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PHD, Business Administration: Risk Management & Insurance

The Risk Management and Insurance PhD program is designed to give students an understanding of both theoretical and applied aspects of insurance and risk management.

Degree Type: Doctoral

Degree Program Summary:

The Ph.D. program in risk management and insurance is designed to prepare students for teaching and research at universities and colleges and for positions in government and business. The program is individualized to allow for specializing in various areas within the field of risk management and insurance. By supplementing courses with other programs in the Terry College of Business Administration, the student has choices in the direction and concentration of his or her desired specialty. For example, graduate students can combine their insurance program with law, economics, quantitative methods, finance, management, marketing, or accounting. This flexibility gives the student a wide degree of latitude in choosing a program that corresponds with a specific career path.

Student enrolling in the PhD Program in Business Administration select a major field of study from one of the following business areas: Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, and Risk Management & Insurance. Students are also required to select a minor field and obtain a competency in research methodology. The minor field and research methodology courses may be chosen from inside or outside the Terry College of Business. The research apprenticeship, composed of 3 hours of coursework, is also taken under the guidance of a major professor and involves research-oriented activities that help the student develop skills needed to undertake a dissertation.

Following the completion of the coursework, comprehensive preliminary examinations, both written and oral, are required. These examinations are administered by the graduate faculty in each area of the student’s program of study. The written exam tends to focus on the student’s knowledge of the major field and research methods. The oral examination assesses the integration of the technical competencies in the foundation, the major and minor fields, and the research methodology. A dissertation completes the program. The PhD Dissertation Advisory committee works with the student on all aspects of the dissertation study.

Please use the links provided above if you would like to learn more about the PhD program structure and plan of study for a particular area. These links also serve as a portal to information provided by the individual areas.

Locations Offered:

Athens (Main Campus)

College / School:

Terry College of Business

600 S. Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30605

Department:

Risk Management & Insurance

Graduate Coordinator(s):

David Eckles

Phone Number:

706-542-3578

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Ph.d. in business administration with a major in risk management and insurance,    request information,    deadline to apply.

Begin your application today by entering the Graduate Admissions Portal .

Submit your application by: January 15  –  Application review begins  and will continue until positions are filled. March 1 – Application submission deadline. All supporting materials must be received by March 15.

  Contact Us

• Contact  Dr. Patricia Born , program director, for more information on the RMI major, its content and curriculum.
• Email Elizabeth Kistner , Ph.D. graduate advising director, for more information about the admissions process.

Graduate Programs Office   850-644-6458   877-587-5540 (toll free)   [email protected]

Join us for a virtual info session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3!

Risk Management and Insurance  is one of seven majors offered through FSU’s College of Business’ Ph.D. in Business Administration. Housed in the Dr. William T. Hold/The Alliance's Program in Risk Management and Insurance , the RMI major admits one candidate each fall (on average), and the program takes four to five years to complete.

• Offers faculty with research expertise in insurer operations, insurance market performance and regulation, catastrophe risk management and the economics of risk and uncertainty
• Includes primary courses covering the fundamentals of risk management/insurance and research courses in mathematical economics and applied quantitative methods
• Encourages support area studies in finance econometrics, real estate and statistics
• Includes two to three years of coursework culminating in a comprehensive exam, followed by two years of research and teaching, culminating with a dissertation

For an overview of FSU’s Ph.D. in Business Administration and its seven majors, download the brochure .

   Student Accomplishments

East Carolina University; University of Akron; University of Connecticut; Illinois State University; Troy University

Courtney Bass,  2013-14 Spencer Educational Foundation Pre-Dissertation Award Jill Bisco,  Best Student Paper Award, Southern Risk and Insurance Association Annual Meeting Dana Telljohann , 2022 Spencer Scholarship award recipient

Defended Dissertation

• "Value and Strategy: An Analysis of the Surplus Line Insurance Market" by  Courtney Bass Baggett ; Dr. Cassandra Cole, major professor
• “The Role of Asymmetric Information in the U.S. Health Insurance Market,” by E. Tice Sirmans ; Dr. Patricia Born, major professor

  Program Requirements

The RMI doctoral program emphasizes current research topics in Risk Management, Insurance Operations and Performance, Insurance Regulation, and Risk Theory. In addition, students are taught a variety of theoretical and empirical research methods and tools using statistics, econometrics, and mathematical economics.

Prerequisites

All Risk Management and Insurance Doctoral students must have completed undergraduate level courses in Calculus I, Calculus II, and Linear Algebra.

Major  Requirements

All RMI doctoral students must complete courses in three areas: Tools for Analytical Research (TAR), Primary RMI and Support.

