Risk Management and Insurance Certificate

Undergraduate and Continuing Education certificate

Rider’s Risk Management and Insurance Certificate program provides students with the skills, tools and practical training experience needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving risk management landscape.

Program overview

The Risk Management and Insurance Certificate program prepares students for the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation, otherwise known as the ARM™ Certification, and can lead to an essential Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation, an advanced professional certification in the risk management/insurance field. It is open to undergraduate students in any major who are interested in the risk management/insurance industry. Current Rider business students may count the certificate courses as part of their degree requirements. As the only New Jersey school to offer this certificate, Rider University works directly with the director of the Collegiate Studies Program at the Institutes to ensure the alignment of the certificate program curriculum with the ARM professional designation requirements.

Admission options

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First-year - How to Apply

Rider is where your future begins. First-year students are defined as recent high school graduates who are attending college for the first time. There are so many opportunities ahead. Take the first step towards your tomorrow at Rider.

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Transfer - How to Apply

No matter where you began your journey, Rider has the resources you need to continue moving forward. At Rider, transfer students are defined as students who are under the age of 25 and have credits from another college or university.

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Continuing Education - How to Apply

Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.

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Program requirements

Rider’s 9-credit certificate consists of two courses (MSD 260 and MSD 361) and an internship with a risk management focus. Both courses may be counted toward the ARM TM Certification.

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By the numbers

The ARM designation has been proven to boost careers and improve job prospects in the risk management/insurance industry. Students with this certification have a significantly higher chance of securing sustainable jobs.

$102K+

median salary for financial risk specialists (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)

94%

of job seekers recommend earning the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Certification (Indeed, 2022)

credits to program completion