{"id":2417,"date":"2020-08-13T09:11:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T14:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=2417"},"modified":"2025-08-01T17:46:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T21:46:40","slug":"pmi-chapters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/pmi-chapters\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome, New England PMI\u00ae Chapter Members!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) is pleased to welcome Project Management Institute (PMI\u00ae) chapter members from the New England affiliates we sponsor: Mass Bay, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.<\/p>\n<p>Project Management at MET has a rich legacy\u2014ours is one of the first programs of its kind to offer specializations both on campus and online. Students who already hold their PMI certifications can earn up to 45 PDUs per graduate course at MET. Now, <strong>as a PMI chapter member, MET will waive your application fee<\/strong> for our graduate programs in Project Management, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/graduate\/project-management\/\">Master of Science in Project Management<\/a> (on campus and online)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/ms-project-management-program-and-project-portfolio-management\/\">Master of Science in Project Management, Program &#038; Project Portfolio Management Concentration<\/a> (on campus and online)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/graduate\/computer-information-systems\/it-project-management\/\">Master of Science in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in IT Project Management<\/a> (on campus, online, and blended)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/graduate\/project-management-certificate\/\">Graduate Certificate in Project Management<\/a> (on campus and online)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/project-program-and-portfolio-management-graduate-certificate\/\">Graduate Certificate in Project, Program &#038; Portfolio Management<\/a> (on campus and online)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/graduate\/it-project-management-certificate\/\">Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management<\/a> (on campus and online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The MS in Computer Information Systems concentration in IT Project Management and the MS in Project Management are accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC). A 95 percent success rate shows that graduates of our programs are well prepared for certification exams offered by the Project Management Institute, such as the CAPM\u2122 (Certified Associate in Project Management Certification), PMI-ACP\u00ae (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner), and PMP\u00ae (Project Management Professional Certification).<\/p>\n<h2>Events<\/h2>\n<p>For more about project management and graduate programs at MET, join us at an upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/events\/?topic=8372\">webinar<\/a>or information session event.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>We invite you to learn more about our award-winning online programs, convenient evening programs on campus, and innovative blended learning programs. Our enrollment advisors are ready to assist you at 617-358-8162 or at <a href=\"mailto:adsadmissions@bu.edu\">adsadmissions@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>About Metropolitan College<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/about-met\/\">Metropolitan College<\/a> (MET) is one of the 17 schools and colleges that make up <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/\">Boston University<\/a>. Established in 1965, Metropolitan College combines the University\u2019s standards of excellence in teaching and research with academic programs that meet the educational needs of working professionals and students of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities. Metropolitan College offers more than 80 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/about-met\/met-college-boston-university\/\">accredited<\/a> degree and certificate programs in convenient evening, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/about-met\/online-learning-blended-programs\/#online\">online<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/about-met\/online-learning-blended-programs\/#blended\">blended<\/a> formats.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the challenge of rigorous academic programs, students at Metropolitan College can build networks with classmates and peers from a variety of industries, take advantage of Boston University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/for-students\/university-resources\/\">resources<\/a>, and participate in campus life.<\/p>\n<h2>Faculty<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike other adult education institutions, Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College has its own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/faculty\/full-time\/\">full-time faculty<\/a>. These distinguished scholars and professionals ensure that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/for-employers\/what-we-offer\/\">Preferred Educational Partners<\/a> benefit from the highest level of academic excellence and industry expertise\u2014whether studying on campus, online, or in a blended format. In addition, several Metropolitan College <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/\">programs<\/a> integrate award-winning faculty from other Boston University schools and colleges, as well as leaders from the local academic community and the corporate world.<\/p>\n<h2>Alumni Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Upon successful completion of your Metropolitan College program, you\u2019ll have earned a Boston University credential that is highly respected throughout industry, government, and academia. As a graduate of Boston University, you join a community of more than 285,000 alumni worldwide\u2014and you have access to many resources. For instance, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/for-alumni\/alumni-benefits\/\">audit courses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/services\/networks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">network with peers<\/a>, join our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/community\/\">online community<\/a>, find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/careers\/\">career resources<\/a>, and much more.<\/p>\n<h2>What We Offer<\/h2>\n<p>When your company teams up with Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College, you ensure that your company\u2019s employees remain cutting-edge and adaptable to rapid advances in technology, or to the pressures exerted by emerging markets and volatile global economies.<\/p>\n<p>Metropolitan College (MET) will work with you to interpret your company\u2019s goals and objectives, assess workforce needs, and recommend the most advantageous educational solutions. Together, we\u2019ll develop a learning strategy and delivery system that responds to the unique needs of your organization\u2014ensuring a high return on your investment.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to optimize an existing educational benefit or add a new one, MET offers a variety of valuable advantages for companies such as yours, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Up-to-date Course Content:<\/strong> With more than 70 highly respected, accredited part-time degree and certificate programs in business, information technology, and other key industry sectors in <a href=\"\/met\/programs\/all-programs\/\">a wide range of subjects<\/a>, you\u2019ll help meet your organizational objectives and enhance overall employee expertise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Leaders:<\/strong> Renowned faculty comprised of innovative professionals and experts in business, computer science, project management, information security, and many other fields will ensure that your workforce will learn from among the best teachers that higher education has to offer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> Evening courses on campus in Boston or convenient online and blended formats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advising:<\/strong> Representatives attend company education or benefits fairs, host on-site information sessions, and create webinar presentations unique to your company. We\u2019ll provide information on the programs that have been pre-approved for your company\u2019s tuition assistance program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuition Scholarships<\/strong>: Formal Preferred Educational Partnerships offer tuition scholarships to companies that include Metropolitan College as an approved provider school for their employees. If your company uses a third-party administrator to manage tuition benefits, we can work with them directly to be included as a provider school.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adaptability:<\/strong> Unique organizational needs? <a href=\"\/met\/for-employers\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> to find out how your company can benefit from Metropolitan College.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Academic Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Choose from any of Boston University Metropolitan College\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/\">undergraduate and graduate programs<\/a>, from four-course certificates to full degree programs. 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