Insurance Certificate

The Insurance Certificate will allow students to demonstrate a basic understanding of insurance principles to prospective employers.

Outcomes

1. Analytical Skills
   - data analysis through emerging technology
   - critical thinking
   - analytical skills as it pertains to research, business as usual comparison/reasonability
   - analytical skills using Excel and reading through documents and being able to pull information out
   - Problem solver. Being able to look at something and figuring out where they should start, what approach they would take, etc.
   - statistical analysis
   - Learnability as critical with the rapid pace at which technology and the overall environment is changing.
2. Leadership 
   - Able to work in a team setting and individually
   - Collaboration - how to work with others of varying mindsets/personalities/ensuring thinking what's best for the organization and your own growth
   - Independent work and leadership
   - Working independently
   - Time management
3. Communication 
   - verbal, oral and written communication skills
   - ability to communicate complex issues clearly
   - negotiation skills/conflict management
   - feedback skills
   - speaking other languages a plus
   - data visualization and presentation
4. Business Operations
   - Basic probability and statistics
   - Project management, communication, business acumen
   - Understanding of reasons for insurance, investments, consumer finance, corporate finance
   - Experience with projects
5. Industry Knowledge
   - Understanding of the core industry functions (UW, pricing, claims, admin)
   - Industry knowledge and accounting/finance background
   - Understanding of reasons for insurance, investments, consumer finance, corporate finance
   - focusing on an end-to-end to know where they want to dive in more. Getting just one piece well great for a SME isn't as beneficial with projects that need the whole landscape view.
6. Experiential learning through meaningful internship.

Degree Requirements

Experiential Learning

BA 3113

Business Internship

3

Analytical Skills

 

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BA 433	Business Analytics	3
MA 253	Statistics	3
MA 393	Probability & Statistics	3
MA 3093	Probability	3

Leadership

 

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LDR 203	Leadership Strengths & Skills	3
MGT 323	Leadership	3
MGT 363	Organizational Behavior	3

Communication

 

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COM 213	Business Communication	3
ENG 133	Technical Communication	3

Business Operations

 

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FIN 353	Personal Finance	3
MGT 383	Principles of Project Management	3

Industry Knowledge

 

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BA 313	Insurance	3
FIN 383	Risk & Insurance	3
MGT 303	Risk Management	3

Total Credit Hours: 18