With this graduate programme, the student will work closely with qualified and experienced faculty and will be able to participate in the design of competitive systems and create an information systems architecture that aligns with an organisation's goals in a socially and ethically responsible manner.
At the end of the programme and after graduating from USPCEU, the student obtains a graduate certificate: "Graduate Certificate in Information Technology" issued by Boston University.
The city of Boston
Located in the heart of Greater Boston, the city of Boston is the capital of the state of Massachusetts. Boston is one of the oldest and most culturally rich cities in the United States and was founded in 1630. Bostonians base their economy on technology, biotechnology, higher education, health care and finance. The city is home to students from all over the world, in a welcoming environment with a European flair and modern buildings that house the headquarters of many major companies.
Boston University
Boston University, the fourth largest private university in the United States, has 180 years of history and one of the most traditional and internationally recognised campuses.
Boston University boasts 8 Nobel Prizes, 23 Pulitzer Prizes and the National Book Award, among others. It also boasts New York Times best-selling authors and hundreds of nationally renowned scholars in every discipline. It ranks among the world's top universities in employability.
BU is ranked in the following major university rankings:
- No. 42 best U.S. university. U.S.News-Best National University Rankings 2022.
- 62nd best university in the world. Times Higher Education-The World University Rankings 2022.
- 94th best university in the world. Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2020-2021.
- 95th best university in the world / 37th best American university. Shanghai Ranking-Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021.
- 112th best university in the world. QS World University Rankings 2022.
The School - Metropolitan College
Boston University Metropolitan College (MET) was founded in 1965. For half a century, its mission has been to expand the influence of Boston University, ensuring that the resources of a leading research university are accessible to the community and the world through the exchange of ideas and a spirit of innovation.
Structure
During the second semester of their 3rd year of studies at CEU, students will take the following courses in Boston:
- Business Data Communication and Networks
- Database Design and Implementation for Business
- Information Systems Analysis and Design
- IT Strategy and Management
Methodology
Students of the programme benefit from two distinct and complementary educational methods which, combined, provide them with a global vision and a capacity for adaptation that will be highly valued when it comes to entering the job market.
Degrees
To participate in the programme, it is essential to be enrolled as a student at CEU San Pablo University for the duration of the programme in one of the following degrees: