Woods College of Advancing Studies
As one of the eight schools that make up Boston College, The James A. Woods, S.J., College of Advancing Studies (Woods College), fosters in its students rigorous intellectual development coupled with religious, ethical, and personal formation in order to prepare them for citizenship, service, and leadership in a global society. Within the context of the Boston College environment, Woods College promotes the care and attention to the human person that is the hallmark of Jesuit Catholic education. In addition, our faculty and students engage in significant applied scholarship that enriches the culture and addresses important societal needs.
Woods College offers the atmosphere of a small college within the environment of a large university. Students receive personal attention while enjoying access to the many resources of Boston College. Courses are ordinarily scheduled after work hours during the week. Online courses are available for specific programs.
Graduate Programs
The James A. Woods, S.J., College of Advancing Studies offers graduate degree programs that focus on the application of knowledge and skills to professional practice. The graduate programs combine academic and workplace experience to enable students to enhance their professional competencies, thereby facilitating career development. With an applied focus, each program provides learning opportunities to develop the skills needed to develop innovative, practical, and effective solutions that can be applied to relevant professional and societal challenges.
Woods College graduate program directors, faculty, and advisors help direct previous learning and work experience toward degree completion and career advancement through advanced coursework and complex projects.
The graduate programs in Woods College seek to offer degree programs to provide effective and efficient learning opportunities for students to develop complex knowledge and skills with the goal of preparing students to address current and future professional and societal challenges.
The graduate programs offer the following Master-level degree programs.
- Master of Science in Applied Economics
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance
- Master in Healthcare Administration
- Master of Science Leadership and Administration
- Master of Science Sports Administration
Graduate Certificates
The graduate programs offer the following graduate-level certificates.
Data Analytics Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
Leadership and Administration Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications and Marketing
- Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership/Organizational Development
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Cybersecurity Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Security
- Graduate Certificate in National Security and Global Affairs
Master of Science in Applied Economics (On Campus and Online)
Program Description
The Master of Science in Applied Economics offers a practical and comprehensive curriculum to students interested in acquiring skills related to the analysis and interpretation of data across a variety of fields. Through training in Economic theory, graduates will be equipped to understand the context of data they are analyzing, and through training in cutting-edge analytic techniques, they will be able to analyze the data, interpret and present results to decision makers, and make recommendations bolstered by the results of the data analysis. Focus of the program is on preparing graduates to use rigorous analytic approaches to provide actionable insights for their organization. The program provides individuals with extensive training in the tools and methods necessary for understanding complex policy issues, industry trends, and analytic strategies within fields and industries including health care, finance, marketing, and environmental policy. These skills are developed within a curricular framework that emphasizes reflective, people-centered, ethical decision making that reflects the Jesuit, Ignatian tradition. The program is intended for individuals seeking to begin or advance careers in industry, policy and government, or non-profit sector.
The Master of Science in Applied Economics is a ten-course degree program. The program can be completed in a 12-month period, but is designed to be flexible in meeting student needs, allowing students to attend full- or part-time. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for admission in the fall, spring and summer semesters. All undergraduate majors are encouraged to apply.
Program graduates develop career skills that include:
- Use of economic models to analyze the choices made by consumers, investors, firms, and governments
- Utilizing macro and microeconomic models in order to analyze business, policy, and social issues and decisions
- Interpreting and analyzing macroeconomic data to formulate economic policy and to evaluate the impact of macroeconomic events and forces on their organization
- Practical knowledge of data analysis including econometric and non-econometric approaches
- Applying economic models and econometric techniques in the context of economic analysis in order to address practical business or policy issues
- Use of statistical/econometric software packages
- Ability to evaluate the ethical ramifications of economic policy proposals
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Official academic transcripts from colleges/universities where courses were completed
- GRE (reporting code 7534) or GMAT (reporting code 44X-HX-07)
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (Two)
- Resume
- Application Fee
- Prerequisite courses: Principles of Microeconomics,* Principles of Macroeconomics,* Statistics,* Calculus I,* and Calculus II**
Notes:
*CLEP exam score of 56 or higher is acceptable in lieu of a passing grade from accredited undergraduate program
**Calculus II may be taken concurrently during your first semester of study. This requirement can also be fulfilled by taking ADEC3510 Mathematics for Economists (does not count toward the degree).
