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About
Boston University Metropolitan College Department of Administrative Sciences

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Accreditation & Rankings Overview

The Degree for the 21st Century Manager

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Why Choose
Why Choose BUs Specialized Masters Degree vs. a Traditional MBA?

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Curriculum & Faculty

A Global Vision for Management Education Learn from the Bestin the World

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Programs
Master of Science in Insurance Management Master of Science in Banking & Financial Services Management Master of Science in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management Master of Science in Human Resources Management Master of Science in International Marketing Management Master of Science in Project Management

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Continuous Professional Education Model Admissions Requirements

What Do You Need to Qualify as an Applicant?

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Online Learning BUs Five Levels of Support The BU Community Financial Assistance

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About
Boston University
Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized private research university with more than 30,000 students participating in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. BU consists of 16 schools and colleges, along with a number of multidisciplinary centers and institutes that are central to the Universitys research and teaching mission. Boston University was founded on the ideals that it would be one of the rst all-inclusive universities as well as a leading private research and teaching institution. BU celebrates its diversity by carrying the exclusive title of being the rst university to open all its divisions to female students in 1872 and the rst coeducational medical college in the world in 1873. The University proudly lists several Nobel laureates, including Martin Luther King, Jr. among distinguished alumni, as well as the rst woman to earn a PhD, the rst woman admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, the rst Native American graduate with a doctorate in medicine, and the rst African-American psychiatrist in the nation. Boston University is the fourth largest private university in the United States and was recently ranked by Times Higher Education as one of the top 100 universities in the world. Boston University has become the most recent member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an elite organization of 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada, founded in 1900. BU is the fourth university to be invited into the AAU since 2000, joining Bostons Harvard, MIT, and Brandeis.

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Metropolitan College

Department of Administrative Sciences

The Colleges Administrative Sciences department responds to the educational needs of a diverse student body by designing and providing practically focused and intellectually challenging academic programs. The departments mission is to produce students who are critical thinkersbroad in perspective, international in attitude, competent in communications, and skilled in the tools necessary to compete in their selected specializations.

Metropolitan College, one of Boston Universitys 16 degree-granting schools and colleges, was established in 1965. The College demonstrates excellence in teaching and research, with over 60 undergraduate and graduate degree and certicate programs, offered full-time and part-time in convenient evening, online, and blended formats. There are over 25,000 Metropolitan College alumni worldwide.

The quality of your degree is reected in our Accreditations & Rankings

Boston University places 51st in the US News & World Report rankings of national universities and 54th in the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education. BU proudly stands as the only university in the world to simultaneously hold the following prestigious accreditations: NEASC Boston University is proud to be a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), one of six regional accrediting organizations in the United States. AACSB The Graduate Programs in Management are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), which is a distinction awarded to the top-tier universities worldwide. EPAS In 2012, Boston Universitys Metropolitan College became one of only two schools in the United States to receive this honor: The graduate management programs received international recognition and accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Program Accreditation System (EPAS). PMI The Master of Science in Project Management online program is accredited by the Project Management Institutes Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management. (PMI is the leading membership association for the project management profession.)

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Overview
The Degree for the 21st Century Manager
Boston Universitys Metropolitan College (MET) proudly delivers an interdisciplinary suite of six specialized masters degrees and four graduate certicates. The various online Graduate Programs in Management are designed for experienced professionals seeking to become 21st century managers. Recognized as internationally accredited programs, the courses are taught by a renowned academic faculty of practitioners and thought leaders whose work collectively represents the future of management education. Developed in collaboration with highly regarded MET faculty, the interdisciplinary Graduate Programs in Management explore the realities of doing business in a global marketplace. The integrated curriculum is structured to engage students in complex scenario thinking and to develop critical reasoning skills through the assessment of real-world business problems. We strive to graduate a professional who has the condence to confront emerging challenges in todays fast-moving economy. Its an educational experience unlike any other and an opportunity to learn the management competencies that will be needed in the next decade and beyond. GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW DESIGNED FOR THE WORKING PROFESSIONAL Complete the program in 12 courses or less; you may be entitled to course waivers based on previous professional designations or certications. Focus on 1 course at a time and complete the program in as few as 24 months. Choose from 6 start dates per year in spring, summer, or fall. Learn anywhere, anytime, with live technical support available 7 days a week. ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES Banking & Financial Services Management Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management Human Resources Management Insurance Management International Marketing Management Project Management ONLINE GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Financial Markets & Institutions International Marketing Project Management Risk Management & Organizational Continuity

