Risk Management & Insurance
Embark on a journey into the dynamic world of Risk Management and Insurance (RM&I) with this multidisciplinary certificate program. Through combining actuarial studies and finance, you can delve into essential industry foundations covering life, health, property, and casualty insurance, alongside critical topics like worker’s compensation, risk prevention, and enterprise risk management. Enroll today and explore how this 12-credit certificate can complement your current major while preparing you for a future in safeguarding our world.
Program Overview
Required Courses
To complete this certificate, students will take four required courses:
- ACSC 220 Risk Management and Insurance (4 cr)
- FINC 301 Life Insurance (2 cr)
- FINC 302 Property and Casualty Insurance (2 cr)
- FINC 303 Employee Benefits (2 cr)
Students will acquire foundational knowledge in the dynamic fields of risk management, insurance, and actuarial science, exploring essential concepts that drive decision-making and innovation in these critical sectors.
Elective Courses
Students will also choose elective credits as needed to satisfy the 12 credit requirements from one of the following two courses:
- FINC 401 Financial Advising (2 cr)
- FINC 402 Advanced Topics in Risk Management and Insurance (2 cr)
Why Add a Certificate?
By combining your major with the Risk Management and Insurance Certificate, you can enhance your academic experience while fulfilling many of your major or minor degree requirements simultaneously. This certificate program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how risk management and insurance play a crucial role in safeguarding communities by effectively managing risks and pooling resources through insurance. This knowledge equips you to shield individuals and businesses from unforeseen events, making you a valuable asset in the field. Graduating with this certificate ensures that you enter the workforce with an understanding of industry expertise, positioning you for success in a dynamic and essential sector.
Certificate Awarded
Once you have completed the courses needed, you will receive a “Risk Management & Insurance” certificate.
Required Courses
Required Courses
To complete this certificate, students will take four required courses:
- ACSC 220 Risk Management and Insurance (4 cr)
- FINC 301 Life Insurance (2 cr)
- FINC 302 Property and Casualty Insurance (2 cr)
- FINC 303 Employee Benefits (2 cr)
Students will acquire foundational knowledge in the dynamic fields of risk management, insurance, and actuarial science, exploring essential concepts that drive decision-making and innovation in these critical sectors.
Elective Courses
Elective Courses
Students will also choose elective credits as needed to satisfy the 12 credit requirements from one of the following two courses:
- FINC 401 Financial Advising (2 cr)
- FINC 402 Advanced Topics in Risk Management and Insurance (2 cr)
Why Add a Certificate?
Why Add a Certificate?
By combining your major with the Risk Management and Insurance Certificate, you can enhance your academic experience while fulfilling many of your major or minor degree requirements simultaneously. This certificate program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how risk management and insurance play a crucial role in safeguarding communities by effectively managing risks and pooling resources through insurance. This knowledge equips you to shield individuals and businesses from unforeseen events, making you a valuable asset in the field. Graduating with this certificate ensures that you enter the workforce with an understanding of industry expertise, positioning you for success in a dynamic and essential sector.
Certificate Awarded
Certificate Awarded
Once you have completed the courses needed, you will receive a “Risk Management & Insurance” certificate.
Faculty Highlight
Wes Griffiths, Joined St. Thomas as an Adjunct Faculty member within the Risk Management & Insurance program teaching Finance 302 - Property & Casualty Insurance starting in Spring 2024
Griffiths, AVP and Senior Actuary at Travelers, brings a wealth of experience and passion to the insurance industry. With a career dedicated to actuarial roles within Travelers' commercial lines organization, Wes is deeply committed to fostering challenging, interesting, and fulfilling opportunities for employees.
Beyond his corporate role, Wes is an enthusiastic advocate for leadership development and the future of insurance professionals. He proudly serves as Adjunct Faculty for the Risk Management & Insurance program at the Opus College of Business, where he shares his industry insights with the next generation.
Wes is also dedicated to promoting diversity within the actuarial profession, currently contributing as a member of the CAS Leadership Development Committee. His commitment to excellence and mentorship underscores his impact both at Travelers and within the broader insurance community.
Career Paths
- Claims analysis
- Underwriting
- Risk management
- Sales
- Actuarial science
- Loss control
“My professor has been an actuary for 20+ years so knows what he is talking about. [ACSC 220 is] one of my favorite classes I've taken.”
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