Whether your goals are to forge a new career path, advance in one, or expand your skillset to keep pace with the demands of an evolving workforce, earning a Boston University master’s degree or graduate certificate in city planning and urban affairs cultivates the skills and resources to achieve professional and personal success in areas such as transportation planning, urban policy and planning, applied sustainability, applied urban informatics, and many others.

Our graduates are united by the major goal they have achieved—attaining a graduate education from one of the most respected research universities in the world. Read on to experience their stories.

Headshot of Corey Louis Coleman (MET’23)

“The Urban Affairs program at Boston University Metropolitan College has played a pivotal role in shaping my understanding of our complex world and how it has evolved. This program has equipped me with the knowledge and insights necessary to leverage my expertise and make significant strides towards achieving my career goals.” Read more.

Corey Louis Coleman (MET’23)
Director of Virtual Design and Construction/ Director of Education P&H Electric Service
Master of Urban Affairs
Recipient of 2023 Commencement Award for Excellence