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The Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business prepares students for leadership roles in the dynamic insurance and risk management industries. The program offers two distinct tracks: Insurance and Quantitative Risk, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career interests.
Students develop expertise in risk assessment, insurance operations, quantitative risk modeling, legal compliance, and client communication. Georgia State’s location in Atlanta provides direct access to major insurance companies, brokers, and corporate risk management teams. The program holds AACSB accreditation and is widely recognized for its strong industry connections and hands-on learning opportunities.
Course Overview:
Year 1: English Composition, College Algebra/Precalculus, Elementary Statistics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Humanities, Critical Thinking, Business, Value and You
Year 2: Principles of Accounting I & II, Introduction to Computer-Based Information Systems, U.S. History, American Government, Lab Sciences, Social Science, Humanities
Year 3: Business Communication, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, Managing People, Marketing Management, Legal Analysis of Business, Principles of Risk Management & Insurance, Risk Assessment Methods
Year 4: Track-specific RMI courses, RMI electives, Strategic Management, Global Business, Upper Division Business and General Electives, Exit Exam
Internships: Strongly encouraged; partnerships with top insurance and risk management companies in Atlanta
Risk Analysis Clinic: Real-world consulting experience (especially for Quantitative Track students)
Student Organizations: Gamma Iota Sigma, networking events, industry panels, and career fairs
Capstone Projects: Risk modeling and practical risk assessment simulations
High-demand careers in risk management, insurance underwriting, brokerage, claims management, employee benefits, and corporate risk consulting
Strong placement in leading insurance companies, consulting firms, government agencies, and Fortune 500 corporations
Graduates can pursue professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, and potential advancement to actuarial roles with additional study
Career support provided through Georgia State’s dedicated career services, networking events, and mentorship programs
87% of Georgia State graduates are working or studying within 15 months of graduation
Georgia State University will start releasing Early Action, Honors and Scholarship decisions on December 15.Accepted English proficiency tests: IELTS, TOEFL or PTESchool Report, Mid Year Report & Final Report RequiredApply with the name EXACTLY as it appears on your passport/birth certificate/marriage license. Do NOT use special characters or non-English letters in your application. Do not apply with a nickname or abbreviation, only use your government name.For applicants with a 3.4 GPA or higher (recalculated based on the 17 units of the Required High School Curriculum), we will not require test scores for an admissions decision.Applicants with a GPA below 3.4 are encouraged to submit test scores. If you apply without test scores and are below a 3.4, you may be placed into our Summer Success Academy or Panther Excellence program or admitted to our Perimeter College (which offers associate-level degrees). Perimeter College students can transition to the Atlanta campus for a bachelor’s program once they have obtained a 2.0 Perimeter College GPA and 30 or more credit hours.Ask your high school counselor to submit your transcript electronically through the Common Application or GA Futures. Schools may also send them to us electronically at [email protected]Submit Test Scores. You may submit official scores for either the SAT or ACT or both. Submit SAT scores through College Board. Use Georgia State’s SAT code: 5251. Submit ACT scores through ACT. Use Georgia State’s ACT code: 0826.Common App personal essay optionalCollege questions: 1 optional. Depending on your answers to some questions you will be required to complete additional writing questions.This college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.AACSB-accreditedRisk AnalystInsurance UnderwriterClaims AdjusterInsurance BrokerEmployee Benefits SpecialistCorporate Risk ConsultantActuarial Analyst (with additional coursework)
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