For over 150 years, Boston University has anticipated the changing needs of its students while serving the greater needs of society.

Boston University was founded on the ideals that it would be one of the first all-inclusive universities, as well as a leading private research and teaching institution. Boston University celebrates its diversity by carrying the exclusive title of being the first university to open all its divisions to female students in 1872, the first coeducational medical college in the world in 1873, and proudly lists Martin Luther King, Jr. among distinguished alumni. BU also showcases the first woman to earn a Ph.D., the first woman admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, the first Native American graduate with a doctorate in medicine, and the first African-American psychiatrist in the nation.

As one of the nation’s premier research universities, Boston University believes that all students benefit by learning from dedicated teachers who are actively engaged in original research. The University’s learning environment is further enriched by an extraordinary array of direct involvement with the broader artistic, economic, social, intellectual, and educational life of the community. These relationships provide a distinctly practical edge to the University’s educational and research programs.

Online Degree Programs

Below is a listing of the online degree programs offered through Boston University.  Click on a link to learn more.

• Masters Degree in Computer Information Systems
  
• Masters Degree in IT Project Management
  
• Masters Degree in IT Security
  
• Masters Degree in Database Management
• Masters Degree in Music Education
• Masters Degree in Art Education
• Masters Degree in Health Communication
  
• Doctorate in Music Education
  

Popular Online Degrees

Boston University’s MSCIS Program Stands Out

A Faculty Obsessed With the Future:

• Exposure to passionate, esteemed and responsive PhD faculty, dedicated to student success
• Access to elite alumni, college, faculty, industry, and student networks

Industry Leading Curriculum:

• Graduate with unmatched marketability and technical knowledge-base
• Curriculum is constantly being updated to expose students to what’s new on the IT horizon
• Diverse core IT curriculum and the ability to pursue specialized concentrations

Database Management and Business Intelligence: utilize Oracle DBMS and develop data warehousing and mining strategies while sharpening your skills in integrating information technology into business solutions

IT Project Management:

explore Project Management Institute’s PMBOK while developing techniques in virtual project management, software risk management, and cost and quality best practices

Security:

gain in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and develop solutions for securing networks and computer systems

What MSCIS Students are Saying

“I have learned more in the three courses I have taken at Boston University’s Metropolitan College online than I have in my B.S. and MBA.” — Christopher Kelly – Online MSCIS Student

Top Ranked

Boston University has been ranked as one of the best universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report.

Regional Accreditation

Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC).
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

CNSS Accreditation

Boston University is accredited by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS).
The Committee on National Security Systems

PMI Accreditation

The online Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems is accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management.

IT Project Management Concentration

The Concentration in IT Project Management provides you with in-depth understanding of and hands-on experience with the latest technologies, and challenges you to apply your knowledge to real world projects.

You’ll learn the general concepts embodied in the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK and virtual project management skills that enhance the ability to manage geographically distributed software development. Students will be prepared for careers such as; project manager, systems analyst, designer, programmer, research manager, IT consultant, or administrator of technical projects while also gaining specialized techniques in software risk management, software cost estimation, and software quality management.

What Makes Our CIS Program Stand Out?

• Legacy Institution: benefit from a 150-year old tradition of academic excellence
• Cutting-edge technical education and curriculum
• Gain expertise and career advancement with instruction by industry leading faculty

Boston University is Leading the Way

Boston University Metropolitan College has combined 169 years of BU excellence with a state of the art curriculum maintained by faculty with real world knowledge and an understanding of your busy schedule.

What our Students are Saying

“I have learned more in the three courses I have taken at Boston University’s Metropolitan College online than I have in my B.S. and MBA.”
Christopher Kelly – Online MSCIS Student

Top Ranked

Boston University has been ranked as one of the best universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report.

Regional Accreditation

Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC).
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

CNSS Accreditation

Boston University is accredited by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS).
The Committee on National Security Systems

PMI Accreditation

The online Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems is accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management.

Security Concentration

In an era of increasing threats, including cyber crime and cyber warfare, all enterprises must carefully protect their information assets. The Concentration in Security provides you with an in-depth understanding of risks, threats, and attacks, and the technologies, policies and procedures to design and implement information systems that are truly secure and thereby more usable and safe. You will learn how to secure all aspects of your information systems, including networks, computer systems, databases, and applications.

As an information security analyst, information security leader or chief security officer, you’ll design, build, and manage highly secure information systems that support organizational goals and drive productivity for your organization.

What Makes Our CIS Program Stand Out?

• Accelerated – graduate in 12 – 20 months
• Comprehensive, real-world curriculum

Boston University is Leading the Way

Boston University Metropolitan College has combined 169 years of BU excellence with a state of the art curriculum maintained by faculty with real world knowledge and an understanding of your busy schedule.

What our Students are Saying

“I have learned more in the three courses I have taken at Boston University’s Metropolitan College online than I have in my B.S. and MBA.”
Christopher Kelly – Online MSCIS Student

Top Ranked

Boston University has been ranked as one of the best universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report.

Regional Accreditation

Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC).
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

CNSS Accreditation

Boston University is accredited by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS).

Database Management & Business Intelligence Concentration

The organization, storage, analysis, and delivery of data and information are increasingly critical for operations and management of modern enterprises. The demand for professionals with database and business intelligence skills is continually increasing, as enterprises are finding ways to leverage these growing technologies to gain competitive advantage. The Concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence provides you with in-depth understanding of these technologies and hands-on experience with the latest technologies, and challenges you to apply your knowledge to real world projects.

