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Risk Management and Insurance and International Business Co-Major - B.B.A.

General Information

Degree & Major:

College Name:

Terry College of Business

Department Name:

Insurance, Legal Studies, and Real Estate

Contact:

Courtney Gray
Academic Advisor II
cmgray@uga.edu
(706) 542-2308

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Degree Requirements

College-wide Requirements

University-wide Requirements

Description:

The undergraduate major in International Business is offered only as a co-major along with any other major within the Terry College. The following paragraphs provide information on the International Business and Risk Management and Insurance co-major.

The major offers a unique program of study designed to give the student a broad understanding of the roles and functions of risk-bearing institutions, knowledge of basic principles necessary for adequately managing economic risk, and the opportunity for professional advancement in the field of risk management and insurance.

A growing number of foreign and U.S. companies transact a significant portion of their business through international channels. More and more businesses must go abroad to find new markets as domestic markets mature. Even those corporations conducting business strictly in this country have to compete with foreign imports and for foreign labor. As a result, major corporations that are taking advantage of international opportunities have a competitive edge.

The Terry College of Business has designed its International Business Program to provide opportunities for students to gain the knowledge and skills required for international business careers. The program also assists students in developing an understanding of the business processes and institutions of the international economy.

The curriculum is designed to develop a deep knowledge of a functional area as well as a strong concentration in a foreign language. In addition to the basic undergraduate business curriculum, international business co-majors are also required to take three of the following seven courses: Diversity in a Global Environment (BUSN 4650), The International Business Environment (ECON 4040), International Finance (FINA 4810), Internship in International Business (INTB 4800), International Legal Transactions for Business (LEGL 4900), International Strategic Management (MGMT 5560), International Marketing (MARK 4700), and Globalization and IT (MIST 5780). In addition to the BBA requirements, all students co-majoring in International Business must satisfy an international immersion requirement, such as a study abroad program, an internship in International Business, or additional foreign languages.

With careful planning, students can complete the co-major within the current 121 hours required for graduation. For further information, go to www.terry.uga.edu/undergraduate/majors/international-business.

Details

Career Opportunities:	Potential career positions for the student with a major in Risk Management and Insurance include risk analyst, risk manager, underwriter, employee benefits analyst, insurance administrator, claims adjuster, agent, and loss control specialist, to name a few. Job Placement Services: - ALUMNI DATABASE - INTERNSHIPS - RESUME BOOK - CAREERS DAY - JOB REFERRAL SITES - RMININFO Listserv - FYI for EMPLOYERS: HOW TO POST JOB INFORMATION ON THE UGA RMI LISTSERVS Visit the following link for more information: http://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/offices/risk-management-insurance
Scholarships:	The Insurance Society and Gamma Iota Sigma sponsor scholarships each semester.
Internships:	Internships may be completed for credit and are encouraged.
Student Organizations:	All students are strongly encouraged to join the Insurance Society and Gamma Iota Sigma as soon as they become risk management majors. Membership in these Societies not only makes the student eligible for scholarship awards, but also entitles the student to free attendance at the Careers Day program and the Spring Awards Banquet. In addition, only members of the Insurance Society are entitled to submit resumes for inclusion in the departmental resume book. For further information, please see: http://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/offices/risk-management-insurance
Available Graduate Programs:	Law School and MBA Programs.