Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

The Center for Graduate and Professional Studies oversees the offering of graduate and professional education. The center houses the Graduate Studies Programs, the Center for Professional Studies, the Kelley Insurance Center, and the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Graduate degree offerings include the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Master of Accounting (M.A.C.C.) and Master of Financial Management (M.F.M.)

Center for Professional Studies

The Center for Professional Studies offers certificate and professional programming designed to meet the needs of corporate, nonprofit and public sector organizations. General areas of study include leadership, government, management, finance, accounting, and business. Select certificate programs allow participants to transfer certificate work into additional select graduate programs. The center also works directly with clients to connect Drake expertise with client needs. For further information on specific programs currently being offered, please contact the Center for Professional Studies at 515-271-2188.

Kelley Insurance Center

The Kelley Insurance Center offers continuing education that covers a broad range of needs. Needs addressed by the Kelley Insurance Center include:

  • Preparation for professional designation exams and professional development seminars:
    • IIA — General Insurance, Associate in Underwriting, Associate in Claims and others as interest dictates
    • CPCU — Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
    • Seminars to enable licensed insurance professionals to fulfill continuing education requirements
  • Specialized insurance schools or conferences utilizing meeting facilities on the Drake campus. Full-service activities are available for planning and implementing the event.
  • Partnership with trade associations and other organizations to design and present insurance educational programs for diverse segments of the industry.

For further information about programs and services offered, contact the Kelley Insurance Center, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa 50311, 515-271-2134.

John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center

John Pappajohn funded five colleges in Iowa to support new entrepreneurs and further their development in the state. Under the direction of the Drake University John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, students participate in a statewide annual venture capital competition, which awards up to three $5,000 seed grants. Additional information regarding programs offered may be obtained by contacting the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, College of Business and Public Administration, Drake University, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311, 515-271-2188.

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