I. Tools for Analytical Research (TAR) Area

Students must take the following three courses:

• ECO 5403 Static Optimization
• ECO 5416 Econometrics I
• ECO 5423 Econometric Theory

Students must also take three additional quantitative courses in Statistics, or Economics numbered 5000 and above with the approval of the doctoral program adviser. Examples include:

• ECO 5424 Econometrics/Panel Data
• ECO 5427 Limited Dependent Variables
• STA 5440 Probability Theory
• STA 5206 Analysis of Variance
• STA 5207 Applied Regression Methods

RMI doctoral students are expected to have or acquire computer literacy through coursework or self-study

II. Primary RMI Coursework

The primary area courses and seminars provide opportunities for in-depth study. RMI doctoral students must take the following doctoral seminars and courses:

• RMI 6195 Seminar in Life and Health Insurance
• RMI 6296 Seminar in Property and Liability Insurance
• RMI 6395 Seminar in the Theory of Risk and Insurance

Students must take an additional three RMI elective courses approved by the doctoral adviser. Examples include RMI 5136 (Employee Benefit Plans), RMI 5345 (Risk Management in the Business Enterprise).

Students will take at least two additional doctoral-level economics courses that are not included in the Tools and Research area above. The two economics courses will be chosen in consultation with the program director. RMI doctoral students also are expected to have or acquire computer literacy through course work or self-study.

In addition to these courses, first-year and second-year students will participate in a professional development series that will be an additional registered course in each semester of the first two years of the program. The development series is designed to introduce doctoral students to the roles and responsibilities of faculty, including research ethics, communication with faculty at other universities, the research review process, balancing research, teaching and service, among other topics.

In addition to the regularly scheduled seminars, the RMI faculty and doctoral students meet periodically to share the results of recent research conducted by FSU faculty and doctoral students and by invited scholars from other universities. RMI doctoral students are required to attend these RMI brown bag seminars and invited lectures.

III. Support Area Coursework

RMI doctoral students typically choose a support area in Finance. The courses for this support area include:

• FIN 6804 Foundations of Financial Theory
• FIN 6809 Markets and Institutions
• FIN 6842 Empirical Methods
• FIN 6527 Seminar: Corporate Finance/Investments

Normally, three or four courses are required in the support area. In addition, at least two of the courses required in the support area cannot be used to satisfy other requirements. The support area is chosen in consultation with the RMI doctoral program adviser.

There is also a required research paper that must be completed by the end of the second year. The paper is directed by the RMI faculty and is designed to prepare the student for the dissertation and subsequent research.

Sample Course Sequence*

*Actual schedule subject to course offerings and availability.

  Application Process

Admission decisions are made by the college’s Doctoral Admissions Committee and are based on a combination of factors, including prior academic record from accepted universities; GRE or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores taken within the past five years; letters of recommendation; experience; record of accomplishments. Admission is competitive and focused on students with grade-point averages of 3.5 or higher and GMAT scores of at least 600 or GRE scores of at least 155 on each section of the revised GRE.

Application Checklist

• Login to admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp (applications will only be accepted through this portal).
• Begin your application by logging in with your FSUID or clicking the link to register to get one.
• Complete your online application form and submit.
• This will generate automated email sent to your references by our system to request that they submit a recommendation for you and answer a series of standardized questions.
• Submit your Statement of Purpose (2-3 pages).
• Submit a current resume or C.V.
• Pay the nonrefundable $30 application fee.
• Request that each college or university you have attended submit an official transcript to FSU (see below for email/address).
• Transcripts are considered official if they are sent directly to FSU (either through the U.S. mail or electronically) by your undergraduate or graduate institution.
• Request that official GMAT or GRE scores (and TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DuoLingo/Cambridge C1 Advanced/Michigan Language, if applicable) be submitted to FSU (see below for email/address)
• Test scores will only be considered official if sent directly from the testing service. The code for ETS to send (GRE and TOEFL) scores to FSU is 5219. The code to send GMAT scores to FSU is PN8K567.
• An English proficiency exam score (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE) must be submitted for international applicants whose native language is not English or who have not received a college degree from an institution where the instruction is primarily in English.

Have transcripts and test scores sent to [email protected] or:

Graduate Admissions Office 222 S. Copeland St. 314 Westcott Building Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-1410 USA

International Applicants

International applicants should visit gradschool.fsu.edu/admissions/international-admissions for information concerning financial responsibilities, degree equivalency, etc.

English Language Proficiency Exam International applicants whose native language is not English or who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in an English-speaking country are required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL,) the International English Language Testing System (IELTS,) the Pearson Test of English (PTE,) Duolingo, Cambridge C1 Advanced Level, or Michigan Language Assessment and submit official test results in order to be admitted to Florida State University. The College of Business requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the internet-based test, a minimum of 7.0 on the IELTS exam , or a minimum of 66 on the PTE , a minimum score of 120 on Duolingo , a minimum score of 180 on Cambridge C1 Advanced Level , or a minimum score of 55 on the Michigan Language Assessment taken within the past two (2) years.

  Program Costs

Ph.D. students typically take 27-33 credit hours each year. Here are the estimated program costs for the 2023-2024 academic year:

• Florida residents: $479.32 (tuition plus fees) per credit hour.  Total estimated program cost is $12,941.64 - $15,817.56 per year.
• Non-Florida residents: $1,110.72 (tuition plus fees) per credit hour.  Total estimated program cost is $29,989.44 - $36,653.76 per year.

Note: These costs do not include required books, supplies for courses, or required health insurance. Costs are subject to change. Fees above do not include some per-term flat fees for FSUCard and facilities use. For a breakdown of on-campus student fees and their explanations, visit the university’s  Tuition Rates  page.

  Residency Information

The doctoral program is a full-time program that lasts four to five years. Students should plan to live in the Tallahassee area year-round, including summers. Our program is not set up for individuals who wish to take courses part time or online.

  Financial Assistance

The College of Business awards financial assistance to applicants based on academic criteria and performance. The goal of the college is to provide assistantships and/or fellowships to all of our admitted doctoral students, subject to overall enrollment and fiscal limitations. Most doctoral students who request funding, who maintain a satisfactory level of academic and work performance, and who are in residence receive financial assistance from the college. Annual stipends and supplementary assistance such as travel expenses for conference attendance will vary among cohorts and programs. Students who are not Florida residents should note that tuition waivers associated with assistantships only cover the out-of-state portion of their tuition for year one of the program. Out-of-state tuition waivers are generally not available for years two through five.   Doctoral students on assistantship are supported for four full academic years, contingent upon satisfactory performance in the program. Eligibility for fifth-year support is considered for a student having made substantial progress toward placement at a research-oriented university. For a full list of Florida State University funding and awards, visit gradschool.fsu.edu . Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all completed application materials before January 15 to be eligible for additional funding opportunities at the university level.

Awards/Scholarships

The College of Business awards financial assistance to applicants based on academic criteria and performance. There are various scholarships available for graduate students. Visit our graduate scholarships page to learn more.

(Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all completed application materials before January 15 to be eligible for additional funding opportunities at the university level.)

• For a full list of Florida State University funding and awards, visit  gradschool.fsu.edu
• For more information on Florida State University's research and research funding, visit  research.fsu.edu
• For more information on Florida State University's graduate fellowships and awards, visit  ogfa.fsu.edu

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FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Learn more about the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration .

About the Program

The PhD in Business Administration program, with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance, prepares individuals for advanced research and scholarship. The primary emphasis of the program is to prepare future faculty members for successful academic careers.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 7 years

Campus Location: Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Full-time study is required.

Accreditation: The PhD in Business Administration program, with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Job Prospects: The program is primarily dedicated to producing well-trained researchers who will work in academic positions.

Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Non-matriculated students are not permitted to take doctoral courses.

Financing Opportunities: Typically, all PhD students receive financial assistantship in the form of full tuition remission and a stipend in return for offering services as a Research Assistant (RA) or Teaching Assistant (TA). The level of support is based on the concentration, the applicant’s qualifications, and other competitive considerations. 

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall: December 5

Applications must be submitted AND complete (i.e., all required materials must be received and verified by Fox Staff) by Dec. 5 to be considered.    Applications received after this deadline are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and dependent on availability. 

APPLY ONLINE to this Fox graduate program .

Letters of Reference: Number Required:  2

From Whom:  Letters of recommendation should be obtained from evaluators, typically college/university faculty or an immediate work supervisor, who can provide insight into your abilities and talents, as well as comment on your aptitude for graduate study.

Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:  A master's degree is not required, but preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:  The equivalent of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, mark sheets must be evaluated by WES or another NACES organization.

Statement of Goals:  In 500 to 1,000 words, describe your specific interest in Temple's program, research goals, career goals, and academic and research achievements.

Standardized Test Scores: GMAT/GRE: Required. GMAT scores are preferred. Test results cannot be more than five years old. Although the applicant’s test score is an important factor in the admissions process, other factors, such as the ability to conduct research as demonstrated by academic research publications and whether your indicated research interests match with those of our faculty, are also taken into consideration.

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree in a country where the language of instruction is English, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

• TOEFL iBT: 90
• IELTS Academic: 7.0
• Duolingo: 110
• PTE Academic: 68

Resume:  Current resume or CV required.

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements: Number of Credits Required to Earn the Degree:  48

Required Courses: 1

Students require approval from their mentor and the Concentration Director for all course selections, including those dropped and/or added.

