Insurance Studies
Prepare yourself for a dynamic career in the insurance industry with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance Studies.
If you already work in the insurance industry and want a degree to enhance your career opportunities, this is the program for you!
The Insurance Studies degree is available 100% online and asynchronous.
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM
The bachelor’s degree in Insurance Studies provides a solid academic understanding of the insurance industry and a well-rounded core of business and social science courses, including management technology, professional writing and human communication. You'll graduate with knowledge in specific industry facets:
- Property and casualty insurance
- Life and health insurance
- Insurance company and agency operations
- Insurance regulations
- Insurance finances
- Risk management
You can also complement your current program of study with an .
Career Prep
- Third-year internship placing you in an industry setting with real-world responsibilities and opportunities.
- Network with industry professionals through ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Beta Nu chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, a professional fraternity that fosters leadership and collaboration with the university, other university chapters and the industry.
- Prepare for successful national licensure exam.
Career Opportunities
Starting salaries range between
$52,000 to $140,000 for:
- Claims adjusters, examiners
and investigators - Insurance appraisers
- Sales agents
- Insurance underwriters
- Market research analysts and
marketing specialists - Operations research analysts
- Actuaries
- Marketing managers
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is a member of , so students can receive waivers for up to two Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) parts at no additional cost.
- Agent
- Direct sales
- Underwriter
- Claims adjuster
- Risk management
- Compliance
- Product analyst
- Operations
WHAT'S EXCITING IN THE INSURANCE WORLD?
- Artificial Intelligence
- Drones
- Autonomous vehicles
- Telematics
- Professional conferences
- Remote or hybrid office positions
- Teamwork
- Community involvement
- Helping others
- Fulfilling work
- Lasting friendships