Recognizing that a competitive business environment rewards those who continually refine new skills in specific areas, Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) offers the Undergraduate Certificate in International Business Management. Steeped in international perspectives of industry, the International Business Management certificate establishes an informed base of knowledge on how businesses and corporations operate in global markets.
Whether you are looking to take the first step towards a future degree or want to enjoy the competitive advantage that comes with earning a meaningful credential from a leading research university, the Undergraduate Certificate in International Business Management at BU MET will train you for a future in corporate leadership.
Program at a Glance
- On Campus
- Part-Time
- 16 Units
- 8–12 Months to Completion
- Tuition & Fees—Part-Time Study*: $9,510
*Based on 2026–2027 Boston University tuition and fees.
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A Foundation for Success in International Business
Metropolitan College’s Undergraduate Certificate in International Business Management will equip you with:
- Basic knowledge of corporations, and how they operate in the global competitive market.
- A knowledge-base that prepares you for graduate business work in the future.
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Why Complete Your International Business Management Certificate at BU?
- Engaged Faculty: In BU MET’s International Business Management certificate 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 project management, global finance, and international regulations and laws.
- Extensive Network: Study financial concepts, organizational behavior, advertising, and principles of marketing alongside peers with professional experience, learn from faculty who have valuable contacts throughout the international business world, 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.
- Valuable Resources: Make use of Boston University’s extensive resources, including the Center for Career Development, Educational Resource Center, Fitness & Recreation Center, IT Help Centers, Mugar Memorial Library, Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, George Sherman Union, and many others.
- Flexible Schedule: Pursue your studies part-time, at the pace that works for you, evenings on campus.
- Affordable Tuition: Complete your studies 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.
Flexible, Part-Time Degree Completion—at Boston University
Boston University’s Metropolitan College offers a wide range of bachelor’s degree completion programs in convenient, part-time evening formats—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 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.
International Business Management Certificate Program Curriculum
A total of four courses (16 units) are required, as follows:
MET MG 472 Financial Concepts
MET MG 503 Business in a Changing Society
MET MG 520 International Business Management
Plus one course, selected with advisor approval, which serves to enhance the student’s understanding of the business environment.
How Much Does This Program Cost?
BU MET programs offer the flexibility of part-time study. Tuition, fees, and total program cost are determined by enrollment status. Course enrollment in this certificate program is 1–2 courses (4–8 units) in a semester, and tuition is charged the part-time per-unit rate.
International Business Management Undergraduate Certificate (On Campus)
| Enrollment Status | Part Time |
| Courses per Semester | 2 courses (8 units) |
| Time to Certificate | 2 semesters (8 months) |
| Tuition* | $585 per unit |
| Fees per Semester* | $75 |
| Total Certificate Cost* | $9,510 |
*Based on 2026–2027 Boston University tuition and fee rates.
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