International Students—Additional Admission Requirements
In addition to the general requirements listed above, international students have the following requirements:
- TOEFL (minimum 90–100 range) (reporting code 3276) or IELTS (minimum 6.5–7.5 range) from within the past two years, unless they have completed their undergraduate degree at a regionally-accredited U.S. institution, or a foreign institution in which English is the medium of instruction.
- Detailed course-by-course transcript evaluation indicating conferral of an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (see transcript requirements for international students).
Degree Requirements
Ten courses are required to complete the Master of Science in Applied Economics.
Core Requirements (All Required, 15 Credits)
- ADEC7201 Applied Microeconomic Theory
- ADEC7200 Applied Macroeconomic Theory
- ADEC7320 Econometrics
- ADEC7310 Data Analysis
- ADEC7500 Ethics, Economics, and Public Policy
Electives Requirements (Selected from the following, 15 Credits)
- ADEC7101 Directed Readings and Research
- ADEC7340 Advanced Urban and Regional Economics
- ADEC7350 Economics of Banking and Insurance
- ADEC7360 Financial Economics
- ADEC7370 Applied Stress Testing for Economists
- ADEC7380 Empirical Health Economics
- ADEC7390 Empirical Money and Banking
- ADEC7410 Operations Research in Applied Economics
- ADEC7420 Development Economics
- ADEC7430 Big Data Econometrics
- ADEC7450 Private Sector Development and Economic Growth
- ADEC7460 Predictive Analytics/Forecasting
- ADEC7500 Ethics, Economics and Public Policy
- ADEC7510 Law and Economics
- ADEC7520 Transfer Pricing
- ADEC7530 Measuring Business Cycles, Trends and Growth Cycles
- ADEC7810 Empirical Behavioral Economics
- ADEC7820 Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ADEC7840 Management of Projects in Applied Economics
- ADEC7910 Software Tools for Data Analysis
- ADEC7920 Market Research and Analysis
- ADEC7930 Fundamentals of Private Equity
- ADEC7940 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
- ADEC8880 Directed Practicum
Scheduling and Tuition
Program courses are ordinarily scheduled to meet one time per week starting in the late afternoons on week nights and during the day on Saturdays. Courses meet face-to-face, and select courses are offered online. Students can complete the program in either modality or combine classes according to their schedule. Students who complete the required courses will be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics at the time of conferral of the Master degree.
Information about tuition rates for the 2020–2021 academic year is available at the Tuition and Fees page. Students are assessed a $25 registration fee each semester they enroll in courses.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance (On Campus and Online)
Program Description
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance provides students with the skills necessary to manage the critical and emerging cybersecurity issues faced by private industry and government. Taught by industry leaders and practitioners, students will learn applied and hands-on ways to identify, assess, and manage cyber risk, and to develop and implement a proactive, comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to effectively defend, mitigate, and recover from a cyber-attack. The program prepares practitioners to lead and design a business case for investment to senior executives, boards of directors, and government officials, and to bridge the communication gap between Information Technology (IT) security professionals and key business stakeholders.
Students also will learn to cultivate strategies based on ethical principles informed by company policies and government regulations to protect against and respond to cyber threats. The program emphasizes leadership, critical thinking, analytic problem solving, and strong communication skills preparing practitioners to meet and respond to the varying issues presented by the rapidly changing cyber ecosystem.
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance is a ten-course degree program that can be completed in a 16-month period, but is designed to be flexible in meeting students’ needs. The program is intended for business and government professionals, managers, and practitioners, IT professionals, and individuals seeking skills in cybersecurity strategy, leadership, management, and policy to begin or advance careers in private industry or government. As a working professional, you may wish to attend full- or part-time. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for admission in the fall or spring semesters.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Official academic transcripts from colleges/universities where courses were completed
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (Two)
- Resume
- Application Fee
- Professional work experience (minimum of three years) involving information technology, cybersecurity related issues, business management, communications, privacy, risk management and compliance, and/or law enforcement and national security concerns.
Notes:
Applicants with less than 3 years of professional experience will be considered for admission based on their academic credentials and relevant coursework.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements also may be considered for admission with the following condition: the completion of an approved course(s) as a non-degree student within the Cybersecurity Program, as approved by the Program Director, with a grade of B or higher.
International Students
Applicants requiring a student visa to enroll in this program are currently not eligible to apply for this program.
Program Requirements
Ten courses are required to complete the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance.
