PROGRAMS
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. Most certificates take just 4 courses, with classes starting fall, spring, and summer. Online courses have 2 starts per term.
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
Diverse on-campus and online classes ensure vital connections with other students and professionals from around the world—networks that open doors.
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 graduate certificate 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 after you earn yours, 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.).