UK - London International Insurance Markets (FIN 4800)

Program Dates
Saturday, March 8, 2025 to Saturday, March 15, 2025
Description

Travel to London is the experiential portion of the spring semester course, FIN 4800 International Insurance Markets. This course is designed to expose students to international business concepts with particular emphasis on the insurance industry. We will analyze the transfer of risk from typical U.S. organizations, through the insurance market mechanism, to ultimate risk bearers abroad. Admission to the course is highly competitive, involves an application process, and is by permission of the instructor only.

Course

FIN 4800 International Insurance Markets

Pre-requisites: 84 earned hours, FIN 3100 and a "C" or better in ENG 3100/BE 3340. Students who do not fulfill the hours requirement will not be able to take this course at the 4000-level and should notify the program leader before applying.

Credits (3 credit hours)

 Fulfills an RMI elective. Fulfills IB major/approved/required/other elective, HOS elective, COB or upper-level elective, and fulfills the Global Issues requirement.

Cost

$500. Includes airfare, group activities, and meals. No additional cost for tuition for full-time students.

Contact

  • Dr. Dave Marlett

           Managing Director of the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center, IIANC Professor of Insurance

           marlettdc@appstate.edu

  • Wendy Deng, 
    University Program Specialist Department: Brantley Risk & Insurance Center
    dengwr@appstate.edu
Eligibility
Students not eligible for this program who want to participate should contact the program leader to ask if accommodations can be made.
Eligible Groups: 
Appalachian undergraduates
Department/Credit
All faculty-led programs fulfill the Global Issues Requirement and can fulfill a COB elective or free elective. Be sure to speak with your academic advisor to see how a specific faculty-led program will fit into your program of study.
Department/Credit: 
International Business
Risk Management & Insurance