The Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance Studies provides students with the academic background for career entry in the insurance industry. The insurance studies degree program offers a well-rounded core of business and social science courses, including management technology, professional writing and human communications.
Building on this core curriculum are courses that provide the opportunity for students to explore all lines of insurance, including personal lines, commercial lines, life and health insurance. Students also take on an internship during their third year to reinforce their insurance industry knowledge and gain real-world experience.
The knowledge gained in the insurance program permits students to join any organization within the insurance industry with a solid understanding of applicable products, regulations, operations and policy contracts. Students graduate with knowledge of several specific insurance industry facets, such as property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, insurance company and agency operations, insurance regulation, insurance finance and risk management.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry.
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and critically assess problems facing the insurance industry.
Identify and assess legal and ethical issues surrounding insurance industry decisions.
Work effectively in a team-based environment.
Examples of Possible Careers
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Insurance appraisers, auto damage
Insurance sales agents
Insurance underwriters
Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Operations research analysts
Actuaries
Marketing managers
January 2025
Salem Campus
2491 St. Rt. 45 South,
SALEM,
Ohio,
44460, United States
New first-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.). A student who has previously enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution is required to apply as a transfer student.
All international undergraduate applicants must submit an English language proficiency test score to be considered for a Kent State program unless they meet specific exceptions or apply for conditional admissions.
All undergraduate applicants must obtain one of the following:
TOEFL iBT: 71; Home Edition iBT: 71
Revised PBT: 18 (average score)
IELTS Academic and IELTS indicator: 6.0
Duolingo:100
PTE Academic: 48
Completion of the Kent State University ESL Center Level 8 Intensive English program with a minimum of 3.75 out of 4.0 GPA
ELS Level 112 Intensive English Program completion
SAT: a minimum of 510 evidence-based reading and writing
ACT: a minimum of 21 in English
Application Deadlines: October 1 for Spring Semester; June 1 for Fall Semester.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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