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Safeguard your career future
While there's no such thing as a sure thing, Tippie's Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) Certificate is a solid investment in your career growth
RMI professionals help companies and individuals identify risk exposures, determine how (and how much) it could impact them, and put processes and protections in place - like insurance contracts.
Iowa is positioned among the top insurance employers in the nation, and open opportunities abound. The Risk Management & Insurance Certificate prepares you to fill these roles. You'll gain an understanding of the unique landscape of insurance along with the ability to make strategic recommendations that will help your company avoid undue risk.
Want to keep a good thing going? You can count your RMI Certificate credits toward the lowa MBA.
At a glance
Delivery
Online, with occasional in-person courses in Des Moines.
Curriculum
Complete four required courses
Format
Primarily 8-week courses, meeting one night a week, no Fridays or weekends.
Time to complete
As little as 1 year, depending on course availability.
Cost
$9,000 (Four courses at $2,250 each)
Admission
No entrance exam required.
Certificate curriculum
Four courses are required to earn your concentration. Courses are subject to change.
Required courses:
- Corporate Financial Reporting*—MBA:8140
- Managerial Finance*—MBA:8180
- Corporate Risk Management and Insurance—FIN:9130
- Enterprise Risk Management—FIN:9140
* If either of these courses are waived, you'll choose from the following to take its place: Financial Modeling & Firm Valuation—FIN:9150; Real Estate Finance & Investment—FIN:9230; Corporate Investment and Finance Decisions—FIN:9300; Financial Statement Analysis & Forecasting—ACCT:9040, or Dynamics of Negotiations—MGMT:9110.
Take the next step
Find out what you’ll need to apply for your Risk Management & Insurance Certificate, when to submit your application, and more.