Why Choose
Why Choose BUs Specialized Masters Degree vs. a Traditional MBA?
In todays highly competitive business world, the pressure is on to stand out among your peers. Tomorrows business leaders must be nimble, strategic visionaries that can prepare organizations for innovation and change in the global economy. The truth is that most conventional MBA programs have not kept pace with modern business. By design, the siloed MBA curriculum lacks the breadth and scope of what 21st century management education needs to beinterdisciplinary, innovative, and tailored to the realities of todays complex business world. The Graduate Programs in Management focus on fundamental management skills, like being able to think strategically, holistically, and operationally about the interconnectedness of the international economy. Such in-depth knowledge can only be acquired through practical experience, advanced education, and a global outlook; it is not gleaned from an MBA learning model that has remained largely unchanged for decades. Career-oriented professionals choose the specialized masters degree because the learning outcomes are immediately applicable and strategically relevant for the next decade and beyond. OTHER ADVANTAGES OF BUS SPECIALIZED MASTERS DEGREE: Enjoy convenient 100% online study with no GRE or residency required. Network with a community of 300,000 alumni upon graduation. Participate in an interdisciplinary education model unlike any other. Benefit from a core management curriculum with specialized areas of study. Learn from internationally recognized faculty who are accomplished, innovative scholars. Attend value-added classes online or in Boston which include peers from Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Enroll in optional intensive classes abroad that combine corporate visits and academic lectures.

To learn more, speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-866-232-0232, ext. 3387 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642, ext. 3387 (International).

Curriculum & Faculty

A Global Vision for Management Education
In the last decade, business has truly become international. Thats why our curriculum is designed to teach management education in the context of globalization. Boston Universitys Metropolitan College proudly offers graduate management programs online, which are some of the most acclaimed academic platforms in the world. Our exceptional international accreditation signies the global vision of the Administrative Sciences department and sets high standards for the faculty and students who join us here. All of our distinguishing achievements in management education come from an unwavering commitment to differentiate ourselves by who we teach, how we teach, and what we teach. Our forwardthinking curriculum prepares ambitious professionals for 21st century management by teaching them how to: Manage multidisciplinary teams from a global perspective. Think critically, adapt rapidly, and lead strategically. Develop an operational understanding that drives effective decision making. Challenge complex situations with practical knowledge. Analyze content and engage in thoughtful dialogue.

Learn from the Bestin the World

Coming together from seven countries, our PhD-level faculty members have outstanding academic credentials, excellent teaching abilities, and highly recognized publishing records. Our full-time faculty members have made signicant contributions to research and held key management positions prior to joining BU. As non-traditional instructors, this impressive group is free from traditional educational paradigms, and it shows in the innovative curriculum design of our programs.

Programs
Master of Science in Insurance Management
In todays uncertain economy, the insurance industry is highly competitive. Successful managers pursue learning opportunities to keep up with the trends and changes, but also to stand out. This online program is designed exclusively for individuals who have earned the Charter Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation. The CPCU designation accounts for one-third of your masters degree in Insurance Management. In todays constantly changing business world, leaders need interdisciplinary knowledge and broad management skills. Explore how this program can add a new dimension to your professional acumen and equip you with forward-thinking management solutions in accounting, nance, operations, and leadership. Prerequisites Students must hold the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters designation in order to earn this masters degree. Boston University recognizes the CPCU as the equivalent of four graduate-level courses. Additional Courses (2 courses/8 credits) Choose two additional Administrative Sciences courses with the advice of the department coordinator to enhance your individual management interests or to work toward a certicate. Core Courses (6 courses/24 credits) MET AD 632 Financial Concepts MET AD 642 Project Management MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design MET AD 655 International Business, Economics, and Cultures MET AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision Making MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services Specialization Courses (None) The four specialization courses are waived in lieu of the CPCU designation

To learn more, speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-866-232-0232, ext. 3387 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642, ext. 3387 (International).

