Overview

Key facts

The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security designated the Metropolitan College Department of Computer Science as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education and Research.

The MS in Computer Information Systems concentration in IT Project Management at Boston University has been accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC); the concentration in Health Informatics is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.

Learning Outcomes

Advanced knowledge in the analysis and documentation of requirements for architecture, design, and implementation of computer applications systems.

Proficiency in software and computing skills as they pertain to the design and implementation of database systems, data communications, systems analysis, and design.

Competence sufficient to identify current and emerging information technologies that may have strategic value for enterprise; assess where those technologies have value; and manage the implementation of those technologies in the enterprise.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Data Structures and Algorithms

Computer Graphics

Foundations of Analytics

Data Analysis and Visualization

Financial Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

National

A completed Application for Graduate Admission

Three letters of recommendation

A personal statement (short essay discussing your motivation for study)

A current résumé

Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official transcripts will be required upon matriculation.

A nonrefundable application fee of $85

International

International Student Data Form

Authorized financial statement from a bank (original, shown in U.S. dollars)

Copy of current I-20 and I-94, both sides (if applicable)

Letter of financial support from a sponsor (firm, government, parents, etc.)

Notarized English translations of all documents not in English

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Tuition Fee

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International

66670 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.
National

66670 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

66670 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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