Overview

The Macro Social Work program offered by Boston University encompasses a broad range of knowledge and skills that enable practitioners to lead and contribute to highly performing public and private sector organizations that address critical social issues with diverse populations.

Through coursework, field education, and supplementary programs, students learn theory and develop cross-cutting skills in community organizing, human services management, and planning and program development. Students and faculty focus together on understanding and working to overcome racism and intersecting oppressions based on gender, class, sexual orientation, identity, ability, and other social factors.

Key facts

Specific learning opportunities include development of skills in: systems thinking, community needs and asset assessment, outreach and recruitment, power analysis, community development, direct action, supervision, financial management, strategic planning, leadership development, meeting facilitation, community-based participatory research, evaluation, proposal writing, advocacy, lobbying, coalition building, bargaining and negotiating, conflict resolution, public speaking, social marketing, media relations, and other topics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Services Management

Community Organizing

Planning and Program Development

Seminar: Community Planning

Strategic Management
Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Foundation Year Program: 27 semester credits in coursework and 6 in field education.
Advanced Year Program: 24 semester credits in coursework and 8 in the field.

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Liberal Arts View 593 other Masters in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$95 non-refundable application fee: Paid by credit card when submitting your application electronically

Personal statement: 3-4 pages, double-spaced

Current résumé or CV

Three references: One reference is required from a faculty member or advisor if you are currently in school, and/or from a supervisor if you are working

Transcripts: Transcripts should include all previous undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate academic institutions, including study abroad transcripts

Phone or Skype interview: May be required for Online Program and international student applicants

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Tuition Fee

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International

38596 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 38596 USD per year during 24 months.
National

38596 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38596 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

38596 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38596 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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