Undergraduate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree Programs
B.L.S. in Art History
B.S. in Biology
B.S. in Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences
B.S. in Computer Science
B.S. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Economics
B.L.S. in English and American Literature
B.L.S. in History
B.S. and B.L.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S. in Management Studies
B.S. in Management Studies, Executive Degree Completion Program
B.S. in Mathematics
B.L.S. in Philosophy
B.S. in Psychology
B.S. in Sociology
B.S. in Urban Affairs
Undergraduate Degree Completion Program (Online)
Science and Engineering Program

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Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree Programs

The Bachelor of Science Program is designed to prepare students for technically demanding careers as well as for future graduate work. Building upon a firm foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, degree candidates study subjects designed to develop an in-depth understanding of their chosen professions.

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies Program offers students a broad education that may be considered complete in itself or as preparation for graduate study.

Curriculum and Residency Requirements

Candidates for the bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan College are required to complete a minimum of 32 courses (128 credits), including distribution requirements generally common to all candidates for the bachelor’s degree, specialization (or concentration) requirements, related (or core) courses, and electives. Specialization requirements may not be applied toward distribution requirements. Related courses may be used to meet distribution requirements. Students who apply related courses toward distribution requirements must replace those courses with additional related courses or electives chosen in consultation with their academic advisors.

A minimum of 12 courses must be taken at Boston University; at least 6 of these courses must be in the area of specialization and must be Metropolitan College course offerings. Students must register at Metropolitan College for the last two semesters of study leading toward the degree. A maximum of two courses with D grades may be used toward elective and distribution requirements.

Once a student matriculates in a Boston University degree program, all remaining coursework must be completed at Boston University. Concurrent coursework taken outside of Boston University will be approved toward degree requirements by exception only.

Cross–registration

Degree candidates from other Boston University Schools or Colleges should obtain approval from their home School or College’s academic advisor before registering for Metropolitan College courses.

Distribution Requirements

Distribution requirements (12 courses) for the bachelor’s degree are generally common to all concentrations. Common course requirements include English composition, mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, literature, history, and philosophy. When required to choose a humanities (H), natural science (N), or social science (S) course, students should follow these guidelines:

1. The humanities course should be chosen from the following Metropolitan College disciplines: art history, classics, English (literature only), foreign languages, philosophy, or religion.
   
2. The natural science course should be chosen from the following Metropolitan College disciplines: anthropology (MET AN 102), astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, geography (check with academic counselor before selecting), or physics.

3. The social science course should be chosen from the following Metropolitan College disciplines: anthropology (MET AN 101 only), criminal justice, economics, history, international relations, political science, psychology, sociology, or urban affairs.

4. Students may use selected Metropolitan College and/or College of Arts and Sciences courses, with prior approval, to satisfy these requirements.

There are, however, some variations, and students should refer to their specific degree requirements.

A Second Bachelor's Degree

Students who have completed one baccalaureate degree may wish to return to college to broaden their current base of skills by specializing in a second discipline.

Students who wish to earn a second bachelor’s degree must complete all specialization and related courses for the concentration and fulfill the 12-course minimum Boston University residency requirement (including the 6-course minimum specialization requirement at Metropolitan College).

Once a student matriculates in a Boston University degree program, all remaining coursework must be completed at Boston University. Concurrent coursework taken outside of Boston University will be approved toward degree requirements by exception only.

For further information about the second bachelor’s degree, contact the Metropolitan College Office of Undergraduate Student Services; 617-353-2980.

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Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.) in Art History

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses, selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Three courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H), and one course from the social sciences (S), and one course from the natural sciences (N), or from the social sciences (S).

Specialization and Related Courses
(total 56 credits)

Fourteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

Required: Eight art history courses. Two of the courses must be the following:

MET AH 111 Survey of Western Art I: Preclassical through Middle Ages
MET AH 112 Survey of Western Art II: Renaissance to the Present

The remaining six courses must be at the 200 level or above.

Art History-Related: Six courses chosen from at least three of the following disciplines: anthropology, classics, English literature, history, modern foreign languages and literature, music, philosophy, psychology, religion, sociology, and urban affairs.

Electives
(total 24 credits)

Six courses chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator. A maximum of two electives may be replaced by an approved thesis project.

For further information, contact Professor Daniel Ranalli, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA; 617-353-4064; e-mail: artsad@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Five courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H), one from the social sciences (S), two electives from the humanities (H), the natural sciences (N), or the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the social sciences (S).

Specialization and Related Courses
(total 60 credits)

Fifteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

Required: Nine biology courses. Courses selected must include the following:

MET BI 107 Biology I
MET BI 108 Biology II

At least one course from each of the areas of physiology, endocrinology and neurobiology (PER/NEURO), cell and molecular biology (CM), and ecology, behavior, and evolution (EBE). Of the seven courses taken beyond MET BI 107/ 108, at least three courses must be at the 300–500 level and three must have a laboratory or field component.

Biology-Related (6 courses):
MET CH 101, CH 102, and CH 203 or
MET CH 171, 172, and CH 271
MET MA 123 or a college-level statistics course
MET PY 105, 106, or PY 211, 212

Electives
(total 20 credits)

Five courses chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.

For further information, contact Professor Frederick Wasserman,
Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, 5 Cummington Street,
Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2476; e-mail: few@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences

This program is offered jointly with the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM). Concentrations are available in biomedical research, clinical research, biotechnology (manufacturing or bioprocessing), or DNA analysis (cytogenetics or forensic science).

Certificate programs in clinical research and biotechnology are also
available; see the Certificate Programs section of this site for additional information.

Call the program office at 617-638-5622 for more information.

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: MET MA 208 Math for the Laboratory.

Computer Science: GMS BT 280 Office Applications for the Laboratory or MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: MET BI 105 and MET CH 171 or CH 101.

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Three courses selected from distribution offerings: one in the humanities (H), one in the social sciences (S), and one from the humanities (H) or the social sciences (S).

Specialization Requirements
(total 22 credits)

Seven courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

GMS BT 104 Medical Terminology

GMS BT 110 Introduction to Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

GMS BT 342 Cell Biology

GMS BT 405 Biochemistry

GMS BT 413 Techniques in Molecular Biology

MET CH 172 Life Science Chemistry II or CH 102 General Chemistry II or MET PY 105 Elementary Physics

Specialization Electives
(total 40 credits)

The number of specialized courses depends upon the specialty and the length of the externship. A grade of C or higher is required. Specialized course choices include, but are not limited to, the following:

GMS BT 101 Microcomputing for Laboratory Sciences
GMS BT 106 Medical Terminology II
GMS BT 160 Biotechnology I
GMS BT 170 Biotechnology II
GMS BT 201 Anatomy and Histology
GMS BT 210 Technical Writing for Clinical Research
GMS BT 220 Principles of Instrumentation
GMS BT 240 Current Good Manufacturing Practices and
  Quality Assurance
GMS BT 305 Introductory Biochemistry
GMS BT 320 Laboratory Automation and Robotics
GMS BT 325 Principles of Instrumentation II
GMS BT 330 Medical Devices
GMS BT 336 Applications in Bioinformatics
GMS BT 342 Cell Biology
GMS BT 401 Laboratory Medicine
GMS BT 404 Medical Virology
GMS BT 406 Clinical Laboratory Genetics
GMS BT 407 Cytogenetics Laboratory
GMS BT 408 Immunology Lecture
GMS BT 409 Immunology Laboratory
GMS BT 411 Proteomics
GMS BT 415 Hematology
GMS BT 416 Blood Banking
GMS BT 420 Toxicology
GMS BT 426 Medical Microbiology
GMS BT 430 Laboratory Management
GMS BT 436 Human Genetics
GMS BT 443 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology Lecture
GMS BT 450 Forensic Toxicology
GMS BT 452 Presenting Data in Biomedicine
GMS BT 454 Cell Culture Techniques
GMS BT 460 Drug Discovery and Biotechnology
GMS BT 465 Cell Signaling in Health and Disease
GMS BT 484 Advanced Cell Culture Techniques
GMS BT 495 From Genes to Machines
GMS BT 520 Biology of Cancer
GMS BT 530 Introductory Pharmacology
GMS BT 531 Clinical Trials Management
GMS BT 540 Regulatory and Compliance Issues
GMS BT 550 Clinical Data Management
GMS BT 560 Good Clinical Practices (GCP) in Clinical Research
GMS BT 575 Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials
GMS BT 580 Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Research
MET BI 206 Genetics
MET CJ 101 Principals of Criminal Justice
MET MG 415 Project Management

Free Electives

Students may take eight credits in courses of their choice. The total number of elective credits may be more or less depending on transfer credit. Transfer credits from another accredited institution may also be taken as free elective credits.

Externship
(10 credit minimum)

GMS BT 591/592 Directed Study Biomed Externship (total 10–24 credits)

GMS BT 594/595 Clinical Research Practicum

All externships are arranged according to the area of concentration. Biotechnology firms, clinical research organizations, and biomedical research facilities will accommodate students according to mutual needs.

For further information, contact Professor Connie Phillips, Director, Boston University School of Medicine, 715 Albany Street, S416, Boston, MA 02118; 617-638-5622; fax: 617-638-5621; e-mail: cphilli@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: CAS MA 118 is recommended or any course designated as distribution course (H), (N), or (S).

Natural Science: Two natural science courses, selected from distribution course offerings in the natural sciences (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Four courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H), one from the social sciences (S), one from the humanities (H), the natural sciences (N), or the social sciences; and one from the humanities (H) or the social sciences (S).

Specialization and Related Courses

For students who do not have programming experience, twelve courses completed with a grade of C or higher are required as follows:

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++

MET CS 248 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

MET CS 272 Introduction to Computer Systems

MET TC 535 Data Communications and Computer Networks or
MET CS 579 Database Management

MET CS 560 Organization of Programming Language

MET CS 568 Introduction to Language Theory and Compilers

MET CS 575 Operating Systems

Three additional computer science courses at the 300-level or higher, selected with the advice and approval of an advisor.

For students who have prior programming experience, you may follow either a C++ or a Java track:

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

MET CS 248 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

MET CS 272 Introduction to Computer Systems

MET TC 535 Data Communications and Computer Networks or

MET CS 579 Database Management

MET CS 560 Organization of Programming Language

MET CS 568 Introduction to Language Theory and Compilers

MET CS 575 Introduction to Operating Systems

Four additional computer science courses at the 300-level or higher, selected with the advice and approval of an advisor.

Please note: Credit will be given for either the MET CS 201/CS 331 sequence or MET CS 231, but not for both MET CS 201 and CS 231 or both MET CS 231 and CS 331.

Mathematics Requirement: Three courses total:

MET MA 123 Calculus I

MET MA 124 Calculus II

plus one mathematics course selected from the following:

MET MA 213 Basic Statistics and Probability

MET MA 214 Applied Statistics

MET MA 225 Multivariate Calculus

CAS MA 226 Differential Equations

CAS MA 242 Linear Algebra

Electives
(total 20 credits)

Five courses chosen from disciplines other than computer science. At least three courses must be selected from course offerings in the humanities (H), natural sciences (N), and social sciences (S).

Computer Science Minor

Students must earn a minimum grade of C in courses taken toward a minor. All minor concentrators develop their programs in consultation with an advisor. Two courses may be credited toward both a major and minor specialization.

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, 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

Two computer science courses at the 300- to 500-levels selected with the advice and approval of an academic counselor.

For further information, contact Department of Computer Science, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 250, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2566; e-mail: csinfo@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice degree provides students with general knowledge in the methods and theories of social science and specialized preparation in the study of criminal activity, policing, criminal court procedures, corrections, and social policy related to crime control. The program is designed for working students and it may be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: MET MA 113 or MET MA 213.

Computer Science: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses, selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter “N.”

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: MET PH 150 or a similar philosophy course dealing with ethics.

History: Any HI course.

Additional: Three courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H); two courses chosen from humanities (H) or the natural sciences (N).

Specialization/Major Core
(total 52 credits)

Thirteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

Professional Core Courses:

MET CJ 101 Principles of Criminal Justice

MET SO 201 Sociological Methods (offered only in alternate years)

MET CJ 251 The Police and Society

MET CJ 271 Corrections: Concepts, Systems, and Issues

MET CJ 351 Criminal Law

MET CJ 352 Courts, Society, and Criminal Procedure

Professional Elective Courses:

Choose seven from the following (at least four of these courses must be at the 300-level or higher).

MET SO 204 Contemporary Social Problems

MET SO 207 Sociology of Minority Groups

MET SO 209 Juvenile Delinquency

MET SO 305 Violence and the Family

MET SO 308 Individual and Society

MET SO 335 Technology, Environment, and Society

MET SO 344 Drugs and Society

MET SO 510 Rehabilitation and Reintegration

MET PS 241 Developmental Psychology

MET PS 251 Psychology of Personality

MET PS 261 Social Psychology

MET UA 301 Introduction to Urban and Public Affairs

MET CJ 380 Business Intelligence and Industrial Security

MET CJ 540 Computer Applications in Criminal Justice

Related Courses
(12 credit hours)

Three courses from any department, with at least one at the 300-level or higher, selected with the advice and approval of the Criminal Justice Advisor, to supplement the curriculum to allow students to develop further specialization in such areas as computer sciences, foreign languages, psychology, sociology, and other closely related areas.