Core Requirements (All Required, 18 Credits)
- ADCY6000 Cyber Ecosystem and Cybersecurity
- ADCY6050 Cybersecurity Policy: Privacy and Legal Requirements
- ADCY6300 Network and Infrastructure Security (Prereq: ADCY6000)
- ADCY6350 Incident Response and Management
- ADCY6500 Organizational Effectiveness: Governance, Risk Management, and Compliancy
- ADCY6900 Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity
Students choose a specialization below or 12 credits of any non-core courses to complete the degree program.
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Specialization Requirements (Select from the following, 12 Credits)
- ADCY6925 Cybersecurity: Risk Management and Resiliency
- ADCY6400 Managing Cyber Risk: Mobile Devices and Social Networking
- ADCY6475 Security in the Cloud
- ADCY6600 Establishing the Business Case and Resource Allocation
- ADCY6450 Cyber Investigations and Digital Forensics
- ADCY6640 National Security: Law, Policy, and Investigations
Computer Security Specialization Requirements (Select from the following, 12 Credits)
- ADCY6810 Cybersecurity: Designing Offensive/Defensive Capabilities (Prereq: ADCY6000)
- ADCY6450 Cyber Investigations and Digital Forensics
- ADCY6475 Security in the Cloud
- ADCY6925 Cybersecurity: Risk Management and Resiliency
- ADCY6820 Cybersecurity Engineering
- ADCY6830 Applied Cryptography
- ADCY6840 Machine Learning and Data Analytics
National Security and Global Affairs Specialization Requirements (Select from the following, 12 Credits)
- ADCY6650 Role of Intelligence: Enabling Proactive Security
- ADCY6200 International Cybersecurity
- ADCY6450 Cyber Investigations and Digital Forensics
- ADCY6925 Cybersecurity: Risk Management and Resiliency
- ADCY6640 National Security: Law, Policy, and Investigations
- ADCY6630 Counterintelligence: Methods and Process
- ADCY6620 National Security: Corporate Law and Policy
Elective Requirements if you are not completing a specialization (Select from the following, 12 Credits)
- ADCY6200 International Cybersecurity
- ADCY6400 Managing Cyber Risk: Mobile Devices and Social Networking
- ADCY6425 Cyber Strategy: Innovation, Technology, and Formative Development
- ADCY6450 Cyber Investigations and Digital Forensics
- ADCY6475 Security in the Cloud
- ADCY6600 Establishing the Business Case and Resource Allocation
- ADCY6620 National Security: Corporate Law and Policy
- ADCY6630 Counterintelligence: Methods and Process
- ADCY6640 National Security: Law, Policy, and Investigations
- ADCY6650 Role of Intelligence: Enabling Proactive Security
- ADCY6700 Privacy Law and Data Protection
- ADCY6810 Cybersecurity: Designing Offensive/Defensive Capabilities (Prereq: ADCY6000)
- ADCY6820 Cybersecurity Engineering
- ADCY6830 Applied Cryptography
- ADCY6840 Machine Learning and Data Analytics
- ADCY6850 Applied Research Project: Study Abroad at Cambridge University, UK
- ADCY6925 Cybersecurity: Risk Management and Resiliency
- ADCY6955 Applied Research Project for Non-Profit Organizations
Scheduling and Tuition
Program courses are scheduled ordinarily meeting one time per week starting in the late afternoons on week nights. Courses meet face-to-face and select courses are offered online.
Information about tuition rates for the 2020–2021 academic year is available at the Tuition and Fees page. Students are assessed a $25 registration fee each semester they enroll in courses.
Master of Healthcare Administration (Online Only)
Program Description
The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Boston College prepares students to provide effective leadership in the fast-paced and rapidly evolving healthcare sector. With a focus on service and leadership in a global society, the MHA program was built with strong links to industry, and draws knowledge and inspiration from Boston's innovative healthcare, pharmaceutical, and other life sciences economy.
The curriculum was designed with input from an Advisory Board comprised of healthcare, life sciences, and academic leaders, who continue to advise on key competencies and curriculum. Designed to support the career goals of emerging healthcare managers and supervisors, the MHA curriculum is competency-based curriculum and delivered entirely online. These accelerated courses, which are offered in seven-week sessions, help students gain knowledge and develop mastery of the industry-related skills.
Most students choose to take one course every seven weeks and complete the program in two years. Some students elect to take two courses every seven weeks in order to progress more quickly through the curriculum.
The MHA program draws students from a broad range of settings, including health systems management, insurance providers, and biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. The program also attracts professionals from the software and technology sectors, and others who aspire to pivot into healthcare related industries. BC MHA graduates are able to tackle emerging challenges and capitalize on new opportunities in healthcare. BC MHA graduates advance or find new careers in leadership, management, research, and consulting.
