Undergraduate Major
*(Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses to offer major in 2024-25, fully online program for the St. Petersburg campus.)
Working in the Risk Management and Insurance industry, professionals help people and businesses protect their assets, prevent loss, and be a key player in their recovery post-accident or loss. It is an industry focused on helping people and solving problems.
Degree Options
The Muma College of Business offers a B.S. in Risk Management & Insurance on the St. Petersburg campus.
View more information about options on the USF Tampa and Sarasota-Manatee campuses.
Risk Management and Insurance at USF St. Petersburg
The risk management and insurance major provide students with the knowledge necessary to manage the impact of risk and uncertainty for people, businesses and society. The curriculum prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects of the insurance industry. It provides a broad based, analytical program for students anticipating a career in either the property casualty insurance or life/health insurance fields.
The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance Program at USF is one of only two RMI programs offered by public universities in the state of Florida. The program is supported by local, regional, and national industry partners eager to deepen students learning experience with internships and mentoring. Gamma Iota Sigma, a nationally known organization supporting students in RMI, is active and thriving at USF, creating additional value for students exploring careers in RMI.
Graduates in risk management and insurance find a variety of career opportunities open to them. These include:
- risk analysts within the business community and government
- brokers/agents providing professional risk management counseling and market placement services for clients
- consultants and personal financial planners
- and additional careers in underwriting, marketing, claims adjusting, planning, governmental relations, and financial management activities of insurers.
Requirements for the major in Risk Management and Insurance
Always refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for degree requirements. Students will normally begin progress toward the major by taking at least one course from the major core, as these often serve as prerequisites for the electives. Students are urged to consult with the finance advisor to create the most beneficial set of courses.
Questions?
For questions about this program, contact an Academic Advisor.