Electives
(total 16 credits)

Four courses selected with the advice of an academic counselor.

For further information, contact Professor Mary Ellen Mastrorilli, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 222, Boston, MA 02215; 617-358-2465;
e-mail: memastro@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Natural Science: Two natural sciences selected from distribution course offerings in the natural sciences (N).

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Three courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H); one from the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the natural sciences (N).

Specialization and Related Courses
(total 56 credits)

Fourteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses must be selected with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.

Required: Ten courses. Courses selected must include the following:

MET EC 101 Introductory Microeconomic Analysis

MET EC 102 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis

MET EC 303 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis

MET EC 304 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis

Six economics courses above MET EC 311. This requirement may have to be met by taking a course(s) in the College of Arts and Sciences at day tuition rates.

Economics-Related: Four courses as follows.

MET MA 113 Elementary Statistics and

Three courses selected from offerings in the related fields of accounting, anthropology, finance, geography, history, mathematics, political science, or sociology.

Electives
(total 24 credits)

Six courses.

Note: Students pursuing the economics degree program may have to cross-register and take upper-level courses in the College of Arts and Sciences at day tuition rates.

For further information, contact Professor Todd Idson, Undergraduate Academic Administrator, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, 270 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2742; e-mail: tidson@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.) in English and American Literature

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: One course: MET EN 104.

Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses, selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Five courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H) and one from the social sciences (S); two from the humanities (H), the natural sciences (N), or the social sciences (S); and one from the natural sciences (N) or the social sciences (S).

Specialization Courses
(total 44 credits)

Required: Eleven English courses completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses selected must include the following:

MET EN 220 Proseminar: Literary Study

MET EN 322 Survey of British Literature I

MET EN 323 Survey of British Literature II

MET HU 221 Major Authors I

Seven advanced-level courses in the department (numbered 301 or above), including one course in American literature.

Electives
(total 36 credits)

Nine courses chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.

Note: Students wishing to pursue an English degree program may have to cross-register and take upper-level English courses in the College of Arts and Sciences at day tuition rates.

For further information, contact Professor James Siemon, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, 236 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2506; e-mail: jsiemon@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.) in History

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: Any MET mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses, selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

Additional: Four courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H) and one from the social sciences (S); one from the humanities (H), the natural sciences (N), or the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the natural sciences (N).

Specialization and Related Courses
(total 56 credits)

Fourteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

Required: Ten courses. MET HI 101 and HI 102 History of Western Civilization are recommended as first courses but are not required. Five of the courses selected must be at the 300-level or above. All courses must be chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.

History-Related: Four courses selected from course offerings at the 300-level or above in anthropology, art history, economics, English literature, geography, international relations, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, or sociology. Students may also choose MET CJ 352 Courts, Society, and Criminal Procedure, or CAS CL 321 Greek History. Courses must be chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.

Electives
(total 24 credits)

Six courses chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.

For further information, contact Professor Joseph Boskin, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, 226 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-8312; e-mail: jboskin@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Three courses selected from distribution courses: one from the humanities (H), one from the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H), the natural sciences (N), or the social sciences (S).

Specialization Courses
(total 40 credits)

Ten upper-level courses completed with a grade of C or higher. A minimum of six courses must be 300-level or higher.

The Interdisciplinary Studies major provides an opportunity to pursue a course of study developed around a unifying theme, problem, or issue. Students must complete an application that will propose ten upper-level courses, selected from various Metropolitan College departments and programs, that relate to their proposed topic. The application must include a statement of rationale for the topic and be sponsored by a member of the faculty. The application must then be reviewed and approved by the assistant dean. The faculty sponsor and assistant dean must also approve subsequent course substitutions.

Electives
(total 40 credits)

Ten courses.

For further information, contact Professor Greg Salyer, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-3000.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management Studies

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management Studies degree is organized to provide a general overview of the operations of business and the business environment. The Bachelor of Science in Management Studies is offered in two formats: (1) evening courses and (2) an intensive executive format of evening and weekend courses. Prospective students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Services (617-353-2980) to determine which format would best meet their needs.

Courses taken to fulfill the core curriculum (44 credit hours) and the concentration area requirements must each be completed with a grade of C or higher. A minimum grade of C, for all courses, must be maintained and is required for graduation.

Transfer students must fulfill the degree curriculum and residency requirements as set forth for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: MET MA 120 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101.

For concentration in IS: CS 201 replaces CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses, each from a different discipline, selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level English literature course or HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Economics: MET EC 101 Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and EC 102 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis.

Additional: One course from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H).

Core Curriculum
(total 44 credits)

MET AC 201 Accounting I

MET AC 202 Accounting II

MET CS 382 Information Systems for Management

MET FI 302 Principles of Finance

MET MA 213 Basic Statistics and Probability

MET MG 301 Introduction to Management

MET MG 503 Business in a Changing Society

MET MG 530 Business Strategy

MET MK 301 Principles of Marketing

MET OM 301 Operations Management

Select one Business elective from Accounting (AC), Finance (FI), Management (MG), Marketing (MK), or Operations Management (OM).

For IS concentrators, the one Business elective identified above is more specific. It is satisfied by either MG 415 Project Management, CS 503 Computers and the Law, or OM 501 Quantitative Methods in Management.

Concentration Area Requirements
(total 20 credits)

Students may select their area of study from one of two different concentrations to satisfy degree requirements.

Business Administration

MET MG 415 Project Management

MET MG 570 Business Law

MET TM 448 Electronic Commerce and Web Design I

MET TM 520 Developing, Implementing,and Organizing for New Products and Services

Select one course from MET Accounting (AC), Finance (FI), Marketing (MK), Management (MG), or Operations Management (OM).

Information Systems

MET CS 331 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with C++

MET TC 425 Introduction to Business Data Communications and Computer Networks

MET CS 469 Introduction to Database Design and Implementation for Business

MET TM 448 Electronic Commerce and Web Design I

Select Two: (Prerequisites need to be satisfied)

MET CS 272 Introduction to Computer Systems

MET CS 341 Data Structures with C++

MET CS 503 Windows.NET Application Programming with C# (Sharp)

MET CS 405 Introduction to Human Computer Interface Design with Visual Basic.NET

MET CS 565 Java Programming

Free Electives
Total: 12 credits for Information Systems and 16 credits for the Business Administration concentration.

Courses should be selected to complement and broaden the student’s background. When selecting these courses, students should consider their career objectives and personal interests.

For further information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 102, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2980; e-mail: metuss@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science in Management Studies, Executive Degree Completion Program

Boston University is offering the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies on a fast track in just twenty months. The Executive Degree Completion Program follows a cohort format, with classes meeting on weekday evenings and Saturdays. This program provides a comprehensive foundation in the arts and sciences, as well as state-of-the-art management theory and practice in a wide range of management topics such as finance, electronic commerce, market analysis, and project and operations management, to name a few.

Applicants are selected based on their academic background and professional experience. They are expected to have completed a minimum of 65 transferable academic credits as well as five years of work experience. A completed application and official high school and college transcripts are required for admission.

Program Curriculum
(total 63 credits)

The Executive Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program is comprised of 13 four- and five-credit modules, plus a one-credit strategy course. Please see the Undergraduate Course Listing in this site for all course descriptions. The program format is as follows:

Arts and Sciences (5 courses)

MET HU 400 Great Works of the Modern Era
MET IS 400 Great Ideas in Western Thought
MET IS 401 Communications Skills
MET IS 402 Natural Science in Contemporary Society
MET MG 475 Quantitative Applications for Management

Management Core

MET MG 415 Project and Change Management
MET MG 470 Organizational Behavior and Dynamics
MET MG 471 Financial and Managerial Accounting
MET MG 472 Financial Analysis
MET MG 473 Operations Management and Quantitative Decision
  Making
MET MG 474 Principles of Marketing
MET MG 476 Business Strategy Seminar
MET TM 448 Electronic Commerce and Web Design I
MET TM 520 Developing, Implementing, and Organizing for New Products and Services

For an information package on the Executive Degree Completion Program, please contact the Office of Student and Corporate Outreach at 617-353-6000 or met@bu.edu. If you would like to discuss the program with one of the program’s professors, please contact Jim Cormier: 617-353-5531 orjcormier@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Four courses: one course from distribution offerings in the humanities (H), one from the social sciences (S); one from the humanities (H), the natural sciences (N), or the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the social sciences (S).

Specialization and Related Courses
(total 56 credits)

Fourteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

Required: Ten courses. Courses selected must include those listed below.

MET MA 123 Calculus I

MET MA 124 Calculus II

MET MA 225 Multivariate Calculus

MET MA 226 Differential Equations

Six additional mathematics courses, two at the 200-level or above and four at the 300-level or above.

Mathematics-Related: Four courses, at least one in computer science, chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.

Electives
(total 24 credits)

Six courses chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.

