Economist – Insurance field of study

The Insurance field of study within the higher vocational study programme Economist offers in-depth knowledge of insurance, delivered by experts with practical experience.

Why Choose Economist – Insurance field of study

The insurance field of study within the Economist higher education program provides not only essential business knowledge for understanding company operations but also in-depth expertise in the insurance sector. One academic year is fully dedicated to insurance-related subjects, taught by experienced professionals, most of whom are actively employed in the insurance industry.

What Will You Gain from This Study?

Core Business Knowledge

You will gain a fundamental understanding of management, economics, and finance, which will help you comprehend business strategies that influence a company’s success.

Specialized Knowledge

You will learn the basics of insurance, including personal and property insurance, as well as insurance economics. Experienced professionals from the insurance and business sectors will provide you with practical and applicable knowledge.

Practical Knowledge

The programme includes 400 hours of practical training, enabling students without prior experience to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. Students with relevant work experience may have their practical training recognized.

Flexibility

Designed to accommodate working professionals, entrepreneurs, and athletes, the programme offers a flexible schedule and modern learning approaches, allowing you to balance studies with work, business responsibilities, or training.

Who Is This Programme For?

This programme is for you if you:

Want practical knowledge in economics, finance, management, and insurance to compete successfully in the job market.
Want to understand how the insurance and financial markets work and explore various types of insurance and financial products.
Want hands-on experience in negotiating property and personal insurance contracts, handling claims, and assessing risk.
Aim to work as an insurance agent, lead a department in a major insurance company, or start your own business.

What Will You Gain from This Programme?

Upon completion of the programme, you will master:

The basics of finance, marketing, management, and business communication.
The structure of the economic system, the legal framework for business entities, and their regulatory requirements in the insurance sector.
The ability to analyse, plan, organize, and manage business processes in an insurance organization or a field network.

Programme Features

Programme Type: Higher Vocational Education Programme
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS credits)
Degree Awarded: Economist
Qualification Level: 6/1
Study Mode: Part-time
Study Format: Traditional and E-learning

Study Formats

1. Traditional Study Format

Ideal for students who value in-person interaction with professors and peers and have time to attend live lectures.

Key Features of the Traditional Study Format:

Lectures twice a week from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A fixed schedule for the entire academic year for easy planning.
Well-organised online classrooms with unlimited access to materials, slides, assignments, and discussion forums.
Practical workshops (approximately 4 times per year, usually on Saturday mornings), including excursions, guest lectures from the insurance industry, and real-world case studies.
Exams are conducted in person (written or oral).
Lecture recordings are available in the online classroom.

2. E-Learning Format

The best choice for working professionals, parents, athletes, entrepreneurs, or students living abroad. This format offers complete flexibility to study at your own pace.

Key Features of the E-Learning Format:

Live online lectures twice a week from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with real-time participation and interaction. Recordings are available for review.
A fixed schedule for the entire academic year for easy planning.
Well-organised online classrooms with unlimited access to materials, slides, assignments, and discussion forums.
Practical workshops (approximately 4 times per year, usually on Saturday mornings), including excursions, guest lectures, and insurance industry case studies.
Remote Exams: Written and oral exams are conducted online in a supervised environment, offering maximum flexibility.

After Completing the Programme

By the end of the programme, you will have comprehensive knowledge of insurance, personal investment, and financial management. You can apply your skills in insurance companies, financial institutions, or even start your own business in the field of personal finance and insurance.