providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
obtaining Academic IELTS within the last 2 years, with a minimum overall score of 6 and no individual score below 5.5
obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Business (Insurance) must meet the following Admission Requirements:
* A completed Diploma level insurance qualification with the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF).
Admission to this specialisation is only open to ANZIIF members who have completed an ANZIIF Diploma insurance qualification. Students must apply for this course through ANZIIF.
Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Business (Insurance) is the only degree of its kind in Australia. Building on your existing insurance knowledge, it equips you with conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance your employment prospects in the insurance industry.
Gain an internationally recognised qualification
With a degree that's recognised throughout Australia and overseas, you'll have opportunities to work almost anywhere.
Expand your career options
Broaden your prospects by specialising in a second study area during your degree. You can undertake the prescribed joint study in finance or, with faculty approval, choose an alternative joint study option relevant to your career aspirations. Areas include accounting, finance, financial planning, human resource management, industrial relations, information systems, international business and culture, legal studies, management, marketing, marketing communication and digital media and online business technologies.
Study in the digital age
Our flexible online learning environment allows you to study this course from anywhere in the world. Subjects are taught using online study materials and methods, including online meetings and subject forums.
Learn at your own pace
Part-time study options can help you fit study around your work and lifestyle commitments. A number of subjects are offered in Session 3 (November to February), giving you the potential to fast-track your degree.
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ECO130 Business Economics
MGT100 Organisations & Management
MGT230 Ethics, Sustainability & Culture
ACC100 Accounting 1
ACC110 Accounting 2
LAW110 Business Law
QBM117 Business Statistics
INS101 Insurance Foundations
INS102 Introduction to Insurance Classes and Products
INS201 Policy and Claims Handling
INS202 Introduction to Underwriting
INS203 Insurance Law and Regulation I
INS204 Insurance Law and Regulation II
plus two (2) from the following six (6) subjects, each of which relates to a particular class of insurance:
INS301 Liability Underwriting Management
INS302 Personal Lines Underwriting Management
INS303 Commercial Lines Underwriting Management A
INS304 Commercial Lines Underwriting Management B
INS305 Marine Underwriting Management
INS306 Statutory Classes Underwriting Management
plus two (2) from the following six (6) subjects, each of which relates to a particular class of insurance:
INS311 Liability Claims Management
INS312 Personal Lines Claims Management
INS313 Commercial Lines Claims Management A
INS314 Commercial Lines Claims Management B
INS315 Marine Claims Management
INS316 Statutory Classes Claims Management
Restricted Electives
Students must complete one (1) Restricted Electives from the following Level 3 capstone units:
ACC311 Strategic & Sustainable Accounting
FIN350 Strategic Financial Management
HRM330 Strategic Human Resource Management
MGT330 Business Strategy
MKT340 Strategic Marketing Management.
On graduation from Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Business (Insurance) you'll be qualified to take up professional, specialist and managerial positions across the insurance industry.
Explore diverse opportunities
Career options are broad and include financial planning, general insurance (including underwriting, claims, and insurance broking), distribution and life insurance (including underwriting and claims, loss adjusting and risk management).
Work in the public or private sector
Pursue employment opportunities in the public or private sector, or use your knowledge and skills to start your own business.
Take on further study
Boost your credentials further by opting for postgraduate study, such as a master's degree.
