Boston University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Department: Master of Science in Computer Information Systems Computer Science
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Academically rigorous programs taught by full-time research-active faculty with terminal degrees and industry experts; world renowned university; regional accreditation; Center Academic Excellence Information Assurance; proctored exams guarantee integrity; facilitator per 15 students; media rich learning environment; simulation and virtual labs; video-collaboration tools support interactive discussions and project driven courses to develop critical thinking and team work; online student services
School type	Private
Terms	We offer 7 week courses 6 times per year

Program Offerings

Online master's in computer information technology programs	1
Concentrations with highest demand
Computer Programming Information Science/Studies Computer Systems Analysis Computer Software and Media Applications Computer Information Technology Administration and Management
Concentrations offered
Computer Programming Computer Software and Media Applications Information Science/Studies Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Computer Systems Analysis Computer Information Technology Administration and Management Computer Science
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Cybersecurity Biocomputing/Bioinformatics Systems Development/Management Internet Technology Business/Government Applications

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

24

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	10 full-time; 5 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	90% full-time; 0% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	N/A
Average experience teaching online courses	8 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	29 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	85
Maximum class size	150

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	No instructor preference
Students enroll as online students	Yes, they are bound to courses as online students after enrollment
Credits earned online equal earned on-campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	All
Same curricula for online and campus students	All

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	3.0 years
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	6 years