Risk Management, M.S.
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30-42 Credits
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Unlock your potential in risk management with New York Tech’s M.S. program. Learn to lead change, think strategically in complex business situations, and provide valuable solutions that mitigate risk across entire enterprises. This program offers flexible evening, weekend, and online classes designed for working professionals.
Why Earn a Master’s in Risk Management at New York Tech?
At New York Tech, our M.S. in Risk Management program is tailored to prepare you for the complexities of the modern business environment. As markets grow more volatile and interconnected, organizations need leaders who can navigate risks across all domains. Our program goes beyond traditional risk management areas like cybersecurity and finance, expanding into health and safety, business continuity, human capital, and legal risks. This holistic approach ensures you’re equipped to handle a wide range of challenges.
Our curriculum integrates technology and data analytics to keep you ahead of industry trends. You’ll engage in practical learning experiences through case studies, simulations, research projects, and fieldwork. Use your own organization as a testing ground for new management practices, gaining insights that are immediately applicable to your career.
Benefit from small class sizes, personalized attention from dedicated faculty, and opportunities to interact with industry experts. Participate in our Center for Risk Management’s educational seminars and conferences, where you can develop leadership skills and build valuable industry connections. For eligible students, graduate assistantships provide additional learning and networking opportunities.
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What You’ll Learn
Master enterprise risk management by addressing cybersecurity, financial risks, business continuity, human capital, and legal issues. Gain strategic thinking skills and practical experience to become a leader who can mitigate risks and drive organizational success in a dynamic global market.
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Center for Risk Management
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Career & Salary Outlook
Investing in your business skills and knowledge paves the way to broad opportunities and competitive pay.
Job Growth
Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032 (BLS).
Employers & Internships
- Summit Security Services
- Doctors without Borders
- New York Life
- Aida Kass LLC
- Kari-Out Co.
- Paragon One
Career Options
- Cybersecurity expert
- Employee risk manager
- Enterprise risk manager
- Financial advisor/analyst
- Loss control specialist
- Risk analyst/manager
Salary Projections
he median annual wage for financial managers was $156,100 in May 2023 with the highest 10 percent earning more than $239,200 (BLS).
Program Details
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B.S. degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university
- If you already hold a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, you may be admitted into the M.B.A. program upon receipt of the admissions documents.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0**
- The GMAT is not a requirement for admission but may be submitted toward fulfillment of the M.B.A. admissions criteria if a student’s undergraduate GPA is below the requirement listed above. Students will be considered for admission if they receive a satisfactory composite GMAT score, which will be determined by the graduate faculty and will consist of a numerical calculation of the undergraduate GPA and GMAT score.
**Required at all campus locations except NYIT-Vancouver, which requires a 2.75 GPA.
Explore opportunities to offset program costs, including New York Tech scholarships, graduate assistantships, and federal financial aid.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree program are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Faculty Voices
We take risk management beyond its more traditional cybersecurity, financial risk, and insurance aspects by focusing on areas like business continuity, human capital and risk management, and legal and regulatory risk management.
Kevin O’Sullivan, D.Sc.
Program Director of M.S. in Risk Management, School of Management
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