Academic Programs

Actuaries have been called financial architects and social mathematicians because of their unique blend of analytical and business skills in the insurance and financial services industries. They serve as consultants in firms that specialize in employee benefits and pensions, in the government sector, and in a variety of other roles. To be recognized as a qualified actuary, a person should become a member of the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society. Membership is obtained by passing a series of examinations. Completion of Robinson’s actuarial science program greatly enhances the possibility of passing those exams.

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Risk management is the critical piece that enables businesses to function, leap over hurdles, and adeptly handle roadblocks. Organizations that don’t effectively predict and mitigate risks face the possibility of unrecoverable financial setbacks and, ultimately, total failure. They’re basically like skydivers without parachutes.

Risk management professionals are extremely well-paid, heavily recruited and oftentimes the coolest people in meetings and boardrooms. Robinson is the perfect place for you to pursue an undergraduate degree in risk: we prepare students from all backgrounds for successful careers in risk-related fields.

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The Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Science will prepare you to transition into the actuarial science field. Talent in this arena is in extremely high demand. By taking just four courses, you will get ready for the P (Probability) and FM (Financial Mathematics) exams needed to become a credentialed actuary while building relevant insurance, statistics, and coding knowledge.

Application Process

• Online application and $50 application fee
• No GMAT or GRE scores required.

Tuition per credit hour:
Georgia residents: $499
Non-Georgia residents: $1,308

Tuition is subject to change. Refer to the Tuition tab below for additional details.

Complete the program either online or in person.

Our STEM-designated curriculum covers advanced topics including InsurTech, actuarial analytics, and machine learning. Students complete real-world, hands-on “sprint” projects, and emerge prepared to take the actuarial exams administered by the Society of Actuaries. The program covers coding and statistical methods as well as key actuarial topics. Students can complete the degree in person (in Atlanta) or fully online, and can study full-time or part-time after work. The program is geared toward students with quantitative backgrounds, both with and without prior actuarial training.

Application Process

• Online application and $50 application fee
• A GMAT or GRE score is not required.
• College transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume – No work experience required.
• Additional requirements apply for international applicants

Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.

Note: Please visit the “Curriculum” tab for information on the program pre-requisites.

Tuition per credit hour

Georgia Residents: $499
Non-Ga. residents: $1,308

Tuition is subject to change.

Robinson’s M.S. in Quantitative Risk Analysis & Management is the only program in the nation that combines cutting-edge financial modeling with an actuarial curriculum. For 2022, TFE Times ranks us 5th in the nation among public financial engineering programs and 14th overall.

Application Process

• Online application and $50 application fee
• A GMAT or GRE score is not required.
• College transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume – No work experience required.
• Additional requirements apply for international applicants

Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.

Georgia Residents: $18,444-$20,072
Non-Ga. residents: $42,214-$45,794

Range based on full-time and average part-time course load and fees. Tuition is subject to change.

Robinson’s MBA will equip you with not only business acumen but also a relevant, interdisciplinary skill set that is tailored to your career goals. Examples: analytics consulting, digital transformation, fintech, and social entrepreneurship.

Application Process

• Any four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
• Online application and $50 application fee
• A GMAT or GRE score is not required.
• Interview
• College transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume – Work experience is valuable but not required.
• Additional requirements apply for international applicants

Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.

Georgia residents: $32,048-$35,868
Non-Georgia residents: $67,668-$79,554

Range based on full-time and average part-time courseload and fees. Tuition is subject to change. Learn more under the tuition tab below.

The Ph.D. program in risk management and insurance is designed to educate students in the concepts and analytical techniques required for cutting-edge research related to risk.

The program encompasses the study of the sources of risk, the effects of risk on the decisions of individuals and firms, the impact of these decisions on society, and the management of risk through financial institutions. Scholarly research at the frontier of risk management requires in-depth study of economics, finance, applied mathematics and statistics.

This training typically leads to academic careers at other major business schools and economics departments, or research positions in banks or insurance firms. In keeping with the broad, interdisciplinary nature of the department, the faculty publish risk-related research in top journals in economics, finance, applied mathematics, statistics and actuarial science.

Students typically offset the cost of the program through an assistantship that includes full tuition waivers. Contact us for information on tuition and funding your doctoral studies.

Adenike Brewington, abrewington1@gsu.edu