Risk Management ,Certificate
Business, Financial, Management, Strategy
Learn how to manage the risks often encountered in the modern and increasingly uncertain business environment that can negatively impact a firm's financial performance.
In the certificate program in risk management, students acquire a solid foundation in the theory and practice of modern risk management.
The concept of enterprise risk management is highlighted at the onset of the curriculum, emphasizing that risks and risk management strategies must be considered holistically at the firm level, not in isolation. Emphasis is placed on identifying, measuring, communicating and managing a variety of risks.
Upon completion of the program, students are able to identify and measure a variety of business and financial risks, and design and articulate strategies for managing and communicating those risks.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Polytechnic
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The certificate in risk management requires 18 credit hours with at least 12 upper division credits. To receive the certificate, students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better.
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BUS 434 Business Risk Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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BUS 436 Frontiers in Risk Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance
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FIN 302 Managerial Finance
or
FIN 303 Honors Finance
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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The certificate program in risk management is open to all students.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Graduates can advance their career options with an undergraduate certificate in risk management, with competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills acquired in their majors.
Many graduates pursue roles in compliance and management. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Morrison School of Agribusiness
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SANTN 230F
wpcarey.morrison@asu.edu
480-727-1586
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
