Boston University Metropolitan College

Earn Your Graduate or Undergraduate Degree at Boston University— Flexible Options at a Pace That Works For You.

Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. Study online or on campus, full- or part-time. And for graduate programs—no GRE/GMAT required.

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With state-of-the-art programs to meet evolving workforce needs, innovative approaches to teaching, and supportive learning environments, Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) connects you to a world-class Boston University education through high-quality full- and part-time programs—evenings on campus and 100% online.

You’ll have access to cutting-edge facilities and the latest learning tools—as well as the opportunity to build networks with classmates and industry peers. At BU MET, you’ll find liberating flexibility, an engaging learning community, valuable career networks, and rigorous, practical coursework.

Are you ready to expand your career options? An undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate from BU MET can make that possible.

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PROGRAMS

Which BU Metropolitan College Program is Right for You?

With more than 80 graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates to choose from, BU MET makes it easy to find a program that’s just right for you.

Programs marked with an asterisk (*) are only available on campus.

Actuarial Science Programs

MS in Actuarial Science*
MS in Insurance Management

Analytics, Data & Business Programs

MS in Applied Business Analytics
MS in Applied Data Analytics
MS in Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics Concentration
MS in Computer Science, Data Analytics Concentration*
MS in Health Informatics, Applied Data Analytics Concentration
MS in Supply Chain Management, Analytics Concentration
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
Applied Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

Arts Administration Programs

MS in Arts Administration*
Arts Management Graduate Certificate*
Arts Marketing Graduate Certificate
Commercial Theater Development Graduate and Advanced Graduate Certificates
Fundraising Management Graduate Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs

BLS in Art History*
BS in Biology*
BS in Computer Science*
BS in Criminal Justice*
BLS in English & American Literature*
BLS in History*
BLS/BS in Interdisciplinary Studies*
BLS in Interdisciplinary Studies – Online Undergraduate Degree Completion Program
BS in Management Studies*
BLS in Philosophy*
BS in Psychology*
BS in Urban Affairs*
Business Management Undergraduate Certificate*
Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate*
International Business Management Undergraduate Certificate*
Pre-Medical Studies Postbaccalaureate Certificate*

Biomedical & Healthcare Programs

MS in Computer Information Systems, Health Informatics Concentration
MS in Health Communication
MS in Health Communication, Healthcare Promotion, Media & Marketing Concentration
MS in Health Communication, Visual & Digital Health Communication Concentration
MS in Health Informatics
MS in Health Informatics, Applied Data Analytics Concentration
MS in Health Informatics, Health Information Management Concentration
Foundations of Health Communication Graduate Certificate
Health Informatics Graduate Certificate
Healthcare Promotion, Media & Marketing Graduate Certificate
Medical Information Security & Privacy Graduate Certificate
Pre-Medical Studies Postbaccalaureate Certificate*
Visual & Digital Health Communication Graduate Certificate

Business & Management Programs

BS in Management Studies*
BS in Economics*
MS in Actuarial Science*
MS in Administrative Studies, Innovation & Technology Concentration*
MS in Advertising*
MS in Applied Business Analytics
MS in Enterprise Risk Management
MS in Financial Management
MS in Financial Management, International Finance Concentration
MS in Financial Management, Investment Analysis Concentration
MS in Global Marketing Management
MS in Insurance Management
MS in Project Management
MS in Project Management, Program & Project Portfolio Management Concentration
MS in Supply Chain Management
MS in Supply Chain Management, Analytics Concentration
MS in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management Concentration
MS in Supply Chain Management, Risk Management Concentration
Applied Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
Business Management Undergraduate Certificate*
Corporate Finance Graduate Certificate
Enterprise Risk Management Graduate Certificate
Financial Management Graduate Certificate
Global Marketing Management Graduate Certificate
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate*
IT Project Management Graduate Certificate
International Business Management Graduate Certificate*
International Business Management Undergraduate Certificate*
International Finance Graduate Certificate
Investment Analysis Graduate Certificate
Project Management Graduate Certificate
Project, Program & Portfolio Management Graduate Certificate
Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate

City Planning & Urban Affairs Programs

BS in Urban Affairs*
Master of City Planning*
Master of Urban Affairs*
Applied Sustainability Graduate Certificate*
Applied Urban Informatics Graduate Certificate*
Urban Policy & Planning Graduate Certificate*

Computer Information Systems Programs

MS in Computer Information Systems
MS in Computer Information Systems, Computer Networks Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, Database Management & Business Intelligence Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, Health Informatics Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, IT Project Management Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, Security Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, Web Application Development Concentration
Advanced Information Technology Graduate Certificate
Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate*
Computer Networks Graduate Certificate
Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
Database Management & Business Intelligence Graduate Certificate
Digital Forensics Graduate Certificate
Health Informatics Graduate Certificate
Information Security Graduate Certificate
Information Technology Graduate Certificate
IT Project Management Graduate Certificate
Medical Information Security & Privacy Graduate Certificate
Software Engineering Graduate Certificate
Web Application Development Graduate Certificate

