*Based on 2025–2026 Boston University tuition and fees. Merit scholarship may reduce cost.
The Master of Science in Insurance Management is designed specifically for professionals who have earned designation as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). The MS in Insurance Management is ideal for professionals who hold positions such as Underwriter, Senior Underwriter, Underwriting Manager, Underwriting Quality Review Auditor, Product Specialist, Operations Specialist, Claims Adjuster, Claims Specialist or Manager, Account Executive, and other members of the insurance ecosystem (such as Insurance Risk Managers, Consultants, Business Developers, Relationship Managers, Management Analysts, and Insurance Data Analysts) who wish to gain a broad graduate-level education in management that complements their expertise. The Insurance Management curriculum provides an opportunity for professionals to complement their demonstrated expertise in insurance issues with a mastery of general management principles in Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Leadership.
Ensure a More Secure Tomorrow through Insurance Management
As detailed in “The Insurance 2023 Vision,” a white paper by NTT DATA, traditional insurance industry business models are facing challenges on several fronts, from climate change to emerging technologies, economic volatility, and global health crises. According to the report, “Amidst these uncertainties, there are opportunities for insurers to thrive by embracing key actions. These include accelerating IT transformation, orchestrating the insurance ecosystem, exploring new products, addressing environmental and social considerations, and mitigating digital risks. By adopting these strategies, insurers can leverage data, enhance customer experiences, promote sustainability, and bridge the cyber insurance protection gap.”
By completing just eight courses, holders of the CPCU credential will gain the advanced management knowledge required to handle high-level responsibilities and to achieve career advancement. With appropriate advanced planning, you can use program electives from your online Master of Science in Insurance Management to satisfy up to two required courses in an Administrative Sciences graduate certificate program—leaving only two additional courses to be completed in order to receive a graduate-level certificate.
The MS in Insurance Management is also available on campus in Boston.
The Boston University Metropolitan College Master of Science in Insurance Management consists of eight required courses (32 credits)*, including four core management courses and four additional courses. Students have the option to choose a concentration in Applied Business Analytics; Corporate Finance; Project, Program & Portfolio Management; or Supply Chain Management.
In addition, students must demonstrate achievement of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) credential.
*Degree requirements may vary for those students transferring credits from previous coursework at Boston University or receiving course waivers due to professional designations.
Prerequisites:
Students must complete the degree core courses, specialization courses, and electives as indicated.
As a prerequisite to the course MET AD 571 Business Analytics Foundations, students are required to complete MET AD 100 Pre-Analytics Laboratory and MET ADR 100 Introduction to R for Business. Some courses may have additional prerequisites.
Degree Core Courses
Plus one course chosen from the following:
Optional Degree Core Courses
Students not pursuing a concentration in Applied Business Analytics; Corporate Finance; Project, Program & Portfolio Management; or Supply Chain Management must complete the degree core courses as well as four additional courses chosen with an advisor’s approval.
Concentration in Applied Business Analytics
Students pursuing a concentration in Applied Business Analytics must complete the degree core courses as well as the following concentration requirements:
ADA Core Courses
Plus three course chosen from the following:
ADA Elective Courses
Concentration in Corporate Finance
Students pursuing a concentration in Corporate Finance must complete the degree core courses as well as the following concentration requirements:
Corporate Finance Core Courses
Concentration in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
Students pursuing a concentration in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management must complete the degree core courses as well as the following concentration requirements:
PPPM Core Courses
Plus one course chosen from the following:
PPPM Elective Courses
Students must also take one elective chosen with an advisor’s approval.
Concentration in Supply Chain Management
Students pursuing a concentration in Supply Chain Management must complete the degree core courses as well as the following concentration requirements:
Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.
Graduate with Insurance Management Expertise
Students who complete the master’s degree in Insurance Management will be able to demonstrate:
Business knowledge and competence in incorporating insurance management decisions in developing a company’s business strategy.
Knowledge of crucial insurance management issues and tools needed for analyzing and defining the importance of insurance-related decisions and their implementation by the customers and the service providers.
Knowledge on how to position insurance management to the critical differentiators facing the insurance industry in the years ahead, such as
digital transformation of the insurance processes that can be automated;
balancing the data management with the privacy concern of the customers;
developing and implementing flexible business models for personalization by offering policies and prices to suit the needs and lifestyle of the individual;
risk avoidance and positive reinforcement of behavior shaping;
knowledge on how to build hyper-connected solid customer communities online and offline;
knowledge on how to transform insurance offerings into integrated ecosystems to address customers’ lifestyle needs.
How You Benefit from a Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
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The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
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Enjoy a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio in courses that are 100% online, while tackling complex issues alongside peers with solid academic and practical experience.
Those who hold the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) credential are able to build on their experience and earn a master’s degree in Insurance Management by completing just eight courses.
Choose from optional concentrations in Applied Business Analytics; Corporate Finance; Project, Program & Portfolio Management; or Supply Chain Management.
Work closely with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in business and management fields.
US citizens and permanent residents are automatically considered for Merit Scholarships during the application process and nominated based on eligibility.
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Insurance Management master’s prepares you for a wealth of different roles, such as Insurance Underwriter, Financial Manager, Financial Analyst, Claims Manager, Insurance Examiner, Innovation Analyst, Risk Consultant, Business Continuity Planner, Management Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Accountant and Auditor, Loan Officer, Budget Analyst, among others.
Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET
You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.
Recent graduates have found job opportunities and career paths in organizations such as:
AIG
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Geico
State Farm
Nationwide
Amica Mutual Insurance
Allstate
The Hartford
USAA
Lennox International
Allen Chaves
Earning a master’s was always something that I wanted to do. I chose Boston University because of the AACSB accreditation and its connection to my CPCU designation, which I earned in 2006.
Allen Chaves Assistant VP, Personal Lines Product, Arbella Insurance MS, Insurance Management MET’23
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