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Bachelor of Business Administration — Risk Management & Insurance

College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration — Risk Management & Insurance

College of Business

On-Campus & Online

Options

120 Credit Hours

to Graduate

On-Campus: $5,010 Per Semester

Online: $443 Per Credit Hour

(On-campus rate is for in-state students)

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for All Students

Apply Proven Business Principles to Explore and Manage the Risks Businesses Face

EKU’s bachelor’s of business administration in risk management and insurance prepares students to become business leaders and gain a competitive edge in the job market. This versatile degree is real-world focused, providing the opportunity to have a financially rewarding career while impacting the lives of others. Graduates are prepared to take on key positions with excellent salaries, become business entrepreneurs, or pursue an MBA.

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Career Outlook

Employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in risk management and insurance can open the door to a wide variety of career options across the industry spectrum.

Job Titles Include:

  • Associate Broker
  • Underwriter Associate
  • Personal Lines Account Executive
  • Proposal Analyst
  • Compliance Specialist

EKU risk management and insurance graduates work in a variety of fields and positions.

Employers Include:

  • Assured Partners
  • Auto Owners Insurance
  • Cincinnati Insurance
  • Great American Insurance
  • Kentucky Farm Bureau
  • State Farm
  • Travelers Insurance

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Connect with industry professionals through Gamma Iota Sigma, a student professionalorganization
  • Only bachelor’s-level risk management and insurance degree program in Kentucky
  • More than $200,000 in scholarship money awarded to RMI majors and minors in 2023
  • Travel to conferences in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Columbus, OH, and Indianapolis, IN. Study abroad to London, England, and Bermuda
  • Apply credits earned to the CPCU certification
  • Optional internship opportunities that count toward your credit hours
  • Fast-track opportunities for students with 80 or more credit hours

Attend Online

Choosing an online program doesn’t mean completing your education alone. EKU Online strives to provide students with unparalleled staff and faculty access, rich engagement opportunities and every resource possible to succeed. We are committed to helping you find success in your coursework, as well as identifying and pursuing employment opportunities upon graduation. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Online students have access to:

  • Accelerated 8-week terms
  • Courses begin 6 times per year
  • No campus visits required
  • Personal advisors stay with you from application to graduation
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance 

Curriculum & Admission

Learn essential skills for today’s business environment. Our fully accredited programs are rooted in both theory and practical applications, our accredited online program blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as principles of risk and insurance, commercial property risk management and insurance, fundamentals of life and health insurance, risk management.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

On-Campus Deadlines
TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
Begin
FallAugust 1August
SpringDecember 1January
SummerMay 1May
Online Deadlines
TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
Begin
Fall AJuly 31August
Fall BSeptember 30October
Spring ADecember 31January
Spring BFebruary 28March
Summer AApril 30May
Summer BMay 31June

All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit your materials noted below electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Business Advising Office is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to the enrollment advisor for your preferred program.

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Allison Bullins

Director Student Experience & Events

859-622-1383
allison.bullins@eku.edu

Zak Hess

Online Enrollment Advisor

859-622-7626
zachary.hess@eku.edu

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