You’ll learn to organize data to support business operations and for sophisticated analysis and discovery of information and knowledge that you can use to solve business problems and identify and capitalize on new opportunities. You will gain hands-on experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and other leading database management systems, and the latest data mining tools, as you use these tools to solve realistic problems.

What Makes Our CIS Program Stand Out?

• Accelerated – graduate in 12 – 20 months
• Comprehensive, real-world curriculum

Boston University is Leading the Way

Boston University Metropolitan College has combined 169 years of BU excellence with a state of the art curriculum maintained by faculty with real world knowledge and an understanding of your busy schedule.

What our Students are Saying

“I have learned more in the three courses I have taken at Boston University’s Metropolitan College online than I have in my B.S. and MBA.”
Christopher Kelly – Online MSCIS Student

Top Ranked

Boston University has been ranked as one of the best universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report.

Regional Accreditation

Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC).
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

CNSS Accreditation

Boston University is accredited by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS).
The Committee on National Security Systems

A master’s degree in music education from Boston University signifies quality. And earning a master’s degree online from Boston University is even more significant because of the convenience and flexibility it affords our students.

Why Choose BU’s Masters in Music Education?

• Learn from Boston University’s world-class faculty through this convenient online learning environment designed to meet your needs
• Discover the advantages of earning your master’s degree from one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world
• Experience the benefits of online course instruction via message boards, chat sessions and e-mail
• Advance your career – coursework takes less than 24 months

What Our Masters in Music Education Students Are Saying

“Participating in Boston University’s online Master’s of Music Education program has given me the opportunity to work at a full-time graduate school pace without leaving my teaching post. Because I continue to teach full time, I am able to immediately implement the lessons I learn in my classes and report back in the online forum about my successes and failures.”

—Jennifer Wojcik, Graduate, Master’s in Music Education

Top Ranked Masters in Music Education

US News & World Report – Best in the North
Boston University has been ranked as one of the best universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report.

Accredited Masters in Music Education

Music Accreditation – NASM
Boston University holds accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges and universities with 615 accredited institutional members.

Regional Accreditation – NEASC
Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC).

Boston University makes it possible for working music educators to earn their Doctorate in Music Education online.

The Boston University School of Music, established in 1872, was the first degree-granting music institution in the United States. Our students—on-campus and online—benefit from a rich heritage of proven curriculum grounded in musicology and music theory, which has produced great music educators for more than a century. We are now introducing this time-honored program to students around the world through a flexible and convenient online learning environment taught by Boston University’s world-class faculty.

Achieve your Personal and Professional Goals

A graduate degree in music education from Boston University can help you meet your educational goals and enhance your career advancement opportunities.

Education that Demands an Encore

A graduate degree makes your passion for music education tangible, especially to the marketplace and your colleagues. It is a mark of quality to receive your degree from an institution identified as a leader in music education for more than a hundred years.

A Goal Within Reach

Programs are designed to allow Master’s students to complete coursework in as few as 17–20 months and Doctoral students in approximately 24 months. Curriculum project and dissertation are completed after coursework.

Top Ranked

Boston University has been ranked as one of the best universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report.

Regional Accreditation

Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

NASM Accreditation

The Boston University School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

The convenient online format enables students to benefit from the resources of a prestigious, world-class university, without conflicting with day-to-day responsibilities in the classroom or at home. The MA AE program provides artistic and educational instruction that enriches classroom pedagogy, while fostering original thought and creative curriculum development. Students graduate with instruction that is highly relevant and applicable to their own classrooms and overall career aspirations.

Why BU’s Masters Degree in Art Education

• Engage in a world-renowned artistic/academic community
• Accelerated program designed for art educators; possible graduation in 18 months
• Enjoy optional on-campus studio session focused on the process of art making
• Immediately enrich your classrooms with child-centered instruction
• Graduate with marketable skills positioning you for growth

Top Ranked Masters Degree in Art Education

US News & World Report – Best in the North

Boston University has been ranked as one of the best universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report.

Accredited Masters Degree in Art Education

Regionally Accredited – NEASC

Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC, Inc.).

Hear What our Masters Degree in Art Education Students Are Saying

“This is a serious art education program taught by renowned faculty artists.  This experience has deepened my personal relationship with art and enhanced my value as an art educator.”

Sarah Blalock – Masters Degree in Art Education Student

“In today’s professional environment art teachers need to elevate our education in order to grow our careers.  The Masters Degree in Art Education equipped me with the world class instruction and credentials that I need to stay competitive.”

Lisa Luke – Masters Degree in Art Education Student

Popular Online Degrees

Health care touches everyone. Put your communication skills to use in an industry always rich in opportunity.

Boston University’s Master of Science in Health Communication online degree program provides you with hands-on experience in applying your marketing and communication expertise to an industry virtually unlimited in opportunity. From marketing a hospital or rehabilitation center’s services to advocating for healthier lifestyles with a non-profit organization, your skills will be in great demand.

• Master a new marketing and communication skill set and become a leader in specialized communications for the health industry.
• Benefit from faculty members collaborating from five disciplines: law, medicine, communication, marketing, and public relations.
• Learn how new technology trends support the rapidly changing field of health care.
• Benefit from the interaction you’ll experience with your fellow students from a diverse mix of industry backgrounds.

Get started now. The Master of Science in Health Communication at BU is the only program offered exclusively online and it is shorter than most—complete it in as little as 18 months.

Top Ranked

Boston University ranks consistently high in reports that compare colleges and universities, including those by U.S. News and World Report, The Times Higher Education Report, Newsweek, and others.

Regional Accreditation

Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC) Inc.