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Bachelor of Business Administration — Risk Management & Insurance

College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration — Risk Management & Insurance

College of Business

On-Campus & Online

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120 Credit Hours

to Graduate

On-Campus: $5,325 Per Semester

Online: $472 Per Credit Hour

(On-campus rate is for in-state students)

Low-Cost Textbooks

For All Students

Apply Proven Business Principles to Explore and Manage the Risks Businesses Face

EKU’s bachelor’s of business administration in risk management and insurance prepares students to become business leaders and gain a competitive edge in the job market. This versatile degree is real-world focused, providing the opportunity to have a financially rewarding career while impacting the lives of others. Graduates are prepared to take on key positions with excellent salaries, become business entrepreneurs, or pursue an MBA.

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Career Outlook

Employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in risk management and insurance can open the door to a wide variety of career options across the industry spectrum.

Job Titles Include:

  • Associate Broker
  • Underwriter Associate
  • Personal Lines Account Executive
  • Proposal Analyst
  • Compliance Specialist

EKU risk management and insurance graduates work in a variety of fields and positions.

Employers Include:

  • Assured Partners
  • Auto Owners Insurance
  • Cincinnati Insurance
  • Great American Insurance
  • Kentucky Farm Bureau
  • State Farm
  • Travelers Insurance

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Low-cost textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Connect with industry professionals through Gamma Iota Sigma, a student professionalorganization
  • Only bachelor’s-level risk management and insurance degree program in Kentucky
  • More than $200,000 in scholarship money awarded to RMI majors and minors in 2023
  • Travel to conferences in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Columbus, OH, and Indianapolis, IN. Study abroad to London, England, and Bermuda
  • Apply credits earned to the CPCU certification
  • Optional internship opportunities that count toward your credit hours
  • Fast-track opportunities for students with 80 or more credit hours

Minors & Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree.

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.

Attend Online

Choosing an online program doesn’t mean completing your education alone. EKU Online strives to provide students with unparalleled staff and faculty access, rich engagement opportunities and every resource possible to succeed. We are committed to helping you find success in your coursework, as well as identifying and pursuing employment opportunities upon graduation. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Online students have access to:

  • Accelerated 7-week terms
  • Courses begin 6 times per year
  • No campus visits required
  • Personal enrollment counselors assist you through the application process
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance 

Curriculum & Admission

Learn essential skills for today’s business environment. Our fully accredited programs are rooted in both theory and practical applications, our accredited online program blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as principles of risk and insurance, commercial property risk management and insurance, fundamentals of life and health insurance, risk management.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

On-Campus Deadlines
TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
Begin
FallAugust 1August
SpringDecember 1January
SummerMay 1May
Online Deadlines
TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
Begin
Fall AAugust 5August
Fall BOctober 5October
Spring AJanuary 5January
Spring BMarch 5March
Summer AMay 5May
Summer BJune 15June

All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit your materials noted below electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Business Advising Office is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to your enrollment advisor.

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Jeannine Ravellette

Sr. Counselor, College Enrollment & Career Readiness

Call: 859-622-8889

Text: 859-251-2552

cob.recruitment@eku.edu

Schedule an Appointment
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Zak Hess

Enrollment Counselor

859-622-7626
zachary.hess@eku.edu

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Additional Contact Info

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Student Stories & Features

  • Grant Clay

    EKU Finance & Risk Management and Insurance Student
    Some of my professors have been mentors and key influences, they have helped with my success and bettered me as a person! This school has been such a huge part of building me as a person and helping me become who I am. I am forever and always thankful for my experience at EKU!

  • Joanna Ouyang

    EKU International Business Graduate
    EKU has aided me in several ways while pursuing my degree. I have had the support of professors, advisors, and mentors along the way. EKU was very flexible and accommodating in my scheduling to accomplish this in two years

  • Jessica Wagner

    EKU Bachelor of Business Administration Graduate
    The highlight of my time as an EKU Online student was getting to know my classmates. We were all at different points in our lives. Almost everyone had other commitments, being work, family, etc. but we were all making our education a priority. It was nice to be surrounded by other people that understood what I was going through.

  • Tara Boneta

    EKU Business Graduate
    At EKU, your background doesn’t matter, and neither do your circumstances. The university offers resources to help every student achieve their dreams, regardless of whether they’re non-traditional, a parent, or have unique challenges. EKU is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for success and creating a community that celebrates diversity, individuality, and the chance for everyone to shine as a Colonel, as a student, and in their future careers.

  • Emily Riggs

    EKU Business Student
    EKU has assisted me in my professional development because my professors created genuine relationships with me and pushed me to not only do my best but to exceed my own limitations and to continue to learn and pursue achievements I wasn’t sure I was able to. They helped me realize that with hard work and a great support team, you can achieve anything you set your mind to.”

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Richmond, KY 40475

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