Insurance management
At a glance
Faculty
Academic degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Form of study
Full-time
Standard period of study
7 semesters (incl. practical semester), 210 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
Predominantly German
Start of studies
Winter and summer semester (October 01 and March 15 respectively)
Admission requirements
University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate
Orientation semester
Individual modules can be taken as part of an orientation semester
Semester abroad
Possible as a theoretical or practical semester
Studying with a practice partner
Accreditation
accredited by the Accreditation Council
Registration
02.05. – 30.09. (winter semester)
15.11. – 14.03. (summer semester)
Profile of the degree program
Insurance companies are important for the stability of our society and the innovative strength of the economy.
Their development and sales departments are therefore working at the cutting edge: digitalization, sustainability and climate change are the big issues. They are looking for creative minds who combine business know-how with an eye for customer needs. The Insurance Management course provides an understanding of all areas that are necessary for the management of a successful company: From sales and marketing to human resources, controlling, risk management and capital investment. The Bachelor’s degree course in Insurance Management can be studied in two versions:
What we value
Well networked during studies
Coburg University of applied sciences and arts is part of Forum V – an association of insurance companies, universities and associations in northern Bavaria. Among other things, it promotes networking between students and potential employers from the insurance industry. Once a year, Forum V organizes the InsureMe – Insurance Meeting Nordbayern (formerly Nordbayerischer Versicherungstag) in cooperation with the Berufsbildungswerk der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft (BWV) Nordbayern-Thüringen. Students at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts take part once during their studies. They can exchange information about current developments and make important contacts in practice. Students can also take advantage of the German Sustainability Network, the sustainability network for the financial services industry, as Coburg University of applied sciences and arts is a member.
Study internationally
Coburg University of applied sciences and arts offers the opportunity to complete a study or practical semester abroad. To this end, Coburg University of applied sciences and arts maintains relationships with foreign partner universities. Further information is available from the university’s Study Abroad service.
Course content and schedule
Practice during studies
Tackling the economy
The degree course is characterized by a high level of practical relevance and the opportunity to “get hands-on”. This includes a practical semester as well as application-oriented projects and final theses. We have laboratories for virtual teamwork, eye-tracking and production and simulation techniques. You can get to know these labs in seminars and try out your own ideas. Participation in interdisciplinary student projects is also part of the program. The program is rounded off by lecturers from the field who will discuss current challenges in companies with you.
Projects
We attach great importance to increasing the social, communication and networking skills of our students. To this end, we make targeted use of application-oriented projects. Experts from the field are involved as lecturers. They contribute their experience and specific case studies from practice and discuss them with the students.
Practical semester
The practical semester usually takes place in the fifth semester. It comprises a continuous period of 19 weeks. Students also attend practical courses. They can also complete the internship abroad. The International Office at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts can provide further information.
Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)
Studying with in-depth practical experience in the PraxisPLUS model offers you the opportunity to gain more practical experience during your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution.
You can apply your knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance your studies.
Job & Career
The insurance courses at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts have been certified by Acquin – the international agency for quality assurance in higher education – as being particularly good at preparing students for professional requirements. Our graduates have a solid foundation of insurance industry know-how. This qualifies them for specialist and management positions in insurance companies, auditing and consulting firms as well as for the management of insurance agencies or brokerage offices. Their broad knowledge of general business administration also qualifies them for comparable tasks in other sectors.
Do another master's degree!
After successfully completing their studies, students at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts have the opportunity to continue their studies with a suitable Master’s degree course. The university offers two Master’s degree courses that directly follow on from the Bachelor’s degree: The Master’s degree course in Business Administration and the Master’s degree course in Change Management and Transformation. However, it is also possible to complete the Master’s degree in Business Administration while working.
You can also find an overview of which Master’s degree programs you can combine with your Bachelor’s degree here.
Insights
In two short interviews, the two students Jacqueline and Nicole explain why they decided to study Insurance Management at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts. We also find out whether the course content met their expectations and wishes.
Jacqueline
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Curriculum and examination regulations
The module plan provides an overview of the structure of the degree program. The module manual provides information on the content of the individual modules. The study and examination regulations forms the legal basis of the study program. Kerstin Kroner from the Insurance Studies Office will be happy to answer any questions about the course content.
Student ambassador
I’m Lena Loidl and I’m a student ambassador for the Insurance Management course. As I study at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts, I can answer your questions directly. So if you want to know what the course is all about or what it’s like to live in Coburg, just send me an e-mail: lena.loidl@stud.hs-coburg.de.
