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Insurance
Insurance - Business Information Systems

Major Admission Information

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Fewer than 45 earned or in progress hours

Evaluated upon college coursework, GPA, and admissions criteria for incoming freshmen.

45 - 59 earned or in progress hours

Grades of “C” or better in the following courses or their equivalents:

  • ACC 131
  • ECO 105
  • MAT 119 and 120 or 121 or 145.

60 or more earned or in progress hours

Grades of “C” or better in the following courses or their equivalents:

  • ACC 131
  • ACC 132
  • ECO 105
  • MQM 100 or ECO/GEO/POL/PSY 138
  • MAT 121 or 145.

The College also requires students to complete in the first semester:

  • BUS 100 with a grade of "C" or better
  • Prove computer competency through completion of one of the following:
    • ACC 167 and 168
    • ACC 166
    • ITK 150
    • IAI BUS 902
    • by passing competency exams

Insurance

Middle 50% GPA: 2.93 - 3.46

Insurance - Business Information Systems

Middle 50% GPA: 2.93 - 3.46

For more information

To learn more about Insurance, visit the College of Business section of the Undergraduate Catalog and the College of Business Web site.

Insurance

The financial aspects of insurance involve the accumulation and management of premium dollars to promptly and fairly settle claims and to profitably operate the company. Because this function is quite broad, individuals are needed to locate buyers of policies, screen potential buyers, pay claims, and manage company funds. Individuals with insurance expertise may choose careers advising businesses how to effectively handle insurance risks rather than working for insurance companies. Though insurance is a financial field, insurance companies need the technical and extensive data processing support which is carried by computer scientist and actuaries.

Related Skills

  • Critical thinker
  • Good Math and computer skills
  • Ability to prepare reports
  • Strong oral and communication skills
  • Flexible and adaptive to new ideas
  • Logical thinker
  • Ability to research and explain market phenomena
  • Ability to collect data
  • Ability to make sound predictions

Related Fields

 

  • Attorney
  • Business Credit/Loan Specialist
  • Claims Adjuster/Examiner
  • Consumer Credit/Loan Officer
  • Data Processor
  • Field Representative
  • Financial Planner
  • Insurance Broker
  • Investment Analyst
  • Mortgage Financial Specialist
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Real Estate Appraiser
  • Risk Manager
  • Sales Agents
  • Security Consultant
  • Underwriter