Online Courses
College of Arts & Sciences
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Race and the Politics of Criminal Justice Policy
CAS AA 319
Online offering. Considers the following questions: How many people are affected by the criminal justice system? What is the relationship between crime and race? What criminal justice policies, if any, should change? Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedSpencer PistonOnline section O1: Meets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS PO 316Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedSpencer PistonOnline section O2: Meets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS PO 316For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Evolutionary Psychology
CAS AN 234
Online offering. Can evolutionary theory shed light on human psychology and behavior' This introductory course explores the evolution of mind: emotion and expression, learning and cognition, sex and reproduction, parenthood and family, cooperation and coalitions,aggression and warfare, mental health, and more. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedCarolyn Hodges-SimeonOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 10:30-11:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesO3 (IND) ArrangedCarolyn Hodges-SimeonOnline section O3: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 11:30am-12:30pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedCarolyn Hodges-SimeonOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 10:30-11:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Eating and Drinking in the Ancient World
CAS AR 280
Prereq: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or CAS WR 120) or consent of instructor. Survey of the archaeological evidence of the diets of human societies, from earliest humans to the present. Emphasis on the remains of plants, animals, and humans and what they tell us about ancient food and drink within their social contexts. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedJohn MarstonOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues & Fri 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedJohn MarstonOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues & Fri 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introduction to Film & Media Aesthetics
CAS CI 200
Online offering. Introduction to fundamental concepts for the analysis and understanding of film and media. Key concepts of formal composition (e.g., editing, mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound and more) over a diverse set of media texts. Foundational skills in analysis appropriate to film, television, and moving-image media. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedJonathan FoltzOnline section O1: Meets online every Mon & Wed 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS EN 176Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedJonathan FoltzOnline section O2: Meets online every Mon & Wed 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS EN 176For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Combinatoric Structures
CAS CS 131
Representation, analysis, techniques, and principles for manipulation of basic combinatoric structures used in computer science. Rigorous reasoning is emphasized. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedVahid Azadeh-RanjbarOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 5:30-6:30 pm and Wed & Fri 11 am-12 pm for a live lab. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions, as a distinct set of problems will be covered. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedVahid Azadeh-RanjbarOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 5:30-6:30 pm and Wed & Fri 11 am-12 pm for a live lab. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions, as a distinct set of problems will be covered. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 101
The first semester of a standard two-semester sequence is for those considering further work in management or economics. Coverage includes the economics of households, business firms, and markets; consumer behavior and the demand for commodities; production, costs, and the supply of commodities; price determination; competition and monopoly; efficiency of resource allocation; governmental regulation; income distribution; and poverty. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (LEC) ArrangedBenjamin KoskinenOnline section O1: Meets online for a live class each week (TBD). Nonstandard course dates. Must register for Lec (O1) & Dis (O3)O3 (DIS) ArrangedFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 102
The second semester of a standard two-semester sequence is for those considering further work in management or economics. National economic performance; the problems of recession, unemployment, and inflation; money creation; government spending and taxation; economic policies for full employment and price stability; and international trade and payments. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship, and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (LEC) ArrangedStacey GelsheimerOnline section O2: Meets weekly for live class (TBD). Nonstandard course dates. Students must register for Lec (O2) and Dis (O4)O4 (DIS) ArrangedFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introduction to Film & Media Aesthetics
CAS EN 176
Online offering. Introduction to fundamental concepts for the analysis and understanding of film and media. Key concepts of formal composition (e.g., editing, mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound and more) over a diverse set of media texts. Foundational skills in analysis appropriate to film, television, and moving-image media. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Aesthetic Exploration, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedJonathan FoltzOnline section O1: Meets online every Mon & Wed 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS CI 200Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedJonathan FoltzOnline section O2: Meets online every Mon & Wed 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS CI 200For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
First-Semester Chinese
CAS LC 111
Online offering. Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedAmber NavarreOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 7-8 pm for a live classThis course is designed for zero beginners. Please note that if you or your family speaks Cantonese or Mandarin, you are not permitted to enroll in CAS LC 111 Online. If you have taken Chinese courses elsewhere, please first take the placement test to figure out your level. To schedule a placement test, please find the information on this: www.bu.edu/wll/undergraduate/placement-tests-transfer-credit-ap/.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Second Semester Chinese
CAS LC 112
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CAS LC 111) or equivalent. Online offering. Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedLiling HuangOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 7-8 pm for a live classPlease note that CAS LC 112 is a continuation of CAS LC 111 and is not designed for students who have native or near-native proficiency. If this is the first time you are taking a Chinese course at BU, please complete the placement test and forward your scores to the instructor for permission. Information about the placement test is available here: www.bu.edu/wll/undergraduate/placement-tests-transfer-credit-ap/.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
A placement test is required of every student whose most recent course in Spanish was taken in high school or at a college other than Boston University. Information about the online placement test is available at bu.edu/rs/academics/undergraduate/placement-tests/. The test can be taken at any time, but can only be taken once in a 12-month period.
First-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 111
For students who have never studied Spanish, or by placement test results. Introduction to grammatical structures. Emphasis on aural comprehension, speaking, and pronunciation. Introduction to Hispanic culture. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedMaria DatelOnline section O1: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-11 am for a live classSummer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedSusan GriffinOnline section O2: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-11 am for a live classFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Second-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 112
Completes study of basic grammatical structures. Emphasis on speaking and aural comprehension. Readings on contemporary Hispanic culture. Writing assignments. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedEdgardo Tormos BiglesOnline section O1: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-11 am for a live classSummer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedCarmen Torre PerezOnline section O2: Meets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-11 am for a live classFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Elementary Statistics
CAS MA 113
Basic concepts of estimation and tests of hypotheses, ideas from probability; one-, two-, and multiple-sample problems. Applications are in the social sciences, and students will be able to understand the basics of using a sample to predict uncertainty. CAS MA 113 may not be taken for credit by any student who has completed any CAS MA course numbered 300 or higher. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 113, CAS MA 115, or CAS MA 213. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedAshis GangopadhyayOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedThomas EnkoskyOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I
CAS MA 121
Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CASMA 121 or CASMA 123. Differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. Same topics as CASMA 123, but with less emphasis on mathematical generality and more on applications. Especially suitable for students concentrating in the biological and social sciences. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Quantitative Reasoning II. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Social Inquiry II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedThomas EnkoskyOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues 11 am-12 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesO3 (IND) ArrangedRanjan PanthOnline section O3: Meets online every Mon 12pm - 1pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedRanjan PanthOnline section O2: Meets online every Mon 9am - 10am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introduction to Philosophy
CAS PH 100
Introduces the nature of philosophical activity through careful study of major philosophical topics. Topics may include the nature of reality, knowledge, God's existence, and the significance of human life. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedWalter HoppOnline section O1: Meets online every Mon & Wed 11 am-12 noon for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedWalter HoppOnline section O2: Meets online every Mon & Wed 11 am-12 noon for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Politics and Philosophy
CAS PH 155
Online offering. What is justice? What are the foundations of property rights, liberty, and equality? Are anarchism and utopianism defensible? This course is an introduction to major themes and questions in political philosophy. It includes a study of classical and modern texts, as well as contemporary political issues. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedSusanne SreedharOnline section O1: Meets online every Mon & Wed 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedSusanne SreedharOnline section O2: Meets online every Mon & Wed 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Race and the Politics of Criminal Justice Policy
CAS PO 316
Online offering. Considers the following questions: How many people are affected by the criminal justice system? What is the relationship between crime and race? What criminal justice policies, if any, should change? Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedSpencer PistonOnline section O1: Meets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS AA 319Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedSpencer PistonOnline section O2: Meets online every Wed 1-3 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS AA 319For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
General Psychology
CAS PS 101
Basic introduction to the field of psychology. Topics include theories and findings governing learning, memory, perception, development, personality, and social and abnormal psychology. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking, Ethical Reasoning. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedMartha TompsonOnline section O1: Meets online every Mon 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedChloe JordanOnline section O2: Meets online every Mon 7:30-9 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Physiological Psychology
CAS PS 231
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASPS 101). Online offering. Students may receive credit for CASPS 231 or CASNE 101, but not for both. Structure and function of the nervous system and how it controls behavior. Basic neuroanatomy, cellular basis of neurotransmission, and physiological aspects of sensation. Mechanisms of simple and complex cognitive neural function and the biological underpinnings of major psychiatric disorders. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedJames CherryOnline section O1: Meets online every Wed 6-7:30 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Religions of Asia
