| Program | MS in Computer Information Systems |
|---|---|
| Length | 32 units; about 8–16 months |
| Format | Online, on campus or blended; full- or part-time |
| STEM | Yes |
| GMAT/GRE | Not required |
| AI Exposure | High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
Curriculum
BU MET focuses on the business side of technology while maintaining technical depth in systems analysis, databases, data analytics, cybersecurity, networking and application development. The program describes its curriculum as AI-integrated and offers concentrations including IT Project & Product Management, Data Analytics and Database Management & Business Intelligence.
Cost, Fall 2027 deadline & admissions
- 2026–27 part-time total cost: $26,140–$31,480 depending on course mix. Full-time study is $36,512 per semester plus $524 in semester fees; BU lists total degree costs of $74,072 for a two-semester full-time path or $82,387 for three semesters.
- Fall 2027 deadline: Aug. 1, 2027 for domestic and online applicants; June 1, 2027 for international on-campus applicants.
- Format: online, on campus or blended; 32 units and typically 8–16 months.
- Testing: no GRE/GMAT.
- Admissions: MET uses rolling admission and normally offers September, January and May starts, with additional online starts in some terms.
Official program and cost · Official deadlines
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Career evidence
BU MET publishes a current labor-market outlook for roles associated with the MSCIS—about $130,100 median annual salary across the referenced occupation set—but this is based on Lightcast/BLS market data, not a graduate-cohort starting salary or placement report. MSITM.com therefore treats it as a market signal rather than a program outcome.
Preparation & prerequisites
BU MET does not require applicants to arrive with a computer-science degree. All MSCIS students are assessed for three free, online, non-credit preparatory labs covering computer information systems, core mathematics and probability. Core programming/system-analysis courses assume either completion of the relevant lab, basic programming knowledge or instructor consent, so the program provides a structured bridge for students changing into IT.
Official MSCIS curriculum and preparatory labs
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Last verified: September 17, 2026.