Bachelor of Business Administration - Risk Management and Insurance

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Florida State University

Program Overview

Florida State University’s Risk Management/Insurance (RMI) major is offered through the highly esteemed Dr. William T. Hold/The Alliance Program, consistently ranked among the top in the nation. Administered by the Department of Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate and Legal Studies, this program provides a robust foundation in risk assessment, insurance operations, and financial planning.

The curriculum equips students with critical analytical and decision-making skills relevant to property and casualty insurance, life and health products, employee benefits, corporate risk management, and insurance regulation. It also emphasizes professional development, supported by exceptional career placement rates and one of the nation’s most active networks in the insurance industry.

Course Overview:

Admission Prerequisites (C– or better required):

  • CGS 2100 or CGS 2518: Computer Applications

  • MAC 2233: Calculus for Business

  • ECO 2013 & ECO 2023: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics

  • ACG 2021 & ACG 2071: Financial and Managerial Accounting

  • STA 2023: Business Statistics

  • Minimum GPA Requirements: 2.70 (Term 1), 2.80 (Term 2), 2.90 (Term 3 and 4)

  • Admission typically occurs before the junior year

Core RMI Courses:

  • RMI 2302: Risk in Business and Society

  • RMI 3011: Principles of Risk Management and Insurance

  • RMI 4224: Property and Casualty Insurance

  • Additional advanced RMI electives (e.g., life/health insurance, employee benefits, and insurance operations)

Related Business Courses:

  • REE 3043: Real Estate Principles

  • MAN 4720: Strategic Management and Business Policy (Capstone)

  • Business core courses in finance, marketing, analytics, and organizational behavior

  • Business Breadth Elective from another business discipline

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Internships in insurance companies, consulting firms, government agencies, and employee benefits departments

  • Gamma Iota Sigma (national insurance fraternity): Industry connections and leadership roles

  • Insurance Days: Annual employer event for job and internship recruitment

  • Access to study abroad programs via FSU International Programs

  • Real-world project work and case-based learning

  • Program content aligned with professional insurance licensing and risk certifications

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Graduates find roles in insurance companies, state agencies, employee benefits firms, and consulting firms

  • Career pathways include actuarial work, risk analytics, legal claims, and regulatory roles

  • Combined BS-RMI/MBA and BS/MS-RMI pathways allow up to 9 credit hours of shared coursework

  • Career services include employer networking, mock interviews, and personalized support

Program Key Stats

$18,749
$ 30

Aug Intake : 1st DecMay Intake : 1st Dec


58 %

Eligibility Criteria

CCD
2.9
24
65

1050
19
7.0
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Risk manager
  • Insurance adjuster
  • Underwriter
  • Claims representative
  • Financial counselor
  • Actuary
  • Appraiser
  • Loss prevention engineer
  • Marine insurance specialist
  • Field representative

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