New Applied Business Analytics Programs Delivers In-Demand Skills
MET is now offering three new graduate programs in Applied Business Analytics, providing a highly sought-after skill set—the ability to understand, analyze, and improve data-driven business processes. Offered through the Department of Administrative Sciences, the programs include the Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics (online or on campus), the Master of Science in Applied Business […]
How Major Interests Can ‘Co-Exist in Cyberspace’
Assistant Professor of Administrative Sciences Virginia Greiman made a presentation entitled “National Intelligence, Corporate Competitiveness, and Privacy Rights: Co-existing in Cyberspace” at the Eighth Annual Global Studies Conference in London this July
Weighing In on a Massive City Development
Virginia Greiman, assistant professor of administrative sciences, shared her views with the Boston Globe on choosing a master developer for a proposed mega-project in the South Boston/South End area. See “Mayor Backs Plan for Widen Circle, Even if City Loses Olympics Bid”.
Dr. William Chambers Quoted in CardHub Study
Associate Professor of the Practice of Administrative Sciences William Chambers was quoted in “FICO Score: Range, What’s Good & Free Options,” CardHub’s credit score study. CardHub.com 05.2015 Read Dr. Chambers’ comments in “Ask the Experts”.
Dr. Stephen Leybourne Appointed to Journal Editorial Board
Assistant Professor of Administrative Sciences Stephen Leybourne was appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of Organizational Project Management. UTS Press 05.2015 Read the official announcement »
New, Online Pre-Analytics Lab Preps Students for Advanced Data Studies
A basic understanding of business analytics is the gateway to advanced analytic studies, and to deep managerial insight. Pre-Analytics Laboratory (AD 100), a hands-on course offered by the Department of Administrative Sciences, immerses BU graduate students in an “interactive working environment’’—to get them ramped up for in-depth data analytics classes. All in seven weeks and […]
MET Online Programs among Best in Nation, According to U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report has announced its 2015 rankings of Best Online Programs—and Metropolitan College has placed high with the Master of Criminal Justice (#2); the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (#3); and the master’s degree programs in management (#9).
Associate Prof’s Big Dig Insights Featured in Boston.com Editorial
“Can We Talk Rationally About the Big Dig Yet?” That’s the controversial question Boston.com staff writer Justine Hofherr poses in a January 5 editorial that draws on the first-hand knowledge of Associate Professor of Administrative Sciences Roger Warburton. For more on how learnings from this landmark project enriches MET’s project management curriculum, see “Digging the […]
Blogging with Professor Jay Halfond
In August, Associate Professor of Administrative Sciences Jay Halfond (former dean of MET) published two posts to his ongoing Huffington Post blog—“An Encore Professor” and “The Innovation Seesaw.” Professor Halfond has been blogging insights on higher education since October 2012—you can read the blog here.
Dr. Jay A. Halfond on Higher Education in Post-Conflict Societies
MET’s former dean and current Associate Professor of Administrative Sciences, Jay A. Halfond, wrote an article for New England Journal of Higher Education called “From Arab Spring to Academic Blossoming? Transforming Nations after their Liberation.” The article examines notions of higher education in post-conflict societies such as Libya, and how Western models can serve as […]