CAS RN 103
Online offering. Study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Focus on the world view of each tradition and the historical development of that world view. Effective Fall 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedDaigengna DuoerOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesO3 (IND) ArrangedYair LiorOnline section O3: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedA.D. HughesOnline section O2: Meets online every Wed & Fri 1-2 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesO4 (IND) ArrangedA.D. HughesOnline section O4: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Principles in Sociology
CAS SO 100
Introduces the major theories and basic principles of sociological analysis. Explores culture, media, socialization, race and ethnicity, globalization, capitalism, gender and sexuality, inequality and poverty, power in American society, and health and medicine from a sociological perspective. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedNeha GondalOnline section O1: Meets online every Wed & Fri 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedNeha GondalOnline section O2: Meets online every Wed & Fri 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Sociology of Gender
CAS SO 241
Online offering. Introduces the social construction of sex and gender with a focus on the economic, political, social, and cultural forces that shape gender relations. Examines gender as a social structure that patterns institutional inequalities and everyday interactions on society. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedSarah MillerOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 1-2 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS WS 241For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Sociology of Gender
CAS WS 241
Online offering. Introduces the social construction of sex and gender with a focus on the economic, political, social, and cultural forces that shape gender relations. Examines gender as a social structure that patterns institutional inequalities and everyday interactions on society. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedSarah MillerOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 1-2 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS SO 241For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
College of Communication
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Super Heroes in Film
COM FT 460
Online Offering. Focusing on films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), this course explores the thematic and aesthetic aspects that have made super hero films so popular. Students learn and utilize basic film studies terminology (the close-up, the long take, cross-cutting, etc.) in order to understand how filmmakers create meaning through the use of specific cinematic techniques. In addition, the course contextualizes MCU films by explaining how each has operated within Marvel's cinematic history and its competition with DC. Taking the films themselves and their historical context into consideration, students are introduced to a basic understanding of the field of film studies and the types of analyses those working in the field undertake. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedFrancis VanariaOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 5-6 pm for a live classSummer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedFrancis VanariaOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 5-6 pm for a live classRead a BU Today article about this course: A Scholarly Take on Superheroes.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
Questrom School of Business
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Corporate Financial Management
QST FE 820
Graduate Prerequisites: (QSTFE712 OR QSTFE722) - Grad Prereq: (QST FE 712 or QST FE 722). Provides an in-depth analysis of financial considerations relating to corporate growth. Addresses the setting of financial and corporate goals in terms of maximizing shareholder wealth and relationships among working capital, debt levels, capital costs, dividend policy, growth, and the value of the firm. Also considers the requisite financial analysis associated with mergers and acquisitions and bankruptcy. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 1 (May 18-July 1)
O1 (IND) Fri. 6:30-9:15 pm(IND) Mon./Wed. 6:30-9:15 pmNonstandard course dates. Also meets on Friday, May 29 -
Investments
QST FE 823
Graduate Prerequisites: (QSTFE712 OR QSTFE722) - Grad Prereq: (QST FE 712 or QST FE 722). Introduction to the investment management process. Defining investment objectives and constraints. Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory, CAPM, Fama-French factors, APT, efficient markets, stock, bond and option valuation models. Introduction to forwards and swaps and their applications within investment strategies. Active and passive investment strategies, fundamental analysis, trading practices, and performance evaluation. Introduction to the role of futures and options in hedging and speculation. Arbitrage and hedge fund strategies. Understanding the assumptions underlying the different approaches and their limitations. Topics related to current events and the recent financial crisis. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 1 (May 19-July 2)
O1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6:30-9:15 pmFelipe CortesNonstandard course dates -
Business Law, Contracts, and Regulation
QST LA 245
