UConn’s MS Business Analytics & Project Management and Boston University MET’s MS Computer Information Systems are adjacent rather than identical degrees. UConn leans more heavily toward analytics and project management; BU MET offers a broader computer-information-systems curriculum with multiple concentration paths.
| Factor | UConn | Boston University MET |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Business Analytics & Project Management | MS Computer Information Systems |
| Length | 37 credits; about 3 semesters full-time | 32 units; about 8–16 months |
| Format | Hartford, Stamford, online or blended | Online, on campus or blended |
| STEM | Yes | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High | High |
| Published tuition | $1,250 per credit for 2026–27 | Part-time total $26,140–$31,480 depending on course mix; full-time paths cost more |
| Testing | GMAT/GRE optional | GMAT/GRE not required |
Curriculum difference
UConn combines predictive modeling, data management, statistics, data mining and project management and explicitly uses modern AI/ML and GenAI tools. BU MET covers systems analysis, databases, analytics, cybersecurity, networking and application development, with concentrations in areas such as project/product management and data analytics.
Career evidence
UConn publishes a highest-reported salary figure rather than a cohort mean/median. BU MET publishes labor-market salary context rather than a current MSCIS cohort outcome. Neither should be treated as a directly comparable placement statistic.
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Based on program data verified by MSITM.com in September 2026.