All Illinois State business graduates complete a broad core of required business courses in such areas as business communications, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, legal environment of business, management of information systems, and quantitative methods. All Illinois State undergraduate degrees also include General Education courses in the liberal arts, sciences, humanities, and fine arts. This broad component of the students' education is necessary for all educationally well-rounded citizens and society leaders, including managers and executives in business and industry. The insurance program emphasizes effective teaching and student involvement in learning. Highly regarded scholars teach all courses, sharing professional experiences and academic research with their students.
Internships are also available to provide on the-job experience.
All majors in the Department of Finance, Insurance and Law must meet the academic, admission, and transfer requirements of the College of Business. Non-majors must have the prerequisites, including the specified number of hours, to enroll in courses in the Department. An advisory board of top executives from Illinois insurance companies helps keep the program relevant to the needs of a changing business climate. Several industry-sponsored and academic scholarships are available to qualified students. General requirements All majors within the College of Business complete tool and core courses to ensure their understanding of the fundamental base of knowledge and the perspectives that form the context for business.