{"id":39,"date":"2022-04-26T12:40:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T16:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/adminsc\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2022-10-12T10:38:52","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T14:38:52","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/adminsc\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Welcome!<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Administrative Sciences at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) offers rigorous management programs that embrace the innovation, evolving technology, and globally interconnected nature of today\u2019s business sectors. Available in flexible formats\u2014part-time or full-time, online, or evenings on campus\u2014our graduate degree and certificate programs are continuously reviewed and updated to integrate emerging specialties within industry and ensure you master key skills for success in the years ahead. Our online master\u2019s degrees in business are ranked among the top 10 in the nation (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/boston-university-OBUS0059\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US News &amp; World Report<\/a>)<\/em>, while Boston University is ranked #20 among US universities by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/boston-university#p2-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QS,<\/a> a London-based global higher education evaluator.<\/p>\n<h3>For a Global Perspective, a Global Student-Body<\/h3>\n<p>Our students, professors, and professionals come to BU from all over the world. Their diverse backgrounds not only enrich discussions but provide a foundation upon which to build a global network\u2014one that can last a lifetime. Many of our students gain internships with world-class Boston-area companies in the healthcare, biotech, artificial intelligence, informatics, sportswear, food and beverage, and hospitality industries. Our multicultural classroom prepares you for savvy and strategic leadership in fields such as <a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/applied-business-analytics\/\">Applied Business Analytics<\/a>, <a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/enterprise-risk-management\/\">Enterprise Risk Management,<\/a> <a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/financial-management\/\">Financial Management<\/a>, <a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/global-marketing-management\/\">Global Marketing Management<\/a>, <a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/project-management\/\">Project Management<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/supply-chain-management\/\">Supply Chain Management<\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n<h3>First-Rate Faculty<\/h3>\n<p>Our international faculty boast outstanding academic credentials, excellent teaching abilities, and distinguished records of research and publication. Many also possess years of business leadership experience in pertinent industries. With this hands-on expertise, they can enrich case studies, add context to theory, and provide first-hand analysis of real-world business challenges. Graduate assistantships provide an opportunity to collaborate with <a href=\"\/adminsc\/community\/faculty\/\">faculty<\/a> on their research endeavors.<\/p>\n<h3>Our Mission<\/h3>\n<p>Drawing from contemporary research and established practice, we seek to develop critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and innovative leaders with the acumen and agility to excel in the perpetually evolving global business and management environment.<\/p>\n<h3>Our Approach<\/h3>\n<p>We develop flexible on-campus and online programs that reflect contemporary realities in modern business and management environments, establishing practical curricula and applicable projects and simulations that are continually reviewed and updated. We ensure that our courses build key skills in critical thinking, communication, decision-making, and technology, while fostering respect for diverse perspectives and the complexity of today\u2019s international business environment.<\/p>\n<h3>Management Programs of the Future<\/h3>\n<p>All our programs are accredited by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AACSB International\u2015The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business<\/a> and, in the case of our Project Management degree, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/global-accreditation-center\/directory\/bostonuniversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)<\/a>. These programs reflect the values and prestige of Boston University while also preparing you to meet the business challenges of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>I am excited to welcome you into our community.<\/p>\n<p>Irena Vodenska, PhD, CFA<br \/>\nChair, Department of Administrative Sciences<br \/>\nProfessor of Finance<br \/>\nDirector of Finance Programs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! The Department of Administrative Sciences at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) offers rigorous management programs that embrace the innovation, evolving technology, and globally interconnected nature of today\u2019s business sectors. 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