Computer Science & IT Programs

BS in Computer Science*
MS in Applied Data Analytics
MS in Computer Information Systems
MS in Computer Information Systems, Computer Networks Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems Database Management & Business Intelligence Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, Health Informatics Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, IT Project Management Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, Security Concentration
MS in Computer Information Systems, Web Application Development Concentration
MS in Computer Science*
MS in Computer Science, Computer Networks Concentration*
MS in Computer Science, Data Analytics Concentration*
MS in Computer Science, Security Concentration*
MS in Health Informatics
MS in Health Informatics, Applied Data Analytics Concentration
MS in Health Informatics, Health Information Management Concentration
MS in Software Development
Advanced Information Technology Graduate Certificate
Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate*
Computer Networks Graduate Certificate
Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
Database Management & Business Intelligence Graduate Certificate
Digital Forensics Graduate Certificate
Health Informatics Graduate Certificate
Information Security Graduate Certificate
Information Technology Graduate Certificate
IT Project Management Graduate Certificate
Medical Information Security & Privacy Graduate Certificate
Software Engineering Graduate Certificate
Web Application Development Graduate Certificate

Criminal Justice Programs

BS in Criminal Justice*
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Criminal Justice, Crime Analysis Concentration
MS in Criminal Justice, Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity Concentration
MS in Criminal Justice, Strategic Management Concentration
Crime Analysis Graduate Certificate
Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate
Criminal Justice Undergraduate Certificate*
Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
Strategic Management in Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate

Cybersecurity Programs

MS in Computer Information Systems, Security Concentration
MS in Computer Science, Security Concentration*
MS in Criminal Justice, Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity Concentration
Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
Digital Forensics Graduate Certificate
Information Security Graduate Certificate

Finance Programs

MS in Financial Management
MS in Financial Management, International Finance Concentration
MS in Financial Management, Investment Analysis Concentration
Corporate Finance Graduate Certificate
Financial Management Graduate Certificate
International Finance Graduate Certificate
Investment Analysis Graduate Certificate

Gastronomy & Food Studies Programs

MA in Gastronomy
Food Studies Graduate Certificate

Linguistics Programs

Linguistics Graduate Certificate*

Marketing & Communications Programs

MS in Advertising*
MS in Global Marketing Management
MS in Health Communication
MS in Health Communication, Healthcare Promotion, Media & Marketing Concentration
MS in Health Communication, Visual & Digital Health Communication Concentration
Foundations of Health Communication Graduate Certificate
Global Marketing Management Graduate Certificate
Healthcare Promotion, Media & Marketing Graduate Certificate
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate*
Visual & Digital Health Communication Graduate Certificate

Project Management Programs

MS in Computer Information Systems, IT Project Management Concentration
MS in Project Management
MS in Project Management, Program & Project Portfolio Management Concentration
IT Project Management Graduate Certificate
Project Management Graduate Certificate
Project, Program & Portfolio Management Graduate Certificate

Risk Management Programs

MS in Enterprise Risk Management
MS in Insurance Management
MS in Supply Chain Management, Risk Management Concentration
Enterprise Risk Management Graduate Certificate

Software Development Programs

MS in Software Development
Software Engineering Graduate Certificate

Supply Chain Management Programs

MS in Supply Chain Management
MS in Supply Chain Management, Analytics Concentration
MS in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management Concentration
MS in Supply Chain Management, Risk Management Concentration
Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate

Program Highlights

BU MET’s programs are top level. Here are a few reasons why:

Flexibility

Study at the pace that works for you, evenings on campus or fully online. Courses begin in fall, spring, and summer; online courses have two starts per term.

Comprehensive Financial Assistance

Our services include scholarships, assistantships, loans, and payment plans.

15:1 Class Ratio

Enjoy an exceptional student-to-instructor ratio, ensuring close interaction with faculty and access to the support you need to thrive.

Extensive Network

Study alongside peers and professionals from all backgrounds, learn from faculty who have valuable contacts across several sectors, and benefit from an alumni community with strong professional connections.

Active Learning Environment

Practical, hands-on education ensures 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.

Valuable Resources

Make use of Boston University’s extensive resources, including the Center for Career Development, Educational Resource Center, Fitness & Recreation Center, IT Help Centers, Mugar Memorial Library, and many others.

Engaged, connected faculty

Over the course of your program, you’ll work with highly qualified faculty and seasoned industry leaders in a wide range of fields who are committed to teaching the latest technologies within the framework of ideas, concepts, and methods that drive innovation.

The Boston University reputation

When you have a degree from Boston University, that means something. Named to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), BU is one of the top research universities in the United States and Canada. And as a graduate, you’ll be able to take that name with you. Always.

A city unlike any other

There’s a reason we’re called Boston University. Hip neighborhoods, soaring skyscrapers, championship sports teams, and rich history and culture. When you’re at BU, you’re at the heart of it all. And because we’re right in Boston, you’ll have a wealth of opportunities to consider for your field of study or area of special interest.

Boston University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

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Earn Your Graduate or Undergraduate Degree at Boston University— Flexible Options at a Pace That Works For You.

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Which BU Metropolitan College Program is Right for You?

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BU MET’s programs are top level. Here are a few reasons why:

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