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Risk Management and Insurance Transfer Guide for Grand Rapids Community College

Ferris Program: Risk Management and Insurance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Business
Transfer School: Grand Rapids Community College
Consortium Eligible: Yes
Total Credits Required: 120-121
Catalog Year: 2022-2023

General Education Requirements

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39-40 Credits Required

Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select appropriate general education courses. Diversity Competency - 2 Courses Required. If not met by courses taken for Culture, Self and Society, or MTA, a student must meet the following: 1 course with the Global Diversity attribute and 1 course with the U.S. Diversity attribute.

Visit the Ferris State general education page for more information.

  •  Communication Competency
    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    COMM 105 or COMM 121 or COMM 221 Interpersonal Communication or Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Small Group Decision Making 3 COM 105 or
    COM 131 or
    No Equivalent
    ENGL 150 English 1 3 EN 101
    ENGL 250 English 2 3 EN 102
    ENGL 325 Advanced Business Writing 3 No Equivalent
  •  Quantitative Literacy

    Students must substitute General Education elective credits for MATH 114 or 115 if their Math ACT score is 24 or higher or their SAT score is 580 or higher.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    MATH 114 or MATH 115 Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals 2 or Intermediate Algebra 4 or 3

    MA 115 or
    MA 107

  •  Natural Sciences Competency

    Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    Varies Natural Sciences Electives 6 Varies
  •  Cultural Competency

    Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one at FSU 200 level or higher course, and have no more than 5 credits from Cultural Competency Activities.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    Varies Culture Electives 9 Varies
  •  Self and Society Competency

    Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one at FSU 200 level or higher course.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 EC 252
    ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 EC 251
    Varies Self and Society Elective 3 Varies

College Requirements

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81 Credits Required

 
  •  Business Core Requirements

    30 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the core 2.00 GPA requirement.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    ACCT 201 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 BA 256
    ACCT 202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 BA 257
    STQM 260 Introduction to Statistics 3 BA 254 or
    MA 215
    MGMT 301 Applied Management 3 BA 283
    BLAW 321 Contracts and Sales 3 No Equivalent
    MKTG 321 Principles of Marketing 3 BA 270
    MGMT 370 Quality and Operations Management 3 No Equivalent
    FINC 322 Financial Management 1 3 No Equivalent
    ISYS 321 Business Information Systems 3 No Equivalent
    BUSN 499 Integrating Experience 3 No Equivalent
  •  Major Courses

    27 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    RMIN 200 Foundations of Risk Management and Insurance 3 No Equivalent
    RMIN 252 Commercial Insurance 3 No Equivalent
    RMIN 253 Personal Insurance 3 No Equivalent
    RMIN 320 Insurance Company Operations 3 No Equivalent
    BLAW 330 Insurance Law 3 No Equivalent
    RMIN 461 Risk Management 1 3 No Equivalent
    RMIN 462 Risk Management 2 3 No Equivalent
    RMIN 489 Risk and Insurance Seminar 3 No Equivalent
    MGMT 491 Management Internship 3 No Equivalent
  •  Additional Requirements

    6 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    ISYS 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Systems and Software 3 BA 145 or
    CIS 103
    COMM 251 or COMM 332 or COMM 336 or COMM 365 or COMM 370 or Directed Elective (Advisor Approval) Argumentation and Debate or Persuasive Speaking or Technical and Professional Presentation or Intercultural Communication or Communication and Conflict or Directive Elective (Advisor Approval) 3 No Equivalent or
    No Equivalent or
    No Equivalent or
    COM 236 or
    No Equivalent or
    Varies

Minor or Risk Management and Insurance Area of Emphasis

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18 Credits Required

A minimum of 18 credits is required, choose one of the following: 1) A minor; or 2) The Risk Management and Insurance Area of Emphasis.
  •  Minor

    These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    Varies Varies (Advisor Approval) 18 Varies
  •  Risk Management and Insurance Area of Emphasis

