Risk Management Certificate
Pursue an in-demand career with an online Risk Management Certificate.
Across sectors like finance, insurance, cybersecurity, and healthcare, risk management professionals help prevent and solve problems. Learn to do this and more in the Risk Management Certificate online program at York College of Pennsylvania (YCP). Complete the program in as few as six months and gain the analytical skills and business acumen to guide individuals and organizations through challenges.
Designed for ambitious working professionals, the online asynchronous Risk Management Certificate teaches you how to identify, manage, and forecast risks. The certificate rounds out your skill set and equips you with practical knowledge you can apply immediately in your workplace or future career.
Discover how York College can strengthen your expertise and support your professional goals.
About the Risk Management Certificate Program
Risk Management Certificate Requirements
Risk management involves identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital, earnings, and operations. It entails guiding individuals or businesses through systematic methods of managing issues, reducing costs, and improving decision-making.
Risk Management Certificate Courses
York College’s online Risk Management Certificate program prepares students for career advancement through a comprehensive curriculum designed for any educational background. Comprising 15 credit hours, the program covers topics applicable in various professional settings and business sectors. Relevant courses include:
- FIN 330 Risk Management and Insurance
- RMI 335 Corporate Risk Management
- RMI 340 Employee Benefits and Social Insurance
- RMI 345 Individual Risk Management
- RMI 350 Legal Issues in Risk Management
Aid and Admissions
Navigating the financial aspect of earning a Risk Management certificate online can seem complex, but our dedicated team is ready to provide guidance. Depending on the number of credits being taken each semester, many of our graduate students are eligible for federal funding assistance.
Reach out to the Financial Aid Office with any questions and review costs and tuition for graduate programs at York.
To learn more about the enrollment process and necessary application materials, refer to our comprehensive admissions information for Graduate and Professional Programs.
Earn a Certificate in Risk Management at York College of Pennsylvania
In our online Risk Management Certificate program, you develop skills that are valuable to employers throughout many industries. You gain comprehensive training that aligns with your professional aspirations and propels your career forward.
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Risk Management Career Preparation
No business is exempt from risk. From financial oversights to poor strategic planning, the circumstances for risk assessment and management are prevalent on individual and organizational levels. With a certificate in risk management, you’re prepared to meet these challenges head-on and provide sound guidance that can help leaders make crucial decisions.
You can put your knowledge into practice in banks, hospitals, tech startups, federal agencies, retail spaces, universities, and beyond — the possibilities are boundless. York College’s Career Development Center can assist you in navigating your career path, including at your current place of employment.
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Salary and Outlook
Salary and outlook for risk management professionals vary depending on the sector or organization. For example, financial risk specialists earn a median salary of $118,950, while management analysts make $99,410.
Risk Management Courses Taught by Expert Faculty
Benefit from interactive online discussions and detailed feedback on your concepts and projects. Our experts, skilled in business risk management, offer valuable industry insights while mentoring your projects and practical experiences.
Connect with Risk Management Work Experiences and Employers
Leverage York's deep-rooted connections with local businesses. Our students, including those in the online certificate program, access a variety of internship opportunities in risk management and related fields, fostering an expansive professional network.
Gain Skills Sought by Employers Across Industries
We equip you with the essential abilities to effectively identify, assess, and manage risk in any business context. After earning your Risk Management Certificate online at York, you can:
- Recognize potential threats and apply techniques for determining the likelihood and impact of risks
- Evaluate risk-reward tradeoffs and clearly communicate findings to stakeholders to improve decision-making
- Understand laws and regulations that factor into the risks a business or individual might face
- Develop strategies for crisis response and operational resilience
Risk Management Courses
Learn the foundations of risk management and deepen your expertise so that you can apply best practices in any professional environment.
| Course Name | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Management and Insurance | FIN 330 | 3 Credits |
| Corporate Risk Management | RMI 335 | 3 Credits |
| Employee Benefits and Social Insurance | RMI 340 | 3 Credits |
| Individual Risk Management | RMI 345 | 3 Credits |
| Legal Issues in Risk Management | RMI 350 | 3 Credits |
Careers in Risk Management
As technology advances and laws and regulations continuously shift, the demand for professionals skilled in risk management only increases.
Risk Analyst
Risk Management Specialist
Financial Risk Consultant
Insurance Underwriter
Project Risk Manager
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Build your dream career, one day at a time.
This is day one. From your first semester on campus through graduation day, York College offers expert advice, professional development opportunities, and personalized support to help you navigate the choices that influence your future.
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