What Is an Online Banking and Insurance Degree?

While there isn't a specific degree in banking and insurance, there are degrees offered in finance and in insurance and risk management. Both of these degrees are offered online, up to the master's level.

Online Degrees in Finance

Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Finance, a Bachelor of Science in Financial Services Management or a Master of Science in Banking and Financial Services Management degree online. Online programs use the latest information technology, e-mail, chatrooms, message boards and live or recorded lectures to dispense course materials, assignments and exams, and to facilitate communication between students and teachers.
Programs in banking and finance provide students with an understanding of the analysis and management of financial systems. Students learn about the global economy and markets, techniques for raising capital, securities markets, current trends and techniques of corporate finance, investment strategies, accounting, marketing, e-commerce and the fundamentals of risk management and insurance.
Graduates holding a degree in finance may work for investment firms, credit card companies, insurance companies, banks and the government. Some positions include credit manager, financial analyst, financial planner, finance manager, insurance administrator and director of risk management.

Online Degrees in Insurance and Risk Management

Bachelor's and master's degree programs are offered online in insurance and risk management. Coursework includes management information systems, operations management, business finance, business statistics, statistical calculation of risk, risk and insurance, life insurance, health insurance, commercial property risk management and insurance, commercial liability and employee benefits.
As with a degree in finance, insurance and risk management graduates may work in insurance companies, banks, credit card companies or the government. Professional, managerial and technical career opportunities are available in risk management, safety management, actuarial services, loss control and underwriting. Positions held include risk managers, compliance directors, claims managers and loss control consultants.