E-mail me, with a brief course description at csadv@bu.edu, and send in the official transcript.

No, an appointment is not necessary. It is a good idea to call the department the day of the office hours to make sure that nothing unusual has occurred in my schedule.

I am the only advisor for the Master of Science degree programs in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Telecommunication. I am also the advisor for our eight certificate programs.

Call the department at 617-353-2566 for more information. We are continuously updating and improving our graduate degree programs to maintain our high standards and to keep up to date with the latest technologies and trends.

Contact me at (617)353-2566 during my office hours, or send an e-mail to csadv@bu.edu

E-mail me. I want to make sure that that course satisfies degree requirements for graduation.

These courses are not a part of the degree program. They might be a part of a certificate program such as the undergraduate certificate in software development, but they are not a formal part of the Master of Science program. Prerequisites may be taken at another university. Prerequisites can also be satisfied by taking a waiver examination. Waiver exams are pass/fail, 3-hour open book. The syllabi are provided by the department upon request.

Call or e-mail the department to csinfo@bu.edu to request one. We also have our forms available on-line. They can be found from www.bu.edu/met/programs under the desired program of study.

If you have been accepted as a Master's Degree candidate, are in good standing with the university, and are registering for four courses or less, you do not need an advisor's signature for Fall of Spring semesters.
If you are not a degree candidate yet, you may register for two courses a semester. However do not take more than two graduate level courses before being admitted into the program.

Courses listed when you apply may differ from those offered at a later date. Courses listed on the web site are subject to change. Courses completed before the change will count towards graduation requirements. The Master of Science degree must be completed in six years; courses that are over six years old have expired. Please contact me if this applies to you.

Our students are busy professionals that are more than capable to manage their own schedules. We do not require students to meet with an advisor every semester. I would like to encourage you to ask questions. If you are unsure how to proceed, please come to see me.

If you are unsure about your courses, or would like me to go over your record, please contact me either through e-mail or call during my office hours.

Please E-mail me.

Yes, you can apply. We will identify the prerequisites courses you need to complete and accept you into the program contingent upon completeing these courses.You can also seek the advice of our graduate student advisor.

GREs are not required.

No. You need a bachelor's degree from a accredited institution, but it does not have to be in Computer Science or related field. We provide the background material in the form of prerequisites for non- Computer Science majors. This accelerated process allows you to begin the program quickly.

You will need to take a prerequisite waiver exam for each prerequisite course. Waiver exams are pass/fail, open book, and approximately 3 hours in length. Syllabi for these exams are available by calling 617-353-2566 or sending email to csinfo@bu.edu. Each exam has a $50.00 fee and can be taken at your convenience during our normal business hours. Please make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance for the waiver exam.

Generally, yes. The programs provide an opportunity to tailor one’s course of study to suit particular goals. The computer science degree program and the computer information systems degree programs have the following specializations: information security; software engineering; data communications and networks; database and client/server architecture; object-oriented design; operating systems; or information systems.

The computer science degree is for those who seek in-depth technical knowledge of, and experience with, computing, programming, and/or systems design. The computer information systems degree is oriented towards those who use information technology to solve business or organizational problems, or to those who supervise such activities.

The program attracts students who are interested in careers that range from developing internetworking software to marketing newly created telecommunication services. Students may wish, for example to pursue a career as a telecommunication manager, network security specialist systems and network administrator security analyst network designer, internetworking manager, or telecommunication analyst.