The program will prepare graduates to:

Demonstrate the ability to apply the competencies of the discipline.

• Describe the process used to identify, measure, and manage risk and exposure to catastrophe losses.
• Describe how to mitigate and finance loss exposures using alternative risk management techniques.
• Identify insurance products and describe corporate risk management strategies.
• Describe and illustrate decision making for the operation of insurance and related financial service sector firms.

Demonstrate recognition and understanding of broad business competencies.

• Describe the financial reporting process and how accounting systems control business operations.
• Describe the importance of economic analysis on the global and national economy.
• Recognize market needs and develop new markets.
• Apply management and human resources development theories to human resource issues and organizational problems.
• Use office productivity software (data bases, presentation graphics, word processing, spread sheets, and Internet research) effectively and efficiently.
• Identify sources of capital, and analyze the impact of participation in the global capital markets.
• Describe the legal and regulatory environment and analyze the impact of changes in relevant requirements, constraints, and competitive practices.
• Describe the use of statistical techniques to analyze business data and discern relationships.
• Formulate an effective business plan for an organization.

Apply business knowledge, skills, and values effectively in a variety of settings.

• Conduct research using primary and secondary sources.
• Write cohesively organized material with consistently correct grammar and mechanics in a style appropriate to the issue.
• Deliver effective presentations that engage the entire audience.
• Communicate and exchange information within a meaningful context and with appropriate delivery so that it is understood by individuals with diverse capabilities and interests.
• Motivate individuals and groups to achieve results.
• Demonstrate capability to give and receive appropriate feedback in a team situation.
• Link data, knowledge, and insight from various disciplines to provide information for decision-making.
• Describe the effects of technology on the broader business environment and determine how new technologies should best be incorporated into organizations.
• Determine the nature of a situation, analyze available statistical data, and decide on the principles and techniques needed to solve problems or make judgments.

Demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibility, ethical obligations and social awareness.

• Identify the ethical considerations and legal ramifications of a business decision and propose a course of action for individuals and firms.
• Describe the appropriate action to take in an ethically ambiguous situation.
• Identify local, national and global current events and understand their ethical impact on society and business.
• Describe how an individual or a firm maintains a reputation for excellence in the performance of responsibilities.

Appreciate the Vincentian value of service.

• Complete a service-learning project and/or demonstrate involvement in community or charitable service.
• Participate in experiential learning projects.