Innovator’s Toolkit Courses
These courses teach students the skills needed to execute on their idea by researching, managing, developing, leading, communicating, and technically or legally launching their idea into the world.
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Innovator’s Toolkit (can pick 0, 1, 2, or up to 3)
CAS AH 210 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Aesthetic Exploration Critical Thinking Historical Consciousness
Strengthens your ability to describe and analyze the visual world. From fundamentals such as color and composition to the design of advertisements, propaganda, and appliances. A lab component provides opportunities for direct engagement with objects, images, and the built environment. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Ribner
Lecture
MWF
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
CAS B36
Section B1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Ribner
Discussion
W
04:40:00 PM–05:30:00 PM
CAS 310
Section C1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Ribner
Discussion
W
03:35:00 PM–04:25:00 PM
CAS 322
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Ribner
Lecture
MWF
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
CAS 426
Section B1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Ribner
Discussion
W
04:40:00 PM–05:30:00 PM
CAS 310
Section C1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Ribner
Discussion
W
03:35:00 PM–04:25:00 PM
CAS B25B
CAS AN 103 4 credits.
BU Hub Learn More The Individual in Community Oral and/or Signed Communication Social Inquiry I
Examines the diversity of human lifeways and cultures across a variety of societies and through time, as well as the social processes that shape individuals. Seminar-style introduction to cultural anthropology through the reading of ethnography, with discussion and debate. (For anthropology majors, this course can serve as a substitute for AN 101.) Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Social Inquiry I, The Individual in Community.
CAS AN 220 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More The Individual in Community Research and Information Literacy Social Inquiry I
An introduction to classic and contemporary definitions of the city and ethnographic approaches to the study of urban life. Examines urban inequalities and the stratification of space by immigration, gender, racialization, and poverty. Participants conduct mini- ethnographic projects in the city of Boston. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, The Individual in Community, Research and Information Literacy.
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Parla
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
CAS B18
CAS AN 309 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) - Using the tools of ethnographic practice, explores Boston's multiple identities. Boston's patterns of immigration and demographic change are mapped through fieldwork and historical documentation. On site observations will help students understand local meanings of place and community. Effective Spring 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Social Inquiry II.
CAS CS 103 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Creativity/Innovation Digital/Multimedia Expression Quantitative Reasoning II
Introduction to the basic architecture and protocols underlying the operation of the Internet with an emphasis on Web design, Web application programming, and algorithmic thinking. General familiarity with the Internet is assumed. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Digital/Multimedia Expression. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Quantitative Reasoning II, Creativity/Innovation.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Davoodi
Lecture
MWF
04:40:00 PM–05:30:00 PM
CAS B12
Section A2, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Davoodi
Lab
R
09:55:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
CDS 701
Section A3, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Davoodi
Lab
R
11:15:00 AM–12:05:00 PM
KCB 103
Section A4, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Davoodi
Lab
R
03:35:00 PM–04:25:00 PM
CAS 233
Section A5, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Davoodi
Lab
R
05:00:00 PM–05:50:00 PM
CDS 701
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Davoodi
Lecture
MWF
04:40:00 PM–05:30:00 PM
LSE B01
Section A2, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Davoodi
Lab
R
09:55:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
CDS 701
Section A3, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Davoodi
Lab
R
11:15:00 AM–12:05:00 PM
CDS 701
Section A4, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Davoodi
Lab
R
12:30:00 PM–01:20:00 PM
CDS 701
Section A5, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Davoodi
Lab
R
03:35:00 PM–04:25:00 PM
MCS B33
CAS CS 491 Var credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Prerequisites: sophomore or higher standing, consent of instructor, and a completed D irected Study Application form. - Independent study in Computer Science under the guidance of a faculty member. Student and supervising faculty member arrange and document expectations and requirements. Examples include internship opportunities for academic credit, in-depth study of a special topic, or independent research project.
