Business Administration: Insurance and Risk Management

Why study insurance and risk management at BGSU in Ohio?

• Gain a diverse skill set. The insurance and risk management specialization incorporates principles from many other disciplines: economics, marketing, management, and statistics. Our curriculum also covers investments, retirement funding and life insurance – ideal coursework if you want to integrate this specialization with finance and pursue a career as a financial planner. 
• Plentiful job opportunities. Insurance and risk management is a stable field with a wide range of jobs. Our career coach will help you navigate your career journey from your first internship to landing that full-time job.
• Industry-driven partnerships. We work closely with the Ohio’s Governor’s office and the Ohio insurance industry.  Our students benefit from the relationships we cultivate with industry through the Insurance and Risk Management Institute. Insurance professionals serve on our Insurance Advisory Board, speak in our classes and help us respond to industry issues and create relevant curriculum.
• Active student organization. Join the BGSU chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, a business fraternity for insurance and risk management and actuarial science majors.
• Immersive education. Hands-on opportunities outside of the classroom give you the real-world skills that build your resume and impress potential employers.  
  • Gain job experience as early as freshman year. Over 73% of business graduates complete one or more internships. Nearly all interns are paid, with an average salary of $19 an hour.
  • We offer ample study abroad opportunities with university partners around the world. 
• Community of support. The Business District is a live-in learning community in which residents forge connections with fellow business students and enjoy additional support and unique opportunities.
• Expert faculty. Receive a cutting-edge education from our world-renowned faculty members who are actively involved in industry and bring current issues into the classroom. They are thought leaders whose trailblazing research shapes the future of business practice and theory.
• An affordable education. Benefit from over $1 million in scholarships awarded annually to business majors. More than 90% of incoming students receive some form of financial aid.
• Vibrant student life. Learn teamwork, event organization and effective leadership in our 17 business student organizations. These groups consistently earn prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions.
• Exceptional career outcomes. 98% of BGSU graduates embark on successful careers, pursue advanced degrees or even kickstart their own businesses within six months of graduation.