Undergraduate Prerequisite: QST SM131. - This course provides a broad overview of the fundamental legal issues of significance for business. It examines contracts, business organizations, employment law, intellectual property, and international law. It explores the regulatory environment affecting businesses in the United States and around the globe. The course goals include understanding the basic rules of business law and the underlying social policies and ethical dilemmas that affect business operations and investments. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedDionne LomaxOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues 7-9 pm for a live classFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Brand Management
QST MK 854
Graduate Prerequisites: (QSTMK723 OR QSTMK724) - Grad Prereq: (QST MK 723 or QST MK 724). This is a course about branding, and the ways that brands acquire and sustain value in the marketplace. Cases, readings, in-class discussions, and team/individual assignments are designed to provide: an appreciation of the strategic discipline of branding and its role in creating shareholder value; an understanding of brands as co-creations of consumers, marketers, and cultures, and brand management as a collaborative process of meaning management; a sound foundation in consumer-brand behavior to inform brand decisions; and a capacity to think creatively and precisely about the strategies and tactics involved in building, leveraging, defending, and sustaining strong brands. Select topics may include brand equity, brand (re)positioning, brand relationships, brand loyalty, brand community, open source branding, branded entertainment and other cultural branding strategies, internal branding, brand architecture design and portfolio strategy, brand leverage and extensions, brand metrics, crisis management, and brand stewardship. A team-based brand planning project or series of data-driven applications weaves content throughout the course and, when possible, involves a live client problem. Guest speakers from branding services, consulting, and practice provide insights throughout. While this course has obvious relevance for those contemplating brand management careers in product or service markets, it is appropriate for a range of future professionals within for-profit and not-for-profit B2C and B2B worlds, and others who share a simple passion for branding. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 2 (July 7-August 20)
O2 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6:30-9:15 pmPatricia BabbNonstandard course dates -
Improving Organizational Performance with Analytics
QST OM 840
Graduate Prerequisites: QST OM725 or OM726, QST QM716 or QM717 - This course covers a number of analytical techniques that help improve and control product and process outcomes. These techniques are derived from Lean and Six Sigma, which are powerful improvement methodologies that promote product/process improvement, cost reduction and significant enhancement of bottom-line profitability. During the course, students will pursue an improvement project at an organization of their choice. They will prepare a detailed plan for the project, which outlines various elements including: voice of the customer, project charter, statistical process control charts, process capability ratios, process map, design and analysis of experiments, risk response matrix, and recommendations for improvement. These skills are useful for students considering a career in consulting. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 1 (May 19-July 2)
O1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6:30-9:15 pmShari FranzettaNonstandard course dates -
Project Management
QST OM 855
Graduate Prerequisites: QST OM725 or OM726 - Grad Prereq: (QST OM 725 or QST OM 726). Projects are increasingly the way that work gets done in companies of all types and sizes. In this course, students learn the strategic dimensions of project management, including critical aspects of project selection, definition, planning, execution, and monitoring. Concepts and approaches for dealing with complexity, uncertainty, vague mandates, temporary staff, partners, stakeholders, dynamic risk, and time-critical deadlines are emphasized. Cases and readings cover a wide range of industry and organizational contexts. The course requires that students apply these topics and considerations to a real project of their choice either by analysis of publicly available information or direct field study. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 2 (July 7-August 20)
O2 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6:30-9:15 pmKishore PochampallyNonstandard course dates -
Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making
QST QM 717
Graduate Prerequisites: (QSTMO712 OR QSTMO713) - Grad Prereq: (QST MO 712 or QST MO 713). The overall goal of this course is to improve students' abilities to learn from data, specifically to 1) assess the validity of conclusions that have been drawn from statistical analyses; 2) recognize the extent to which variation characterizes products and processes, and understand the implications of variation on organizational decisions when interpreting data; and 3) portray, summarize, and analyze data to support operational and strategic decisions associated with the core business models. Students increase their understanding of the use of probabilities to reflect uncertainty; how to interpret data in light of uncertainty to assess risk; and how to build and interpret regression models, which can be used to inform core business and organizational decisions. 3 cr. Tuition: $6549
Summer 1 (May 20-July 2)
O1 (IND) Fri. 6:30-9:15 pm(IND) Mon./Wed. 6:30-9:15 pmCarlos Casso DominguezNonstandard course dates. Course begins on Wednesday, May 20, also meets on Friday, May 22 -
Introduction to Management
QST SM 101
