The College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Risk Management and Insurance Management prepares students for further education and employment in the insurance industry. The program content is broad-based to reflect the cross-functional relationships prevalent in risk management and insurance. Students are exposed to related business practices such as standard operating procedures, budgeting, planning, organizing, insurance rules, and risk management theory. Emphasis is placed on understanding the concept of risk, insurance sales, insurance products/policies, customer service, and providing the right coverage for the amount of risk exposure. Learning is promoted via teamwork, case studies, practitioner guest lectures, video lectures, online learning aides, and visits to insurance agency and carrier sites.
This program prepares students for employment in roles such as: Customer Service Representative, Insurance Office Assistant, Account Managers, Personal Lines Agent, Claims Adjuster, and Risk Analyst.
Most of the courses in this certificate program can also be applied toward the AS, Business Administration and Management.
The program is designed for both full-time and part-time students. Courses are offered in online and traditional formats to accommodate students’ varying schedules and learning preferences.
The following is a suggested sequence for the required courses:
| FALL SEMESTER | 12 credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAN 2021 | Management Principles | 3 |
| ACG 2021 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| CGS 1100 | Computer Applications for Business | 3 |
| RMI 2110 | Personal Insurance | 3 |
| SPRING SEMESTER | 12 credits | |
| RMI 2212 | Personal Business and Property Insurance | 3 |
| RMI 2662 | Introduction to Risk Management & Insurance | 3 |
| SLS 1515 | Cornerstone | 3 |
| GEB 1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 |