Programs Available at Boston University Online:

The field of criminal justice is changing. Technological advancements, coupled with contemporary world events, have created an ever-increasing need for criminal justice professionals who have insight into the sociological, legal, theoretical, and practical arenas of law enforcement.

Professional demands may be shifting and expanding—but so are opportunities for career growth and success. The Boston University Online Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) is designed specifically for the working criminal justice professional who seeks to achieve distinction by blending practical experience with scholarly achievement.

The global financial crisis of 2008 has exposed the vulnerability of the banking and financial sector, and continues to raise complex issues regarding lending and the management of assets. There is no better time to study first-hand the causes and effects of the failure of numerous major financial institutions. As we move forward, high-caliber finance managers will continue to be in demand as opportunities for improvement and better practices arise.

The MS specialization in Banking & 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.

This MS specialization in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management builds on four-course curriculum of the Boston University Online Graduate Certificate in Risk Management & Organizational Continuity).

Designed to provide the tools and concepts necessary to plan for, prevent, and—when needed—successfully respond to disruptions in business operations, this concentration provides a review of important issues relating to business continuity, security, information and materials management, as well as risk management from a planning, operations, and response perspective. Topics presented include incident response and disaster recovery, compliance issues, and systemwide risk analysis. Business continuity is viewed organizationally to include all company operations, and addresses information, computer systems, infrastructure, personnel, and supply chain, as well as emergencies emanating from man-made and natural disasters.

Designed by Boston University in conjunction with some of the world’s leading universities, the MS specialization in International Marketing Management provides an exciting, value-added educational experience. Students benefit from a solid marketing core, along with options for online international collaboration with other university students and professionals in Europe, South America, and Asia.

The curriculum combines state-of-the-art classes in e-commerce, web design, and database analysis with a broad understanding of the advertising, marketing research, and promotional skills needed to excel in the international marketing field. Students may also take online courses with Boston University’s international partner universities. By accessing this “global classroom” via the Internet, students join MBA candidates from Mexico’s Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM)—ranked by the Financial Times as one of the top 15 business schools in the world, participating in management and marketing classes, discussion groups, and projects conducted by foreign university professors. All classes are taught in English.

As the logistical complexity and technical requirements of today’s projects evolve to be more sophisticated, the demand for skilled project managers cannot be underestimated. In fact, many top executives are acquiring advanced skills in project management to gain a competitive advantage.

The MS specialization in Project Management is a unique opportunity to combine a broad knowledge of business and management principles with a specific knowledge of successful project-based strategies.

Students with a broad range of professional responsibilities—from working on complex projects for global companies to designing IT infrastructure to completing consulting contracts—will benefit from this detailed examination of a project’s conception, planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation.