Overview

The Risk Management M.B.A. at St. John's University provides students with a comprehensive foundation in business knowledge while developing specialised expertise in the insurance sector. This programme is designed to prepare professionals for cross-functional decision-making and strategic leadership within complex global organisations. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications, the curriculum ensures graduates can navigate the evolving landscape of modern risk.

Why Risk Management at St. John's University?

The programme is delivered through the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, which holds prestigious accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Students benefit from a distinguished faculty of industry experts who consult for international businesses and frequently contribute to major business news media. The Manhattan campus location provides a strategic advantage, though the programme is also available in a flexible, fully online format that maintains the same rigorous curriculum as the on-campus offering.

A significant benefit for students is the opportunity to earn the Associate in Risk Management designation. By completing a specific sequence of approved courses, participants gain credit towards this nationally recognised professional credential awarded by the Insurance Institute of America. Additionally, the programme offers a 3-day intensive workshop designed to standardise quantitative analytical skills and foster networking between new students and faculty members.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1655 per credit
National fee: USD 1655 per credit
Local fee: USD 1655 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 24 credits of core business requirements, followed by specialised concentration modules and a final capstone. Modules may include:

Global Financial & Managerial Reporting
Business Analytics
Industrial Economics
Financial Management
Law, Ethics & the Principled Path in Business
Managing for Global Success
Decisions in Marketing Management
Risk Management
Seminar in Business Policy

Careers with Risk Management

Graduates are prepared for high-level professional positions within the insurance industry and broader corporate risk sectors. The programme focuses on developing a real-world skill set that allows students to manage the finances of insurance firms, design insurance products, and lead enterprise-wide risk mitigation strategies. Alumni typically pursue roles as risk managers, insurance executives, and strategic consultants who handle complex organisational liabilities and global business challenges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Financial and Managerial Reporting

Business Analytics

Industrial Economics

Financial Management

Law, Ethics and the Principled Path in Business

Managing for Global Success

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

More details

Recommended deadlines. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of professional goals and resume which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission

Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and professional schools attended.

Two letters of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English

Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

59580 USD / year

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Out-of-State

59580 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

59580 USD / year

≈ 59580 USD / year

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.

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