Online offering. A broad introduction to the nature and activities of business enterprises within the United States' economic and political framework. Course content introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Key objectives of the course are development of business vocabulary and a fundamental understanding of how businesses make money. This course is intended for non-business majors. It may not be taken by Questrom students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration minor. Non-Questrom students may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedMatthew ReisOnline section O1: Meets online every Wed 3-4 pm for a live class. Not open to Questrom majors/minors. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedMatthew ReisOnline section O2: Meets online every Wed 7-8 pm for a live class. Not open to Questrom majors/minors. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
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Governance and Decision-Making in Higher Education
WED AP 612
Online offering. Colleges and universities are large, complex, and oftentimes perplexing organizations. In this course, students examine the roles and responsibilities of trustees, presidents, administrators, faculty, and students in governance and decision-making; explore how decisions are made in a variety of functional areas (how they work): and, appreciate how institutional culture, organizational structures, and external factors influence decision-making. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
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Equity & Community Partnership
WED AP 641
This course outlines a framework and developmental theory of equity; uses rubrics and assessments to support individual and organizational development; introduces tools and strategy formulation; and, mobilizes community assets to build strategic plans for current challenges faced by community leaders. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (June 22-August 7)
O1 (LEC) ArrangedStacy ScottOnline Course. Meets from 6/22 to 8/7. Meets for optional live classroom sessions on Tues 5-6pm -
Current Issues: Policy and Practice
WED AP 699
Graduate Prerequisites: AP 601 - Prereq: (SED AP 601). Online offering. Explores emerging issues in higher education through substantive analysis that illustrates the breadth, depth, and diversity of challenges to and responses from colleges and universities. Through the course, students are asked to synthesize their prior learning and apply their professional experience to assess and design policy and practice responses to emerging issues. Classes are a mixture of discussion, group work, and in-class exercises, and assignments include a significant piece of individual work. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
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Professional Development Seminar
WED AP 801
This course is designed to assist students in making meaning of their practical, applied learning experiences in student affairs or academic affairs administration. Aligning experiential learning with academic courses will help students apply theory to practice and prepare them for future administrative roles in higher education. Students in this course explore institutional types and functional areas, practice self-management, analyze socialization practices, and examine professional competencies, standards, and associations. This course also focuses on the implementation of professional development plans, preparation for the job search (cover letter and resume writing, interviewing, etc.), supervision styles and skills, professional evaluations and feedback, and the transition out of graduate school. Variable cr. Tuition: $845 per credit
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
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Family & Community Engagement for Teachers
WED CT 526
Explores the ways that schools can work closely with families, communities, and community agencies to increase connections and mutual assistance. Consistent with DESE regulations, this course emphasizes collaborative relationships with families and with community partners such as youth-serving organizations, health and safety agencies, and other groups and businesses. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
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Classroom Assessment
WED CT 556
Emphasizes principles and procedures of assessment that are of primary importance to educational practitioners. Includes diagnostic tests, construction of classroom tests, observation techniques, and performance measures; norm- and criterion-referenced assessment; uses of standardized tests, current issues, and controversies. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedChristina DobbsOnline CourseSummer 2 (June 29-August 7)
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Analysis and Design of Curriculum
WED CT 721
This course explores theoretical approaches to curriculum design. Students analyze and critique curricula through a critical lens, and develop their own original curriculum map and unit plan for a course in their area of teaching using principles of backward design. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedCatherine RitzOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 7-8:30 pm for a live class -
American Sign Language 1
WED DE 381
Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture, focusing on frequently used signs, basic rules of grammar, non-manual aspects of ASL, introductory fingerspelling, and some cultural features of the Deaf community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedOnline section O1: Meets online every Wed 10 am-12 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 581 -
American Sign Language 2
WED DE 382
