skills to become a successful actuary. You’ll gain a solid academic foundation through specialized courses in actuarial science, statistics, finance, and related fields. Concentrations include Insurance and Mathematical Finance.

The Master of Science in Administrative Studies (MSAS) is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide the opportunity for focused graduate study in one of five specialized or industry-specific areas of interest.

Tourism management studies in Boston prepare students to analyze and understand tourism market area strengths and weaknesses.

Develop skills in electronic business, e-commerce technology and more with a concentration in e-commerce from Boston University Metropolitan College.

Develop career building skills in finance, financial markets and institutions with a concentration in financial economics at Boston University Metropolitan College.

With innovation and technology management and new product development courses, Boston University Metropolitan College can help you achieve your career goals.

Gain a well-rounded understanding of the cultural, financial, geopolitical, and other dynamics of multinational commerce at Boston University Metropolitan College.

Advanced Information Technology Graduate Certificate at BU MET. Fast track your career with information technology certification. Also available online or in the blended, eLive format.

MS in Advertising is a part-time professional program offering convenient, evening courses that combine core advertising fundamentals with the latest interactive multimedia and web marketing techniques.

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Sustainability is a unique interdisciplinary look at what it takes to make urban and economic development compatible with the natural environment.

The Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration serves the many practicing and aspiring arts professionals who do not have the time or resources to commit to a full program of graduate study, or may already possess a graduate degree in another field. This certificate may be of particular interest to experienced professionals in related fields who are considering a career change.

Boston University’s Master of Science (MS) in 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 nonprofit sectors both domestically and internationally.

The convenient online MS in Banking & Financial Services Management degree program prepares students for success in the fast-paced, dynamic financial sector.

The online Master of Science in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management explores business continuity, security, information & materials management and more.

The Master of City Planning (MCP) prepares students for a wide variety of professional roles in planning for urban and regional development.

Metropolitan College’s Master of Science in Computer Information Systems offers information technology (IT), managerial and organizational knowledge to help fast track your career. Accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC).

Master of Science in Computer Information Systems offered as a blended program: eLive combines on-campus & online courses in information technology (IT) and business management to help fast track your career. PMI GAC Accredited.

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Computer Networks provides students with a broad foundation in information technology (IT), and an in-depth understanding of computer data communication and modern networking.

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence lets students explore database design, data mining, data warehousing, and business intelligence.

Students pursuing the blended, eLive Master of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence will gain extensive hands-on experience with SQL using the Oracle and other leading DBMS and data mining tools.

The MS in Computer Information Systems concentration in Health Informatics exposes individuals to health electronic applications and data, including their collection, processing, and storage. Individuals graduating from this program will have a solid knowledge of data communication and computer networks as well as biomedical databases.

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems Concentration in IT Project Management combines Project Management Institute PMBOK concepts with information technology courses and a free PMP® preparation course.

The blended, eLive Master of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in IT Project Management introduces 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.

Specialize in information system security and network security with a Computer Information System graduate degree from Boston University Metropolitan College.

The blended, eLive Master of Science in Computer Information Systems 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.

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Web Application Development introduces the fundamental concepts of web applications, providing a comprehensive coverage of both client-side and server-side development.

The certificate in Computer Networks offers a broad foundation in information technology, along with an in-depth exploration of computer data communication and modern networking.

Graduate computer science degree program with software engineering, database management and other courses intended for computer professionals and others seeking career advancement.

The Master of Science in Computer Science concentration in Computer Networks provides students with a broad foundation in information technology (IT), and an in-depth understanding of computer data communication and modern networking.

Specialize in information security and advance your network security career with a computer science graduate degree with a concentration in security from Boston University Metropolitan College.

The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program is for those who wish to enter or advance a criminal justice career, especially those considering advanced studies or administration and research in the area of criminal justice.

Database design, data mining, data warehousing, & business intelligence courses. Earn a certificate in database management in Boston, online, or in the blended, eLive format.

This specialized graduate certificate program in digital forensics is also available online and through eLive blended programs that combine online study with on-campus IT courses in Boston.

The Graduate Certificate in Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology provides specialized study in e-commerce technology, e-business applications, security issues, and more.

Financial Markets & Institutions Graduate Certificate through BU MET in Boston. Specialized study in the areas of finance, analysis, and financial institutions. Graduate Certificate in Financial Markets & Institutions options include an online study format.

The Food Studies certificate program at Boston University’s Metropolitan College provides a solid foundation in gastronomy—and can be tailored to focus on food-related areas such as business, communication, history and culture, or policy.

Many nonprofit organizations today face challenging financial circumstances. Reduced government and foundation support, increased competition among nonprofits and the private sector, and general economic uncertainty have all played a role in creating an environment of financial instability.

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.

Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy concentration in Business students develop the managerial, financial, marketing, and gastronomic skills needed for a successful career.

The Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy concentration in Communication offers a critical analysis of food and culture in print, film, photography, television, the visual arts, and digital media.

The Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy concentration in Food Policy 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.

The Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy concentration in History & Culture explores the many facets of food across cultures over time.

Developed by Metropolitan College in collaboration with Boston University’s College of Communication, the Master of Science in Health Communication (MSHC) is the first degree of its type to be offered online.

The Health Informatics graduate certificate focuses on electronic medical data in the health care industry.

The online Master of Science in Human Resources Management program offers a complex set of skills and abilities designed to assist in understanding how best to organize the structure, position, technical, and human assets and design the continuity strategy of a firm to maximize productivity, change, competitiveness, and sustainability.

Specialize in IT security and advance your career with information security certification online or in Boston from Boston University Metropolitan College.

Specialized IT graduate certificate covering systems analysis, web technology, data communications, and database systems. Also available online and through eLive blended programs that combine online study with on-campus IT courses in Boston.

The Graduate Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship focuses on providing students with key managerial competencies required in today’s and tomorrow’s rapidly changing technological, economic, and cultural environments.

The online master’s in Insurance Management degree is designed specifically for professionals who have earned designation as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).

The Graduate Certificate in International Business Management is designed to provide a diverse background in international business. Students can determine which area of international business is most appealing, from e-commerce to finance to operations—or combine courses to gain a wider international business perspective.

The convenient online MS in International Marketing Management degree offers solid marketing core courses with options for online collaboration with university students worldwide.

Learn International marketing skills including web design, SEO, SEM, & social media. Study marketing with MBAs from around the world through special online study programs. Program options include an online study format.

The IT Project Management Graduate Certificate at BU MET is ideal for project managers, systems analysts, designers, programmers, research managers, and others engaged in the administration of technical projects. Includes preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exams. Also available online and in the blended, eLive format.

Available on BU’s Brussels Campus and at military locations in Massachusetts, North Carolina and Virginia, the Master of Science in Leadership graduate degree program develops specific skills for effective, collaborative organizational leadership in the private, public, government, or nonprofit sectors.

Medical information security certification covers methods and skills needed to design & build secure patient data systems.

Excellent preparation for PMP exam and international project management certifications such as IPMA and IT Project + certification. Program options include a convenient online study format.

The MS in Project Management program is Accredited by the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Global Accreditation Center, AACSB International, and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Program Accreditation System (EPAS).

The convenient online Graduate Certificate in Risk Management & Organizational Continuity provides managers the skills needed to respond to emergencies and disasters.

This graduate certificate in software engineering develops skills to design & build health care data systems.

Plan, design, and implement C++ and Java software applications. Advance your software engineering career with a graduate certificate in software development at Boston University Metropolitan College.

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Economic Development via Tourism focuses on the theoretical and practical requirements of how sustainable economic development can be achieved via cultural and eco-tourism development.

Graduate telecommunication degree program integrates knowledge of the computer science, engineering, managerial, and legal aspects of telecommunication.

The MS in Telecommunication concentration in Security provides knowledge of emerging security threats and approaches for implementing highly secure networks.

The Master of Urban Affairs (MUA) 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 graduate certificate in web application development provides coverage of client-side and server-side development. Advance your career with web application development certification in Boston.