Risk Management and Insurance B.S.B.

Risk management is the practice of identifying the risks that affect a company’s business and finding ways to mitigate and offset those risks. Risk management tools and techniques help corporations deal with all types of issues, legal concerns, and human resources changes.

This major introduces students to the risk management discipline and multiple career paths, including corporate risk manager, benefits manager, insurance agent/broker, underwriter, loss adjuster, consultant, and personal financial planner.

The Carlson School Honors program offers students access to a richer undergraduate experience. Honors students have closer contact with their professors. They work in smaller classes and they put their skills to work for the benefit of the community. The program requires hard work and a strong commitment to learning.

Admission Requirements

A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
   3.0 for students transferring from another University of Minnesota college.
   3.0 for students transferring from outside the University.

Freshmen are admitted to Carlson School of Management, but do not declare a major until 50 credits have been completed.    Part of the 50 credits should include the five tool courses and liberal education requirements. Those transferring in as sophomores need to complete microeconomics, macroeconomics, and calculus before admission. Juniors and above need to complete microeconomics, macroeconomics, calculus, business statistics, and accounting before admission.

For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the   Office of Admissions Web site.

General Requirements

Program Requirements