Note: Students wishing to pursue a mathematics degree program may have to cross-register and take upper-level mathematics and/or related courses in the College of Arts and Sciences at day tuition rates.

For further information, contact Kathleen Heavey, Boston University Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 111 Cummington Street, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-2560; e-mail: kheavey@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.) in Philosophy

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses selected from basic core curriculum natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

History: One course.

Additional: Four courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H) and one from the social sciences (S). One elective from (H), (N), or (S), and one from the natural sciences (N) or from the social sciences (S).

Specialization and Related Courses
(total 64 credits)

Sixteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

Required: Nine courses. Courses selected must include those listed below:

MET PH 101 Basic Problems of Philosophy or

MET PH 110 Great Philosophers

MET PH 160 Reasoning and Argumentation

MET PH 300 History of Ancient Philosophy

MET PH 310 History of Modern Philosophy

One philosophy course at the 400-level.

Four philosophy courses chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator. Students wishing to pursue a philosophy program must cross-register and take upper-level philosophy and/or related courses in the College of Arts and Sciences at day tuition rates.

Philosophy-Related: Seven courses chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator. At least three of the courses must be at the 300-level or above. Students are encouraged to plan programs that combine philosophy with other disciplines in the humanities, or in the social and natural sciences.

Electives
(total 16 credits)

Four courses chosen with the advice and approval of the department coordinator.

Note: Students pursuing the philosophy degree program may have to cross-register and take upper-level courses in the College of Arts and Sciences at day tuition rates.

For further information, contact Professor Victor Kestenbaum, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, 745 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-4580; e-mail: vkestenb@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Three courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H); one from the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the natural sciences (N).

Specialization and Related Courses
(total 44 credits)

Eleven courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

Required: Ten psychology courses, as follows:

MET PS 101 General Psychology

and one course selected from the following:

MET PS 323 Experimental Psychology: Learning

MET PS 325 Experimental Psychology: Personality

Eight psychology courses at the 200-level or above, chosen with the advice of the department coordinator.

Note: Students planning to go on to graduate school are urged to take an additional course from the experimental psychology series above.

Psychology-Related: One course selected from the following completed with a grade of C or higher:

MET MA 113 Elementary Statistics or

MET MA 213 Basic Statistics and Probability

Note: Students planning to go on to graduate school are urged to enroll in MET MA 213 Basic Statistics and Probability and MA 214 Applied Statistics in addition to the courses required above. Credit is not given for both MA 113 and MA 213.

Electives
(total 36 credits)

Nine courses selected with the advice of an academic counselor.

For more information, contact Dr. Thierry Guedj, Boston University, 64 Cummington Street, Boston, MA 02215; 617-358-3265; e-mail: guedj@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sociology

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Three courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H); one from the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the natural sciences (N).

Specialization and Related Courses
(total 56 credits)

Fourteen courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

Required: Ten courses, which must include those listed below:

MET MA 113 Elementary Statistics

MET SO 100 Principles of Sociology

MET SO 201 Sociological Methods (offered only in alternate years)

MET SO 203 Sociological Theories (offered only in alternate years)

Six additional sociology courses, four of which must be 300-level or above.

Sociology-Related: Four courses at the 200-level or above selected from course offerings in anthropology, criminal justice, economics, history, political science, psychology, and urban affairs.

Electives
(total 24 credits)

Six courses selected with the advice of an academic counselor.

Sociology Minor

The minor in sociology is designed for students from other disciplines who are interested in the theoretical ideas and research methods used by sociologists in their study of society. Students have the opportunity to take a wide range of courses which provide an alternative and valuable perspective for understanding the social issues many will have to deal with in their own professions. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in six courses taken toward the minor.

Requirements:

MET SO 100 Principles of Sociology

MET SO 201 Sociological Methods (offered only in alternate years)

MET SO 203 Sociological Theories (offered only in alternate years)

Three additional sociology courses.

For further information, contact the department coordinator, Professor Robert T. Cadigan, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-5945; e-mail: rcadigan@bu.edu.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Urban Affairs

Distribution Requirements
(total 48 credits)

English: Two courses: MET EN 104 and EN 201.

Mathematics: Any Metropolitan College mathematics course numbered MET MA 110 or higher. MET MA 113 or MA 213 is highly recommended.

Computer Science: One course: MET CS 101 Computers and Their Applications.

Natural Science: Two natural science courses selected from natural science offerings designated by the letter (N).

Literature: Any 100- or 200-level MET EN literature course or MET HU 210 or HU 221.

Philosophy: One course.

