The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in risk management and insurance (RMI) requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including 22 s.h. of work for the major. Students must have a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 in all college coursework attempted, all college coursework attempted in business, all college coursework attempted in the major, all coursework attempted at the University of Iowa, all business coursework attempted at the University of Iowa, and all coursework in the major attempted at the University of Iowa. Students in this major are not eligible to earn the Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance.

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in risk management and insurance requires the following coursework. For BBA common requirements, see the Bachelor of Business Administration in the catalog.

RMI Common Required Courses

RMI Required Electives

Students are not guaranteed specific elective options. The availability of courses outside the Department of Finance may be subject to prerequisites or restricted to students who have declared a second major within the respective department.

Since the risk management and insurance (RMI) major is new this year, expectations are for an excellent placement rate for the first graduating class. The RMI industry accounts for 11% of Iowa's gross domestic product. Chicago is a regional insurance hub, and the few other RMI programs in the country meet less than 10% of the national demand for talent.

Standard careers for students majoring in risk management and insurance include corporate risk management, underwriting, risk analytics, loss control, claims management, brokerage and producer (sales) roles, risk consulting, and employee benefits consulting.

The Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs. For more information about careers, visit the Pomerantz Career Center website.

Sample Plan of Study

Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.

Risk Management and Insurance, BBA

a

See degree audit for course options.

b

Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.

c

GE courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.

d

BUS:2200 should be completed in the second year before taking FIN:3021.

e

Must be admitted to Tippie to enroll in BUS:3000. Generally completed during the second year, but should be taken no later than the third year.

f

Students are not guaranteed specific elective options. The availability of courses outside the Department of Finance may be subject to prerequisites or restricted to students who have declared a second major within the respective department.

g

Select from list of approved courses in the General Catalog or on degree audit.

h

Several RMI electives are offered only one semester each year. Consult with your advisor about offerings.

i

Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services.