Graduate Schools in Boston, Massachusetts with Program Information

Harvard University, located just across the Charles River Basin from downtown Boston, confers over 500 graduate degrees annually. Boston University is located on the west side of Boston and offers over 250 degree programs with 75 study abroad programs in 20 countries.

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Harvard University's Graduate Programs

Founded in 1636, Harvard University has multiple campuses surrounding the Boston area and is tied with Princeton as the number one college in the United States according to U.S. News and World Report in 2010. The university had a graduate student enrollment of approximately 13,600 in 2009.

Master of Business Administration

One highlight of the Harvard Business School is the emphasis on field-based learning. Over half of the students gain class hours in the workplace. Three or more students on a team will perform a field study with faculty supervision.

First-year students take core courses in finance, financial reporting and leadership. The elective curriculum allows the student to tailor the program to his or her interests by selecting from ten possible concentrations.

Master in Public Administration/International Development

The newest program of the John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University is a public administration degree with a specialty in international development. Students take courses in good governance and democratization, advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics and management. This 2-year program requires students to participate in mandatory summer internships.

Doctor of Philosophy in East Asian Languages and Civilization

Graduate students at Harvard can study the Chinese, Manchu, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uighur or Vietnamese languages. The East Asian specialization may include study in anthropology, languages, history, music, economics or sociology.

Candidates must choose at least three fields of study and must already have a mastery of one Asian language. Students have access to the Harvard-Yenching Library, the largest East Asian research library in the United States.

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Physical Biology

Faculty in the molecular and cellular biology, physics and engineering departments support this interdepartmental degree program. Harvard's 'daVinci Group' is a group of faculty who study the relationship between biology and the physical sciences. Candidates study mechanics and dynamics as they apply to biology and the patterns and phenomena of cells. By understanding how cells transport, signal and communicate, scientists can develop new methods for biomechanical systems.

Doctor of Philosophy in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology

This program represents a combination of disciplines and research in areas like anatomy, paleontology and population genetics. The emphasis is on biological systems and the flow of energy in those systems. It is a 2-year program, and classes are tailored to the interest of the individual student. Students must fulfill a mandatory teaching requirement.

Contact Information

Address: Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone Number: (617) 495-1000

Boston University's Graduate Programs

Boston University has over 13,000 graduate and professional students. The main campus is located in Boston with programs also available in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and 30 other cities around the world.

Master of Arts in Biostatistics

Students pursuing this degree study topics like epidemiological methodology, probability and mathematical statistics. The degree is designed for people who want to work in public health. The program requires 32 credits hours of coursework.

Master of Science and Master of Business Administration in Media Ventures

This joint program between the College of Communication and the Boston University Graduate School of Management requires two years or five semesters. The class and fieldwork is done in both Boston and Los Angeles.

The Media Venture program is designed for students who want to provide content for new technologies like cell phones and social media. Classes include topics like creating effective presentations and entertainment promotion.

Master of Arts in Computer Science

Candidates must complete 32 credits which typically last eight semesters. Coursework is divided into theory, software, systems and applications. Students must choose at least one class from each area.

Doctor of Philosophy in American and New England Studies

The American studies program examines the culture, art and history of American society. In addition to a modern foreign language requirement, the program requires a major research paper, a qualifying exam and a dissertation.