BA/BS in Insurance

The Bachelor of Science in Insurance and Risk Management teaches students to spot and assess threats to a company's business, property, and reputation. The industry offers steady demand, and the program is recognized within the field. Coursework spans risk assessment, finance, how insurance works, ethics, analytics, claims handling, liability coverage, and modeling, and it lays groundwork for professional designations and licenses. Learning outside class includes paid placements at large firms and brokerages, mentoring from industry executives, and national competitions. Majors can join a collegiate risk and insurance honor society chapter, attend a yearly public policy forum in the nation's capital, and travel abroad; a surplus lines course, for example, includes a trip to London. Instructors bring long business and academic experience, and a senior capstone in strategic management concludes the degree.