“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” – Colin Powell
Each year the Bobby G. Bizzell Innovative Achievement Awards seek to recognize education efforts that may seem small, but impact business education in a big way. Presented by Southwestern Business Deans’ Association (SWBDA) and sponsored by Bloomberg Businessweek, the goal of the awards is to promote innovation and continuous improvement within programs so that excellence is the standard. The awards recognize innovations within business programs.
In May 2014, the Risk Management and Insurance Program at the University of Colorado Denver Business School was recognized as one such program of excellence and innovation by the Bobby G. Bizzell Innovative Achievement Awards committee. The Risk Management and Insurance Program, established in 2011, was awarded “Honorable Mention” for its market responsive program, it ability to generate student interest and enrollment growth in an industry in need of new talent, and for the program’s continuous quality improvement.
The RMI program started with several courses in risk management and insurance, and today offers three undergraduate emphasis degrees, three graduate specializations, one minor, two professional certificates, and enrollment increases from 19 to 150 over 4 years. Highlights of the program are the Global Risk Management course, sponsored by the Colorado Surplus Lines Association, which culminates in a week trip to London with visits to Lloyd’s of London. Another highlight is the Cyber Risk Management and Cyber Warfare course, which addresses real world challenges in business today. Graduates of the program enjoy 100% job placement.
For these reasons, the Risk Management and Insurance Program is honored to have been recognized for its impact on the business community and education system. It is these achievements that the Bobby G. Bizzell Innovative Achievement Awards acknowledge and keep excellence as the prevailing attitude.
