Academics
Academic Advisor Appointment
To book an appointment with Sabrina, please email her at ssalvati@bu.edu
Curriculum & Handbook
Curriculum
The MSMS curriculum is a total of 36 credits, please refer to your handbook below for more details. MSMS students will be registered for these courses by their Academic Advisor.
Handbook
Your MSMS Handbook is a reference document that delineates the current policies and procedures for MSMS students. Students should become familiar with the policies and use the Handbook as a resource throughout their program.
Registration
Registration
Your academic advisor in the Grad Center will register you for all courses.
Compliance
Failing to update a BU Alert number every semester is the most common issue that keeps you out of compliance. In order to register for the Summer semester, you must be in compliance with all University policies, including meeting all immunization requirements, settling your student account, acknowledging the Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Law, and having a current BU Alert number on record. To check your compliance status, click the purple “Personal” tab, and then select “Compliance Status.”
Important Dates
Please refer to the below table for important dates about registration, substituted schedules and holidays.
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The University withdrawal/refund schedule, which is applicable only when students withdraw from ALL of their classes and submit a Withdrawal/Leave of Absence form with the assistance of their academic advisor, is as follows:
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Academic Advising
The Grad Center’s advisors are here to advise and support Questrom graduate students. To find your academic advisor at Questrom visit the Student Link, select “Academics” and then “Academic Advising.” Our professional academic advisors are here for students who have questions or concerns about:
- course planning
- degree requirements
- concentration options
- academic performance
- personal and life issues
- any other situation where a student may feel they need support
Students may make an appointment with their advisor by calling 617.353.2673 or emailing questromgradcenter@bu.edu. During registration, our office holds walk-in advising periods, which will be announced in your program’s weekly update.
Writing Resources
The Grad Center offers Writing Assistance for our students. The COM Writing Center and the ERC Writing Center are also open to all BU grad students.
Questrom Tools
Use Questrom Tools to:
- book team rooms
- course syllabi, assignments, etc
- building hours
- event flyers
Directories
Use Questrom World to see the:
Student Link
The Student Link will allow you to:
- register for classes
- check grades
- order transcripts
- ensure compliance before registration
- update diploma information
- pay bill
- look up advisor
- course description search
IT Helpdesk
Questrom IT can help you with the following technical issues:
- log-in issues
- student printing
- equipment rental
- computer labs
- tech shop workshops
Course Evals
Questrom Apps will allow you to:
Online Resources
Boston University offers online resources through the Educational Resource Center (ERC). If you would like a program that is offered at the ERC brought to Questrom, please let us know!
Study Spaces
Check out the study spaces recommend by Questrom students below:
Study Spaces
Boston University Questrom School of Business
Graduate Academic & Career Development Center
Rafik B. Hariri Building
595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 115
Boston, MA 02215
Graduate Academic & Career Development Center
Rafik B. Hariri Building
595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 115
Boston, MA 02215
OFFICE HOURS
Fall & SpringM-Th 8:00am-6:00pm, F 8:00am-5:00pm
Summer
M-Th 8:30am-5:00pm, F 8:30am-2:00pm
Except holidays and intersession