This is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL). It is designed for the further development of students' proficiency in ASL, focusing on somewhat less frequently used signs, more complex lexical and grammatical structures, and more advanced conversational skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Oral and/or Signed Communication. Prerequisites: SED DE 381 or SED DE 581. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedAndrew BottomsOnline section O2: Meets online every Wed 10 am-12 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 582 -
American Sign Language 1
WED DE 581
Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture, focusing on frequently used signs, basic rules of grammar, non-manual aspects of ASL, introductory fingerspelling, and some cultural features of the Deaf community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedOnline section O1: Meets online every Wed 10 am-12 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 381 -
American Sign Language 2
WED DE 582
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (WED DE 381 or WED DE 581). - This is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL). It is designed for the further development of students' proficiency in ASL, focusing on somewhat less frequently used signs, more complex lexical and grammatical structures, and more advanced conversational skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Oral and/or Signed Communication. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedAndrew BottomsOnline section O2: Meets online every Wed 10 am-12 pm for a live class. Meets w/WED DE 382 -
Equity and Democracy in Action
WED ED 679
Facilitates students' development of a digital capstone portfolio that reveals a plan for facilitating equity that implicates social, cultural, and political practices and policies reflective of a healthy democracy. 2 cr. Tuition: $1690
Summer 1 (May 11-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedFelicity CrawfordOnline Course. Meets online every Thurs 4-5 pm for a required live class. Nonstandard Course Dates -
Thesis: Equity and Social Justice in Practice
WED ED 700
This course is relevant for students in their final stages of formatting and refining their Master's theses. It builds on the preparatory work begun in previous courses that examine or engage students in several aspects of the research process. 2 cr. Tuition: $1690
Summer 1 (May 11-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedFelicity CrawfordOnline Course: Meets online every Thurs 5-6 pm for a required live class -
The Psychology of Oppression and Liberation
WED HD 610
Examines psychological effects of social oppression and liberation, and the psychological requirements that sustain these ideas. Explores dynamics of resistance, healing, and liberation. Interrogates systems of oppression regarding race, social class, gender, sexuality, and ability. Integrates intersectional and global perspectives. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 11-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedSujata SwaroopOnline Course. Meets for optional live classrooms every Wed 4-5 pm -
Introduction to Reading Development, Assessment, and Instruction
WED LR 551
For beginning graduate students without experience in the teaching of reading. Study of reading development in childhood and early adolescence, and the implications for teaching and learning. Discussion of theory and research on effective instruction and assessment, and the application of both to teaching. Not open to students who have completed WED LR 501 and/or WED LR 503. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedAndrea BienOnline course. Meets online every Wed 6-7:30 pm for an optional live class. This section of LR 551 focuses on middle and high school contexts (grades 7-12)O3 (IND) ArrangedErica CaasiOnline course. Meets online every Wed 6–7:30 pm for an optional live class. This section of LR 551 focuses on early childhood, elementary, and special education contexts (grades PreK to 6) -
Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition
WED LS 560
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Restricted to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students - Introduction to the main aspects of first language acquisition from infancy through childhood. Topic areas include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse-pragmatics, language variation, multilingualism, child-directed speech, cognitive development, and theories of language acquisition. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedMary HughesOnline Course: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 6-7:30 pm for a live class -
Second Language Acquisition
WED LS 658
This course will provide an examination of approaches and major theories of second language acquisition (SLA). What can be observed about how people acquire a second language? How do the various SLA theories, models, and hypotheses explain each of these observations? How can an understanding of SLA theory inform language instruction? We will explore foundational theories and approaches in SLA, investigate contemporary thinking from a variety of perspectives, and form knowledge and ideas of how languages are acquired, based on empirical research. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedGiselle Khoury-DisanoOnline course. Meets online every Mon & Wed 6–7:30 pm for a live class -
Classroom Discourse
WED LS 690
Focuses on discourse as a central component of teaching and learning, and strategies for building on students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds as learning assets. Examines instructional contexts, pedagogical approaches, and teacher talk moves to support instruction and students' conceptual understanding. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedJennifer BrysonOnline course. Meets online every Thurs 6–7:30 pm for a recommended live class -
Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Number Systems
WED ME 503
Designed for students who are preparing to become K-6 teachers. Students re-envision the teaching and learning of elementary mathematics by exploring these topics: place value, whole numbers and operations, fractions, decimals, and elementary number theory. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedAlejandra SalinasOnline Course: Meets online every Tues 4-5 pm and Thurs 5-6 pm for a live class -
Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics
WED ME 504
Graduate prerequisites: (WED ME 503). Designed for students majoring in elementary education, special education, and Deaf education preparing to teach children in grades 1-6. Students explore: pre-algebra, proportional reasoning, geometry, measurement, and statistics. Students also examine their own mathematical identity and connect these ideas to the elementary classroom. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedSamuel CookOnline Course: Meets online every Mon 10:30 am-12 pm and Thurs 6:30-8 pm for a live class -
Problem Solving in Mathematics
WED ME 563
This course engages participants in collaborative problem solving and problem posing while exploring the role of productive struggle in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Effective Spring 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedAaron BrakonieckiOnline Course. Meets Mon and Wed 9am-12.30pm for live synchronous Zoom sessions. Meets w/WED ME 536 B1 -
Methods of Coaching
WED PE 501
Principles and problems in coaching various individual and team sports. Theory and techniques in coaching including offensive and defensive strategy and scouting. Women's and men's sports. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
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Introduction to Research
WED RS 600
Designed to introduce students to social science research methods including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method approaches to education inquiry. Students will develop skills in conducting literature searches, reading empirical research studies, and applying these methods. Students leave the course better able to critically examine research presented in the mass media, critically engage with research in the workplace, and participate in research-based efforts to improve education. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedSamuel CookOnline course. Live class will be on Wednesdays, 6pm – 8:30pm.Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedCatherine RitzOnline course with live sessions every Tues 5-6:30 pm -
Research for Equity and Social Justice
WED RS 630
This course is designed to introduce students to educational research with a focus on equity and democracy, and to complement research apprenticeship experiences in conducting research studies aimed at changing the systems of entrenched inequities in education. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 22-August 7)
O2 (IND) ArrangedD'Annette MullenOnline Course. Meets every Wed 5-6 pm for a live classroom -
Science Education in the Global Community
WED SC 735
This course explores global science education practices, examining diverse classroom settings, theoretical frameworks, and research. Students will critically analyze international teaching methods, develop coding schemes, and engage in discussions to enhance their understanding of science education across cultures. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (LEC) ArrangedIhsan GhazalOnline Course with recommended live session Tuesdays, 5–6:30 pm -
Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction
WED SE 510
Designed to develop an understanding of the historical background and legal framework of special education, various disabilities (etiology, diagnostic criteria and process, and learner characteristics), and instructional practices and behavioral support strategies. For elementary and secondary content area teachers. 2 cr. Tuition: $1690
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedFelicity CrawfordOnline Course. Students who have taken WED SE 706 should not take WED SE 510 for credit -
Assessment and Eligibility in Special Education
WED SE 515
Graduate Prerequisites: (SEDSE 706) - This course focuses on understanding and critiquing existing policies, practices, and outcomes related to assessment and eligibility determination processes for students referred to special education. Provides a practice-based focus on using culturally and linguistically relevant assessment practices and procedures. 2 cr. Tuition: $1690
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
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Disability, Education, & Society
WED SE 706
Students will examine legal, sociocultural, and historical contexts of disability in society and education, centering first-person experiences, critical frameworks, and self-reflection, such that they can understand and critique special education policies, systems, and practices within these broader contexts. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedLindsey ChapmanOnline Course. Meets Wed 6:30-8 pm for a recommended live classO3 (IND) ArrangedD'Annette MullenOnline Course. Meets Weds 6.30-8pm for a recommended live class. -
Inclusive Principles & Practices in World Language Education
WED WL 514
Explores teaching for justice in world language education by developing intercultural citizenship and disrupting inequality. Policies of exclusion, barriers to access, and classroom practices are examined to support an inclusive classroom where all learners experience success. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedCatherine RitzOnline Course. Meets online every Tues 5-6:30 pm for a live class -
