Overview

The Risk Management, Accounting Concentration at The City University of New York provides a rigorous academic pathway for professionals seeking to lead in the financial and corporate sectors. This programme integrates advanced accounting theory with modern risk mitigation strategies to prepare graduates for complex regulatory environments. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and analytical methodologies.

Why Risk Management, Accounting Concentration at The City University of New York?

The university offers a distinctive learning environment where faculty members are active practitioners and thought leaders in the field. Students have access to cutting-edge financial tools, including Bloomberg terminals, Moody’s iESG, and programming languages such as Python and R. The programme's proximity to the world’s capital markets provides unparalleled networking opportunities and professional enrichment.

Flexibility is a core strength of the department, with evening, hybrid, and online class options that allow students to advance their education without interrupting their careers. Additionally, the university provides dedicated career counselling and access to graduate scholarships for qualifying candidates, ensuring a supportive transition into high-level industry roles.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 855 per credit
National fee: USD 855 per credit
Local fee: USD 470 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on strengthening an accountant's ability to measure and manage risk across various business transactions and assets. Modules may include:

Enterprise Risk Management
Risk Transfer to Financial Markets
Risk Transfer to Insurance Markets
Risk Measurement
Advanced Financial Accounting Theory
Advanced Auditing Theory and Practice
Communications and Accountants
Taxation of Business Entities
Applied Dynamic Financial Analysis

Careers with Risk Management, Accounting Concentration

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within major financial institutions, international accounting firms, and insurance organisations. The programme supports career progression into specialised fields such as assurance, internal audit, and compliance. Many alumni also secure positions within government agencies or consultancy firms, leveraging their expertise in financial statement analysis and credit risk management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Risk Management

Risk Transfer to Financial Markets

Risk Transfer to Insurance Markets

Applied Dynamic Financial Analysis

Applied Financial Dynamic

Analysis Model Building

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Accounting Risk Management View 636 other Masters in Accounting in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Official transcripts from all schools (International Transcripts must e evaluated by ECE or SpanTran)

Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional)

500 word essay that answers the question: “Why do you want to enter the program?”

Resume

GMAT or Equivalent is Optional

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

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

New York State Resident: $5545 / semester.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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