Risk Management courses

MacEwan University

Insurance And Risk Management in MacEwan University

  • Duration : 13 months
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate Diploma
  • Tuition & fees : $ 9,532 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 86
  • PTE : 59


About Insurance And Risk Management in MacEwan University

Succeeding in the insurance industry means meeting clients’ diverse needs and running an efficient operation. Whether you’re an entrepreneur who wants to own your own brokerage, or someone looking for a large corporate environment, you’ll be sure to draw on your skills in business, management, finance, communication and problem solving.

This program is an accelerated program, with students studying continuously for a 13-month period to earn a full diploma. The Insurance and Risk Management program integrates business studies with industry-specific courses.  Business topics include: management, finance, communications and accounting -- along with specialized courses in insurance principles, underwriting and claims.

Career prospects are exceptional in the insurance and risk management field, with a graduate employment rate at almost 100% - and you can block transfer your credit to MacEwan's Bachelor of Commerce degree, graduating with a specialized diploma and a degree.

Careers

Insurance and risk management is one of the hottest careers this century. From the airline industry to internet banking fraud to oil and gas expansion projects, insurance professionals are there, every step of the way. It’s so much more than traditional home and automobile policies!

Examples of positions include:

  • Adjuster - investigate insurance claims, make recommendations about benefit payments and negotiate settlements
  • Broker or Agent - assess the needs of clients and offer insurance policies that best serve those needs
  • Marketing underwriter - assess the risk of various promotional activities
  • Risk Manager - analyze potential harm due to accidents or other unforeseen events
  • Underwriter - evaluate the risks involved in insurance applications and determine which clients to accept

Some of the more intriguing career possibilities in insurance and risk management include:

  • Computer Hacker Protection
  • Fraud Investigation
  • Pipeline Expansion Planning
  • Snowy-day and Hole-in-one Promotions
  • Transportation of Hazardous Products

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent in high school courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS      :       overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.
  • TOEFL    :       86 and a minimum score of 21 in each section.
  • PTE         :       overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band.

MacEwan University Highlights

Type Public
Campus setting Urban
Registration fee (for international students) 110 CAD
English proficiency test scores accepted IELTS/ TOEFL/ Cambridge English Test/ PTE/ Duo Lingo Test
Financial aid Available
Accommodation Available

MacEwan University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Before deciding to study in one of the Canadian universities, one must estimate the average cost of living in Canada. Tabulated below are the expenses one needs to incur on a monthly basis to study at MacEwan University. The tuition fees for international students are based on credits. Other fees include the service fees and course specific fees which can be checked online.

Expense  Monthly cost in CAD
Tuition fee (18 credits) 12,060
Locker fee (term) 20 
Housing- MacEwan Residence  988-1,300
Electrical Utilities 70 
Personal  200-300
Non-Program International Student Service 50
Food  300
Cable TV/internet 65

Cost of transportation is covered in tuition fee as the institute provides UPass.

MacEwan University English Proficiency Test Scores

Tests accepted  Minimum scores
TOEFL (IBT) 86 or above
IELTS 5.5 (a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.)
PTE 59 overall (a minimum score of 56 in each band.)
CET 180
DET 115 or above
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) 70 or above
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) overall score of 85 and a minimum score of 80 in GCVR
Test in Practical English Proficiency (EIKEN) Grade 1

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 9,532

Total

$ 9,532