Risk Management and Insurance BS

Program Overview

SUNY Oswego's Risk Management and Insurance program, the first of its kind at a public school in New York, equips students with specialized knowledge in risk management, insurance, and core business areas. The program emphasizes practical problem-solving, leveraging the region's significant insurance industry presence. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in risk analysis, insurance underwriting, and management roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Risk Management and Insurance major is a Bachelor of Science program offered at SUNY Oswego. It is the first such program at a public school in New York state and meets a high demand for workers in these industries. The program provides specialized courses in risk management, lines of insurance, and employee benefits. Students also gain core strengths in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, and management. The program emphasizes in-depth study of risk management problems and solutions during the capstone experience. Students benefit from studying in Central New York, a region with the second-highest insurance industry employment east of the Mississippi. SUNY Oswego's Gordon A. Lenz Center for Finance, Insurance, and Risk Management provides resources for excellence in teaching, research, and community outreach.

Careers:

Graduates of the Risk Management and Insurance program are prepared for careers in:

• Risk management
• Risk analysis
• Insurance underwriting
It prepares students to work in thriving, fast-paced industries.