With BU Virtual, you’ll actively participate in a highly engaging and interactive learning experience, collaborating with a community of students and faculty who contribute a range of insights and backgrounds. As a leading institution recognized for top-tier research and education, our online programs blend course study and real-world experiences to create opportunities to apply what you learn in your career and in your community.
Explore our expanding portfolio of online programs, developed in collaboration with top tier faculty and researchers at Boston University.
The work we are doing today will shape the future of global online education tomorrow. We believe that our work at BU Virtual, which is done in collaboration with our award-winning schools and colleges, brings a new level of innovation, reach, and access to learners around the globe and reinforces our commitment to inclusion at scale. —Wendy Colby, VP and
Associate Provost, BU Virtual
No matter where you are in your life, geography, or career, BU Virtual will help you develop and enhance world-class skills and experiences to succeed in a dynamic and rapidly evolving labor market. And, we provide the unparalleled competitive and reputational advantages that come from being a part of the Boston University global community.
Boston University Virtual meets you where you are today and throughout any stage of your career. We are innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, and university leaders seeking to bring BU to the service of the world and the world closer to the vibrant BU community.
Boston University Virtual works in close collaboration with the schools and colleges across BU to provide innovative, high-quality online programs in areas ranging from business and public health to social work, occupational therapy, education, computer science, and more.
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 so in ways that are […]
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 (CS+AI) and […]
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 with its fully online […]
What Is Software Engineering for AI — and Why Does It Matter? Software engineering and artificial intelligence used to operate in separate worlds. Data scientists built models in Jupyter notebooks. Software engineers shipped production applications. These disciplines rarely overlapped. But that separation is disappearing rapidly. Today, as AI systems move from research labs and proof-of-concepts […]
The tech landscape isn't just changing; it’s being rebuilt around AI. BU’s new Online MS in Computer Science & AI is designed for those who don’t just want to watch the revolution—it's for those who want to lead it. Online MS in Computer Science & AI: At a Glance Format: 100% online; structured asynchronous learning […]
Boston University offers online degree programs through 13 schools and colleges, providing students with academic depth across a wide range of disciplines. Designed for working professionals, BU’s online programs combine flexibility with the rigor and reputation of a world-class research university. Academic Breadth Across 13 BU Schools and Colleges BU’s online programs span business, healthcare, […]
Breaking Down Degree Options Boston University's online programs offer undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees across 13 individual schools. These programs provide students with access to the same academic rigor and faculty expertise as on-campus offerings. Visit this guide to online degrees to get a detailed breakdown of each school’s offerings, including credit hours and courses. […]
Boston University has announced a new online Master of Science in AI in Business, designed for professionals who want to translate AI into decisions, systems, and measurable results inside organizations. Applications are now open, and the program is scheduled to welcome its first cohort in Fall 2026. Online MS in AI in Business: At a […]