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Welcome to Metropolitan College (MET), one of the 17 schools and colleges that comprise Boston University<\/a>. Founded in 1839, Boston University is internationally recognized as a top institution of higher learning and research, offering more than 300 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and special degree programs, along with the resources of 13 libraries and over 130 academic centers and institutes. With more than 37,000 students from all 50 states and 180+ countries, as well as 455,000+ living alumni, Boston University is one of the largest independent universities in the United States.<\/p>\n

A Bridge from BU to the World<\/h2>\n

Since 1965, Metropolitan College has played a unique role within Boston University, serving as a bridge from BU to the community and the world. With its mission to broaden the reach of BU through part-time, full-time, and fully online programs designed to help busy adults achieve their personal and professional ambitions, BU MET serves as a laboratory and incubator for new programs, pedagogy, and educational technologies. Students have access to cutting-edge facilities and the latest learning tools\u2014as well as the opportunity to build networks with classmates and industry peers. At BU MET, you will find liberating flexibility, an engaging learning community, valuable career networks, and rigorous, practical coursework.<\/p>\n

Why BU MET?<\/h2>\n

When you study at BU MET, you participate in an exciting exchange of ideas\u2014a spirit of innovation that reaches far beyond the classroom into the global arena. You\u2019re connecting to students and faculty<\/a> from around the world, engaging in new perspectives, fresh challenges, and novel solutions. Whether you are a professional seeking a career advantage with a bachelor\u2019s<\/a> or master\u2019s<\/a> degree, a lifelong learner<\/a> looking for personal enrichment, or an international student<\/a> here to gain unique business expertise, you share in the pursuit of an education that prepares you for the competitive and evolving needs of today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n

Faculty of Scholars & Practitioners<\/h3>\n

MET\u2019s accomplished full-time and part-time faculty<\/a> have achieved real-world success to complement their academic credentials and inform their scholarship. As a student here, you benefit from their passion and experience, gaining an understanding of those critical details and unplanned-for situations that are bound to arise in the field\u2014and that may not be examined in more theoretical texts. The benefit to you is that you can apply practical expertise to the concepts you\u2019re learning, which gives you an advantage in the workplace.<\/p>\n

Through this combination of first-hand industry expertise and relevant scholarly research, faculty at BU MET are able to anticipate, and reflect in their teaching, areas ripe for innovation and high growth in industry\u2014helping to close skills gaps and providing students with opportunities to advance in their careers.<\/p>\n

World-Class Education<\/h3>\n

When you enroll at BU MET, you\u2019ll be getting a top-quality education<\/a> from a degree-granting college of Boston University\u2014one of the world\u2019s best-known and most respected universities. In 2012, the University was invited into the Association of American Universities (AAU), an exclusive consortium of 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n

Along with accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education, several BU MET degree programs have additional accreditation by agencies such as AACSB International\u2015The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (through BU’s Questrom School of Business), the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), and the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Learn more about our rankings and accreditation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Career Advancement<\/h3>\n

A r\u00e9sum\u00e9 with a BU credential is one of your most valuable resources in a competitive job market. BU MET\u2019s unique degree and certificate programs<\/a> provide the specialized knowledge and training you need to achieve success, advance your career, or secure the job you really want. Our emphasis on practical, hands-on education means that lessons learned in the classroom can be applied immediately on the job\u2014helping you innovate in your role and setting the stage for career advancement. MET’s office of Career Development<\/a>\u2014in collaboration with BU\u2019s Center for Career Development (CCD) and Alumni & Friends office as well as Metropolitan College\u2019s academic departments and programs\u2014provides invaluable career guidance and coaching, programs, and resources to matriculated online and in-person degree-seeking students across MET academic disciplines.<\/p>\n

Networks & Connections<\/h3>\n

Online or on campus, in the BU MET classroom you are part of a diverse community of self-motivated learners from a variety of professions and backgrounds\u2014and taught by faculty with valuable industry connections. Along with peer networks, BU MET offers opportunities to collaborate with faculty through graduate assistantships<\/a>, research, international conference presentations, and initiatives such as the Health Informatics Research Lab (HILab)<\/a>, the Daniel Ranalli Lecture Series<\/a>, the International White Hat Conference<\/a>, the Project Management in Practice (PMiP)<\/a> conference, the Symposium on Entrepreneurship & Technology (SET)<\/a>, and the Center for Reliable Information Systems & Cyber Security (RISCS)<\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n