With three starting points each year (August, January, and May), applications for admissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Official academic transcripts from colleges/universities where courses were completed
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (Two)
- Resume
- Application Fee
- Two years of professional work experience. Applicants with less than two years of professional experience may be considered for admission based on a holistic review of academic credentials, internships, and relevant undergraduate coursework, together with an interview.
- Optional GRE (reporting code 7534) or GMAT (reporting code 44X-HX-74) (recommended only for students with an undergraduate GPA under 3.0)
International Students
Applicants requiring a student visa to enroll in this program are currently not eligible to apply for this program.
Degree Requirements
Thirteen courses are required to complete the Master of Health Administration. There are no electives.
Core Requirements (All Required, 46 Credits)
- ADHA7000 Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Organizations (4 credits)
- ADHA7005 Management Theory and Organizational Behavior (4 credits)
- ADHA7010 Health Policy (4 credits)
- ADHA7015 Leadership in Healthcare (4 credits)
- ADHA7020 Healthcare Human Resources Management (4 credits)
- ADHA7025 Healthcare Finance (4 credits)
- ADHA7033 Healthcare Ethics and Law (4 credits)
- ADHA7035 Healthcare Innovation-Based Strategy: Managing Change (2 credits)
- ADHA7040 Healthcare Quality Management (4 credits)
- ADHA7045 Health Analytics (4 credits)
- ADHA7050 Healthcare Information Technology (4 credits)
- ADHA7055 Strategic Planning and Marketing (4 credits)
Scheduling and Tuition
Program courses are offered online asynchronously with some synchronous live sessions.
Information about tuition rates for the 2020–2021 academic year is available at the Tuition and Fees page. Students are assessed a $25 registration fee each semester they enroll in courses.
Master of Science in Leadership and Administration (On Campus and Online)
Program Description
This program is designed to help students acquire high-level management skills and competencies necessary for effective leadership. With a foundation in leading and managing change, creating diverse teams, project management, and Ignatian-based, applied ethics, students graduate from this program grounded and confident in key leadership skills. With four specializations to choose from, this degree is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to lead and manage in a variety of professional fields.
The M.S. in Leadership and Administration Program is comprised of core courses. Students pick one specialization to focus the remainder of the degree program: Corporate Communications and Marketing; Executive Leadership and Organizational Development; Human Resources Management; or Project Management. Each specialization may also be obtained as a stand-alone certificate.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Official academic transcripts from colleges/universities where courses were completed
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (Two)
- Resume
- Application Fee
- Optional—GRE (reporting code 7534) or GMAT (reporting code 44X-HX-47)— Recommended for students with lower undergraduate GPA
International Students—Additional Admission Requirements
In addition to the general requirements listed above, international students have the following requirements:
- Interview (in person or online)
- TOEFL (minimum 90–100 range) (reporting code 3276) or IELTS (minimum 6.5–7.5 range) from within the past two years, unless they have completed their undergraduate degree at a regionally-accredited U.S. institution or a foreign institution in which English is the medium of instruction.
- Detailed course-by-course transcript evaluation indicating conferral of an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (see transcript requirements for international students).
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements (All Required, 18 Credits)
- ADGR7708 Project Management
- ADGR7715 Inclusive Leadership
- ADGR7726 Leading and Managing Change
- ADGR7777 Evolution of Successful Marketing Strategies in the Digital Era
- ADGR7785 Leadership and Decision Making: Ignatian-based Applied Ethics
- ADGR9902 Applied Leadership Project
Students choose from one of four specializations below to complete their degree program.
Corporate Communications and Marketing Specialization Requirements (All Required, 12 Credits)
- ADGR8006 Communication in a Global Work Environment
- ADGR8028 Public Relations/Crisis Communication
- ADGR8041 Social Influence
- ADGR8120 Marketing Analytics
Executive Leadership and Organizational Development Specialization Requirements (All Required, 12 Credits)
- ADGR8010 Leader as Change Agent
- ADGR8015 Business Strategy
- ADGR8030 Talent Management
- ADGR8046 Organization Theory and Design
Human Resources Management Specialization Requirements (All Required, 12 Credits)
- ADGR8030 Talent Management
- ADGR8053 Employment and Labor Law
- ADGR8055 Human Resource Development
- ADGR8090 Workforce Planning
Project Management Specialization Requirements (All Required, 12 Credits)
- ADGR8120 Agile Methodologies
- ADGR8130 Risk Management, Quality Management
- ADGR8201 Applied Techniques: Software and Reporting
- ADGR8203 Stakeholder Management
Scheduling and Tuition
Program courses are ordinarily scheduled starting in the late afternoons on week nights. Courses meet face-to-face and select courses are offered online.
