College of Professional Studies

Insurance Analytics and Management

Master's: Boston, MA
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The Master of Professional Studies in Insurance Analytics and Management program helps you be successful in one of the most essential industries in the world with a forward-thinking, data-driven approach to help you stand out and thrive in this rapidly evolving sector.

Boston, MA
Location
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Part-Time
Commitment
12-18 Months
Duration of Program
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Overview

The global insurance industry is one of the world’s most essential and prosperous sectors—and it is currently undergoing dramatic changes requiring even more sophisticated analytics and insights.

Northeastern University’s Master of Professional Studies in Insurance Analytics and Management program addresses the mounting need for analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in the insurance industry. The workforce needs to be proficient in advanced technologies and possess the social and emotional skills to bridge the gap between AI and machine learning and the human client.

Our program was developed with guidance and input from active insurance professionals, focusing on the skills and competencies companies are looking for right now. This unique, modern approach bridges the gap between artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human clients. By mastering cutting-edge applications, humanics, data, and tech, you’ll carve a path into this global industry and have the tools and insights to thrive and advance your career.

 

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Unique Features

  • Offers you a clear pathway into the industry: application orientation, domain knowledge, digital leadership and human-centered design, decision support, and digital transformation.
  • Developed in close collaboration with insurance industry experts to address the current needs of the rapidly changing insurance industry.
  • A modern, forward-thinking approach with a curriculum that focuses on applied artificial intelligence, machine learning, project management, change management, digital transformation and leadership, and decision support.
  • Designed to help you enter and thrive in the current insurance industry as a forward thinker who can merge applications, humanics, data, and tech with a human touch.
  • Begin or advance your career in leadership, claims analytics and management, insurance finance, actuarial analysis and management, underwriting, product pricing, and distribution.
  • Select from three different concentrations: Advanced Insurance Management, Customer Engagement, and Decision Support.
  • Receive real-world, experience-driven training with the industry professionals who helped design our program.

Career Outlook

  • Changes in the industry have created a high demand for data-savvy professionals entering the industry.
  • The need for forward-thinking professionals is felt in companies of every size—professionals who can incorporate analytics and artificial intelligence to deliver personalized and flexible customer experience is crucial to the future of the insurance industry.
  • The breadth of opportunities and companies looking to hire insurance professionals is creating new pathways into this global, essential industry and the ability to advance your career quickly.

Testimonials

"The changing risk landscape requires a workforce experienced with the adoption of advanced technologies and with the social and emotional skills to bridge the gap between AI and machine learning and the human client. These challenges and market needs provide the contextual approach for this flexible master’s degree program in insurance analytics and management that is experiential in nature and focused on skills and competencies that are in high demand by the insurance industry and talent acquisition."

-Uwe Hohgrawe, PhD Faculty Director Analytics and Enterprise Intelligence, College of Professional Studies

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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$39.8K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose (500–1000 words)
  • Professional resume
  • Official undergraduate transcripts
    • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
  • Two letters of recommendation (from academic mentors or current employer)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL Score of 79, including a 20 or more on the Writing section)
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Professional Studies admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.

Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.

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Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll be connected to students at our 13 campuses, as well as 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 employer partners around the world. Our global university system provides you with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

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