MQA Code: PA 10871

Objective

• To produce professional managers and leaders in the globalised insurance industry.
• To equip students with general business operational knowledge in addition to the specialized knowledge of the principles and practices of insurance.
• The programme is designed so that students not only learn in the lecture room but also gain practical knowledge and experience through projects and assignments in the field with professional insurance experts.

Why study in Unirazak

UNIRAZAK’s Bachelor of Business Administration (Insurance) (Hons) is an innovative study programme which aims to prepare those who aspire to be professional managers and leaders in the globalised insurance industry. The programme is designed through collaboration with relevant institutions and leading experts in the field. Graduates will be equipped with general business operational knowledge as well as the specialised knowledge of the principles and practices of insurance.

The insurance industry, which is dynamic and ever changing, offers graduates excellent career opportunities for challenging professional work, innovation, and creative contribution for the advancement of their organisations. A key feature of this programme is the specialised technical courses which are in line with local practices and international standards. The programme is distinctive in its flexibility, offering a range of elective insurance courses which allow students the option to specialise in either general or life insurance.

Requirements

3 Year-Programme

• Pass STPM/A Level with 3 principals or CGPA 2.00 AND at least pass Mathematics at SPM; or
• Pass matriculation, foundation or pre-university; or
• Diploma from UNIRAZAK with CGPA achievement at least 2.75; or
• Diploma from other Universities with CGPA achievement at least 3.00; or
• Diploma from Polytechnics under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia
• Equivalent qualification which is recognized by the Malaysian Government

4 Year-Programme

• Pass in SPM/SPMV/O-Level with 5 credits including Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications.

Other Requirements

English Proficiency Requirement
Malaysian Students

Students who enroll into Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Bachelor programmes must fulfill the following English proficiency requirements:

• Students who have a credit in English Language at the SPM/SPMV level are required to take additional English courses, depending on the level of proficiency.
• Students who do not have a credit in English Language at the SPM/SPMV level are required to undergo the Intensive English Programme.
• Students who have a distinction in English Language at the SPM/SPMV level are not required to take additional English courses.

Note: Additional charges will be imposed based on English placement level, in addition to the respective Programme Fee.

Students who enroll into Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Foundation and Diploma programmes must fulfill the following English proficiency requirements:

• Students are required to take all English courses as listed in the respective programme structures, beginning with English 1(ULC0013) regardless of grade obtained for the English Language subject at the SPM/SPMV level.

International Students

• TOEFL of 550 OR IELTS BAND 6 (for those without TOEFL and IELTS, discussion to offer Intensive English with CLGS will be done accordingly).
• The validity period for TOEFL and IELTS is two (2) years from the date of the award.

Structure

For Elective Courses, students may choose 6 out of 7 below:

• Life Assurances
• Life and Disability Underwriting
• Life and Disability Claims
• Principles of Property Insurance
• Principles and Applications of Reinsurance
• Liability Insurances
• Motor Insurance
• Underwriting Management
• Claims Management

* CLMS subjects consist of MQA and relevant University Core Courses offered by Centre of Languages and Malaysian Studies (CLMS)
* Programme structure is subject to change

Description

Graduates can become professional managers and leaders in the globalised insurance industry. They can work as a risk management specialist, reinsurance and loss adjusting specialist, underwriters, insurance consultant, claims expert, or insurance broker, amongst others.