The Risk Management & Insurance Studies program offers students a pathway to a rewarding career in risk management. Students will explore the functional risk areas—including corporate risk management, employee benefits, and insurance carrier, broker, and underwriter activities. Students will also learn about the industry’s Best Practices and acquire the technical skills required to succeed in various positions in the industry.
In addition, students will refine their skills in leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, risk forecasting, risk assessment, oral and written communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, interpersonal and cross-cultural relations, organizing and planning, and computer literacy.
For more information, please contact our Director of Risk Management & Insurance Studies, David Cisneros.
What careers are available?
The events of the past couple of years have spotlighted the need for organizations to adopt effective risk management programs and strategies that can meet the challenges of today. And career opportunities in risk management and insurance are at an all-time high.
Corporations in all industries, from gaming, entertainment, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, require talented employees in various risk management roles. University graduates with risk management skills are highly sought after and can pursue many career paths.
Career opportunities
Our program offers a direct channel to industry internships and job placement.
Corporations in all industries, from gaming, entertainment, sports, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, require talented employees in various risk management roles. University graduates with insurance and risk management skills are highly sought after and can pursue many career paths.
Career opportunities in Risk Management and Insurance include:
- Risk Management
- Financial Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Claims Management
- Insurance Broker
- Actuary
- Underwriter
- Loss Control
- Insurance Agent
- Account Management
- Investigations
- Customer Service
- Accounting
In addition to competitive salaries and an exciting work environment, risk management professionals enjoy a flexible work schedule and a work-life balance.
Scholarships and mentorship
Our program offers $10,000 to qualified students each year, with funding from the Nevada Surplus Lines Association. Each semester, our Mentorship Program matches students with industry professionals, offering resume review, interview skill development, career advice, and direct job placement to the industry and others.
Curriculum Overview
Our energetic, passionate faculty are adept at making textbook material come alive. And to supplement the classroom experience, faculty will invite practitioners to serve as guest speakers, bringing real-world experiences and perspective to classroom lessons.
Coursework includes:
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Employee Benefits
- Insurer Operations
- Broker Operations
- Corporate Risk Management
- Workers’ Compensation
- Life Insurance
Student Learning Objectives
- Understanding the principles of risk management.
- Recognizing the role of insurance.
- Applying risk management processes to eliminate or mitigate risk exposures.
- Communicate professionally and work collaboratively.
- Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and critical thinking.
- Understanding the operational functions of an insurance broker and insurance carrier.
- Earn credits toward professional designations, such as the ARM and CPCU.