CAS EC 323 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASEC201 & CASEC203) - Introduction to a new field in economics that challenges the traditional model of rational decision-making and uses research in psychology to construct alternative models. Covers the theory of choice under certainty, uncertainty, and temptation; biases in judgment; social preferences. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, Critical Thinking.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Fisman
Independent
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
CGS 527
Section B1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Fisman
Independent
TR
12:30:00 PM–01:45:00 PM
CAS 226
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Dasaratha
Independent
MW
02:30:00 PM–03:45:00 PM
CAS 216
CAS EC 333 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASEC201 OR CASEC332) - Introduction to antitrust and regulatory policy. Studies sources of market inefficiency and historical and current policy towards topics such as collusion, merger, monopolization, and regulatory treatment of competition issues. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Ethical Reasoning, Historical Consciousness, Critical Thinking.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Rysman
Independent
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
CAS 315
CAS EC 404 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASEC201) and one of CAS MA 121, 122, 123, 124, 127 or 129, or consent of instru ctor. Recommended: CAS EC 403. - Introduction to the field of information economics and its applications. Covers a wide range of situations in which players have access to different private information and this private information differently affects their incentives and strategic behavior. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Social Inquiry II, Critical Thinking.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Ortner
Independent
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
KCB 107
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Orzach
Independent
TR
02:00:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
CAS 226
CAS EE 150 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Historical Consciousness Research and Information Literacy Scientific Inquiry I
Examines the social, environmental, and technological aspects of renewable and nonrenewable energy systems, their historical evolution and implications for the future. Discusses energy issues in context of globalization, climate change, and sustainable development. Explores lifestyle and policy decisions related to energy issues. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Scientific Inquiry I, Research and Information Literacy.
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Baldwin
Lecture
MWF
11:15:00 AM–12:05:00 PM
CAS 315
Section B1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Baldwin
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
CAS 220
Section B2, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Baldwin
Discussion
F
02:30:00 PM–03:20:00 PM
STO 453
CAS HI 528 4 credits. Spring
BU Hub Learn More Aesthetic Exploration Creativity/Innovation Digital/Multimedia Expression
Examines how governments, companies and residents have constructed Boston, its neighborhoods and its transportation systems. The class studies shifting immigration and development patterns, produce photographic essays, and construct maps analyzing urban renewal, while visiting neighborhoods every week. Effective Spring 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity/Innovation, Digital/Multimedia Expression.
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Anderson
Independent
R
12:30:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
HIS 504
CAS LI 312 4 credits.
BU Hub Learn More Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy Oral and/or Signed Communication Writing-Intensive Course
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLI212) and First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120), or placement exam results, or consent of instructor. - Students explore how Italy has become one of the world leaders in the fields of technology, science, fashion, food production and design. They acquire knowledge of contemporary issues in Italian society and learn how to communicate in professional environments. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course, Oral and/or Signed Communication.
CAS LP 307 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Digital/Multimedia Expression Social Inquiry II Teamwork/Collaboration
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLP212) and consent of instructor. - This is a discussion-based course taught in Portuguese. It helps you develop effective reading, speaking and writing strategies needed to interpret authentic written and audio-visual sources, exploring different aspects of professional life in the Brazilian and the Portuguese-speaking world. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Social Inquiry II, Teamwork/Collaboration.
CAS LS 310 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy Oral and/or Signed Communication
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLS212) or Spanish SAT subject test score of 560 or higher, or placement test results. - Not open to students for whom Spanish is a first language. Transition to advanced study of Spanish as used in the health and business world. Analysis and discussion of intercultural professional communication, acquisition of specialized vocabulary, and interpretation of authentic materials in the context of the healthcare and business professions. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Ruiz De Arbulo Alonso
Independent
MWF
02:30:00 PM–03:20:00 PM
SOC B67
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Ruiz De Arbulo Alonso
Independent
MWF
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
CAS 233
CAS SO 302 4 credits.
BU Hub Learn More Quantitative Reasoning I Research and Information Literacy Social Inquiry II
Explores the mainstream theories in the field of social networks by sampling from empirical work across diverse fields such as social structure, culture, the economy, social media, and others. The course also focuses on the "how" of doing social network analysis including analyzing and interpreting properties of social networks quantitatively and learning to use software tools for analyzing social networks. Effective Spring 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning I, Social Inquiry II, Research and Information Literacy.
