WELCOME To The Department Of Insurance and Risk Management

OVERVIEW

The Insurance program at the College of Business Administration introduces students to the principles and essentials of risk and insurance theory. The students will be prepared for the roles and responsibilities of the insurance and reinsurance specialist as an underwriter, adjuster, claims handling and examiner, and business development specialist. The essential skills that students will acquire in this program will enhance their employment opportunities in the field of risk, risk management and insurance.

The program allows graduates to participate effectively in both private and government sectors. There are a lot of jobs opportunities in the field of insurance and risk management for qualified graduates. Insurance program in the College of Business Administration combines risk management, insurance, finance and business administration. It also introduces theory of risk and insurance as well as related topics (technical, quantitative, legal). This program includes general requirements, college requirements and requirements of the major.

Graduates find great career opportunities in the field of insurance industry, as well as corporations, factories, hospitals, and government institutions, which recognize insurance and risk management as an important study and growth field.

Mission

To develop competent Insurance &Risk Management practitioners with the appropriate knowledge and skills to succeed in their professional careers both locally and globally.

Objectives

  • To use updated theories and applications within Insurance &Risk Management courses to instill in students the relevant knowledge and skills
  • To provide practical exposure to give students an opportunity to learn from a professional environment that will better prepare them for the Insurance & Risk Management Jobs
  • To engage students in projects and activities that will enhance their creativity and develop their confidence

Curriculum and Plan

REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM

UBT’s Requirements Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English Language.

Read More...

INSURANCE MANAGEMENT PLAN

It is highly important to follow the program plan during its different semesters as it was designed to prepare the students in each stage to totally benefit from the following one. It is crucial for the student to meet his/ her academic advisor and follow the study plan of his/her major closely. This would typically include taking the lower level courses in the first and second year, getting as much of the general education as possible, and then moving to take the major courses and possibly some minor courses. This is a very carefully structured process that students should closely adhere to.

Read More...

COURSE DESCRIPTION

INSURANCE PROGRAM COURSES DESCRIPTION

Read More...

Career Prospects

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Read More

PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT AND FACULTY MEMBER

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT AND FACULTY MEMBER

View Staff