Boston University

Boston University which was founded in 1839 and is the fourth largest independent university in the United States, is a hub of academic and scientific activity. With more than 3,400 faculty members and more than 30,000 students, it is one of the nation's leading research-based universities.

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

Master of Science in Banking and Financial Services Management

As the banking and financial sector continues to boom, it becomes more complex and competitive - and the demand for high-caliber finance managers has never been greater.

The Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Banking and Financial Services Management is designed to prepare students for success in the fast-paced, dynamic financial sector by combining a solid foundation in general management practices with expertise in corporate finance, global markets and the financial services industry. Students explore:

• Investments
• Managing cash
• Capital raising strategies
• Merger and acquisition processes
• Securities markets
• Corporate operations
• Defense measures against hostile bids
• Buyout transactions
• Analyzing financial statements
• Electronic commerce practices and their importance in both national and international markets

Requirements: Students must complete the eight MSM core courses in addition to the four Banking and Financial Services specialization courses.

Master of Science in Project Management

Boston University's Master of Science in Project Management online degree program is accredited by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management at the Project Management Institute (PMI®). GAC accreditation is a rare honor that has, so far, been conferred to only six other universities in the world. Courses from the accredited program are also offered as part of our Project Management Graduate Certificate program.

Boston University has long been the gold standard in educational programs. Having GAC accreditation confirms to our students that the Master of Science in Project Management fulfills the comprehensive global aims of learning and performance objectives set out by the PMI® and features the competencies required to successfully pass the exam for Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification. It also enhances our ability to deliver world-class education, since this highly regarded accreditation will enable us to continue to attract the best faculty members in the field.

As the requirements of today's projects become more sophisticated, the demand for skilled project managers cannot be underestimated. Actually, many top executives acquire advanced project management skills to gain a competitive advantage.

Students with a broad range of professional responsibilities - from working on complex projects, to designing IT infrastructure, to completing consulting contracts - will benefit from this detailed examination of project conception, planning, budgeting, strategy, resource allocation and implementation in conjunction with investigating business management principals.

The Boston University Online Master of Science in Project Management will enable students to achieve success at the highest levels of management.

Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Interdisciplinary Studies - Undergraduate Degree Completion

The undergraduate degree completion program is a 16-course program that can be completed online in less than 30 months. It is designed for individuals that have earned approximately half of their undergraduate work and seek to finish their degree. This program provides a unique opportunity for students who have busy schedules and professional commitments to earn a degree from Boston University.

After successfully completing the 16-course program, the students will obtain the Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Interdisciplinary Studies from Boston University.

Students in this program will develop a thorough understanding of philosophy, the humanities and the social sciences disciplines that are highly valued in today's business climate. In the professional environment, success often depends on interpersonal awareness, critical thinking skills and human factors. These courses focus on a particular aspect of various fields of study to examine issues, methods and overarching theories within that field.

The courses reflect the way in which these theories and methods are applied to day-to-day issues. For example, students will explore philosophy through studying film or biology through investigating cooking and food.

This program is limited to US residents who hold a minimum of 64 undergraduate credits.

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