FIN 138 - Principles of Risk Management and Insurance

Institution:

California State University-Sacramento

Subject:

Description:

Study of the concept of pure risk and its implications for decision making. Provides business students the basics of risk theory and its application to risk management or insurance purchasing using a personal consumer's viewpoint. Practical personalized examples and cases will be used to illustrate risk decision making, primarily on a personal basis, but also in selected business decisions. Topics include risk theory, social insurance, life insurance, pensions, medical coverage, workers' compensation, property insurances, and liability insurances. Ideal as a supplement to any business major, especially those making risk management or insuring decisions, including insurance company personnel, investment counselors, financial managers, real estate majors, employee benefits/personnel specialists, pre-law, and health administration majors. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.