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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As detailed in \u201cThe Insurance 2023 Vision,\u201d 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, \u201cAmidst 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2014leaving only two additional courses to be completed in order to receive a graduate-level certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MS in Insurance Management is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Boston University Metropolitan College Master of Science in Insurance Management consists of eight required courses (32 units)*, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, students must demonstrate achievement of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) credential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Degree requirements may vary for those students transferring credits from previous coursework at Boston University or receiving course waivers due to professional designations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n As a prerequisite to the course MET AD 571 Business Analytics Foundations, students must complete the AD 100 Pre-Analytics Laboratory<\/a> (online) or possess equivalent knowledge. Some courses may have additional prerequisites. Please note that MET AD 571 Business Analytics Foundations is a prerequisite for several elective courses and should be taken early in the degree.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n (Four courses\/16 units)<\/p>\n\n\nCurriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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