Master of Science in Banking & Financial Services Management

Finance is the universal language of the global business community. In todays world economy, transparency is critical but its not enough. Every corporate initiative demands increased attention from nance managers and raises expectations of their performance. Yet, the numbers cant always be trusted. Thats why we teach motivated professionals how to move beyond the data, manage through critical reasoning, execute strategic initiatives, and leverage the use of advanced nancial instruments. In this online program, students develop a forward-thinking approach to building comprehensive projections, forecasts, and nancial models. Students also learn to analyze present day circumstances in order to determine actionable insights from current economic events. Courses are taught by distinguished instructors who bring a wealth of professional and academic experience into the classroom. Course Waivers You may be entitled to waive courses based on your previous certication in the banking and nancial services management industry. For some professional designations or certications, you can earn up to three course waivers. Here is a complete list of waivers: One Elective CLU ChFC CFP Chartered Life Underwriter Chartered Financial Consultant Certified Financial Planner

CFCM Certified Federal Contracts Manager CCCM Certified Commercial Contracts Manager CPCM Certified Professional Contracts Manager

One Accounting Course (AD 630) and One Elective CPA Certified Public Accountant CFS Certified Fund Specialist CMA Certified Management Accountant CIA Certified Internal Auditor CFSA Certified Financial Services Auditor One Finance Course (AD 731) and Two Electives CFA Chartered Financial Analyst Please consult your Enrollment Advisor for information on how you might apply your professional qualications toward course waivers in the Master of Science in Banking & Financial Services Management online program. In order to take advantage of the course waiver option, you must supply proof of having earned the professional designations or certications with your application packet and your original college transcripts. If you are eligible for this waiver option, verication will be sent to you when you are accepted to the Boston University online MSBFSM degree program.

Degree Requirements A total of 12 courses (48 credits) are required as follows: Core Courses (6 courses/24 credits) MET AD 731 Corporate Finance MET AD 642 Project Management MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce Systems, and Web Design MET AD 655 International Business, Economics, and Cultures MET AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision Making MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services Specialization Courses (4 courses/16 credits) MET AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting MET AD 712 Financial Markets and Institutions MET AD 714 Mergers and Acquisitions MET AD 717 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management Additional Courses (2 courses/8 credits) Choose two additional Administrative Sciences courses, with the advice of the department coordinator, to enhance your individual management interests or to work toward a certicate.

To learn more, speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-866-232-0232, ext. 3387 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642, ext. 3387 (International).

Master of Science in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management

There are no guarantees in modern businessexcept that it will change. This is arguably one of the only online programs in the nation that takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore the multitude of complex challenges facing not only businesses, but entire industries, such as the technology and social shifts that threaten to make them obsolete. Every day, risks to intellectual capital, company data, and physical assets, reveal the vulnerability of doing business in the 21st century. Thats why our students are challenged to think beyond the traditional view of risk management, disaster preparedness, and recovery. While those core topics are important, the program takes a much broader perspective in evaluating, measuring, and mitigating both the downside and upside risks facing a company today. Through investigative coursework, students learn how to think proactively, anticipate market shifts, and plan for all possible scenarios that can disrupt business activities. This program covers practical lessons from current events to demonstrate that risk can emerge from anywhere, whether from within the enterprise or externally from industry, environmental, and societal challenges. Teaching from experience, the instructors lead high-level discussions and design important simulation exercises that challenge students to think through issues and nd effective ways to solve them. Course Waivers You may be entitled to waive courses based on your previous certication in the areas of business continuity, security, and risk management. For some professional designations or certications, you can earn one or more course waivers. Here is the complete list of waivers One Elective CLU DRII The Institute for Continuity ManagementMBCP Master Business Continuity Professional Certicate BCI Business Continuity InstituteFBCI Fellowship of the BCI

