{"id":2869,"date":"2025-05-12T14:43:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=2869"},"modified":"2026-06-01T14:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:23:59","slug":"it-project-product-management-graduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/degrees-certificates\/project-management\/it-project-product-management-graduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Online IT Project &#038; Product Management Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Hone a Technical Edge in Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The online Graduate Certificate in IT Project &amp; Product Management is particularly valuable for project managers, systems analysts, designers, programmers, research managers, and others engaged in the administration of technical projects. Students are informed of new and improved IT project management tools and techniques used in today\u2019s competitive market, where only the best IT project managers will succeed in completing assignments in a timely, cost-effective, and quality-conscious manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate Certificate in IT Project &amp; Product Management is also available on campus in Boston. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/it-project-product-management-graduate-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The online Graduate Certificate in IT Project &amp; Product Management consists of four required courses (16 units).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Certificate Courses<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Four courses\/16 units)<\/p>\n\n\n<p><div class=\"course-feed\"><aside class=\"cf-course\">\n\t<div class=\"cf-course-card\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"cf-course-title\"><span class=\"cf-course-id\"><span class=\"cf-course-college\">MET<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-dept\">CS<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-number\">632<\/span><\/span> Information Technology Project and Product Management<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"meta cf-course-info\"><span class=\"cf-course-credits\">4 credits.<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-offered\">Fall and Spring<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-prereqs\"><\/span><\/p>\n        <div class=\"cf-hub-ind\">  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hub\/what-is-the-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cf-hub-head\" alt=\"BU Hub\">    <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bu-hub-iconstyles icon-buhub\">BU Hub<\/span>  <\/a>  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hub\/what-is-the-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hub-head\">    <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"bu-hub-iconstyles icon-questionmark\">Learn More<\/span>  <\/a>  <ul class=\"cf-hub-offerings\"><li class=\"cf-hub-area-3\">Teamwork\/Collaboration<\/li>  <\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t<p class=\"cf-course-description\">A comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of software project management, grounded in the latest standards from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Gain hands-on experience in planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling software projects, with a strong emphasis on both predictive and adaptive methodologies. In particular, the course explores agile project management with a focus on the Scrum framework. You will develop practical competencies in business analysis, defining requirements, leading and managing distributed teams, facilitating project communications, handling change management, and assessing risk and cost estimation. A key component of the course involves the design and development of AI-powered applications, equipping students with AI literacy and demonstrating how AI can enhance software project management practices. This course qualifies you to pursue CAPM and PMP credential. Also, this course fulfills the educational requirements necessary to pursue the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)\u00ae and Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae certifications offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Teamwork\/Collaboration.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section A1, SPRG 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Jan 20th to Apr 30th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Campbell<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">W<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">06:00:00 PM&ndash;08:45:00 PM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=STH\">STH B19<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside><aside class=\"cf-course\">\n\t<div class=\"cf-course-card\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"cf-course-title\"><span class=\"cf-course-id\"><span class=\"cf-course-college\">MET<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-dept\">CS<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-number\">633<\/span><\/span> Software Quality, Testing, and Security Management<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"meta cf-course-info\"><span class=\"cf-course-credits\">4 credits.<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-offered\">Fall and Spring<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-prereqs\"><\/span><\/p>\n        \n\t\t<p class=\"cf-course-description\">Examine software development and software engineering from a project and program management perspective, with a focus on leading agile and distributed teams. You will engage in a term project featuring peer-reviewed milestones and a working prototype. Topics include AI-driven quality assurance (QA), team leadership, and effective collaboration in distributed settings. Additional topics covered in the course include information systems security, ethics, and professional responsibility. No programming background required.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section O1, SPRG 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Jan 13th to Mar 2nd<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">ELENTUKH<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">ARR<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">12:00:00 AM&ndash;12:00:00 AM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=\"> <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside><aside class=\"cf-course\">\n\t<div class=\"cf-course-card\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"cf-course-title\"><span class=\"cf-course-id\"><span class=\"cf-course-college\">MET<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-dept\">CS<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-number\">634<\/span><\/span> Agile Software Development with Intelligent Systems<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"meta cf-course-info\"><span class=\"cf-course-credits\">4 credits.