Information about tuition rates for the 2020–2021 academic year is available at the Tuition and Fees page. Students are assessed a $25 registration fee each semester they enroll in courses.
Master of Science in Sports Administration (On Campus Only)
Program Description
The Master of Science in Sports Administration (MSSA) at Boston College addresses the challenges and opportunities of an industry in rapid growth. Designed to propose new thinking and broaden leadership competencies for those in sports management as well as administrators and coaches, this degree focuses on balancing the needs of the many stakeholders within an athletic system. The Sports Administration master’s degree program focuses on development and cultivation of the individual, team, and organization through the establishment of an intentional culture of trust and commitment which adheres to the broader core values of the institution.
Students will learn how to guide team members into alignment and learn how to embrace and overcome setbacks through a positive focus on teamwork and collaboration. Using the Jesuit principles as the foundation for leadership and decision-making, graduates will learn how to authentically lead and bring out the best in others by espousing core values as guiding principles.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Official academic transcripts from colleges/universities where courses were completed
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (Two)
- Resume
- Application Fee
- Optional—GRE (reporting code 7534) or GMAT (reporting code 44X-HX-47)— Recommended for students with lower undergraduate GPA
International Students—Additional Admission Requirements
In addition to the general requirements listed above, international students have the following requirements:
- Interview (in person or online)
- TOEFL (minimum 90–100 range) (reporting code 3276) or IELTS (minimum 6.5–7.5 range) from within the past two years, unless they have completed their undergraduate degree at a regionally-accredited U.S. institution or a foreign institution in which English is the medium of instruction.
- Detailed course-by-course transcript evaluation indicating conferral of an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (see transcript requirements for international students).
Course Offerings
Core Requirements (All Required, 18 Credits)
- ADSA7501 Introduction to Sports Management
- ADSA7502 Sports Marketing and Communication
- ADSA7503 Sports Finance
- ADSA7504 Sports Law and Compliance
- ADSA7585 Sports Leadership and Ignatian-based Ethics
- ADSA9001 Sports Administration Internship or ADSA9902 Applied Sports Administration Project
Electives Requirements (Selected from the following, 12 Credits)
- ADSA8005 Health and Wellness in Athletics and Sports Admin
- ADSA8008 Sport Psychology
- ADSA8010 Coaching for Performance and Student Athlete Development
- ADSA8011 The History of Sport
- ADSA8012 Sports Media and Public Affairs
- ADSA8015 Sports Analytics
- ADSA8018 The Athletic Director
- ADSA8020 Operations and Event Management
- ADSA8025 Sport Security and Event Management
- ADSA8359 Sports and Society
Scheduling and Tuition
Program courses are ordinarily scheduled starting in the late afternoons on week nights. Courses meet face-to-face.
Information about tuition rates for the 2020–2021 academic year is available at the Tuition and Fees page. Students are assessed a $25 registration fee each semester they enroll in courses.
Graduate Certificates
The Graduate Programs at Woods College of Advancing Studies offers several graduate certificates. Each certificate requires completion of several courses that build students’ knowledge and skills that are aligned with industry needs.
Prospective students may apply for a certificate program without becoming a Master program student. For students who are or will be enrolled as MS students, there are several options for graduate certificates. A number of these certificates can be taken as part of your graduate degree. The information that follow is to help you determine what courses are covered in each certificate and to determine how this will play out with your graduate degree.
For more information about the graduate certificates please contact the respective Graduate Program Directors or Graduate Student Advisors.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Official academic transcripts from colleges/universities where courses were completed
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (One)
- Resume
- Application Fee
Note: Applicants whose undergraduate GPA are below 3.0 will be considered for admission. Such applications will be considered holistically, including letter of reference, personal statement, and industry experience. For particular applicants, they may take a course within the certificate program as “non-degree student,” and if they pass the course with a B or better, their application to the certificate program may be reconsidered.
International Students
Applicants requiring a student Visa to enroll in the graduate certificate programs are currently not eligible to apply for the graduate certificate unless they are already enrolled in a M.S. degree program. For international students who do not need a student visa, they may be considered for all the graduate certificates except for the Cybersecurity Graduate Certificates.