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Gondal
Independent
T
03:30:00 PM–06:15:00 PM
SOC 241
CAS WR 318 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Oral and/or Signed Communication Teamwork/Collaboration Writing-Intensive Course
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CASWR 120); Writing, Research, and Inquiry (e.g., CASWR 151, WR 152, or WR 153). - How can public speakers engage different communities at different times and in different places? This course explores theories concerning how to construct narratives and arguments that resonate with specific audiences and invites students to put such theories into performative practice. Students may not receive credit for both CASCC 318 and CASWR 318. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration.
Section E1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Milanese
Independent
MWF
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
CAS 322
Section G1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Milanese
Independent
MWF
02:30:00 PM–03:20:00 PM
CAS 116
Section D1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Ward
Independent
MWF
11:15:00 AM–12:05:00 PM
CGS 323
Section F1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Milanese
Independent
MWF
01:25:00 PM–02:15:00 PM
CAS 318
COM CM 215 4 credits. Fall and Spring
An introduction to the field of public relations: its theoretical origins, scope, and principles. Discussion focuses on researching problems, setting objectives, identifying audiences, designing messages, choosing communication channels, and evaluating results for all types of organizations. Ethical decision making, on-line communication, and career opportunities are also analyzed case studies in the field. The format is a combination of informal lecture and small-group discussion, case analysis, and guest lecture. Open the freshmen. 4 cr. Either sem.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Van Hoosear
Independent
MWF
10:10:00 AM–11:00:00 AM
CAS B20
Section B1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Van Hoosear
Independent
MWF
11:15:00 AM–12:05:00 PM
CAS B20
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Van Hoosear
Independent
MWF
10:10:00 AM–11:00:00 AM
COM CM 217 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Explores the history, nature, function, and social and economic aspects of advertising: ethical responsibilities, psychological appeals, marketing, media research, product analysis, creative strategies, and agency operation. Students prepare comprehensive advertising plans, including marketing strategy and speculative advertising campaigns. Open to freshmen. 4 cr. Either sem.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Foley
Independent
MW
10:10:00 AM–11:55:00 AM
CGS 129
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Foley
Independent
MW
10:10:00 AM–11:55:00 AM
PHO 206
QST IS 474 4 credits. Fall and Spring
The world's most valuable companies—Alibaba, Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Uber—don't sell standalone products. They build platforms connecting multiple customer groups, harnessing network effects to create exponential value. This course teaches students how platforms work, why they're powerful yet hard to build, and how to design, launch, and scale them successfully.
Through frameworks, economic models, and case studies spanning Airbnb to TikTok, students will tackle critical questions: How should platforms price when traditional models fail? When should they open versus close their architectures? How much responsibility should they take for harmful content? Can AI and blockchain reshape platform power?
The centerpiece is a hands-on consulting project with a real sponsoring company. Past clients include Cisco, eBay, Haier, Mahindra, Pearson, SAP, Siemens, and the U.S. Postal Service. Students conduct stakeholder interviews and deliver strategic recommendations. Previous teams have been hired by clients and secured startup funding for their proposals.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Hagiu
Independent
TR
03:30:00 PM–04:45:00 PM
HAR 240
Section B1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Hagiu
Independent
TR
12:30:00 PM–01:45:00 PM
HAR 314
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Van Alstyne
Independent
TR
02:00:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
HAR 310
QST LA 245 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Prerequisite: QST SM131. - This course provides a broad overview of the fundamental legal issues of significance for business. It examines contracts, business organizations, employment law, intellectual property, and international law. It explores the regulatory environment affecting businesses in the United States and around the globe. The course goals include understanding the basic rules of business law and the underlying social policies and ethical dilemmas that affect business operations and investments.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Lomax
Independent
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
HAR 324
Section B1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Chang
Independent
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
HAR 211
Section C1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Fazendeiro
Independent
MWF
11:15:00 AM–12:05:00 PM
HAR 410
Section D1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Powers
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
HAR 315
Section E1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Fazendeiro