Flexibility & Convenience<\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t have to turn your personal life upside down or put your career on hold to get the education you want. Most BU MET classes are held on campus during evening hours or online at your convenience\u2014sometimes blending the two for added flexibility. Plus, while all BU MET programs are offered part time, in most cases you can opt to study full time.<\/p>\n

Online Study through BU Virtual<\/h3>\n

BU’s Metropolitan College has been offering award-winning online learning programs since 2002, professionally designed in close collaboration with faculty members throughout the College’s academic departments. To learn more about online programs at Boston University, visit BU Virtual<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unique, Specialized Programs<\/h3>\n

BU MET\u2019s innovative courses<\/a> and programs<\/a> focus on the most cutting-edge areas of industry, offering career-boosting education for success in tech-driven and analytics-enabled roles. Today, the College hosts more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates, along with hundreds of individual courses\u2014and we\u2019re often adding new programs and degree concentrations to our roster. We can help you assess your objectives and suggest programs of study tailored to your specific needs and background\u2014simply contact us<\/a> or sign up to attend an Admissions event on campus or online. Visit our Events page<\/a> for upcoming dates.<\/p>\n

Affordable Education & Scholarship Opportunities<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t let Boston University\u2019s renown deter you. For students studying part-time, tuition at BU MET is surprisingly affordable. There are a variety of financial aid, scholarship, and graduate assistantship options<\/a> to help you pursue the education you seek. Additionally, all students applying to a master\u2019s degree program are automatically considered for Merit Scholarships<\/a> when their completed applications are reviewed.<\/p>\n

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Lifelong Learning<\/h2>\n

Metropolitan College\u2019s programs for lifelong learners are perfect for those who aren\u2019t seeking a college degree or college credit. Stimulate your curiosity and satisfy your desire for personal enrichment, or enhance your career potential with a professional certificate to help you prepare for a career change, gain valuable job skills, or compete with rapidly changing industry standards.<\/p>\n

Center for Professional Education<\/h3>\n

Boston University\u2019s Center for Professional Education (CPE)<\/a> offers highly respected certificate programs to help you master the latest techniques and best practices in fields such as financial planning and paralegal studies. See upcoming information sessions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Evergreen<\/h3>\n

Continue the lifelong adventure of learning through Evergreen<\/a>\u2014Boston University\u2019s academic resource for students ages 58 and over. Whether you wish to audit a course or attend a lecture, Evergreen enables you to tap the rich vein of knowledge at one of the world\u2019s top-ranked universities.<\/p>\n

Food & Wine Programs<\/h3>\n

Practice your mise-en-place<\/em> with some of the finest chefs in Boston and the nation. With a faculty of restaurateurs, cookbook authors, mixologists, food producers, industry pros, and chefs from the most talked-about restaurants in town, Boston University\u2019s programs in Food Studies<\/a> range from hands-on cooking classes and kitchen demonstrations to programs for kids, Wine Studies<\/a>, Pastry Arts<\/a>, and the Certificate Program in Culinary Arts<\/a>\u2014developed in 1989 by Food & Wine Programs founding director Rebecca Alssid along with legendary chefs Julia Child and Jacques P\u00e9pin<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Boston University Summer Term<\/h2>\n

Every summer, Boston University Summer Term<\/a> offers more than 700 undergraduate and graduate courses in a wide range of subjects, representing most of Boston University\u2019s 17 schools and colleges. With a range of Metropolitan College evening courses offered each summer, Boston University Summer Term is a great way to continue earning academic units toward your BU degree, develop professional expertise, or explore new topics for personal enrichment. Learn more about BU Summer Term<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MET International<\/h2>\n

International partnerships overseen by Metropolitan College\u2019s MET International<\/a> continue Boston University\u2019s long-standing commitment to international higher education and global engagement. Through strategic alliances with educational institutions and organizations worldwide, the College\u2019s international partnerships offer innovative academic delivery models, as well as access to the Boston University experience\u2014exclusively for students from our partner institutions abroad.<\/p>\n

The MET International team is responsible for facilitating the development and overseeing the implementation of Metropolitan College\u2019s internationally oriented academic programs in Boston, as well as for fostering the College\u2019s strategic collaborations with organizations abroad.<\/p>\n

For more information about MET International, visit bu.edu\/metinternational<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Get Started<\/p>\n

Share in the dialogue. Find new opportunities and connections\u2014and, eventually, become part of the worldwide Boston University alumni<\/a> community. Now is the time to get started.<\/p>\n

Please visit the BU MET admissions<\/a> page for details on how to apply, financial assistance, tuition and fees, requirements for international students, and more.<\/p>\n

Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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