Founded in 1979, the Department of Computer Science at Boston University’s Metropolitan College (BU MET) brings together faculty renowned for both scholarly achievements and industry experience. BU MET’s computer information systems programs are designed for students seeking to combine strong technical skills with an understanding of organizational and management issues in IT. Here, you will gain vital expertise in key areas like database design, data communications, systems analysis, and software development, while exploring emerging technologies. The program prepares you for IT leadership and artificial intelligence-integrated positions in growing fields such as data analytics, cybersecurity, web application development, IT project management, computer networks, and health informatics. Learning from accomplished faculty who are leaders in their disciplines, you’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to advance or shift your career in today’s fast-evolving technology environment.
What If the Robot Lies? Why BU’s Online AI Degrees Teach Foundations, Not Just Tools
AI systems can produce persuasive answers that are incomplete, misleading, or wrong. Boston University faculty member Jeffrey Considine explains why professionals need to understand how these systems work before trusting what they say. When AI tells us what we want to hear What happens when an AI system gives a confident answer that is false? […]
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