The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management Studies degree completion program at Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) is designed specifically for domestic transfer students with at least six or more completed courses at a regionally accredited college or university. The bachelor’s in Management Studies offers a solid introduction to the operations of business and the business environment—a foundation that can be applied in a variety of arenas, paving the way to jobs that have the highest median annual wages of all the major occupational groups (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Along with a broad overview of the liberal arts and the concepts, theories, and applications of management, you’ll gain skills that facilitate critical and creative thinking, flexibility, and preparedness to lead and manage in a wide range of employment scenarios. You’ll also develop analytical and non-analytical tools necessary to address a wide range of general management problems and compete in a complex, evolving global environment.
*Please note that Metropolitan College does not issue visas to international students for full-time on-campus study in undergraduate programs (degree or non-degree). **Program duration depends on volume of approved transfer units. To learn more about transfer unit eligibility, please contact an Admissions Advisor.
Flexible, Part-Time Degree Completion—at Boston University
The BS in Management Studies at Boston University’s Metropolitan College is a self-paced bachelor’s degree completion program offered in a convenient, part-time evening format—ideal for busy professionals who seek to earn a Boston University degree without turning their personal lives upside down or putting their careers on hold. Along with self-paced programs in a variety of majors on campus, MET also offers the Online Undergraduate Degree Completion Program, leading to a bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies.
A Foundation for Success in Management
Students who complete the bachelor’s in Management Studies will be able to demonstrate:
A broad overview of the concepts, theories, and applications of management and liberal arts.
The insights to be creative and flexible so as to generate and apply critical thinking.
Preparedness to lead and manage in a wide range of employment scenarios.
The analytical and non-analytical tools necessary to address a wide range of general management problems.
The business skills and tools necessary to compete in a complicated, quickly changing global environment.
Why Complete Your Management Studies Bachelor’s at BU?
Engaged Faculty: In BU MET’s management studies bachelor’s program, an exceptional student-to-instructor ratio ensures close interaction with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in areas such as management studies, project management, financial concepts, and global business.
Extensive Network: Study principles of business in changing societies, innovation, and data-driven decision-making alongside peers with professional experience, learn from faculty who have valuable contacts throughout the worlds of business and leadership, and benefit from a global alumni community with strong connections.
Student Support: Benefit from access to personalized professional academic advice from the team of academic counselors in MET Enrollment & Student Success.
Flexible Schedule: Pursue your studies part-time, at the pace that works for you, evenings on campus.
Affordable Tuition: Complete your bachelor’s part-time at BU at a substantial savings compared to full-time study.
Financial Assistance: Undergraduate students at BU MET are eligible for a range of financial aid and community-minded scholarship opportunities designed to support those investing in their education part-time who still need to navigate full-time responsibilities.
A variety of undergraduate certificate programs provide the opportunity for focused study in a specific subject. Certificates can work into select degree programs at MET, offer breadth to current studies, or build professional skills and knowledge.
Rankings & Accreditations
Accredited member of AACSB InternationalThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (through BU's Questrom School of Business)
Bachelor’s in Management Studies Curriculum
Candidates for the bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan College are required to complete a minimum of 32 courses (128 units), including Hub requirements, major requirements, related courses, and electives.
Hub Requirements
All BU undergraduate students, including transfer students, will pursue coursework in the BU Hub, the University’s general education program that is integrated into the entire undergraduate experience. BU Hub requirements can be satisfied in a number of ways, including coursework in and beyond the major as well as through cocurricular activities. Students majoring in Management Studies will, through coursework in the major, satisfy BU Hub requirements in Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Creativity.
Major and Related Courses
A total of 10 courses (40 units), completed with a grade of C or higher, is required.