Independent
MWF
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
HAR 410
Section F1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Lomax
Independent
TR
12:30:00 PM–01:45:00 PM
HAR 414
Section G1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Powers
Independent
TR
02:00:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
HAR 404
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Chang
Independent
TR
02:00:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
HAR 414
Section B1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Fazendeiro
Independent
MWF
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
HAR 310
Section C1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Powers
Independent
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
HAR 326
Section D1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Lomax
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
HAR 412
Section E1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Fazendeiro
Independent
MWF
10:10:00 AM–11:00:00 AM
HAR 310
Section F1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Lomax
Independent
TR
08:00:00 AM–09:15:00 AM
HAR 419
Section G1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Fazendeiro
Independent
MWF
11:15:00 AM–12:05:00 PM
HAR 322
QST LA 355 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (QSTLA245) - An in-depth look at the legal issues involved in the employer/employee relationship. Such topics include: discrimination, affirmative action, harassment, the hiring process, employee testing, and terminating employees (for cause, layoffs). Discussions will focus on the duties and rights of both parties through the stages of employment, from hiring and managing your workforce, to benefits, conditions of employment, and downsizing.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Chang
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
HAR 322
QST LA 365 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (QSTLA245 & QSTFE323) - The securities industry is highly regulated by a complex set of federal laws designed to "protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation." (www.sec.gov/about/whatwedo.shtml) Federal law governs the issuance of securities ("going public"), regulates companies whose shares are being traded (known as "issuers"), and makes rules for everyone working in the securities industry, including bankers, brokers, dealers, and investment advisors. Those issuers and financial institutions (and their employees or directors) who violate the myriad of federal laws regulating securities face civil litigation from shareholders, enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and criminal charges from the Department of Justice. This course will focus upon the key federal statutes that regulate securities and participants in the securities markets: the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sarbanes-Oxley, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and several criminal statutes that are utilized for violations of securities regulation. We will read statutes and case law, and use examples and guest speakers to understand the application of the law in real life. The class is intended for students interested in careers in finance or leadership in a public company. The goal is not to create securities lawyers, but to give students an awareness of the regulation and the legal risks involved in the securities market.
QST MO 460 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More The Individual in Community Oral and/or Signed Communication Teamwork/Collaboration
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing - Required for Management and Organizations concentrators. Do you want to develop your leadership skills' Are you interested in learning more about what makes an effective leader' Would you like to lead an initiative that has direct, real-world impact in the community' Then take on the Leadership Challenge! This course dives into the theory and practice of leadership, emphasizing the perspective that leaders are needed at all levels in organizations and society. In addition to studying the practices of effective leaders, the course focuses on developing your leadership competencies through active experimentation and reflection, designing and leading a team community service project, and building leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, The Individual in Community. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Deacon Carr
Independent
R
12:30:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
HAR 326
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Nichols
Independent
R
12:30:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
HAR 208
QST SI 451 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Prerequisites: QST SM131, or QST SI250, or QST SI480, or COM FT591, or SHA HF307; Jun ior standing - This course examines how managers and leaders can create the conditions for innovation at the individual, team and organizational levels and how those conditions differ for startup and mature organizations. Managing innovation includes the generation of ideas; the integration of those ideas into new product concepts; and the commercialization of those ideas. While core strategy courses address the questions of what innovations to pursue and whether and when those innovations will bring value, this course addresses the question of how managers can create organizations to deliver sustainable innovations of value.
