Duration

64 weeks

Starting Date

Fall and January

Tuition Fee

$20,000

Location

Moose Jaw

Effective November 1, 2024, significant changes were made to the Government of Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program. Some Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs are no longer eligible for a PGWP.
Students who applied for a PGWP before November 1, 2024 are not affected by the changes.

About the Program

The global agricultural industry faces a range of complex risks including unpredictable weather patterns, market fluctuations, changes in policies and regulations, and supply chain disruptions. This programme prepares you to assess, manage and mitigate these risks using industry-leading practices and principles. Agribusiness Risk and Insurance Management course at Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides you with:

  • A strong foundation in risk assessment. You will earn the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation.
  • Four credits toward the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation financial protection, and business sustainability.

You will also be emersed in Canadian agriculture, gaining a deep understanding of the issues and opportunities most relevant to Western Canada. Our curriculum ensures you receive relevant, hands-on learning experiences tailored to the real-world challenges of agribusiness risk and insurance.

Your career

Career opportunities exist in insurance firms, agribusiness corporations, financial institutions, government agencies and risk consulting firms.

Graduates of this programme will be well-positioned for careers in the insurance, financial, and agricultural sectors. Job opportunities may include:

  • Agribusiness risk analyst
  • Agricultural insurance broker
  • Claims adjuster
  • Financial risk consultant
  • Insurance underwriter (Agriculture)
  • Loss prevention specialist
  • Risk and compliance officer

Courses Included

  • Accounting for Managers
  • Business Mathematics and Data Analytics
  • Business Communications
  • Agriculture Economics
  • Indigenous Studies

Interested? Get started today!