Program Overview
Introduction to the Risk Management and Insurance Major
The Risk Management and Insurance Major is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the risk management and insurance industry. By 2020, the risk management and insurance industry is expected to create more than 400,000 jobs, making it a promising career path for students.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
The Risk Management and Insurance Major is offered as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. The program is delivered on campus and requires 120 credits to complete. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Quick Facts
- Delivery: on campus
- Credits: 120
- Accreditation: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Program Details
As a student in the Risk Management and Insurance Major, you will earn credit for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Certified Risk Manager (CRM) courses. The program also provides opportunities for students to pursue designations such as the University Associate – Certified Risk Manager (UACRM). Students in the program have been ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for the number of students earning the UACRM designation.
Skills You Will Learn
- identifying risks for individuals and businesses
- analyzing insurable and uninsurable risks
- determining methods of reducing risk
- understanding life and health insurance
- understanding property and casualty insurance
- managing operations of insurance companies
Industry-Related Events
Students in the program will attend industry-related events each year, such as:
- Chicagoland Risk Forum (formerly REBEX)
- Surplus Lines Forum
- Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana Convention
- RIMS Annual Conference
Accreditation
Ball State University has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earning the honor of being a member of AACSB's Business Education Alliance.
Center for Actuarial Science, Insurance, and Risk Management
The Center facilitates interaction between students and the insurance industry, insurance professionals, employers, and the broader business community.
Gamma Iota Sigma
The Phi Chapter is nationally recognized, winning several awards every year. Students can meet industry executives, participate in professional conferences, and attend many great events, including workshops and an annual conference.