Program Description

Students wanting to obtain a fast pathway into such career fields as a claims investigator, loss prevention representative, risk manager/analyst, sales agent/broker, underwriter, insurance agent, and customer service representative will benefit from the Certificate or Certificate of Completion in Insurance at Bismarck State College. Introducing the aspects of risk management and insurance, the Certificate or Certificate of Completion will be a first step in forging a career in this field.

The Certificate or Certificate of Completion in Insurance is a timely way to gather knowledge and experience to jump-start a career. Students may choose from online and on-campus course-delivery options, all designed to assist in discovering the newest and best practices. This flexibility allows students to complete coursework at their convenience and on their schedule.

Preparation

High school class suggestions include accounting and business, as well as an interest in insurance.

Program Requirements

Students completing the curriculum will receive an Insurance Program Certificate or Certificate of Completion. Many courses in the Certificate and Certificate of Completion may be applied toward an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree, where the emphasis is business, an Associate in Applied Science degree in Management or Management Entrepreneurship, or a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Finance.

Career Opportunities

Risk and insurance touches every aspect of daily life and business. The insurance industry employs a vast number of people, and the demand for field professionals is rising. Careers in insurance involve helping individuals and businesses manage risk to protect themselves from catastrophic losses and to anticipate potential risk problems. The objective of agents and representatives in the business of risk management is to match proper insurance products to the risks and needs of their clients.