Overview

Besides professional careers in risk management, the Risk Management and Insurance major at University of Wisconsin Madison cultivates skills required for challenging opportunities in organizations that accept these risks—private and governmental insurers, as well as brokerage/agency and consulting organizations.

The program of study may be structured to aid students seeking professional designations of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM).

Key Facts

Integrate a holistic risk management process (framework) across all dimensions of an organization, implementing risk management decisions that add value.

Use appropriate statistical techniques and data analysis to support risk management decisions.

Apply fundamental insurance principles that support economic development through insurance markets.

Identify decision-making challenges, and implement strategies to address those challenges, in environments involving risk and uncertainty.

Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills as observed through their ability to debate various positions, ask skeptical questions, and probe underlying assumptions.

Demonstrate leadership qualities in moving the profession forward.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Risk Management

Management of Insurance Enterprise

Commercial Insurance

Risk Financing Techniques

Risk Analytics and Behavioral Science

Employee Benefits Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions application
Application fee
Course and grade information from grades 9-12
Two essays: tell us about your academic and personal achievements
One required letter of recommendation
English language proficiency
Official test scores: scores from either the ACT or the SAT

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44210 USD / year

≈ 44210 USD / year
Out-of-State

44210 USD / year

≈ 44210 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12186 USD / year

≈ 12186 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $16,638

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Madison

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