Required Courses
(Eight courses/32 units)
MET MG 415 Project Management
Fall ‘25
HUB
An examination of project management concepts, including organizational forms, planning and control techniques, and the role of the project manager. Develops the skills vital to effective management of multidisciplinary tasks through lectures, case studies, and business simulations. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Teamwork/Collaboration. [ 4 cr. ]
MET MG 448 Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
Fall ‘25
The first course in a two course sequence. This course combines (1) the practical aspect of Web design through the use of application software such as Dreamweaver to construct a commercial Web site with (2) a general overview of the marketing, supporting services, systems, security and business strategy issues facing commercial enterprises. [ 4 cr. ]
Section
Type
Instructor
Location
Days
Times
A1
IND
Dickson
CAS 203
W
6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
MET MG 472 Financial Concepts
Fall ‘25
HUB
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (METMG471) - Emphasizes issues of accounting, finance, and economics that are important in most management contexts. Introduction to tools of financial analysis and the problems of financial management including cash, profitability, and capital budgeting. Various sources of corporate funds are considered - short-, intermediate-, and long-term arrangements . Stresses understanding financial statements, planning and control, cost and benefit evaluation, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. [ 4 cr. ]
MET MG 473 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision Making
This is a basic level course combining the elements of quantitative and qualitative decision making for business. The course exposes the student to practical quantitative approaches to mathematical decision making as well as a wind variety of qualitative approaches for both the services and product industries. Emphasis is placed on the definition of the problem, analysis of the approaches available to solve the problem, an understanding of the limitations and strengths of these approaches as well as the resources necessary. The course additionally prepares the student with design and presentation skills necessary to organize the communications of stating the problem and its different solution or outcome possibilities when the rational for taking a particular course of action needs to be presented to others or the material is being prepared for others who will make business decisions based on the information. [ 4 cr. ]
MET MG 503 Business in a Changing Society
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Advanced standing or consent of instructor - An examination of the management process and the social environment in which organizations operate, including a discussion of the manager's responsibilities to employees, customers, stockholders, and society. [ 4 cr. ]
MET MG 520 International Business Management
Fall ‘25
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (METMG301) or consent of instructor. - Environmental, economic, political, and social constraints on doing business abroad. Examines the effects of overseas business investments on domestic and foreign economics; foreign market analysis and operational strategy of a firm; and development potential of international operations. [ 4 cr. ]
Section
Type
Instructor
Location
Days
Times
A1
IND
Dickson
HAR 220
R
6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
MET MG 541 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
Fall ‘25
HUB
Addresses the specifics of new product and service development and factors such as market research and partnering that add value and bring innovation to commercial reality. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Creativity/Innovation. [ 4 cr. ]
MET MG 550 International Business Law and Regulation
This course examines the international business, legal and regulatory environment. Topics include international legal comparisons, the international sale of goods, imports, and exports, technology transfer, intellectual property protection and forms, and regulations of foreign direct investment. [ 4 cr. ]
Business Electives
Choose two business elective courses (8 units) from MET Management (MG) offerings at the 400 level or above.
Electives
Electives are chosen with the advice of an academic counselor. The number of electives varies depending on transfer units.
Our part-time rates are substantially lower than those of the traditional, full-time residential programs yet provide access to the same high-quality BU education.
BU MET’s bachelor’s degree completion programs allow students to quickly complete their degree at an affordable part-time tuition rate, enrolling in two to three courses (8–12 units) each semester. Eligible graduates from any public Massachusetts community college receive a 50 percent tuition reduction.
Total program cost is dependent on the quantity of transferrable units and number of courses taken each semester. For a cost estimate based on your academic background, please connect with an admissions advisor.
This chart shows the variable costs dependent on the volume of incoming transfer units:
Incoming Transfer Units**
68–80 (17–20 courses)
36–64 (9–16 courses)
24–32 (6–8 courses)
Remaining BU Units for Degree Completion
48–60 (12–15 courses)
64–92 (16–23 courses)
96–104 (24–26 courses)
Time to Degree
4–7 semesters (16–28 months)***
6–11 semesters (24–44 months)***
8–13 semesters (32–62 months)***
Tuition per Unit*
$567
$567
$567
Fees per Semester*
$75
$75
$75
Total Degree Cost*
$27,516– $34,545
$36,738– $52,989
$55,032– $59,943
*Based on 2025–2026 Boston University tuition & fee rates. Some courses may require a $200 undergraduate lab fee (for non-computer science courses). **To determine your transferrable undergraduate units, schedule an appointment with Assistant Director of Admissions Kevin Ahearn. ***Program completion time is dependent upon transfer units and pace of enrollment (two or three courses per semester).
Please note that enrollment in four or more courses in a semester requires students to pay the full-time (per semester) tuition rate.
Please visit the BU MET admissions page for details on how to apply, financial assistance, tuition and fees, requirements for international students, and more.
