Michael Lee Burkhardt

Dr. Michael Lee Burkhardt is an Associate Professor and Program Lead at Northwood University, where he teaches Insurance, Finance, and Marketing courses. He brings 21 years of professional experience as an Independent Insurance Agent, integrating real-world insights into his teaching. His roles include Curriculum Lead and Program Quality Leader. He holds a PhD in Business Administration/Marketing (Trident University International), an MBA (Olivet College), and a BS in Marketing (Ferris State University), alongside the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.

His teaching philosophy emphasizes engagement through diverse methods like scaffolding, mixed group activities, and top-down construction. He prioritizes fostering curiosity and academic achievement, aligning with Northwood's focus on free-enterprise principles, ethics, and multicultural enterprise.

Dr. Burkhardt's expertise spans insurance program customization, financial analysis, and risk management. He actively promotes entrepreneurial values and individual responsibility in his academic contributions.