In order to take advantage of the course waiver option, you must supply proof of earning professional designations or certications with your application packet and your original college transcripts. If you are eligible for this waiver option, verication will be sent to you when you are accepted to the Boston University MSBCSRM online program. Degree Requirements A total of 12 courses (48 credits) are required as follows: Core Courses (6 courses/24 credits) MET AD 632 Financial Concepts MET AD 642 Project Management MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design MET AD 655 International Business, Economics, and Cultures MET AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision Making MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services

Specialization Courses (4 courses/16 credits) MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management MET AD 613 System-Wide Risk Planning, Strategy, and Compliance MET AD 614 Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plus one of the following to enhance your specic area of interest: MET AD 612 COOPublic Emergency Management MET AD 644 Project Risk and Cost Management MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures Additional Courses (2 courses/8 credits) Choose two additional Administrative Sciences courses, with the advice of the department coordinator, to enhance your individual management interests or to work toward a certicate.

To learn more, speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-866-232-0232, ext. 3387 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642, ext. 3387 (International).

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Master of Science in Human Resources Management

Todays human resources manager confronts increasingly complex organizational structures that span time zones, countries, and continents. With more companies outsourcing core HR functions, such as benets and training, the human resources manager needs a different set of skills and abilities to manage a portfolio of external service providers. Thats why this online program is designed unlike any other. Through our interdisciplinary curriculum, students build on their core technical HR skills and gain a broader managerial perspective in the areas of organizational strategy, change management, workforce development and leadership. The program strives to graduate an HR professional who is equipped with the acumen to maximize productivity, innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability. Prerequisites In order to qualify for this graduate program, students must have ve years of professional experience or currently hold the CEBS designation. Boston University recognizes the CEBS designation as the equivalent of four graduatelevel courses. That means individuals who hold the Certied Employee Benets Specialist (CEBS) designation can enroll in the program and take 8 courses for a total of 32 credits to graduate.

Degree Requirements for individuals without Certied Employee Benets Specialist (CEBS) Designation A total of 12 courses (48 credits) are required as follows: Core Courses (7 courses/28 credits) AD 632 Financial Concepts AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision Making AD 655 International Business, Economics and Cultures AD 648 Introduction to Ecommerce, Systems and Web Design AD 642 Project Management AD 856 Market Economic Research and Analysis AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures Specialization Courses (4 courses/16 credits) AD 743 Managing Employees, Professionals and Teams AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security and Risk Management AD 613 System-Wide Risk Planning, Strategy and Compliance AD 741 The Innovative Process: Developing New Products and Services

Additional Courses (1 course/4 credits) Choose an additional Administrative Sciences course with the advice of the department coordinator to enhance your individual management interests or to work towards a certication in another departmental academic area. Degree Requirements for individuals with Certied Employee Benets Specialist (CEBS) Designation A total of 8 courses (32 Credits) are required as follows: Core Courses (8 courses/32 credits) AD 632 Financial Concepts AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision Making AD 655 International Business, Economics and Cultures AD 648 Introduction to Ecommerce, Systems and Web Design AD 743 Managing Employees, Professionals and Teams AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security and Risk Management AD 613 System-Wide Risk Planning, Strategy and Compliance AD 741 The Innovative Process: Developing New Products and Services

To learn more, speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-866-232-0232, ext. 3387 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642, ext. 3387 (International).

