Insurance
Overview
Degrees Offered: Program Certificate
Program Begins: Fall, Spring, Summer
Delivery Method: Online, On Campus
Phone: 701-224-5486
Email: bsc.has@bismarckstate.edu
Description
Risk and insurance touches every aspect of daily life and business. The insurance industry employs a vast number of people, and the demand for field professionals is rising. Careers in insurance involve helping individuals and businesses manage risk to protect themselves from catastrophic losses and to anticipate potential risk problems. The objective of agents and representatives in the business of risk management is to match proper insurance products to the risks and needs of their clients.
The Insurance Certificate is a timely way to gather knowledge and experience to jump-start a career. Students may choose from online and on-campus course-delivery options, all designed to assist in discovering the newest and best practices. This flexibility allows students to complete coursework at their convenience and on their schedule.
Requirements
Students who complete the curriculum requirements receive a Program Certificate in Insurance.
Program Pathways
Credits from the Insurance Certificate may stack into the following AAS degrees:
The Management AAS may stack into the following BAS degree:
Career Opportunities
The goal of this curriculum is to provide an introduction into the insurance field. Students will learn skills and knowledge to help them understand the field.
Claims investigator, loss prevention representative, risk manager/analyst, sales agent/broker, underwriter, insurance agent, customer service representative.