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Program facts 
Begin a career in the insurance industry by enrolling in this certificate program. Designed for those interested in exploring an insurance career, the program is also a good fit for people already working in the insurance field who want to expand their skills and knowledge in the areas of property, liability, commercial and personal insurance.
Take classes in accounting, insurance fundamentals, property and liability insurance principles, personal and commercial insurance, business organization, leadership and more. Courses are taught by a mix of full-time faculty and working professionals who are experts in the insurance field.
Credit earned for this program can be applied to the Business Administration A.A.S. degree—Insurance specialization.
This 21 credit-hour certificate is designed for those individuals who are exploring an insurance career or are in the insurance field looking to expand their skills and knowledge with focus on property, liability, commercial and personal insurance. The certificate will build a foundation of insurance principles and allow students to get industry certification as they progress through the certificate and as a stackable credential for the AAS-Business Administration degree with Insurance concentration.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ACC 100 | Introductory Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | |
| INS 110 | Insurance Fundamentals | 3 |
| INS 120 | Property and Liability Insurance Principles | 3 |
| INS 220 | Personal Insurance | 3 |
| INS 240 | Commercial Insurance | 3 |
| MGT 111 | Introduction to Business Organization | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of three credit hours from the following courses: | 3 | |
| MGT 154 | Entrepreneurship | |
| MGT 165 | Global Business | |
| MGT 205 | Leadership | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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For more information about the Insurance Certificate program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.