This minor is offered through the Finance Department.
Earn a minor in risk management and insurance in conjunction with your academic major.
Our Insurance Studies program was the first in the mountain states region and is renowned for its highly qualified faculty and strong industry support. Insurance faculty are liaisons for students and companies seeking to fill career or internships/co-op positions.
The Insurance & Financial Services Center (IFSC) is dedicated to supporting students, faculty and industry in the pursuit of knowledge as it relates to the field of insurance. Their support allows us to provide our students with a variety of benefits and career opportunities not typically found in other business programs.
From the day you join the insurance program, you will be assigned an individual advisor with insurance industry experience and connections.
To take advantage of these opportunities:
- Declare the Risk Management and Insurance Minor Declaration/Change of Minor form.
- Complete the Insurance Studies Program Registration Card.
- Deliver the registration card to the Finance Department, Business Complex Room 221.
Course Work
In addition to the business core curriculum, insurance students select specialized coursework in insurance-related topics such as:
- Business risk management
- Insurance internship
- Investments
- Life/Health/Employee Benefits insurance
- Principles of insurance
- Professional finance planning
- Property and liability insurance
NMSU’s Math Department has an associated Actuarial Science program in which students earn a Minor in Risk Management and Insurance.
The IFSC supports our students by providing internships, scholarships (in addition to any other financial aid for which you may be eligible), and post-graduation career opportunities. We award more than $23,000 annually to students in our program.
Through the IFSC, the Insurance Studies Program pays student expenses related to insurance licensure and certification.