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Little
Independent
R
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
HAR 240
QST SM 275 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Oral and/or Signed Communication Research and Information Literacy Writing, Research, and Inquiry
Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASWR 120; and QSTSM 131; students beyond first-year must take QSTSM 131 previously or concurrently. - Critical and analytic thinking skills are essential success in every business discipline. In this course, students will learn how to apply a structured problem-solving methodology that: defines the problem; identifies and prioritizes issues to assess; plans and conducts analyses; synthesizes findings; and communicates recommendations. Students will learn (a) how to evaluate evidence for business decision-making, not just passively accept information, and determine whether it is sufficient to prove their point. As well, they will learn how to assess the quality, credibility, and reliability of sources in researching relevant facts and data for business decisions. In addition to mastering frameworks for deductive and inductive arguments, students will master presentation delivery by connecting authentically to the audience, harnessing the power of storytelling, and using body language to positively reinforce the message. Finally, students will enhance professional skills that are integral to business success. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Research and Information Literacy, Writing, Research & Inquiry.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
O'Keeffe
Independent
F
11:15:00 AM–02:00:00 PM
HAR 302
Section B1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Powell
Independent
MW
09:25:00 AM–10:40:00 AM
HAR 316
Section C1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Marino
Independent
MW
11:15:00 AM–12:30:00 PM
HAR 316
Section D1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Kurd
Independent
MW
12:50:00 PM–02:05:00 PM
HAR 414
Section E1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Kurd
Independent
MW
02:30:00 PM–03:45:00 PM
HAR 414
Section F1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Babb
Independent
MW
04:30:00 PM–05:45:00 PM
HAR 414
Section G1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Kurd
Independent
F
11:15:00 AM–02:00:00 PM
HAR 412
Section H1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Calabrese Bain
Independent
M
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
HAR 316
Section I1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
McGinnis
Independent
W
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
HAR 212
Section J1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Marino
Independent
TR
08:00:00 AM–09:15:00 AM
HAR 414
Section K1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Butterfield
Independent
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
HAR 414
Section L1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Butterfield
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
HAR 414
Section M1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Butterfield
Independent
TR
12:30:00 PM–01:45:00 PM
HAR 210
Section N1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Ehrenreich
Independent
TR
03:30:00 PM–04:45:00 PM
HAR 326
Section O1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
McGinnis
Independent
M
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
HAR 212
Section P1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Babb
Independent
W
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
HAR 316
Section Q1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Powell
Independent
MW
11:15:00 AM–12:30:00 PM
HAR 212
Section R1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Wilcke
Independent
F
11:15:00 AM–02:00:00 PM
HAR 316
Section S1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Powell
Independent
MW
12:50:00 PM–02:05:00 PM
HAR 326
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Calabrese Bain
Independent
M
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
HAR 316
Section B1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Butterfield
Independent
MW
09:25:00 AM–10:40:00 AM
HAR 418
Section C1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Butterfield
Independent
F
11:15:00 AM–02:00:00 PM
HAR 418
Section D1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Butterfield
Independent
MW
11:15:00 AM–12:30:00 PM
HAR 418
Section E1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Powell
Independent
TR
03:30:00 PM–04:45:00 PM
HAR 414
Section F1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
McGinnis
Independent
MW
04:30:00 PM–05:45:00 PM
HAR 418
Section G1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Kurd
Independent
TR
08:00:00 AM–09:15:00 AM
HAR 418
Section H1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Ross
Independent
W
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
HAR 316
Section I1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
McGinnis
Independent
M
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
HAR 418
Section J1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Kurd
Independent
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
HAR 418
Section K1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Kurd
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
HAR 418
Section L1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Ehrenreich
Independent
TR
12:30:00 PM–01:45:00 PM
HAR 418
Section M1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Ehrenreich
Independent
TR
02:00:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
HAR 418
Section N1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Babb
Independent
TR
03:30:00 PM–04:45:00 PM
HAR 418
Section O1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Butterfield
Independent
MW
12:50:00 PM–02:05:00 PM
HAR 418
Section P1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Mandolese
Independent
F
11:15:00 AM–02:00:00 PM
HAR 210
Section Q1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Marino
Independent
MW
11:15:00 AM–12:30:00 PM
HAR 316
Section R1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
McGinnis
Independent
W
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
HAR 212
Section S1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Powell
Independent
MW
02:30:00 PM–03:45:00 PM
HAR 418
Communications (Can pick 0 or 1)
COM CM 211 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Students will learn the essentials of effective presentation, from preparation, audience analysis, and content development to critical thinking when presenting. Students will incorporate theories and skills of effective communication in a variety of contexts (e.g., common business and social settings). Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Oral and/or Signed Communication. 4 cr. Either sem.
