MBA in Insurance

Are you ready for the next step in your

career?

About the MBA• The MBA in Insurance is designed for insurance

professionals. • Olivet College, in partnership with the Institutes, awards

up to 24 hours of credit for CPCU certification toward the MBA in Insurance. 

• The MBA in Insurance is a 16 course, 48 credit hour degree program which leads to a Masters of Business in Insurance. 

• There are 12 core classes equaling 36 hours of credit then 4 remaining elective classes totaling 48 credits, that are required to obtain the degree.

• Some MBA and other designation classes can be transferred.

Facts to Consider• All classes are on-line in real time - meaning you will never

have to come to our campus to complete your MBA • Total credits needed to complete your MBA are 48 but if you

have your CPCU® we can waive up to 24 of those credits• We run 4 semesters a year, 8 week semesters, generally 3

classes a semester• Each class runs one night a week for 2 hours, generally from

6 – 8 pm EST • Olivet College waives the  GMAT if you have your CPCU®

designation• We use Adobe Connect and Blackboard for classroom and

homework assignments

Are you ready to take the next step?Why an MBA at Olivet College?

• 40% of the insurance workforce will be eligible to retire in the next 5 – 10 years

• Many of those positions will be in management• Olivet College’s MBA in Insurance classes are geared toward

management of P & C and L & H insurance companies, insurance agencies and claims servicing organizations

• The cost of each credit is $681 or $2,043 per class

How do our classes differ from other MBA programs?

• Many of our classes are taught by insurance professionals• Insurance strategies are frequently discussed in class• Assignments often involve insurance research of current trends• The students are from across the country in the insurance industry

providing insight and discussion that is interactive and collaborative• In the virtual classroom, Adobe Connect Pro is utilized, encouraging

students to interact with each and the professors on a face to face basis

• Small class sizes of 8 students keeps everyone involved in the topic inspiring professional relationships and networking

• Strong emphasis on ethics and leadership skills

The Adobe ClassroomWhat is Adobe Connect? • Adobe Connect is a web conferencing platform for web meetings,

eLearning, and webinars. • Adobe Connect enables mobile learning on virtually any device to

conduct training or participate in virtual classes across devices including iOS and Android, as well as the desktop with no downloads.

• This provides learners to have access anywhere, anytime on virtually any device.

• Adobe Connect delivers an immersive experience in live and on-demand classes in real time to maximize participation for multiple learners to create discussion and bolster group interaction.

• There is no hardware to purchase or software to download.

The MBA Benefits• Teamwork and leadership skills• Decision making skills• Improved effectiveness in your job• Able to assume greater responsibility• Better understanding of management strategies and techniques• Improved problem and time management skills• Increased confidence in your current position• A new perspective and knowledge from working with diverse

classmates and faculty• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Admission Requirements

• 3.0 or higher GPA undergrad degree• At least 2 years professional experience in

the insurance industry• Completed the GMAT with a score of at

least 500 or CPCU® designation

How To Apply• Visit http://insurance.olivetcollege.edu click on MBA• Complete the MBA application – it is fast, easy and free!• Gather the following items –

1. Official undergrad transcripts

2. Resume

3. CPCU ® official transcripts or GMAT scores

4. Two letters of recommendation

Send all items to Olivet College, MBA Insurance Program, Attention: Kelly Parker, 320 S. Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076

Or email insurance@olivetcollege.edu

Upon Acceptance to the Program

You will need the following items to complete your classes –

1. Olivet College login and password

2. Strong internet connection

3. Headset with microphone

4. Webcam

5. Any text books required by the instructor

You will be provided with an Olivet College email, access to Blackboard, Adobe Connect Pro classrooms, and training on how to use these systems.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web at www.fafsa.gov

If you are completing FAFSA on the Web for the first time, we recommend that you apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov prior to completing the FAFSA.  With a PIN, you are able to electronically sign your application, make corrections after submitting the application, and review your processed application data. 

We have many options for graduate level scholarships, here a just a few - • Spencer Education Foundation, Inc • Griffith Foundation • MIPRIMA

Actual MBA Classroom

http://olivetcollege.adobeconnect.com/p9igr0hw415/

MBA 810 Managerial Economics with Professor John Homer

Thank you If you have any questions,

please feel free to ask!