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U.S. News & World Report Ranks MET’s Online Computer Information Technology Programs #9 in the Nation
U.S. News & World Report has announced that MET’s online MS in Applied Data Analytics, MS in Computer Information Systems, and MS in Software Development have been ranked #9 in the nation among 2022’s Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs. The computer information technology degree programs maintained their... More

Dr. Suresh Kalathur
Professor relishes training students for field that “never stops changing” Dr. Suresh Kalathur Assistant Professor of Computer Science; Director of Analytics Programs PhD, MA, Brandeis University; MS, Indian Institute of Technology; BS, National Institute of Technology (India) What is your area of expertise? My main areas of expertise are programming languages and analytics. I help... More
Jason Wong
Jason Wong uses MET education daily at medical employerJason Wong Senior Applications Analyst at Boston Medical Center MS in Computer Information Systems, with a concentration in IT Project Management (MET’21) Why did you choose BU MET for your graduate studies? What set BU MET apart from other programs you were considering? As an employee... More
MET Computer Science Student Wins Top Prize at BU Innovation Awards
An app that simplifies the circuit design process made a winner of one MET student at this year’s BU Spark! Fall 2021 Demo Day, held in December. Harunobu Ishii (MET’22), who is pursuing his Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) with a concentration in Data Analytics, was part of the... More

Ryder Cobean
MSADA Alum Finds New Direction, Purpose and Job as Consultant thanks to BU MET Ryder Cobean Consultant, Analytics and Cognitive, Deloitte Consulting LLP MS in Applied Data Analytics (MET’21) Why did you choose BU MET for your graduate studies? Back in 2017, I was looking for a program to change things up in my... More
Computer Science Research Seminar: “Extrapolating the Research Timeline of HCI: Cyber Meets Physical
The Department of Computer Science at BU MET held its latest research seminar with Dr. Max Mühlhäuser, Professor, University of Darmstadt. Entitled, “Extrapolating the Research Timeline of HCI: Cyber Meets Physical,” this virtual seminar was moderated Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Assistant Professor of Computer Science. The abstract for "Extrapolating the Research Timeline of HCI:... More
Inspired to Give Back, Steven Akers (MET’94) Names Three MET Offices
Through generous donations to Metropolitan College, alumnus Steven G. Akers (MET’94) has funded the naming of three offices in the BU MET building at 1010 Commonwealth Avenue: The Izabella Temkina Computer Science Chair’s Office The Annie Wilcox Applied Social Sciences Chair’s Office The Mabel A. Akers Administrative Sciences Chair’s Office The Izabella Temkina... More
‘A Long Time Coming’—Unique Achievements of MET Class of 2020 Recognized in Rare Event
After completing their degree studies during what was certainly one of the most unusual semesters in history, the Metropolitan College (MET) Class of 2020 was finally able to celebrate together and with their families, receiving the recognition they deserve. On Saturday, October 2, 2021, as the entire Boston University community enjoyed... More

Yuting Zhang
Prof. Yuting Zhang regularly enhances cybersecurity curriculum to maintain cutting edge We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Yuting Zhang has been named Director of Cybersecurity programs. Read more about this exciting appointment. Yuting Zhang Assistant Professor, Computer Science Director, Cybersecurity PhD, Boston University; MS, BS, University of Science and Technology Beijing What is your area of expertise? As the faculty... More

MET Computer Science Department Appoints Cybersecurity Director
Metropolitan College has appointed Dr. Yuting Zhang as director of Cybersecurity programs. An assistant professor since 2011, Dr. Zhang has long played a significant leadership role at Boston University in the important field of security. As faculty coordinator of information security programs, she developed a proposal for a new joint degree in cybersecurity between MET... More