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Master of Science in International Marketing Management

Relying on traditional marketing logic, like the Four Ps model, is considered illogical in todays consumer-driven economy. The rise of customer intelligence and the rate of innovation have elevated the strategic inuence of marketing managers. Those who lead must adapt to rapid changes in the eld of international business. Thats why our online program prepares students for career opportunities that are still on the horizon. To instill a forward-thinking mindset in our students, we do not subscribe to the traditional paradigm of marketing that most business schools follow. This is truly an international marketing program, where students have the opportunity to work with peers and professors from some of the worlds top business schools. Beyond having the opportunity to learn cultural differences rsthand, students also learn to adapt and make critical decisions at the operational level by leveraging dynamic data, analytics, and real-time simulation and deployment scenarios. Degree Requirements A total of 12 courses (48 credits) are required as follows: Core Courses (6 courses/24 credits) MET AD 632 Financial Concepts MET AD 642 Project Management MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design MET AD 655 International Business, Economics, and Cultures MET AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision Making MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services

Specialization Courses (4 courses/16 credits) MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques MET AD 856 Market and Economic Research and Analysis Plus two of the following: MET AD 773 International Business Simulation (intensive Boston University classroom option) MET AD 895 Doing Business in and with India (online from Boston and on site in India) *ITESM Integral Marketing Communications (online from Mexico) *ITESM Doing Business in Mexico and Latin America (online from Mexico) *Courses offered by our international partners

Additional Courses (2 courses/8 credits) Choose two additional Administrative Sciences courses with the advice of the department coordinator to enhance your individual management interests or to work toward a certicate.

To learn more, speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-866-232-0232, ext. 3387 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642, ext. 3387 (International).

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Master of Science in Project Management

Project management is the driving force of business in the 21st century. Project management is not just about estimating costs and timelines; its also about conflict resolution, critical decision making, and understanding the interdisciplinary scope from an operational perspective. In most graduate-level programs, students learn from case studies. In this online program at BU, students learn from internationally respected faculty members who worked on the projects that case studies were written about like the Big Dig in Boston. Our versatile program is applicable to existing and aspiring project managers, regardless of industry or organization type. Students learn to manage multiple projects of all sizes and understand how all of their corporate projects integrate at the enterprise level. By going beyond the standard project management body of knowledge in course design and instruction, students learn to think critically as managers, induce performance, and solve cultural challenges. They also learn how to respond to unforeseen obstacles and scenarios that arise during the project lifecycle. With intensive coursework ranging from foundational project management methods to communications management, project risk and cost management, and megaproject management, experienced and accidental project managers alike are equipped with the technical and socio-cultural skills needed to function successfully in todays global economy. Course Waivers You may be entitled to waive courses based on your previous certication in project management. For some professional designations or certications, you can earn one or more course waivers. Here is the complete list of waivers:

One Elective PMP Certification PRINCE2 Boston University Corporate EdOnline and Daytime Project Management Boston University Corporate EdEvening and Applied Project Management Six Sigma/Black Belt DOE PMCDPProject Management Career Development Program (Project Management Essentials or PM Systems & Practices in DOE) Two Electives GE PMLP Project Management Leadership Program DOE PMCDPProject Management Career Development Program (Project Leadership/ Supervision and Program Management & Portfolio Analysis or Advanced Leadership and Executive Communications) In order to take advantage of the course waiver option, you must supply proof of earning professional designations or certications with your application packet and your original college transcripts. If you are eligible for this waiver option, verication will be sent to you when you are accepted to the Boston University MSPM online program.

Degree Requirements A total of 12 courses (48 credits) are required as follows: Core Courses (6 courses/24 credits) MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management MET AD 632 Financial Concepts MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design MET AD 655 International Business, Economics, and Cultures MET AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision Making MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services Specialization Courses (4 courses/16 credits) MET AD 642 Project Management MET AD 643 Project Communications Management MET AD 644 Project Risk and Cost Management MET AD 646 Program Management Additional Courses (2 courses/8 credits) Choose two additional Administrative Sciences courses, with the advice of the department coordinator, to enhance your individual management interests or to work toward a certicate.

To learn more, speak with an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 1-866-232-0232, ext. 3387 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642, ext. 3387 (International).

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Continuous Professional Education Model

What if you could earn your masters degree and a graduate certicate in 14 courses? You can at Boston University Metropolitan College. Our Graduate Programs in Management are designed for motivated professionals. Graduates have the opportunity to return within four years of graduation (subject to review) to enhance their BU credentials with a graduate certicate. Each of the four graduate certicates works with the curricular requirements of the Graduate Programs in Management. If you have completed two of four specialization courses as part of the masters degree, then by completing just two additional specialization courses, you can earn a graduate certicate. Contact an Enrollment Advisor to learn even more about earning a graduate certicate in these areas of study: Financial Markets & Institutions International Marketing Project Management Risk Management & Organizational Continuity

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Admissions Requirements
What Do You Need to Qualify as an Applicant?
You must have earned a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. We would expect that you would have completed your undergraduate degree with a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system. International students must demonstrate an understanding of English, including the ability to read and write with prociency. Students, whose native language is not English, must submit one of the following: 1. Internet-Based Test (IBT) with a minimum total score of 84 and minimum scores in each section as follows: Reading-21; Listening-18; Speaking-23; Writing-22. 2. International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section. For information on these tests, visit the TOEFL website at www.toefl.org or the IELTS website at www.IELTS.org. Please note that entrance exams (e.g. GMAT and GRE) and are not required. How to apply? Once you have read the admissions requirements and completed the preapplication interview, you will need to submit the following for your application package: 1. Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic reference. 2. A self-evaluation (short essay of 500 words discussing your motivation for study) 3 A current resume 4. Official transcript(s)* from each college and graduate school attended 5. A non-refundable application fee of $70 (please make check payable to Boston University) for all masters degree programs; $25 for graduate certificate programs; $95 for masters degree and certificate. *For the Master of Science in Insurance Management, an official CPCU transcript is required, in addition to all ve components listed above. For more information and assistance, please call an Enrollment Advisor at 1-866-232-0232, ext. 3387 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-647-722-6642, ext. 3387 (international).

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Online Learning
Boston University is proud to be recognized as a leading provider of distance education for over a decade. We continually invest in faculty, technology, and student support services in order to create an online learning environment that reflects the integrity and reputation of the University. The result is that online students feel connected and welcomed into the greater BU community. As a BU student, you will nd it easy to engage with faculty and peers. Our innovative learning network leverages social tools like Facebook, Twitter and instant chat. Dynamic discussion forums also create a water cooler area of the learning management system. Our fully integrated approach is focused on bringing students and faculty together without interruption, which is why we also offer live technical support 7 days a week.

BUs Five Levels of Support

1. Get your questions answered promptly by your personal Enrollment Advisor. 2. Learn the ins and outs from your dedicated Student Services Coordinator. 3. Streamline the learning process by working closely with your personal Facilitator. 4. Gain direct access to BUs internationally regarded faculty. 5. Breathe easy with live technical support available 7 days a week from highly qualied professional technicians.

The BU Community
When youre accepted into one of the online Graduate Programs in Management, you become part of the extended and proud BU community. Online students are always welcome on campuswhether you want to pop in for a class, attend an athletic event, utilize the BU library, leverage our network of career services, or walk with your graduating class in the formal commencement ceremony, you are encouraged to actively participate in our academic community.

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Financial Assistance
Boston Universitys Metropolitan College offers comprehensive nancial assistance services to help you meet your educational goals, including loans and scholarships. We also provide information to help students make thoughtful decisions about options for nancing a Boston University education. For some additional guidance on personal money management and loan repayment, including workshops and online resources, we encourage you to visit: www.bu.edu/smartmoney101. There is no cost to apply for nancial assistance, and you may qualify for a student loan regardless of your income. To learn more about applying for nancial assistance, please visit www.bu.edu/naid or contact: Boston University Metropolitan College Graduate Financial Assistance 755 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Phone: 617-358-3993 Fax: 617-353-4190 nanaid@bu.edu

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