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Program overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes

Program overview

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Program Overview

The Insurance and Risk Management program at MacEwan University is designed to blend business studies with specialized insurance-industry courses. This program equips students with essential skills in management, finance, communications, and accounting, alongside focused training in insurance principles, underwriting, and claims. Graduates are prepared to tackle the challenges of the insurance industry, whether they aim to operate their own brokerage or work within a larger corporate structure.

Program Structure

The Insurance and Risk Management program is structured to be completed in a traditional two-year format. However, students have the option to accelerate their studies by enrolling in classes during the spring and summer sessions between Year 1 and Year 2. This flexibility allows students to tailor their educational experience to fit their personal and professional goals.

Program Length: 2 years (with an option to accelerate)
Credits: Specific credit details can be found in the academic calendar.
Program Options: Spring and summer classes available for accelerated learning.

Featured Experiences

Integration of business studies with insurance-specific courses.
Preparation for the Insurance Institute of Canada exams upon graduation.
Curriculum includes seven of the ten courses required for the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.

Career Options

Graduates of the Insurance and Risk Management program can explore a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

Claims Adjuster: Evaluates insurance claims to determine the extent of the insurance company's liability.
Brokers: Acts as intermediaries between clients and insurance companies, helping clients find the best coverage.
Agents: Sells insurance policies and provides advice to clients on coverage options.
Marketing Underwriters: Assesses risks and determines policy terms and pricing for insurance products.
Risk Manager Professionals: Identifies and mitigates potential risks that could impact an organization.

Additionally, unique fields within insurance and risk management include:

Computer hacker protection
Fraud investigation
Pipeline expansion planning
Snowy-day and hole-in-one promotions
Hazard transportation

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Program overview

Academic Requirements

Categories of admission

Regular admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
Three subjects from Group A, B, C, or D

Notes:

Applicants are strongly encouraged to present a broad range of subjects in order to benefit from the breadth of learning and to increase flexibility of future program and course choices.
A maximum of two Group B subjects may be presented; they must be from different disciplines.
A maximum of one Group D subject may be presented. Group D subjects used for admission must be 5-credit or any credit combination of at least 5 credits (e.g., two 3-credit subjects).

Applicants with nine or more post-secondary level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Mature admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

Applicants with nine or more post-secondary level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Previous post-secondary

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar | Admission in this category does not imply or guarantee the transfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a block transfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect and published in the Calendar by the Office of the University Registrar. In addition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.

Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on the 4.0 scale from a recognized institution:

A business credential (minimum 30 credits).

A minimum of 24 university-level credits and must have completed the English and Math requirements listed under the Regular or Mature Admission category.

High School Subjects

Group A: Humanities: Social Studies 30-1, 30-level language other than English, Aboriginal Studies 30, French 21, 20S, 20N, 30S, 30N, French 31, 31A, 31B, 31C, 30-3Y, 30-9Y, French Language Arts 20, 20-1, 30, 30-1, 30-2, Français 20, 30, 30-1, 30-2, Langue et Littérature 20, 30, Blackfoot Language & Culture 30, Chinese Language Arts 30, Chinese Language & Culture 30, Cree Language & Culture 30, German Language Arts 30, German Language & Culture 30, Italian Language & Culture 30, Japanese Language & Culture 30, Latin 30, Spanish Language & Culture 30, Ukrainian Language Arts 30, Ukrainian Language & Culture 30

Group B: Fine Arts: Art 30, Art 31, Communication Technology Advanced (5 credits), Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 30 (Choral, Instrumental or General (5 credits)), Musical Theatre 35, Music 35, Performing Arts 35 A, B, or C., Additional 35-level Fine Arts courses may be considered.

Group C: Sciences: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 (cannot be used for admission with Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1), Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30, Computing Science Advanced (CTS) (5 credits)

Group D: Options: Physical Education 30, Applied Sociology 30, Cultural and Physical Anthropology 30, Experimental Psychology 30, International Politics 30, Macroeconomics 30, Microeconomics 30, Philosophies of Man 30, Religious Studies 35, Western World History 30, World Geography 30, World Religion 30, Auto Body Technician, Agriculture Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Baker, Cook, Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Communication Technician, Electrician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Hairstylist, Auto Body Technician, Insulator, Instrumentation and Control, Landscape Horticulturist, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Painter and Decorator, Pipe Trade, Parts Technician, Recreation Vehicle Service Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Welder, Agriculture, Career Transitions, Communication Technology, Community Care Services, Computing Science, Construction Technologies, Cosmetology, Design Studies, Electro-Technologies, Enterprise and Innovation, Environmental Stewardship, Esthetics, Fabrication Studies, Fashion Studies, Financial Management, Foods, Forestry, Health Care Services, Human & Social Services, Information Processing, Legal Studies, Logistics, Management and Marketing, Mechanics, Networking, Primary Resources, Recreation Leadership, Tourism Studies, Wildlife

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.