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Dodge
Independent
TR
03:30:00 PM–04:45:00 PM
CDS 363
Section B1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Oppliger
Independent
W
08:00:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
COM 210
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
DiMicco
Independent
MW
10:10:00 AM–11:55:00 AM
CDS 163
Section B1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Grabe
Independent
W
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
PRB 150
Section C1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Vigil
Independent
R
03:30:00 PM–06:15:00 PM
FLR 122
COM CO 101 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Undergraduate Corequisites: Students must have taken or be taking CAS WR120 or equivalent while ta king COM CO101. - Introduces students to many fundamental principles of communication. Students also learn about the intertwined nature of communication professions as they explore the major fields of study in communication. Guest lectures from various industries inform students of potential future career paths. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Digital/Multimedia Expression.
Section AA, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Abel
Lecture
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
HAR 105
Section AB, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
CGS 315
Section AC, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
CGS 121
Section AD, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
BRB 122
Section AE, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
COM 215
Section AF, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
WED 140
Section AG, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
CGS 421
Section AH, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
HAR 240
Section AI, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
CGS 115
Section AJ, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
COM 215
Section AK, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
COM 213
Section AL, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
COM 111
Section BB, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Abel
Lecture
TR
12:30:00 PM–01:45:00 PM
HAR 105
Section BC, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
CGS 323
Section BD, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
WED 406
Section BE, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
STH B20
Section BF, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
COM 109
Section BG, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
SHA 210
Section BH, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
COM 217
Section BI, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
CGS 521
Section BK, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
COM 217
Section AA, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Abel
Lecture
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
HAR 105
Section AB, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
CGS 115
Section AC, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
EOP 262
Section AD, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
CGS 121
Section AE, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
WED 406
Section AF, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Janbek
Discussion
F
09:05:00 AM–09:55:00 AM
PHO 202
Section AG, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Janbek
Discussion
F
12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM
COM 111
COM CO 201 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Oral and/or Signed Communication Research and Information Literacy Writing-Intensive Course
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) - The College of Communication's core undergraduate writing course. Students refresh their grammatical and stylistic skills and apply those skills to professional writing assignments. Prepares students to write with clarity, conciseness, precision, and accuracy for the communication fields. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Research and Information Literacy. (Students on the Hub cannot take WR100 as a pre-requisite.)
Section A1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Burak
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
COM 109
Section B1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Carlton
Independent
M
02:30:00 PM–05:15:00 PM
JSC 107
Section C1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Gavin
Independent
TR
08:00:00 AM–09:15:00 AM
COM 111
Section D1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Burak
Independent
TR
12:30:00 PM–01:45:00 PM
COM 213
Section E1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Sobel
Independent
W
02:30:00 PM–05:15:00 PM
COM 210
Section F1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Carlton
Independent
MWF
10:10:00 AM–11:00:00 AM
COM 111
Section H1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Pennington-Matte
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
COM 212
Section I1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Sarkisian
Independent
TR
08:00:00 AM–09:15:00 AM
COM 210
Section J1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Burak
Independent
TR
02:00:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
COM 109
Section K1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Atkinson
Independent
MWF
01:25:00 PM–02:15:00 PM
COM 111
Section L1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Stoessell
Independent
TR
09:30:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
WED 212
Section M1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Concannon
Independent
T
03:30:00 PM–06:15:00 PM
COM 212
Section N1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Pelletier
Independent
T
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
EOP 258
Section O1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Waxman
Independent
T
03:30:00 PM–06:15:00 PM
COM 111
Section S1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Schorow
Independent
R
12:30:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
IEC B03
Section Y1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Carlton
Independent
W
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
CAS 323B
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Carlton
Independent
TR
08:00:00 AM–09:15:00 AM
COM 210
Section B1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Schorow
Independent
F
11:15:00 AM–02:00:00 PM
COM 212
Section C1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Burak
