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    Risk management degrees abroad

    As a risk management student, you’ll learn how to identify, anticipate, and manage the risks faced by businesses and organizations. It’s a cross-curricular subject that draws on theories from economics, business, and insurance.

    After developing a thorough understanding of risk management theories and principles, you’ll apply them to real-world scenarios. You’ll then learn how to design and implement effective strategies that can prevent or mitigate losses.

    The modern era is full of uncertainty. From the crashing of international markets to the outbreak of a global pandemic, companies across the world must do all they can to protect their assets. Studying abroad will provide you with the personal and professional skills needed to launch a successful career anywhere you choose.

    Risk management program structure

    Depending on where you study, a bachelor’s degree in risk management will take three or four years to finish. Most universities encourage students to complete an optional industrial placement between their second and final year of study. Sandwich years are a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and test-drive potential careers.

    Some universities also offer combined honors degrees. Combined honors students split their time between risk management and another related subject. Popular pairings include business, finance, investment, or security.

    If you’re eager to advance your understanding in the field, you could pursue a postgraduate qualification. Master’s degrees usually require one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time learning. A research-oriented PhD will add another four or five years to your university experience.

    Lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops will form the bulk of your timetable. However, some universities arrange guest presentations from industry experts too. Assessment methods are tailored to meet the requirements of each module, but you’ll probably complete exams, written assignments, presentations, and research projects.

    Although you can choose elective modules that suit your interests, you must take core units in these following areas too:

    • Fundamentals of risk management
    • Risk in society and business
    • International economic issues and challenges
    • Business law
    • Risk analysis and control techniques
    • Principles of insurance and risk transfer
    • Project management and responsible leadership
    • Crisis management strategies
    Risk management program structure

    Depending on where you study, a bachelor’s degree in risk management will take three or four years to finish. Most universities encourage students to complete an optional industrial placement between their second and final year of study. Sandwich years are a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and test-drive potential careers.

    Some universities also offer combined honors degrees. Combined honors students split their time between risk management and another related subject. Popular pairings include business, finance, investment, or security.

    If you’re eager to advance your understanding in the field, you could pursue a postgraduate qualification. Master’s degrees usually require one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time learning. A research-oriented PhD will add another four or five years to your university experience.

    Lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops will form the bulk of your timetable. However, some universities arrange guest presentations from industry experts too. Assessment methods are tailored to meet the requirements of each module, but you’ll probably complete exams, written assignments, presentations, and research projects.

    Although you can choose elective modules that suit your interests, you must take core units in these following areas too:

    • Fundamentals of risk management
    • Risk in society and business
    • International economic issues and challenges
    • Business law
    • Risk analysis and control techniques
    • Principles of insurance and risk transfer
    • Project management and responsible leadership
    • Crisis management strategies

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    Risk management undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in risk management

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      Computer Information Systems - Accounting and Control - BSc Concord University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,186 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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      Control Systems and Computer Science in Engineering - BEng Moscow Aviation Institute, Russia

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,000 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Criminal Justice (Crime Control and Prevention) - BA John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,436 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
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      Engineering Technology: Electrical and Control - BSc Southeast Missouri State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,155 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Finance & Control - BSc Avans University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,296 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Associate in risk management

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      Control Systems Technology - AT Millersville University, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,560 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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      Industrial Power and Control - AASc North Seattle College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, June, April, January
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    Diploma in risk management

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      Electrical Engineering Technology - Control Systems - AdvDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,532 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
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    Risk management graduate programs

    Master's in risk management

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      Accounting and Control - MSc Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      15,000 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Autonomous Vehicle Control Engineer - MSc Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,000 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, February
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      Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control - MSc Cranfield University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      October
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      Business Administration: Auditing and Control - MSc Kristianstad University, Sweden

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      110,000 SEK

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Business Process Control and Supply Chain Management- Frontiers in Management Accounting & Process-based Control - MSc Linnaeus University, Sweden

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      123,500 SEK

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Doctorate in risk management

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      Elements and Devices of Computer Technology and Control Systems - PhD Siberian Federal University, Russia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      198,010 RUB

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Diploma in risk management

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      Infection Control - PGDip University of Essex Online, UK
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      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      16 months
      Annual tuition fee
      7,482 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February, September, June
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    Certificate in risk management

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      Environmental Control - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      23,991 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
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      Infection Control - PGCert University of Essex Online, UK
      • Online

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      3,741 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February, September, June
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    Future risk management careers

    As a risk management graduate, you’ll have the expertise needed to steer an array of businesses and organizations towards success.

    You could apply your transferable skillset to countless sectors, including banking, healthcare, insurance, and manufacturing. Although your job prospects are endless, here are some of the most popular roles secured by graduates:

    • Financial risk manager
    • Insurance broker
    • Investment analyst
    • Accountant
    • Investment banker
    • Financial advisor
    • Accountant
    • Stockbroker

    If you’d like some extra support with getting onto the career ladder, most universities have an employability office that can help. The advisors provide professional and practical assistance with things like work experience and job applications.