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, it offers full-time and part-time study during the evening or through online and blended programs.

Boston University
Metropolitan College
TypePrivate
Established1965
DeanTanya Zlateva, PhD
Location
Boston
,
Massachusetts
,
USA
CampusUrban
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/met

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

Faculty

Metropolitan College has its own full-time, adjunct, and part-time faculty, 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

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:

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]

    References
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    2. "Military". Boston University Metropolitan College: Military Programs. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
    3. "Military". Boston University Metropolitan College: Military Programs. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
    4. "Full-time » Metropolitan College | Boston University". www.bu.edu. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
    5. "Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
    6. "Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
    7. "Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA)". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
    8. Pergoot, Nick. "EPAS Accredited Programmes". www.efmd.org. Archived from the original on 2017-05-16. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
    9. "Boston University - Metropolitan College". www.pmi.org. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
    10. "Program Directory". www.cahiim.org. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
    11. "Boston University". Colleges & Universities (CIHE) / Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
    12. "List of AACSB-Accredited Business Schools & Universities". www.aacsb.edu. Archived from the original on 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
    13. "2016 USDLA International Awards". www.usdla.org. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
    14. "Exemplary Course Program Award Winners | Blackboard". www.blackboard.com. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
    15. "Celebrating Innovation – the Blackboard 2012 Catalyst Award Winners - Blackboard Blog". blog.blackboard.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
    16. "Telly Awards". www.tellyawards.com. Retrieved 2017-05-11.


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