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Associate-to-Bachelor's in Risk Management

1 Year
Duration
14
Courses
84
Credit Hours
$24,000
Total Cost

This completion track is designed for students holding an Associate Degree who want to advance into risk analysis, insurance program basics, and compliance monitoring. Students build on foundational risk knowledge to support broader risk management programs.

Offered in a flexible one-year format, the program allows transfer credit to apply toward the 84 required credit hours, and a capstone bridge project has students build a risk assessment for a real organization. Graduates are prepared for roles such as risk analyst or compliance coordinator.

1
Core Courses
8 Courses
BA 031
Introduction to Business
A foundational look at how organizations are structured, financed, and run in today's competitive marketplace.
  • Business ownership structures and formation
  • Roles of key business functions
  • Introduction to the global business environment
BA 064
Marketing Essentials
An introduction to identifying customer needs and building strategies that connect products with the people who want them.
  • The four Ps of marketing
  • Segmenting and targeting audiences
  • Building a basic marketing plan
BA 226
Business Communication
Building the written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills needed to succeed in a professional business setting.
  • Professional writing and correspondence
  • Effective presentation techniques
  • Interpersonal and cross-functional communication
BA 375
Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to the accounting cycle and the financial statements that record and report business activity.
  • The accounting equation and double-entry system
  • Preparing income statements and balance sheets
  • Recording and adjusting journal entries
BA 608
Introduction to Finance
Core concepts of financial management, including how businesses raise, allocate, and manage capital.
  • Time value of money principles
  • Sources of business financing
  • Basic risk and return concepts
BA 686
Management & Administration
Practical grounding in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of a business unit.
  • Principles of organizational planning
  • Supervising and coordinating teams
  • Administrative decision-making basics
BA 707
E-Business
An exploration of how digital technology and the internet are reshaping commerce, operations, and customer engagement.
  • E-commerce business models
  • Digital marketing and online customer engagement
  • Technology infrastructure for online business
BA 785
Human Resources
An overview of the practices organizations use to recruit, develop, and retain a productive workforce.
  • Recruitment and selection processes
  • Employee training and performance management
  • Compensation, benefits, and workplace policy
2
Specialist Courses
6 Courses
RSK 106
Introduction to Risk Management
Covers the basic concepts and vocabulary of managing organizational risk.
  • Types of organizational risk
  • Basic risk identification methods
  • Introduction to risk mitigation
RSK 120
Insurance Basics
Introduces the fundamentals of how insurance protects against risk.
  • Basic insurance policy concepts
  • Introduction to insurance claims
  • Comparing types of coverage
RSK 134
Compliance Basics
Covers the fundamentals of monitoring organizational compliance.
  • Basic compliance monitoring concepts
  • Introduction to compliance recordkeeping
  • Flagging compliance risk
RSK 248
Enterprise Risk Assessment
Covers identifying and rating risk across an entire organization.
  • Enterprise risk identification methods
  • Risk rating and prioritization frameworks
  • Building a risk register
RSK 360
Risk Financing and Insurance Programs
Covers designing insurance and risk financing programs.
  • Insurance program design
  • Self-insurance and risk retention
  • Evaluating risk transfer options
RSK 472
Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
Covers building programs to monitor ongoing regulatory compliance.
  • Compliance program design
  • Monitoring regulatory changes
  • Managing compliance audits
$24,000
Total Program Cost
$286
Per Credit Hour
84
Total Credit Hours

Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.

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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.

01

Submit Your Application

Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.

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Advisor Review

An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.

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Receive your decision, complete enrollment, and start your first term.

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