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With BU Virtual, you’ll actively participate in a highly engaging and interactive learning experience, collaborating with a community of students and faculty who contribute a range of insights and backgrounds. As a leading institution recognized for top-tier research and education, our online programs blend course study and real-world experiences to create opportunities to apply what you learn in your career and in your community.
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The work we are doing today will shape the future of global online education tomorrow. We believe that our work at BU Virtual, which is done in collaboration with our award-winning schools and colleges, brings a new level of innovation, reach, and access to learners around the globe and reinforces our commitment to inclusion at scale. —Wendy Colby, VP and
Associate Provost, BU Virtual
No matter where you are in your life, geography, or career, BU Virtual will help you develop and enhance world-class skills and experiences to succeed in a dynamic and rapidly evolving labor market. And, we provide the unparalleled competitive and reputational advantages that come from being a part of the Boston University global community.
Boston University Virtual meets you where you are today and throughout any stage of your career. We are innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, and university leaders seeking to bring BU to the service of the world and the world closer to the vibrant BU community.
Boston University Virtual works in close collaboration with the schools and colleges across BU to provide innovative, high-quality online programs in areas ranging from business and public health to social work, occupational therapy, education, computer science, and more.
What Is Software Engineering for AI — and Why Does It Matter? Software engineering and artificial intelligence used to operate in separate worlds. Data scientists built models in Jupyter notebooks. Software engineers shipped production applications. These disciplines rarely overlapped. But that separation is disappearing rapidly. Today, as AI systems move from research labs and proof-of-concepts […]
The tech landscape isn't just changing; it’s being rebuilt around AI. BU’s new Online MS in Computer Science & AI is designed for those who don’t just want to watch the revolution—it's for those who want to lead it. Online MS in Computer Science & AI: At a Glance Format: 100% online; structured asynchronous learning […]
Boston University offers online degree programs through 13 schools and colleges, providing students with academic depth across a wide range of disciplines. Designed for working professionals, BU’s online programs combine flexibility with the rigor and reputation of a world-class research university. Academic Breadth Across 13 BU Schools and Colleges BU’s online programs span business, healthcare, […]
Breaking Down Degree Options Boston University's online programs offer undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees across 13 individual schools. These programs provide students with access to the same academic rigor and faculty expertise as on-campus offerings. Visit this guide to online degrees to get a detailed breakdown of each school’s offerings, including credit hours and courses. […]
Boston University has announced a new online Master of Science in AI in Business, designed for professionals who want to translate AI into decisions, systems, and measurable results inside organizations. Applications are now open, and the program is scheduled to welcome its first cohort in Fall 2026. Online MS in AI in Business: At a […]
Boston University’s Online MS in Applied Business Analytics Ranked #1 for 2026 Boston University’s Online Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics has earned the #1 ranking in TechGuide’s 2026 Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs, marking a major milestone for the program and reflecting its rapid momentum and academic strength. In just one […]
Boston University has launched a new 100% online Master of Science in Enterprise AI—built for working professionals who need practical, enterprise-ready skills to take AI from pilot to production. Applications are now open, and the program will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2026. Online MS in Enterprise AI: At a Glance Format: 100% online; […]
Succeeding as an online student requires structure, motivation, and intentional planning. Whether you are balancing coursework with work, family, or other responsibilities, these strategies can help you stay focused, productive, and on track throughout your program. Strategy 1: Establish a Routine If you’re a creature of habit, you’ve already discovered that routines help you thrive. […]
