Associate in Applied Science in Risk Management
Program Description
Highland Community College, a leader in low cost online education has designed an exciting two year interdisciplinary course of study, available exclusively through distance learning that leads to an Associate in Applied Science in Risk Management.
Benefits: "Value added" is the phrase that best describes what working professionals will become to their organizations upon successfully completing the AAS in Risk Management online program. Virtually all small to medium sized organizations and many large ones need to have an "in-house" specialist capable of conducting workplace investigations in such areas as sexual harassment, drug use or theft & fraud.
The Risk Management professional will be instrumental in identifying loss exposures, assessing and preventing workplace violence, or in evaluating risk. Possessing such skills, regardless of current position, creates value for the organization, opens doors for the working professional, and enhances promotional opportunities.
Skills: First and foremost, the Associates of Applied Science in Risk Management online program is a management degree. Participants will learn how to develop systems and processes, foster open communication, build relationships, foster teamwork & influence others, drive for results, use financial and quantitative data and think strategically. All this knowledge and skills are in great demand in today's competitive fast paced business world.
Quality and Convenience: The program has been designed with the working adult in mind! It is completely online. That means that every class you need to complete the AAS in Risk Management can be taken from the convenience of your own home! And, better yet, tuition at other institutions providing online classes can be ridiculously high. Compared to the competition, our tuition is incredibly reasonable!
Jobs opportunities: Regardless of your current position, as a graduate of our AAS in RM online, you will enhance value to your employer and create opportunities for career advancement. Opportunities for employment are literally limitless and encompass such fields as corporate human resources, corporate risk management, corporate safety, and corporate security in industries like gaming, healthcare, retail or hospitality, transportation or in insurance as an underwriter, claims adjuster, or investigator.
Program Description: The Associated in Applied Science in Risk Management consists of 63 online credit hours; 36 of those hours are a series of Risk Management related classes. 9 credit hours consist of Basic Skills and Knowledge such as English, Speech, Computer and Orientation. 3 credit hours are required in Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavioral Science, and Mathematics or Science. The remaining 9 hours are electives, for student's choice. The program is designed to be completed in 4 semesters or approximately two years. The program is fully accredited, as is Highland Community College, by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.