    These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    (Choose 6 of 15) FINC 300 Mathematics of Finance 3 No Equivalent
    (Choose 6 of 15) RMIN 305 Property and Casualty Insurance Licensing 3 No Equivalent
    (Choose 6 of 15) MGMT 310 Small Business Management 3 BA 286
    (Choose 6 of 15) MGMT 338 Employee Benefits 3 No Equivalent
    (Choose 6 of 15) MGMT 350 Management Metrics and Decision Making 3 No Equivalent
    (Choose 6 of 15) STQM 360 Risk Analysis and Strategy 3 No Equivalent
    (Choose 6 of 15) MGMT 373 Human Resource Management 3 BA 284
    (Choose 6 of 15) RMIN 401 Risk and Insurance Technology 3 No Equivalent
    (Choose 6 of 15) RMIN 483 Insurance Agency Operations 3 No Equivalent
    (Choose 6 of 15) Directed Elective (Advisor Approval)   3 Varies
    (Choose 6 of 15) Directed Elective (Advisor Approval)   3 Varies
    (Choose 6 of 15) Directed Elective (Advisor Approval)   3 Varies
    (Choose 6 of 15) Directed Elective (Advisor Approval)   3 Varies
    (Choose 6 of 15) Directed Elective (Advisor Approval)   3 Varies
    (Choose 6 of 15) Directed Elective (Advisor Approval)   3 Varies

Program Contact Information

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College of Business
Management Department
(231) 591-2427
[email protected]

  

Ferris Statewide - GRCC
(616) 451-4777
[email protected] 

Ferris Online
(231) 591-2340
[email protected]

Admission Requirements

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New Student Admission Requirements


2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

  • SAT Scores - Two of the Three Criteria:
    1. ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
    2. Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
    3. Composite SAT of 900 or higher. 
  • ACT Scores - Two of the Three Criteria:
    1. English ACT score of 16 or higher.
    2. Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
    3. Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

  • Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more.  
  • Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
  • Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114 or 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.
 

More Information

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Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris Main Campus or at a statewide location).

To fulfill the residency requirement for a bachelor’s degree a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits from Ferris State University.

Steps to Apply

  • Complete your free application.
  • Submit official transcripts
    • Submit official transcripts from every school attended to [email protected]
    • Or mail to:
      Ferris State University Admissions Office
      1201 S. State St., CSS 201
      Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • Submit test scores (if required)
    • ACT Scores; go to the ACT website - Ferris State University School Code: 1994
    • SAT, CLEP and AP Sores; go to the College Board website - Ferris State University School Code: 1222

Advising Notes

It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, transfer policies and have any questions answered prior to completing an application. Ferris accepts transfer courses in which the student earned a letter grade of "C" or better. Additional policies such as the Ferris Sunset and Residency Requirement should be discussed with a Ferris advisor. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course requirements for the particular degree selected.

Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or elective coursework may reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree. Students must work with their Ferris advisor to declare a Minor or Concentration and for the selection of Directed Electives.

Once admitted, students are required to complete an orientation and should continue to meet with an advisor as they work toward graduation.

To schedule an appointment or for additional transfer resources and policies see our Transfer Resource page.

*Indicates an approved Ferris course substitution

Reverse Transfer Agreement

Ferris has reverse transfer agreements with several Michigan Community Colleges. Under such agreement, Ferris will provide your official University transcript to a partner school you have attended, so that they may grant you an associate or bachelor's degree upon completion of sufficient and appropriate credit hours from both institutions. In turn, the degree-granting institution will provide Ferris with an updated transcript reflecting the newly earned credential.

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one Michigan institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified by the college or university.

Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and entering a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of lower-level general education courses. However, this does not exempt students from completing program-specific prerequisites or higher-level general education course requirements. Students should contact their advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA.

Transfer Equivalencies Tools

The transfer equivalencies link is located in the Transfer Resources section at transfer.ferris.edu.

Disclaimer

Transfer guides are not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information in this guide is subject to change and is aligned with the catalog year listed above. Students should contact their community college and/or Ferris to keep informed of changes. Students' final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies with the student. Please refer to the Ferris catalog for the most current curriculum.

Partners may contact the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships with questions or updates at [email protected].