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Course descriptions for the insurance and risk management major are listed below. Course delivery is indicated after each course description. To determine availability of a course for a particular semester, refer to the Class Schedule.

Note: For information on the optional accounting minor, click here.

Business


BUS 220 Dynamics of Professional Success—1 credit. This course focuses on writing and speaking activities that are common to meeting and communicating with professional persons in a variety of contexts, including being interviewed for professional positions. The development of professional poise and confidence is a major objective of the course. Prerequisites: ENG 105 or 107; and COMM 101 or 215.
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BUS 305 Business Statistics II—3 credits. This course continues the coverage of mathematical and statistical concepts begun in 205. Students place an emphasis on problem solving for decision making as they cover applications of calculus, linear and multiple regression, forecasting methods, and decision analysis. Students will use spreadsheets and statistical software. Timely and topical applications will be incorporated in this class. Prerequisites: BUS 205
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BUS 311 Business Finance—3 credits. The methods utilized by corporations in securing and utilizing capital, capital structure, and characteristics of alternative forms of capital. Prerequisites: completion of the prebusiness requirements. BUS 305, Business Statistics II, is a co-requisite of BUS 311 (BUS 305 must be taken prior to or concurrently with BUS 311).
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BUS 321 Introduction to Management Information Systems—3 credits. A survey of the field of information systems within the business context with emphasis in system analysis and design, the strategic use of information systems, e-business, decision support, telecommunications management, data management, information systems architectures, and the management of end-user computing. Prerequisites: Completion of the prebusiness requirements. BUS 305 is a corequisite of BUS 321 (BUS 305 must be taken prior to or concurrently with BUS 321).
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BUS 351 Introduction to Operations Management—3 credits. A managerial decision making approach to the study of the design, operation, and control of the production function. Prerequisites: Completion of the prebusiness requirements. BUS 305 is a co-requisite of BUS 351 (BUS 305 must be taken prior to or concurrently with BUS 351).
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BUS 361 Principles of Marketing—3 credits. Survey of the entire field of marketing. Emphasis on the areas of products, pricing, distribution, and promotion. Prerequisites: Completion of the prebusiness requirements. BUS 305 is a co-requisite of BUS 361 (BUS 305 must be taken prior to or concurrently with BUS 361).
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BUS 371 Management and Organizational Behavior—3 credits. Overview of the management processes and functions in organizations, including a study of the behavior of individuals in organizations, interpersonal communications, and organizational theory. An appreciation of the role of management in an organization's success. Prerequisites: Completion of the prebusiness requirements. BUS 305 is a co-requisite of BUS 371 (BUS 305 must be taken prior to or concurrently with BUS 371).
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BUS 401 Senior Business Experience—3 credits. The senior business experience is a Capstone course in both business and in General Education. While focusing on the theory and practice of strategic management, students integrate the foundation and functional areas of business and synthesize their business education with their liberal studies experience. Prerequisites: BUS 263, 311, 321, 351, 361, 371, and a minimum of at least 78 credits, including all Basic Studies and seven of nine required Liberal Studies courses.
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Business Education, Information, and Technology


BEIT 336 Business Report Writing—3 credits. Emphasizes analyzing business situations and preparing written reports including informational reports, problem-solving reports, and formal analytical reports. Prerequisites: ENG 105, 107, or 108, and the successful completion of 48 credits of course work.
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Insurance


INS 340 Introduction to Risk and Insurance—3 credits. Basic principles of risk management and insurance. An examination of the role of insurance in the treatment of pure risks. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of Department Chairperson.
Delivery Web (Internet)

INS 341 Life Insurance—3 credits. Basic principles of life insurance and annuities. Policy provisions, policy innovations, and the role of life insurance in financial planning is examined. Prerequisites: INS 340
Delivery: Web (Internet)

INS 342 Health Insurance—3 credits. Basic principles of health insurance. The role of health insurance in financial planning, rate making, and the various programs through which exposures are addressed and health insurance issues are considered. Prerequisites: INS 340
Delivery: Web (Internet)

INS 343 Commercial Property Risk Management and Insurance—3 credits. An examination of the major commercial property loss exposures including fire, business interruption, crime, inland marine, ocean marine, and miscellaneous property coverage. The different risks are analyzed to select optimal combinations of risk treatment and insurance for financial protection against property losses. Prerequisites: INS 340
Delivery Web (Internet)

INS 344 Commercial Liability Risk Management and Insurance—3 credits. An examination of the major commercial liability loss exposures including premises, completed operations, contractual, general liability, workers’ compensation, and other miscellaneous liability coverage. The different risks are analyzed to select optimal combinations of risk treatment and insurance for financial protection against liability losses. Prerequisites: INS 340
Delivery: Web (Internet)

INS 430 Risk Management and Insurance—3 credits. The capstone course which integrates the risk management process for handling business risks faced by organizations; including property and liability risks, employee benefit planning, and international loss exposures with an emphasis on risk identification and evaluation together with alternative methods of risk control and risk financing techniques. Prerequisites: INS 343, 344.
Delivery: Web (Internet)

INS 432 Employee Benefits—3 credits. Study of group approach to providing life, health, disability, and retirement plans. New developments in employee benefits, plan design, administration, cost, funding, regulation, and tax considerations. Prerequisites: INS 340
Delivery: Web (Internet)

INS 435 Planning for Business Owners and Professionals—3 credits. A study of the continuation problems of proprietorships, partnerships, and close corporations. This course focuses on the risk planning associated with the death, disability, and retirement of closely held business owners and professionals. Prerequisites: INS 341 and junior standing.
Delivery: Web (Internet)

INS 436 Financial Planning—3 credits. This capstone course includes the development and implementation of a comprehensive financial plan and the role of financial planning in the financial services industry. While the course focuses on the plan for the individual, selected aspects of sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S corporations are also examined. A case approach is utilized emphasizing the roles of investments, taxes, insurance, risk management, retirement planning, and estate planning. Prerequisites: INS 341 and junior standing.
Delivery: Web (Internet)

INS 439 Insurance Internship—3-6 credits. Students work a predetermined amount of time in an agreed program with employer and faculty. Prior to registration, the position must be approved and the amount of credit determined. Prerequisites: INS 340 and consent of Department Chairperson.
Note: A written report is required of the student and a written evaluation by the employer must be made to the supervising University instructor.
Delivery: Web (Internet)



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