Young Learners in World Language Education
WED WL 532
This course examines models of early language learning and standards-based instructional practices to support young language learners. Students observe and critique teaching videos, develop lessons, and engage in micro-teachings. Different program models, including FLES and immersion programs, are explored. 2 cr. Tuition: $1690
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedOnline Course. Meets online every Wed 5-6:30 pm for a live class
College of Fine Arts
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Arts Engagement as Active Hope: Attuning/Reflecting/Writing Our Way Towards a Sustainable Future
CFA ME 377
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or CAS WR 120). Online offering. Explore the arts and writing to contemplate nature, identify unsustainable practices, and propose viable alternatives. Learners of all ability levels in the arts are welcome. Effective Summer 1 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, The Individual in Community, Creativity/Innovation. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedTawnya SmithOnline section O1: Meets online for a required live class Thurs 10-11 am in weeks 1-3, and in optional live classes and required small student groups that are arranged during weeks 4-6. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedKarin HendricksOnline section O2: Meets online for a required live class Thurs 10-11 am in weeks 1-3, and in optional live classes and required small student groups that are arranged during weeks 4-6. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Classic Theatre through a Contemporary Lens
CFA TH 401
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (CASWR 120 or equivalent), CFATH 101, and at least one of the following: CFATH 102, CFATH 201, CFATH 202; or consent of instructor - Online offering. Explores and applies contemporary theories, ideas, and research to canonical works of theatre. Considers how race, gender, identity, nationality, structure, and politics consort in the making, production, distribution, reception, and legacy of classic works. Students learn to approach theatre as a dramaturg/scholar would: by reading texts and generating writing and projects with a theatrical sensibility, asking rigorous questions of all. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Research and Information Literacy 3 cr. Tuition: $2535
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedKristin LeaheyOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. 3-credit courseSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedKristin LeaheyOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues 6-7 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. 3-credit courseFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
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Organization & Delivery of Healthcare in the U.S.
SAR HP 353
Prereq: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or CAS WR 120). Online offering. The focus of this interdisciplinary course is on increasing the student's understanding of the health care system, the social, environmental, and behavioral factors that affect health care, and on increasing the student's ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. The student actively engages in individual work, group discussion, and teamwork through written, oral, and web site assignments. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Writing-Intensive Course. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesO3 (IND) ArrangedOnline section O3: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 10-11 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesKelly PesanelliSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedKelly PesanelliOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 9-10 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
School of Hospitality Administration
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Introduction to Hospitality
SHA HF 100
This introductory course is open to all BU students and is the prerequisite for School of Hospitality courses. Students gain an historical perspective and identify current events and trends in lodging, restaurants, and event management. Provides an overview of the global hospitality/tourism industry, including the critical elements of managing services. The Boston market, multimedia assignments, and team-based projects are integrated into the learning environment. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Digital/Multimedia Expression, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) ArrangedApostolos AmpountolasOnline section O1: Meets online every Wed 8:30-10:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) ArrangedLeora LanzOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues 8:30-10:30 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
The online courses listed below are single courses offered to all students (unless a restriction is noted). This list does not include courses offered to students who are matriculated into an online degree program at Boston University. The full schedule of online courses, including those offered as part of Boston University’s online degree programs, can be found at bu.edu/online/important-dates.
For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information.
Please note that many online courses follow a nonstandard schedule, and therefore are likely to have different add/drop dates, including an early registration deadline and different drop deadlines. Courses will be closed early, so please register early to secure your spot. Once the course is closed, we will not allow students into the class, even if open seats remain.