Apply Now: Graduate Degree & Certificate Programs

Fall 2024 Applicants

2025 Applicants (Spring, Summer, & Fall)

Please note that when selecting “Apply Online” you will be taken to a portal on an external website to begin your application.

Thank you for your interest in Boston University’s Metropolitan College. MET offers rolling admission for all degree and certificate programs, normally granted for September, January, and May of each year, with additional starts in October, March, and July for most online programs. Graduate Admissions Committees meet on an ongoing basis and admission decisions are made after a full evaluation of each candidate’s application materials.

If you have any questions, you can schedule an appointment to speak directly with an admissions advisor about MET’s programs and application requirements, or sign up for one of our events.

Application Deadlines

Term	Application Deadline	Start Date
Fall 2024	August 1, 2024* (domestic & online applicants) June 1, 2024 (international on-campus applicants)	September 3, 2024 (on campus and online)
Fall 2 2024	October 1, 2024 (domestic & online applicants)	October 29, 2024 (online courses)
Spring 2025	December 15, 2024 (domestic & online applicants) October 15, 2024 (international on-campus applicants)	January 14, 2025 (online courses) January 21, 2025 (on campus courses)
Summer 2025	April 1, 2025 (domestic & online applicants) February 15, 2025 (international on-campus applicants)	May, 2025
Fall 2025	August 1, 2025 (domestic & online applicants) June 1, 2025 (international on-campus applicants)	September, 2025

Application Requirements

Applicants to master’s degree and graduate certificate programs must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to enrollment.

Requirements for Complete Application for Admission

Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official electronic transcripts will be required upon enrollment.
- International students should review the transcripts section of our International Student Graduate Application page. It is recommended that official evaluations be provided for international transcripts.
A current résumé/CV.
English proficiency exam (for international students): international students should review the English proficiency section of our international application page.
Application fee:
- On-campus programs—a nonrefundable $85 for master’s degree applications and $25 for graduate certificate applications. Qualifying graduate applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.
- Online programs—no application fee.

Letters of recommendation are not required for master’s and graduate certificate programs except for the following programs:

One letter required:
- MS in Administrative Studies, Innovation & Technology
- MS in Applied Business Analytics
- MS in Enterprise Risk Management
- MS in Financial Management
- MS in Global Marketing Management
- MS in Insurance Management
- MS in Project Management
- MS in Supply Chain Management

Two letters required:
- MA in Gastronomy
- Master of City Planning
- Master of Urban Affairs

Please note, GRE/GMAT exams are not required for admission to graduate programs at Metropolitan College.

International students should refer to the international student application page to learn more about English proficiency requirements, international transcript instructions, and steps needed to complete the application process.

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