Master of Science in Actuarial Risk Management
Leverage your interest in finance with a master’s degree in Risk Management, a field with rapidly growing career possibilities on Wall Street and across every sector.
- Study in a top program that’s affordable—and in close proximity to the world’s capital markets
- Our graduates go on to careers in major financial institutions as well as industry, government, consulting, assurance, and audit and actuarial services
Risk management isn’t just about buying derivatives—it’s a field that is increasingly vital for any business that hopes to control exposure and make strategic decisions about what risks to assume. At Queens College, our job placement rate is exemplary, with virtually all our graduates working in risk management or related fields.
Why pursue Risk Management at Queens College?
- Our faculty are practitioners and thought leaders
- Classes meet in the evening, so you can complete your master’s degree without putting your career on hold
- Choose from three areas of concentration: Finance, Accounting, or Dynamic Financial Analysis
- Take advantage of networking opportunities, enrichment programs, leading-edge software, and a dedicated career counselor
* Priority deadline April 1
Requirements for Matriculation
These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for matriculation.
- An undergraduate bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- All students should have earned a minimum GPA of at least 3.0 in their undergraduate program in order to apply
- All students must submit a copy of their resume with their application
- An interview may be required
- Although students with any undergraduate background may apply, students with a finance, accounting or computer science background will be able to complete the program faster. Students with other backgrounds such as mathematics, economics, or computer science, or other majors may need to complete additional graduate foundation courses
The faculty advisory committee and the program director will make admissions decisions. The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum standards does not guarantee acceptance.
Requirements for Non-Matriculation
Students are to follow the college’s requirements for non-matriculation.