Boston University Metropolitan College

Boston University Metropolitan College (MET) is one of the 17 degree-granting schools and colleges^[1] of Boston University.

Founded in 1965, Metropolitan College offers 78 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. These courses are available part time and full-time, along with individual courses that are open to the general public. Classes are carried out in the evenings on the Boston University Charles River Campus and at military base locations (Hanscom AFB, Mass., MCAS Cherry Point and MCB Camp Lejeune in NC.)^[2][3] The College's offerings also include 32 online programs and 18 blended programs.

Faculty

Metropolitan College has full-time, adjunct and part-time faculties, while also sharing faculty members with other Boston University schools and colleges. Of the full-time faculty, 94% hold doctoral degrees.^[4]

Academic Degree and Certificate Programs

Master of Liberal Arts Degrees

• Gastronomy

Master of Science Degrees

• Actuarial Science
• Administrative Studies
• Advertising
• Applied Business Analytics
• Applied Data Analytics
• Arts Administration
• City Planning
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Financial Management
• Global Marketing Management
• Health Communication
• Insurance Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Software Development
• Supply Chain Management
• Telecommunication
• Urban Affairs

Graduate Certificates

• Advanced Information Technology
• Applied Business Analytics
• Applied Sustainability
• Arts Management
• Corporate Finance
• Computer Networks
• Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• Database Management & Business Intelligence
• Digital Forensics
• Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Financial Management
• Fundraising Management
• Global Marketing Management
• Health Informatics
• Information Security
• Information Technology
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• International Business Management
• International Finance
• Investment Analysis
• IT Project Management
• Medical Information Security & Privacy
• Paralegal Studies
• Project Management
• Software Engineering
• Software Engineering in Health Care Systems
• Strategic Management in Criminal Justice
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Economic Development via Tourism
• Urban Policy & Planning
• Visual & Digital Health Communication
• Web Application Development

Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degrees

• Art History
• English & American Literature
• History
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Philosophy
• Undergraduate Degree Completion Program (online)

Bachelor of Science Degrees

• Accelerated Degree Completion Program
• Biology
• Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Management Studies
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Urban Affairs

Undergraduate Certificates

• Biotechnology
• Business Management
• Clinical Research
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• International Business Management
• Pre-Medical Studies (Post-Baccalaureate)

Non-Credit and Lifelong Learning Programs

• Center for Professional Education
• Evergreen
• Programs in Food & Wine

U.S. News Rankings

U.S. News & World Report Rankings 2018:

• #2, Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs^[5]
• #6, Best Online Graduate Information Technology Programs^[6]
• #9, Best Online Graduate Business Programs (excluding MBAs)^[7]

Professional Accreditation

Metropolitan College programs are accredited by the following organizations:

• European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Program Accreditation System (EPAS)^[8] (Master of Science programs in Administrative Studies and management)
• Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)^[9] (Master of Science programs in Computer Information Systems (IT Project Management concentration) and Project Management)
• Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)^[10] (Master of Science in Computer Information Systems, Health Informatics concentration)
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC),^[11] as part of Boston University
• AACSB International―The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business,^[12] as part of Boston University

Awards

United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)

• 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning (2016)^[13]

Blackboard

• Blackboard Catalyst Exemplary Course Award—Directors Choice for Courses with Distinction (2014)^[14]
• Blackboard Catalyst Exemplary Course Award (2012)^[15]

Telly

• Video Bronze Award (2012)^[16]

External links

• www.bu.edu/met
• www.bu.edu/online
• www.bu.edu/professional
• www.bu.edu/evergreen
• www.bu.edu/foodandwine

References