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
CDS 363
Section D1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Pelletier
Independent
T
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
COM B25
Section E1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Pennington-Matte
Independent
TR
02:00:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
COM 210
Section F1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Lynch
Independent
R
03:30:00 PM–06:15:00 PM
CDS 163
Section G1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Drepanos
Independent
TR
02:00:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
CDS B63
Section H1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Porter
Independent
W
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
CDS 363
Section I1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Atkinson
Independent
MWF
01:25:00 PM–02:15:00 PM
COM 210
Section J1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Sarkisian
Independent
MWF
11:15:00 AM–12:05:00 PM
COM 210
Section K1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Sutherland
Independent
TR
05:00:00 PM–06:15:00 PM
CAS 212
Section L1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Waxman
Independent
TR
03:30:00 PM–04:45:00 PM
COM 210
Section M1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Burak
Independent
TR
12:30:00 PM–01:45:00 PM
CDS 363
Section N1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Schorow
Independent
R
12:30:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
COM 212
Section O1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Carlton
Independent
W
02:30:00 PM–05:15:00 PM
IEC B11
Section P1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Gavin
Independent
TR
08:00:00 AM–09:15:00 AM
COM 212
Section Q1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Burak
Independent
TR
02:00:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
CDS 363
Section R1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Stoessell
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
IEC B05
Section S1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Sarkisian
Independent
R
03:30:00 PM–06:15:00 PM
CDS 363
Section T1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Drepanos
Independent
R
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
CDS 265
Section U1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Carlton
Independent
TR
11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM
IEC B07
Section V1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Pennington-Matte
Independent
M
06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM
CAS 427
COM JO 205 4 credits. Fall and Spring
Required of journalism majors. An introductory course designed to provide students with a basic working knowledge of the media required for professional journalism, including photography, sound, video, and editing for production of multimedia packages. No previous experience in visual media is required. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Creativity/Innovation.
Section B1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Smith
Independent
M
02:30:00 PM–05:15:00 PM
COM 211
Section C1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Marinovich
Independent
W
08:00:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
COM 303
Section D1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Baynard
Independent
F
02:30:00 PM–05:15:00 PM
COM 211
Section E1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Smith
Independent
T
08:00:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
COM 310
Section F1, FALL 2025 Sep 2nd to Dec 10th
Smith
Independent
T
12:30:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
COM 211
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Marinovich
Independent
M
02:30:00 PM–05:15:00 PM
COM 310
Section B1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Smith
Independent
T
08:00:00 AM–10:45:00 AM
COM B25
Section C1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Smith
Independent
F
02:30:00 PM–05:15:00 PM
COM 303
Section D1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Gayle
Independent
R
12:30:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
COM 310
HUB XC 410 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Creativity/Innovation Research and Information Literacy Teamwork/Collaboration Writing-Intensive Course
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) - Are you looking to take on a real-world challenge, build your collaboration, leadership, and written communication skills' Would you like to work with fellow students from across BU and with a community partner on an interesting and engaging project' Then the Cross-College Challenge (XCC) is for you! This particular course will focus on writing-intensive within the communication Hub area. Each semester there are exciting new courses offered in areas such as social equity, data science, sustainability, public health, and more. XCC courses are open to juniors and seniors from all schools and colleges at BU. For specific course offerings visit: bu.edu/xcc. Create-Communicate-Collaborate. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Teamwork/Collaboration, Creativity/Innovation, and Research and Information Literacy.
HUB XC 420 4 credits. Fall and Spring
BU Hub Learn More Creativity/Innovation Digital/Multimedia Expression Research and Information Literacy Teamwork/Collaboration
Are you looking to take on a real-world challenge, build your collaboration, leadership, and multimedia communication skills' Would you like to work with fellow students from across BU and with a community partner on an interesting and engaging project' Then the Cross-College Challenge (XCC) is for you! This particular course will focus on digital-multimedia expression within the communication Hub area. Each semester there are exciting new courses offered in areas such as social equity, data science, sustainability, public health, and more. XCC courses are open to juniors and seniors from all schools and colleges at BU. For specific course offerings visit: bu.edu/xcc. Create-Communicate- Collaborate. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Teamwork/Collaboration, Creativity/Innovation, and Research and Information Literacy.
Section A1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Martinelle
Independent
W
02:30:00 PM–05:15:00 PM
CAS 228
Section B1, SPRG 2026 Jan 20th to Apr 30th
Torre Perez
Independent
T
12:30:00 PM–03:15:00 PM
STH 113