<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-offered\">Fall and Spring<\/span> <span class=\"cf-course-prereqs\"><\/span><\/p>\n        \n\t\t<p class=\"cf-course-description\">This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of agile software development. Students learn how to initiate, plan, and execute software projects using a variety of agile methodologies. The course covers multiple frameworks\u2014including Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and Lean\u2014and incorporates agile games and simulations to reinforce key concepts. Students gain practical experience with agile tools and techniques across the software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment. Emphasis is placed on building and leading agile teams, defining roles and responsibilities, fostering effective communication, managing change, and applying Lean principles to maximize value and reduce waste. AI-Powered business analysis is also a core focus, with students learning how to identify stakeholder needs, define and manage requirements, and ensure that solutions deliver business value in agile contexts.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"responsive-table cf-section-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"cf-table\">\n\t<caption class=\"cf-section-title\">Section O2, SPRG 2026 <span class=\"cf-section-dates\">Mar 10th to Apr 27th<\/span><\/caption>\n\t<thead class=\"cf-section-header\">\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-instructortitle\">Instructor<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-typetitle\">Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-daytitle\">Days<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-timestitle\">Times<\/th>\n\t\t\t<th class=\"cf-section-locationtitle\">Location<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t\t<tr class=\"cf-section-item\">\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-instructor\">Heda<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-type\">Independent<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-day\">ARR<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-start\">12:00:00 AM&ndash;12:00:00 AM<\/td>\n\t<td class=\"cf-section-location\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?search=\"> <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><p style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-size:105%;margin-top:20px;\">Plus one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/courses\/project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elective course<\/a> (500-level or above) chosen with an advisor and approved by the program coordinator.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get to Know MET: Project Management with Professor Vijay Kanabar\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7mOgRYsUj7E?start=1&#038;feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide program-block program-block--requirements program-block--type-degrees\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--requirements__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--requirements__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--requirements__group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"program-block--requirements__group-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/academic-calendars\/online-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"program-block--requirements__group-text\">View BU MET\u2019s academic calendar for online programs, including important dates and deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--requirements__group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"program-block--requirements__group-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/apply-now-graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Requirements<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"program-block--requirements__group-text\">Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--requirements__media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_1687916758-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_1687916758-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_1687916758-1024x576-1-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_1687916758-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_1687916758-1024x576-1-992x558.jpg 992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How You Benefit from a <br>Boston University Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Benefit from an average 24:1 student-to-instructor ratio.<\/li><li>Enjoy MET\u2019s optional, complimentary Project Management Professional (PMP\u00ae) and PMI-ACP\u00ae exam preparation courses, which are ideal for those who seek to pursue PMP\u00ae certification. Those who already hold PMI\u00ae certifications can earn up to 45 PDUs per course.<\/li><li>Courses ensure you get the attention you need, while introducing case studies and real-world projects that ensure you gain in-depth, practical experience with the latest technologies.<\/li><li>Work closely with highly qualified faculty and industry leaders who hold the highest academic qualifications, are certified in project management, and have years of professional expertise.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Rankings &amp; Accreditations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image program-block--accolades-with-text__card-media\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/boston-university-OCIT0007\/computer-information-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"312\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2025\/10\/us-news-grad-infotech-2026.png\" alt=\"U.S. News &amp; World Report - Best Online Programs - Grad Information Technology - 2026\" class=\"wp-image-7921\" style=\"max-width: 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong><strong>#12, Best Online Master&#8217;s in Computer Information Technology Programs<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">MET&#8217;s computer science &amp; IT graduate certificates share curriculum with MET&#8217;s online master&#8217;s degrees in computer information technology, which are ranked #12 in the nation by <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Graduate with IT Project &amp; Product Management Expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in IT Project &amp; Product Management will be able to demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\n    Advanced knowledge of the following project management process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing; knowledge of agile software development practices, and planning and governance of large projects.