Program Overview

Risk Management and Insurance Certificate

Program Overview

The Risk Management and Insurance Certificate is an undergraduate certification program designed to expand students' knowledge in risk management and insurance, providing career options in the insurance industry.

Program Details

Program Type

Certificate

Format

On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

1-2 semesters

Credit Hours

12

Program Description

This program is designed to provide students with a rigorous curriculum, nationally renowned faculty, scholarships, internship opportunities, strong industry connections, and an alumni network, making them in high-demand upon graduation.

Requirements

• Corporate Risk Management (3 hrs)
• Insurance Company Operations (3 hrs)
• Property/Liability Risk Management and Insurance (3 hrs)
• Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance (3 hrs)

Marketable Skills

• Leadership ability
• Oral and written communication
• Application of cross-discipline business principles
• Financial plan development
• Organizational risk development

Program Highlights

• Students have earned scholarships from local chapters of the Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (CPCU), the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), the Insurance Council of Texas (ICT), and Texas Risk and Insurance Professional Society (TRIPS).
• The Beta Zeta Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma focuses on the professions of insurance, risk management, and actuarial science, offering guest speakers, networking opportunities, résumé and interviewing workshops, and other activities.
• Several courses qualify for waivers for professional designation exams, giving students a head start on obtaining professional designations.
• The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, meeting or exceeding strict academic standards for excellence in education.
• Faculty members in the Department of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law (FIREL) are experienced professionals and dedicated teachers who exercise a "learn today, apply tomorrow" classroom philosophy.

Career Opportunities

• Underwriter
• Broker/Agent
• Claims representative
• Risk analyst
• Safety manager
• Leadership roles:
  • Risk manager
  • Underwriting manager
  • Chief claims officer
  • Account manager
  • Chief risk officer