Program Overview

Introduction to the Risk Management/Insurance Major

The Risk Management/Insurance major at Florida State University is consistently ranked among the top programs in the nation. It is designed to provide students with an overall background in risk management, life and health insurer operations and products, property and casualty operations and products, financial planning, and employee benefits.

Overview of the Program

The program is housed in the Department of Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate and Legal Studies. The placement rate for graduates of the program has been excellent, with the department holding its own two-day placement program, Insurance Days, focusing on internships and full-time jobs. Close interaction between RMI students, faculty, and alumni is a hallmark of the program.

Admission Requirements

The Risk Management/Insurance major is a specialized admission program. To be certified to the major, a student must meet the requirements for specialized admission programs in the College of Business. Upon completing all requirements for this major, the student will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Risk Management/Insurance.

Course Requirements

Courses for the major are updated each academic year. Students must use the course requirements from the academic year they were certified into the College of Business. Typically, students are certified to the College of Business beginning their junior year, and the academic year runs fall through summer.

Academic Mapping

Florida State University's academic advising and monitoring system provides each student with a recommended eight-semester map for completing their bachelor's degree in four years. Summer semesters are not included in degree mapping, but the student may use summer terms to either get ahead or catch up in their degree program. Students are not required to complete all the recommended classes on their map to remain on course; they simply must meet certain minimum requirements known as "milestones."

Opportunities

Opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom are available through the department's internships, careers, and licensing opportunities, as well as the college's internship program and international programs. Education is also enhanced through networking and leadership opportunities offered through student organizations, such as Gamma Iota Sigma, and numerous industry-specific events. Generous scholarships help support students along the way. Highly qualified FSU students enrolled in this major are able to pursue a combined bachelor's/master's pathway that gives them a jump-start on a master's degree.