Articles & Commentary
Articles & Commentary
The Online MPH for Career Changers: How BU Built a Program for Journalists, Nurses, and Chefs
Before Vivian Muzyk became a graduate student in public health, she was a journalist. She earned a master's in journalism from the University of Georgia, started her career as a writer and editor at Southern Living, and spent years in nonprofit communications — including as director of communications at the... More
How to Choose the Right Master’s in AI for a Business Career
Search for a master's in AI right now and you'll get three very different degrees in the same list: deep technical programs for engineers, data science degrees built around statistics and modeling, and a newer category aimed at the professionals making AI work inside organizations. They may look adjacent on... More
What Is an AI Software Engineer? Role, Skills, and Career Path
An AI software engineer is a specialized developer who designs, builds, and deploys applications powered by machine learning, artificial intelligence, and generative AI. The key difference between traditional software engineers and AI software engineers lies in how they build applications. While software engineers rely on explicit logic and predefined code... More
What Is MLOps? A Beginner’s Guide for Software Engineers
MLOps, or machine learning operations, is a set of practices that functions as an assembly line for building, deploying, and running machine learning (ML) models at scale. By fostering collaboration between data scientists, software engineers, and IT teams, MLOps enables organizations to automate machine learning workflows and deploy ML models... More
Software Development Is Changing – Are You Ready for AI?
Software development is undergoing one of the most significant shifts in its history. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool developers use—it is becoming embedded in how software is built, deployed, and even how it behaves in production. On April 24, Professor Ed Solovey (Electrical and Computer Engineering) and collaborator... More
Strategic Communication in the Age of AI: Explore Skills and Career Pathways
Boston University’s Online MS in Strategic Communication Communication leaders today sit at the intersection of strategy, technology, and trust. A single product launch now spans paid, earned, shared, and owned channels simultaneously. A crisis can escalate from a Slack screenshot to a board-level issue in hours. And AI is rewriting the... More
AI in Education: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Teaching and Learning
Artificial intelligence arrived in classrooms before most schools had a plan for it. Students started using it first. Teachers started adapting next. Administrators are still writing the policies. In the span of two school years, AI in education went from a novelty to a daily reality. Now the question is... More
AI Leadership Without a CS Degree: Is the MS in AI in Business Right for You?
The loudest voices on AI strategy inside most companies are engineers. That makes sense, they built the systems after all. But walk into any room where AI initiatives are stalling, and the problems on the whiteboard are rarely technical. They're about which problems to solve, how to fund them, how... More
AI That Forecasts Hurricanes Years Ahead: Inside BU Research
At Boston University, research is the driving force behind innovation that spans industries and shapes the future. BU empowers faculty and students to tackle complex global challenges, producing thousands of publications each year and fueling breakthroughs that extend far beyond campus. Learn more about the innovators whose work powers discoveries... More
Enterprise AI Explained: What It Is and Why Organizations Need It
Most organizations have tried AI by now. They've built a chatbot, run a pilot, maybe automated a handful of internal tasks. But there's a meaningful difference between experimenting with AI and running it as part of how the business actually operates. That difference is what enterprise AI is about. If your... More
Free AI Courses Are Everywhere. Here’s Why You Still Need an AI Master’s Degree.
In February 2026, Governor Maura Healey announced that every Massachusetts resident could access Google's AI Professional Certificate — and a full suite of career training programs — at no cost, through a new statewide partnership with Grow with Google. The courses, which normally run $49 a month, cover AI tools, More
How Fast Can I Get My Online Master’s Degree?
Earning a master’s degree is a significant investment, but how long does it really take? The answer depends on your goals and schedule structure. At Boston University, online master’s programs are designed with flexibility in mind. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your path or spread out your coursework, understanding your... More
What Comes After an MBA? Why Leaders Are Turning to AI
The MBA is the defining credential for a generation of business leaders. It builds financial acumen, strategic thinking, and cross-functional fluency — the toolkit for managing complexity and driving organizational performance. For decades, it was the answer to the question every ambitious professional eventually asked: What's my next move? That question... More
Is an AI Master’s Degree Worth It? Salaries, ROI, and Career Paths
The demand for AI talent has grown faster than the workforce has been able to keep up. For professionals already working in technology, business, engineering or education, that gap represents a genuine window — one where additional credentials could translate directly into expanded roles, higher compensation, and more interesting work. But... More
The Future of Education, Powered by AI at Boston University
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future issue for schools to monitor from a distance. It is already shaping how students research, write, solve problems, and engage with course material. The challenge for educators is not whether AI belongs in education. It is how to guide its use in ways... More
Online Learning at BU: 5 Frequently Asked Questions
Online learning provides the flexibility to advance your career without hitting "pause" on your professional life. Whether you’re looking to move into leadership or pivot to a new field entirely, Boston University offers online certificates, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs designed to fit your goals. To help you decide if this... More
The Online AI Master’s Built for Real Work
The AI career shift is here. Pick the AI Master’s built for how work actually changes. Organizations are moving past AI experiments. They want outcomes: faster decisions, better services, stronger products, and real productivity. Accenture’s Pulse of Change shows the direction clearly: 86% of C-suite leaders plan to increase AI investment... More
3 Questions on AI and Online Education for BU’s Wendy Colby
Artificial intelligence has arrived in higher education amid a familiar mix of urgency and unease. Institutions feel pressure to respond quickly, even as they worry about hype, mission drift and whether today’s technologies will still matter tomorrow. The challenge is not whether to engage with AI, but how to do... More
Online vs. On-Campus Master’s in Computer Science (BU): Which Is Right for You?
A Complete Comparison: Online vs. On-Campus Computer Science Master’s at Boston University If you’re searching for an online master’s in computer science or weighing an in-person graduate experience, Boston University offers two strong pathways—each designed for a different kind of learner. This guide compares: BU’s Online MS in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence... More
Master the Convergence: BU Launches the AI-Forward MS in Strategic Integrated Communication
The traditional silos of public relations, advertising, and marketing have dissolved. In today's "Answer Engine Economy," where AI agents scan data and consumers expect hyper-personalized brand experiences, leadership requires more than just channel expertise. It requires a holistic, data-driven approach. Boston University’s College of Communication (COM) is meeting this shift head-on... More