Risk Management and Insurance Training

The risk management and insurance program at Mount Mercy University prepares students for careers as an insurance manager, agent, underwriter, financial advisor, risk manager, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and statistical analysis of rick and their applications to insurance and other business management problems. Program courses include: forecasting theory, quantitative and non-quantitative risk measurement methodologies, development of risk tables, secondary data analysis, and computer-assisted research methods. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer risk management and insurance training.

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Mount Mercy University

Also known as Mount Mercy College

1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA

Mount Mercy University is a nonprofit private institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Mount Mercy College exceeds 1,600 per year.

Areas of study offered at Mount Mercy College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Mount Mercy College score in a range of 20 to 22 on the ACT. Mount Mercy College has an acceptance rate of 70% of which only 41% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at mtmercy.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $27,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Students attending Mount Mercy University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Mount Mercy University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.mtmercy.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Risk Management and Insurance Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount Mercy College offers a bachelor's degree program in risk management and insurance.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Insurance Underwriters

Description

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

Actuaries

Description

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, actuaries employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.1% from 2014 to 2024

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).