Graduate Certificate Completion Requirements
- Students must receive at least a grade of C for each course credited toward the certificate.
- Certificate requirements should be completed within two years of initial enrollment for non-degree students, and prior to degree completion for students already enrolled in a degree program, courses are permanently retained on the student record.
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate (On Campus and Online)
Offered by the M.S. in Applied Economics Program.
All four courses are offered fully online in 8-week terms and can be completed in 8 months. The courses are for-credit and can be transferred into the Boston College Master of Science in Applied Economics degree program. Students enrolling in this graduate certificate must have taken the following prerequisite course: college-level statistics or completion of statistics module.
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
Requirements (All Required, 12 Credits):
- ADEC7310 Data Analysis
- ADEC7320 Econometrics
- ADEC7430 Big Data Econometrics
- ADEC7460 Predictive Analytics/Forecasting
Leadership and Administration Graduate Certificates (On Campus and select courses Online)
Offered by the M.S. in Leadership and Administration Program.
The courses are for-credit and can be transferred into the Boston College Master of Science in Leadership and Administration degree program.
Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications and Marketing
Requirements (All Required, 12 Credits):
- ADGR8006 Communication in a Global Work Environment
- ADGR8028 Public Relations/Crisis Communication
- ADGR8041 Social Influence
- ADGR8120 Marketing Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership/Organizational Development
Requirements (All Required, 12 Credits):
- ADGR8010 Leader as Change Agent
- ADGR8015 Business Strategy
- ADGR8030 Talent Management
- ADGR8046 Organization Theory and Design
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
Requirements (All Required, 12 Credits):
- ADGR8030 Talent Management
- ADGR8053 Employment and Labor Law
- ADGR8055 Human Resource Development
- ADGR8090 Workforce Planning
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Requirements (All Required, 12 Credits):
- ADGR8120 Agile Methodologies
- ADGR8130 Risk Management, Quality Management
- ADGR8201 Applied Techniques: Software and Reporting
- ADGR8203 Stakeholder Management
Cybersecurity Graduate Certificates (On Campus and select courses Online)
Offered by the M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Program.
The courses are for-credit and can be transferred into the Boston College Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance degree program.
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy
Core Requirements (All Required, 6 Credits):
- ADCY6050 Cybersecurity Policy: Privacy and Legal Requirements
- ADCY6350 Incident Response and Management
Elective Requirements (Selected from the following, 6 Credits):
- ADCY6925 Cybersecurity: Risk Management and Resiliency
- ADCY6400 Managing Cyber Risk: Mobile Devices and Social Networking
- ADCY6475 Security in the Cloud
- ADCY6600 Establishing the Business Case and Resource Allocation
- ADCY6450 Cyber Investigations and Digital Forensics
- ADCY6640 National Security: Law, Policy, and Investigations
Graduate Certificate in National Security and Global Affairs
Core Requirements (All Required, 6 Credits):
- ADCY6650 Role of Intelligence: Enabling Proactive Security
- ADCY6200 International Cybersecurity
Elective Requirements (Selected from the following, 6 Credits):
- ADCY6450 Cyber Investigations and Digital Forensics
- ADCY6050 Cybersecurity Policy: Privacy and Legal Requirements
- ADCY6640 National Security: Law, Policy, and Investigations
- ADCY6630 Counterintelligence: Methods and Process
- ADCY6620 National Security: Corporate Law and Policy
Graduate Certificate in Computer Security
Core Requirements (All Required, 6 Credits):
- ADCY6000 Cyber Ecosystem and Cybersecurity
- ADCY6300 Network and Infrastructure Security (Prereq: ADCY6000)
Elective Requirements (Selected from the following, 6 Credits):
- ADCY6450 Cyber Investigations and Digital Forensics
- ADCY6810 Cybersecurity: Designing Offensive/Defensive Capabilities (Prereq: ADCY6000)
- ADCY6475 Security in the Cloud
- ADCY6925 Cybersecurity: Risk Management and Resiliency
- ADCY6820 Cybersecurity Engineering
- ADCY6830 Applied Cryptography
- ADCY6840 Machine Learning and Data Analytics
Non-Degree Students
Non-degree students are individuals interested in taking graduate courses for academic credit but not in applying for a degree. A brief non-degree application form must be completed and submitted online. Non-degree students may enroll in fall, spring, or summer semesters. Most graduate courses are only available to non-degree students with approval from the respective Graduate Program Director.