History: One course.

Additional: Three courses: one from distribution course offerings in the humanities (H); one from the social sciences (S); and one from the humanities (H) or the natural sciences (N).

Professional Core
(total 40 credits)

Ten courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

Required: Five courses, which must include those listed below:

MET SO 201 Sociological Methods
MET UA 301 Introduction to Urban Affairs
MET UA 409 Urban Affairs Senior Project
MET UA 503 Environmental Health and Safety Management
MET UA 509 Urban Finance and Budgeting

Professional Electives: Five courses from offerings of the Department of Urban Affairs. Courses are selected with the approval of the urban affairs faculty advisor and must form a coherent policy concentration in areas such as housing and community development, environmental management, health and human services, or public policy analysis and administration. Students concentrating in health and human services may select nondepartment courses with the prior approval of the urban affairs faculty advisor.

Urban Affairs-Related Courses
(total 8 credits)

Two courses selected from disciplines other than urban affairs. Choose from the following or substitute courses approved by the department coordinator:

MET AH 364 Architecture and City Planning in Old Boston
MET AH 394 Urban Environment and Aesthetic Experience
MET EC 367 Economics of the Public Sector
MET HI 373 History of Boston
MET HI 535 Urban History

Free Electives
(total 32 credits)

Eight courses selected with the advice of an academic counselor. Courses should be selected to complement and broaden the student’s background. When selecting these courses students should consider their career objectives and personal interests.

Urban Affairs Minor

Students may earn a minor in urban affairs in conjunction with their major by successfully completing a coordinated set of approved courses. Twenty credits must be earned with a minimum grade of C. Two courses may be credited toward both a major and minor specialization. All minor concentrators develop their programs in consultation with and approval of the program advisor.

Required Courses (total 12 credits)

MET UA 301 Introduction to Urban Affairs
MET UA 509 Urban and Public Finance and Budgeting
MET SO 201 Sociological Methods

Elective Courses (total 8 credits)

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.

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Undergraduate Degree Completion Program (Online)

Overview

The online Undergraduate Degree Completion Program (UDCP) is a unique, completely online curriculum for those prepared to finish the second half of a bachelor’s degree. This sixteen-course distance education program provides an interdisciplinary, liberal arts degree for working adults who meet Boston University’s selective admissions standards.

Students in the UDCP undertake a balanced curriculum of social science, humanities, and natural science courses. Two seven-week courses are offered sequentially by semester, offering a forum for active learning within a structured and participatory format. Students work with faculty and other students in sections of less than twenty students. Successful completion of the program will result in the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies from Boston University’s Metropolitan College.

Graduates of the UDCP:

• gain detailed knowledge of classical and contemporary liberal arts in certain representative areas of the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences;
• acquire an understanding of literature and history through focused themes;
• gain full proficiency in writing through individual and collaborative work;
• acquire a thorough liberal arts education;
• understand the relationship between the real world and liberal learning.

Admissions Information

The Undergraduate Degree Completion Program seeks candidates for admission who are academically well qualified and fully prepared to successfully maximize the unique pedagogical approach presented in this program. The program is designed for mature and motivated adult learners who desire to complete their undergraduate liberal arts degree within a virtual community of similarly high-achieving individuals. Candidates for admission should be ready to make a commitment to this selective program and participate in rigorous courses with students like themselves.

The admissions process looks at the whole person, not just a composite of transcripts, and will admit mature, motivated students prepared to make a commitment to this concentrated, lockstep program. While there is a minimal requirement of 64 previous transferable academic credits, the admissions committee considers far more than old academic records to select a cohort that meets our ideals.

The admissions committee will consider applications from individuals who:

• have completed the appropriate application including an essay,
• have at least 64 previously completed transferable academic credits,
• have submitted the appropriate application fee,
• can demonstrate completion of high school or appropriate equivalent.

The admissions committee will review candidates and admit those individuals meeting the above noted criteria. In this exercise, the committee will look for:

• strong overall academic preparation,
• satisfactory preparation in English composition and quantitative studies,
• work/professional activities indicating maturity and appropriate motivation,
• demonstrated commitment to complete this special program.

Specifically, applicants must have a total of 64 or more transferable previously earned college credits completed prior to admission. A minimum cumulative grade point average for this previous work would be 2.5. Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory preparation in English composition by having successfully completed at least one freshman-level English composition course. Additionally, successful applicants will present a clear, well-written application essay as part of the formal application. Successful applicants must also have completed at least one college-level course in mathematics or in a related quantitative area, such as statistics or accounting. The admissions committee will also consider the applicant’s life experiences and professional activities as an indication of preparedness to commit and engage in this special program.

The Admissions Committee will meet regularly and make decisions on a rolling admissions basis.

Degree Requirements

A total of 16 courses (64 credits) to include:

MET IS 308 Exploring Philosophy through Film: Knowledge, Ethics, and Personal Identity

MET IS 312 Food Stuff: A Taste of Biology

MET IS 325 Explorations in the Essay: History, Theory, Practice

MET IS 327 The Meaning of America

MET IS 333 Manipulating Life: The Ethics and Science of Biotechnology

MET IS 345 Rethinking the Classics: Contemporary Takes on the Canon

MET IS 350 Nature and the Divine in Myth, Literature, and Art

MET IS 360 Literature, Film, and the American Dream

MET IS 362 Mathematics that Matters in the 21st Century

MET IS 370 China, the Emerging Superpower: A Model for Development

MET IS 380 Landscape, Climate, and Humans

MET IS 385 Interior and Exterior Landscapes: Understanding Native American Cultures

MET IS 419 The Holocaust and Music

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Science and Engineering Program

The Science and Engineering Program (SEP) at Boston University’s Metropolitan College offers high school graduates an opportunity to enter a Boston University baccalaureate science or engineering degree program upon successful completion of a structured, enriched two-year course of study.

Students who enroll in the Science and Engineering Program are fully matriculated Boston University degree candidates who, through successful completion of the four-semester course sequence (and summer term coursework), fulfill the freshman and sophomore year requirements of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or the natural sciences.

Founded in the 1980s, SEP was designed to enhance the academic preparation and performance of students who plan to pursue science and engineering undergraduate majors. A select faculty works with students to develop the academic and analytical skills that provide a firm basis for their continuation in bachelor degree programs in engineering and science. The Science and Engineering Program core curriculum emphasizes smaller classes and provides a solid foundation in mathematics, natural science, and English language skills.

Continuation of Undergraduate Studies

Continuation into the sophomore year requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and grades of C or higher in science, mathematics, and engineering courses. Failure to achieve and/or maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or above may result in probationary action or academic dismissal from the Science and Engineering Program and Boston University.

Continuation in a science or engineering degree program at either the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Engineering at Boston University is determined by those Colleges. Continuation is contingent upon successful completion of the Science and Engineering Program (the four-semester course sequence and required summer term coursework) and the specific requirements of the chosen College. The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering require an overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) in at least 64 credits in SEP. The College of Engineering requires grades of C or higher in science, mathematics, and engineering courses. Any grades below C in science and/or mathematics courses for Science and Engineering Program students planning continuation to the College of Arts and Sciences could jeopardize transfer to the College of Arts and Sciences.

Credits earned in SEP qualify students to apply for continuation in these College of Arts and Sciences degree programs:

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth Science
• Geography
• Mathematics
• Physics

Credits earned in SEP qualify students to apply for continuation in these College of Engineering degree programs:

• Aerospace
• Biomedical
• Computer Systems
• Electrical
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical

Students may not pursue majors other than those specified above.

Academic Advising Services

The Science and Engineering Program provides a system of academic support services ensuring each student ample opportunity to obtain the assistance needed to achieve academic success. Faculty are available to review coursework and additional tutoring and study groups allow students to strengthen academic skills and enhance understanding.

Students are advised by an academic counselor who provides both personal and academic support. The academic counselor assists with academic program planning and serves as liaison between students and other offices and Colleges within the University. The academic counselor monitors the students’ progress throughout the program and guides students with academic and career advice as they progress in their studies.

The academic counselor informs and refers Science and Engineering students to a wide array of University-wide resources. For example, SEP students are encouraged to utilize the expertise of the University’s Educational Resource Center and Office of Career Services throughout their program. In addition, the academic counselor works with students to expand their experiences as Boston University students by building a sense of community within the Science and Engineering Program. Social activities sponsored by SEP and all-University events provide students with ample opportunity to enrich their lives as scholars and young adults at Boston University.

Life After Boston University

SEP students receive an excellent foundation for postgraduate studies in such areas as medicine, law, finance, business, and, of course, science and engineering. With a respected bachelor’s degree from Boston University in an area of science or engineering, and further education as appropriate, graduates may look forward to exciting careers in areas as varied as scientific research, high-technology entrepreneurship, investment banking, patent law, medicine, business management, and marketing.

For further information, contact the Science and Engineering Program, Boston University Metropolitan College, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-5530; e-mail: sep@bu.edu.

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