Program Code: 6532
Everybody needs insurance, because everyone faces risk: individuals, businesses, governmental units, and non-profit organizations. As new technologies and new business models continue to emerge, the challenge of managing risk is ever evolving, making risk management and insurance an exciting career field. The industry remains strong during economic downturns and provides for a rewarding life with competitive salaries and the opportunity to help people and businesses to avoid disasters and rebuild lives when disasters are unavoidable.
The certificate in Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Operations is an 18-credit hour program that quickly provides students with an introduction to the field of insurance. Students can complete the certificate in 2 semesters! The certificate includes coursework in Principles of Property and Liability Insurance, Personal Insurance, Commercial Insurance, essential Microsoft Office applications, keyboarding, and an internship course. Although a specific internship is not guaranteed, the intention of the internship course and assigned internship is to provide students with the opportunity to work with experienced business development professionals on a real-world sales campaign. The internship site, for those in Gainesville, will likely be close to Blount Hall; however, the sales campaign experience may or may not be with a local company.
Successful completion of the RMI certificate program allows students to leave SF with a certificate noting education and experience in the insurance industry that may be used to pursue entry-level insurance positions.
After completion of the certificate, students may continue their education in the Associate in Science, Business Administration - Insurance & Risk Management program as well as other Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science programs.
Requirements for Admission
The PERT Exam is required, demonstrating college level skills in reading, writing, and math. In addition, students should be familiar with computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
DRC and Testing Accommodations
Requests for testing accommodations must be made in advance with the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) located on the Northwest Campus. Please be prepared to provide documentation of disability to the DRC when making the request. Contact 352-395-4400 v/TTY for further assistance.
Program Goals and Outcomes
After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Develop a successful promotion plan for an insurance agency.
- Manage business information using appropriate technology.
- Demonstrate employability skills in a legal and ethical business environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of customers and the sales process.
Performance Standards
- Students need a C or higher in all coursework including internship, required to receive certificate.
- Students are urged to make an appointment to see Santa Fe College’s Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress is being made.
- Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
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