  {"id":7589,"date":"2021-06-14T15:03:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T19:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/academics\/aaari\/?page_id=7589"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:12:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:12:51","slug":"risk-management-admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/rm\/risk-management-admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Risk Management Graduate Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-97px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/aaari\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2021\/06\/Admission.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Two people standing looking towards the camera. In the background, groups of people can be seen having conversations.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Risk Management Graduate Program Admissions. Two people standing looking towards the camera.&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||on||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Fall and Spring Admission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring 2026 &#8211; <\/strong><strong>Deadline December 1<\/strong><br \/>If accepted, students are permitted to register for Spring courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fall 2026 &#8211; Priority Deadline April 1 (otherwise June 1)<br \/><\/strong>If accepted, students are permitted to register for Fall courses.\u00a0 <br \/>Students can start in Summer if the fall application is completed early.\u00a0 Summer session starts in early July.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact the Program Director or Schedule an Appointment with Admission questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#EFEFEF&#8221; min_height=&#8221;1972.3px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px||20px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;genadm&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||on||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong><\/strong>The Risk Management Graduate Program: General Admissions Process\u200b<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Whether applying for a\u00a0Masters in Risk Management or the 12-credit Advanced Certificate in Risk Measurement, <\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">all applicants <span>need to submit<\/span><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">:\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">1. Application<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">2. Official transcripts from all schools (International Transcripts must e evaluated by ECE or SpanTran)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">3. Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">4. 500 word essay that answers the question: \u201cWhy do you want to enter the program?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">5. Resume<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">6. GMAT or Equivalent is Optional<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">7. TOEFL &gt; 80 if an applicant is from a non-primary English speaking country. \u00a0A TOEFL &lt; 80 means that an accepted candidate will need to take ESL at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ before starting the coursework, and potentially during the program. \u00a0A TOEFL &lt; 80 will not be the basis for admission denial.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Certain requirements are waived for well-qualified QC undergraduate students (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/rm\/risk-management-admissions\/#directadmit\">see below<\/a><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||on||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>The\u00a0Admissions Decision<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are factors that go into the committee\u2019s decisions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u200bThe transcript: \u00a0Grades in college, specific courses taken, and their academic rigor. Because the program is analytical and quantitative, a transcript with grades in courses that are directly related to the curriculum, such as math and finance, will be strengthen an application relative to a transcript with the same grades in courses unrelated to the curriculum. However, prospective applicants who have done well with a rigorous liberal arts background, even without substantial math, finance, accounting, or computer science coursework, are strongly encouraged to apply. Course prerequisites can be met after acceptance to the program. Most accepted students have not met all prerequisites. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Recommendations: The recommendations give the applicant opportunity to tell the committee something about his or her work habits and character that are not otherwise visible in the transcript, resume, or test scores.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Essay: \u00a0We encourage applicants to write the essay in their own voice. Even if English is not the applicant\u2019s primary language, the committee would prefer to read an authentic essay, written by the applicant in his or her own voice.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Resume: The resume gives the committee a more complete perspective of the applicant.<\/li>\n<li>The committee evaluates duration and relevance of one\u2019s work experience to risk management. Related experience is interpreted broadly, including internal audit, assurance, compliance, financial analysis and budgeting, financial services industry functions generally, such as custody, underwriting, or settlement, and insurance brokerage, among others. An applicant who would be able to significantly leverage his or her career prospects by virtue of completing the degree program is encouraged to apply. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A Standardized Exam such as the GMAT or equivalent (GRE, LSAT, CFA, CPA, Actuarial Exam, or other industry certifications) is optional.\u00a0 If you have taken any of these exams feel free to include the scores in your application.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u200bPutting it all Together: The committee also evaluates the totality of the application. Were the grades in college a factor of working full time to pay for tuition? Has the applicant passed Level 1 of the CFA, or Exam P of the Society of Actuaries, either of which is a major accomplishment and indicates that the applicant is prepared to do well in the program? Does the applicant have excellent grades in academically challenging courses? The committee makes every effort to evaluate candidates in context with their life and academic experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||on||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u200bRead about the curriculum and about ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ.<\/li>\n<li>Start an application online at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ graduate admissions. Click here\u200b: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/ga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of Graduate Admissions\u200b<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Contact your undergraduate university and have transcripts sent.<\/li>\n<li>Contact supervisors or professors to provide a recommendation for you. All they need to do is agree to provide a recommendation and the application system will contact them.<\/li>\n<li>Update your resume.<\/li>\n<li>Write your essay. Limit it to 500 words.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare one document that has both your resume and essay together. The application system allows only one uploaded document.<\/li>\n<li>If you have questions, schedule an appointment to meet Professor Cara Marshall, Director of Admission for the Risk Management Program. Arrang<span style=\"font-size: 16px;background-color: #ffffff;font-weight: bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/rm\/risk-management-admissions\/PreparetoEnterRM.pdf\" style=\"font-size: 16px\"><\/a><\/span>e to visit a class or event on campus and arrange to meet a current student.\u200b<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/rm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2023\/02\/PreparetoEnterRM.pdf\">*** Click here for some Resources to help you Prepare for Entering into the Risk Management Program ***<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||on||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Admissions are based on a rolling process within the admission window.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Decisions are usually made within 30 days after an application is complete.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">In certain cases, the Admissions Committee may request an interview with the applicant.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;directadmit&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||on||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Direct Admission for Well-Qualified ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ Undergraduate Students<\/h4>\n<p>ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ undergraduates majoring in Accounting, BBA, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, or Mathematics may be automatically admitted into the MS in Risk Management (in the concentration of their choice) if they meet the following three criteria:<\/p>\n<p>(i) a major GPA of 3.7, and<\/p>\n<p>(ii) an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and<\/p>\n<p>(iii) completed at least 12 weeks of employment or internship related to their field of study before matriculating into the Risk Management MS program.<\/p>\n<p>Students who believe they meet these criteria should contact the Program Director and submit proof of relevant internship\/work experience as well as a ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ transcript.<\/p>\n<p>An application will be required, but the: essay, letters of recommendation, and GMAT or equivalent will be waived.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not meet the qualifications for direct admission, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/rm\/risk-management-admissions\/#genadm\">general admissions<\/a>\u200b process above.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/ga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/br\/tuition-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition and Fees\/Bursar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/qchub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Aid Office (FAO)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/isso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall and Spring Admission Spring 2026 &#8211; Deadline December 1If accepted, students are permitted to register for Spring courses. 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