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Boston University
Metropolitan College
TypePrivate
Established1965
DeanTanya Zlateva, PhD
Location
Boston
,
Massachusetts
,
United States
CampusUrban
Websitewww.bu.edu/met

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

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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

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Master of Liberal Arts Degrees

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  • Gastronomy

Master of Science Degrees

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  • 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

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  • 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

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

Bachelor of Science Degrees

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

Undergraduate Certificates

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

Non-Credit and Lifelong Learning Programs

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U.S. News Rankings

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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]
  • #10, Best Part Time Graduate Urban Planning Programs[8]

Professional Accreditation

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Metropolitan College programs are accredited by the following organizations:

Awards

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United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)

  • 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning (2016)[14]

Blackboard

  • Blackboard Catalyst Exemplary Course Award—Directors Choice for Courses with Distinction (2014)[15]
  • Blackboard Catalyst Exemplary Course Award (2012)[16]

Telly

  • Video Bronze Award (2012)[17]
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References

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  1. ^ "Schools & Colleges » Academics | Boston University". www.bu.edu. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
  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. ^ "Best Online Graduate Urban Planning Programs". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  9. ^ Pergoot, Nick. "EPAS Accredited Programmes". www.efmd.org. Archived from the original on 2017-05-16. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
  10. ^ "Boston University - Metropolitan College". www.pmi.org. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
  11. ^ "Program Directory". www.cahiim.org. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
  12. ^ "Boston University". Colleges & Universities (CIHE) / Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  13. ^ "List of AACSB-Accredited Business Schools & Universities". www.aacsb.edu. Archived from the original on 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  14. ^ "2016 USDLA International Awards". www.usdla.org. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
  15. ^ "Exemplary Course Program Award Winners | Blackboard". www.blackboard.com. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Telly Awards". www.tellyawards.com. Retrieved 2017-05-11.
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