Option 3: Business Administration Degree – Insurance

Program Overview

This 61 credit-hour degree program is designed to assist students who are either exploring an insurance career or are in the insurance field looking to expand their managerial and business skills. Students will gain knowledge and practical skills in property, liability, commercial and personal insurance as they earn industry certification.

This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.

Program Requirements

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MGT 111 is recommended.

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The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who utilize Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour elective. See full list of AAS General Education electives.

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Students should strongly consider enrolling in ACC 102 as well.

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If MGT 165 is taken, then PHI 150 is recommended.

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This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.

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If pursuing a fully online degree, choose ENG 130; otherwise choose SPE 101.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Communicate persuasively and concisely, (orally, in writing, and presentation), using the language of business.
• Evaluate major business functions and related technologies domestically and globally.
• Explain and use quantitative tools in accounting, finance and economics.
• Demonstrate soft skills: emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial mindset, leadership and teamwork.
• Practice social consciousness and responsibility.
• Explore a business career direction.
• Discuss the property liability and personal loss exposers faced by individuals, families and organizations and the insurance coverages used to treat those exposures.
• Explain the concepts of risk management and insurance.
• Describe insurances regulation.
• Calculate the basic financial rations of a P&C insurance co.
• Explain the various types of insurance distribution systems.
• Describe key insurance functions (i.e. underwriting, claims, marketing).