1. Harvard University
Boston University

2. Distance Education: Online
Courses at Harvard
Take a Harvard course from
anywhere in the world. We offer
more than 200 Harvard online
classes, available in three formats, in
the fall and spring semesters.
Harvard
University

3. 
Degree Programs and Certificates
Choose a degree or certificate
Undergraduate degrees
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degrees
Biotechnology
Information technology
Journalism
Liberal arts (biology, government, psychology, and more)
Management
Mathematics for teaching
Museum studies
Sustainability and environmental management
Professional certificates
(No application is required for our professional certificates. You pursue focused study in just five
courses. )
Nanotechnology
Religious studies and education
Software engineering
Strategic management
Sustainability
Web technologies
Health Careers Program

4. 
Registration
Harvard Extension School courses are
open to the public—no application
required.
Tuition and fees
Registration requires full payment of tuition (listed in
course descriptions) and a nonrefundable $50
registration fee each term. Learn more about tuition
and payment.

5. 
MGMT E-5000 Strategic
Management
To succeed in the future, managers must develop the resources and
capabilities needed to gain and sustain advantage in competitive
markets both traditional and emerging. The way in which
organizations attempt to develop such competitive advantage
constitutes the essence of their strategy. This course introduces the
concept of strategic management through case analyses, and considers
the basic direction and goals of an organization, the environment
(social, political, technological, economic, and global factors), industry
and market structure, and organizational strengths and weaknesses.
The emphasis is on the development and successful implementation of
strategy in different types of firms across industries.

6. 
Fall term 2013, Section 1 (13760)
Margaret C. Andrews, MS, Associate Dean for Management Programs,
Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University.
Dayna J. Catropa, EdM, Associate Director, Research and Marketing
Programs, Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University.
Class times: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 3, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Course tuition: graduate credit $2,000.
Limited enrollment.
Course taught via live web conference using Blackboard Collaborate.
Fall term 2013, Section 2 (13351)
Joseph W. Chevarley, MPA, Lecturer on Management, Northeastern
University.
G. Timothy Bowman, MBA, Executive Dean for Administration, School of
Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University.
Class times: Thursdays on campus with online option available beginning
Sept. 5, 5:30-7:30 pm; on campus Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 am-5 pm and
Sunday, Sept. 29, 9 am-4 pm. Optional sections to be arranged.
Course tuition: graduate credit $2,050.
Limited enrollment.

7. 
Fall term 2013, Section 3 (13350)
Mohsin Habib, PhD, Associate Professor of
Management, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Class times: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 4, 7:40-9:40 pm.
Course tuition: graduate credit $2,000.
Limited enrollment.
January session 2014 (23354)
Mohsin Habib, PhD, Associate Professor of
Management, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Class times: 1-4 pm, beginning Monday, Jan. 6. Week 1:
M, T, W, Th. Week 2: M, T, W, Th. Week 3: T, W, Th.
Course tuition: graduate credit $2,000.
Limited enrollment.
Admission to this section is based on a B or higher grade in EXPO
E-34 from spring 2013 or earlier, or on a satisfactory score on the
mandatory test of critical reading and writing skills taken by Dec.
8, 2013.

8. 
University Online Courses
If you want to take one or a few courses without completing the
entire degree or certificate program, you must first apply to the
program. Once accepted, you can register for as many courses
within your program as you wish. Be sure to check the Boston
University Online Course Schedule to find out when courses are
offered.
If you haven't done so already, you may want visit our
Prospective Students page to read about What to Expect when
you take an online course at Boston University.

9. 
Online Graduate Certificates
Advanced Information Technology
Asian Religions and Healing
Clinical Investigation
Database Management & Business Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Financial Markets & Institutions
Health Informatics
Information Security
Information Technology
Information Technology Project Management
Instructional Technology
International Marketing
Physical Education, Health Education, and Coaching
Project Management
Risk Management & Organizational Continuity
Web Application Development
Boston University Online certificate
programs

10. 
Non-Credit Professional Certificates
Financial Planning
Fundraising
Genealogical Research
Management Accounting - CMA
Paralegal Studies
Professional Investigation
Retirement Management

11. 
Register For An Online Course
Prospective Students
If you haven’t yet applied for the Boston University Online course or
program you’re interested in, then it’s not quite time to register. Please
complete the appropriate application form on the Apply page.
Current Students
If you have applied—and been notified of your acceptance—please follow
the instructions below:
All students:
Visit the Boston University Online Course Schedule to view current and
upcoming courses. For registration deadlines and additional calendar
information, please see Important Dates.
Students enrolled in an online degree or certificate program:
If you are a degree- or certificate-seeking student at Boston University
Online, you can register using the online Student Link . You’ll need your
Kerberos password, so be sure you have it ready.
Students taking an individual summer course
without enrolling in an online degree or certificate program:
Please contact Summer Term at summer@bu.edu or visit the Boston
University Summer Term website .

12. 
Master of Science in
Computer Information
Systems (MSCIS)
Overview
Designed for students who wish to increase their understanding of
information technology and prepare for CISSP® and PMP® industry
certifications, the online Graduate Certificate in Advanced Information
Technology builds upon topics covered in the Graduate Certificate of
Information Technology program, also available online. The four-course
curriculum explores how to develop web applications based on
databases, expanding the understanding of databases to include all database
technologies common in business. Students learn how to define, design, and
manage IT projects, while developing a solid grasp of increasingly important
areas of network and system security.
Those who complete both the Certificate in Information Technology and the
Certificate in Advanced Information Technology will have satisfied all but two
of the courses required to complete the online Master of Science in Computer
Information Systems.
Getting Started: Please complete this form to receive more information about
your program of interest, application deadlines, as well as opportunities to
attend online information sessions (webinars).