Study of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) helps students understand the many aspects of an industry that is vital to our economy. RMI concentrates on value creation, asset protection, and corporate and financial risk management. It also addresses financial and economic characteristics of exposure to loss and explores techniques for hedging risks and minimizing associated costs.

The University of Iowa offers the Certificate of Risk Management & Insurance as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Iowa City , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for risk management & insurance and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on May 15, 2027.
About Certificate in Risk Management & Insurance
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Risk Management & Insurance at The University of Iowa
Entry Requirements
Name of final diploma/certificate:
Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)
Minimum average overall grade requirement on core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language, and social science courses (grade is comparable to U.S. grade of a B or 3.0 GPA):
70/100%
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Risk Management & Insurance
Employment demands are high and the industry is dynamic and changing rapidly. The financial services/insurance sector is the second largest economic sector in Iowa, including 29 headquartered companies and 228 branches.
Risk management and insurance is a diverse field with many career opportunities. Graduates with strong RMI backgrounds work in a variety of jobs, including underwriter, claims adjuster, financial analyst, capital and asset manager, insurance and accounting auditor, actuary, financial analyst, underwriter, business risk management consultant, bank compliance officer, personal banker, and stock exchange trader.
Iowa graduates have a 95 percent job/grad school placement rate within six months of graduation. Our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.
Fee Information
How to Apply
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Submit your application.
You can apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning October 1 (International Application deadlines vary depending on your area of study).
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Pay the application fee.
The $80 application fee is non-refundable. No application fee waivers are available unless you will be graduating from a high school inside the U.S.
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Upload your academic records.
Within your Admissions Profile in MyUI, upload copies of all required official transcripts from every secondary school (high school), college, university, technical/vocational institute, or professional institution you have attended.
Examine the Country Specific Admissions Requirement List to learn more about the required credentials and minimum academic standards needed for Admissions. Iowa offers college credit for a variety of exams. -
Meet our English Proficiency Requirement.
See details of our English Proficiency Requirements. If applicable, have the testing agency send us your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score.
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Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.
Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.
ACT or SAT is required if:- You plan to use ACT/SAT to meet the English Proficiency Requirement
- You plan to apply for scholarships (some awards require an ACT or SAT score)

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