\n  <\/li><li>\n    Proficiency in all basic project management tools and software techniques, including software architecture, project communications, risk analysis, cost estimation and budgeting, and quality control; proficiency in planning and developing a comprehensive project plan and software development life cycle.\n  <\/li><li>\n    Competence sufficient to architect, design, and implement software systems.\n  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide program-block program-block--career-paths program-block--type-degrees\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--career-paths__footer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--career-paths__footer-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-header\">\n<h3 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-title\">Career Outlook<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-card\">\n<h4 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-title\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Employment of project management specialists is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-text\">Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--career-paths__footer-card\">\n<h4 class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-title\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"program-block--career-paths__footer-card-text\"><strong>$100,750<br>\nMedian annual wage for project management specialists, May 2024\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The demand for project management specialists will likely stem from the need to manage the growing volume and complexity of information technology (IT) projects.<\/strong><br><br>Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img src=\"\/online\/files\/2026\/04\/nzuka.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: auto; border: 2px solid #04c5e7;\" alt=\"Christopher Nzuka\" class=\"wp-image-3676\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>\u201cI had the privilege of having Dr. Vijay Kanabar as my instructor, program director and also guide. After I completed his courses, Dr. Kanabar allowed me to work as his teaching and research assistant in his project management class. He also helped me with my job search and helped me prepare to get a professional certification in the PM field.\u201d&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/computer-science-it\/stories\/christopher-nzuka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read&nbsp;more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Christopher Nzuka (MET\u201920)<\/strong><br><strong>Content Producer\/Technical Project Manager, Pearson<\/strong><br><em>MS, Computer Information Systems; Concentration, IT Project Management<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Advance Your Career<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BU MET\u2019s IT Project &amp; Product Management graduate certificate prepares you for a wealth of different roles, such as project manager, scrum master, IT project manager, product owner, program or portfolio manager, project team lead, PMO or program director, and many other integral positions in an organization.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent graduates have found job opportunities and career paths at companies such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul><li>Boston Medical Center<\/li><li>CACI International<\/li><li>Citizens&#8217; Climate Lobby<\/li><li>Cognizant<\/li><li>DevSavant<\/li><li>InfuseAI<\/li><li>InterSystems Corporation<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul><li>Kibo Commerce<\/li><li>Maverick Digital<\/li><li>Positive Grid<\/li><li>Visa<\/li><li>VMware<\/li><li>Wells Fargo<\/li><li>Whirlpool<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4>Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MET\u2019s Career Development office<\/a>, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BU\u2019s Center for Career Development<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide program-block program-block--featured-faculty program-block--type-programs\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-block--featured-faculty__inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center; color: #fff;\">Computer Science Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns program-block--featured-faculty__list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column program-block--featured-faculty__faculty\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left program-block--featured-faculty__faculty-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/profile\/guanglan-zhang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Guanglan Zhang<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Associate Professor, Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coordinator, Health Informatics Programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chair, Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large program-block--featured-faculty__faculty-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"900\" src=\"\/online\/files\/2025\/05\/Guanglan_Zhang_Headshot_Canto-1-1024x900.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Guanglan Zhang\" class=\"wp-image-2774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2025\/05\/Guanglan_Zhang_Headshot_Canto-1-1024x900.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2025\/05\/Guanglan_Zhang_Headshot_Canto-1-636x559.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2025\/05\/Guanglan_Zhang_Headshot_Canto-1-768x675.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2025\/05\/Guanglan_Zhang_Headshot_Canto-1-1536x1350.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/files\/2025\/05\/Guanglan_Zhang_Headshot_Canto-1-2048x1800.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 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