The academic content of the Insurance and Risk Management Undergraduate Program aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in the basic principles of the insurance industry and risk management strategies. The curriculum includes a wide range of courses, starting from the basic concepts of insurance to more advanced financial analysis techniques and risk assessment methodologies. These courses include core business and economics courses, as well as specific subjects such as insurance law, insurance accounting, actuarial science, financial risk management and ethics.
Basic Courses: In the first years of the program, students take core courses such as business, economics, statistics and mathematics. These courses provide students with the necessary tools to better understand insurance and risk management issues. Basic economic principles, financial calculations and statistical analysis skills lay the groundwork for more specific courses in the following years.
Insurance Related Courses: Students take courses in insurance policy design, insurance law, risk assessment and management, claims management and insurance company management. Insurance law courses provide legal knowledge on topics such as insurance contracts and policies, compensation and loss assessment, while risk management courses cover theoretical and practical risk assessment techniques.
Actuarial and Financial Analysis: Actuarial courses focus on estimating risks and calculating insurance premiums using mathematical and statistical methods. Financial analysis and cost management courses provide students with the knowledge to assess the financial health of insurance companies and develop strategies for sustainable profitability.
Applied Learning and Internships: The program also offers students the opportunity to combine their theoretical knowledge with practice. Through case studies, group projects and simulations, students analyze real-world scenarios and develop solution strategies. Furthermore, internships as part of the program allow students to gain experience in a professional working environment and connect with potential employers in the industry.
This curriculum aims to train students to become knowledgeable, analytical and ethical professionals in the field of insurance and risk management. Each course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of the insurance industry and a solid foundation for a career in this field.