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.

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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.

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

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