The program of study may be individualized to a significant degree for the student's best professional and scholarly development. With approval from the Concentration Director, students may take other electives to match their research interests. Suggested focus areas and courses may be chosen with approval from the Concentration Director.

This is a theory-focused course.

This is a finance-focused course.

This is an economics-focused course.

Of the 6 required research credits, a minimum of 2 credits of BA 9999 must be taken. The other 4 credits may be taken in any combination of  BA 9994 ,  BA 9998 , and  BA 9999 . Given that 6 credits constitute the minimum requirement, additional credits may be needed to fulfill the degree program's culminating experiences. Doctoral students must maintain continuous enrollment from matriculation to graduation.

Culminating Events: Preliminary Examination: The purpose of the preliminary examination is to demonstrate critical and interpretive knowledge of current research. The subject areas are determined, in advance, by the faculty of the department. The preliminary exam should be completed no more than one term after the student completes the coursework component of the program. Students who are preparing to write their preliminary examinations should confirm a time and date with their departmental advisor.

The members of the student's department write the questions for the preliminary exam. The student must answer every question on the examination in order to be evaluated by the Department Committee. The evaluators look for a breadth and depth of understanding of specific research areas, a critical application of that knowledge to specific phenomena, and an ability to write technical prose. Each member votes to pass or fail the student. In order to pass, a majority of the committee members must agree that the exam has been satisfactorily completed.

Proposal: The dissertation proposal demonstrates the student's knowledge of and ability to conduct the proposed research. The proposal should consist of the following:

• the context and background surrounding a particular research problem;
• an exhaustive survey and review of literature related to the problem; and
• a detailed methodological plan for investigating the problem.

The proposal should be completed and approved no more than one year after completing coursework. Upon approval, a timeline for completing the investigation and writing process is established.

Dissertation: The doctoral dissertation is an original empirical study that makes a significant contribution to the field. It should expand the existing knowledge and demonstrate the student's knowledge of both research methods and a mastery of their primary area of interest. Dissertations should be rigorously investigated; uphold the ethics and standard of the field; demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the primary area of interest and the broader field of business; and be prepared for publication in an academic journal.

The Doctoral Advisory Committee is formed to oversee the student's doctoral research and is comprised of at least three Graduate Faculty members. Two members, including the Chair, must be from the student's department. The Chair is responsible for overseeing and guiding the student's progress, coordinating the responses of the committee members, and informing the student of her/his academic progress.

The Dissertation Examining Committee evaluates the student's dissertation and oral defense, including the student's ability to express verbally their research question, methodological approach, primary findings and implications. The Dissertation Examining Committee votes to pass or fail the dissertation and the defense at the conclusion of the public presentation. This committee is comprised of the Doctoral Advisory Committee and at least one additional faculty member from outside the department.

If any member decides to withdraw from the committee, the student shall notify the Chair of the Dissertation Examining Committee and the PhD Managing Director. The student is responsible for finding a replacement, in consultation with the Chair. Inability to find a replacement shall constitute evidence that the student is unable to complete the dissertation. In such a case, the student may petition the PhD Managing Director for a review. Once review of the facts and circumstances is completed, the Director will rule on the student's progress. If the Director rules that the student is not capable of completing the dissertation, the student will be dismissed from the program. This decision may be appealed to the Senior Associate Dean. If dismissed, the student may appeal to the Graduate School.

Students who are preparing to defend their dissertation should confirm a time and date with their Dissertation Examining Committee and register with the Graduate Secretary at least 15 days before the defense is to be scheduled. The Graduate Secretary arranges the time, date and room within two working days, and forwards to the student the appropriate forms. After the Graduate Secretary has scheduled the defense, the student must send to the Graduate School a completed "Announcement of Dissertation Defense" form, found in TUportal under the Tools tab within "University Forms," at least 10 days before the defense. The department posts flyers announcing the defense, and the Graduate School announces the defense on its website.

Program Web Address:

https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/business-administration-phd-bu-ba-phd

Department Information:

Fox School of Business and Management

1801 Liacouras Walk

701 Alter Hall (006-22)

Philadelphia, PA 19122

[email protected]

215-204-5890

215-204-7678

Fax: 215-204-1632

Submission Address for Application Materials:

https://apply.temple.edu/FOX/Account/Login

Department Contacts:

Admissions:

Fox PhD Admissions

[email protected]

Concentration Director:

Benjamin Collier

[email protected]

215-204-8155

PhD Managing Director:

Vinod Venkatraman, PhD

Associate Professor, Marketing

[email protected]

215-204-1409

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Tippie College of Business

Risk management & insurance track.

PhD Track in Risk Management & Insurance

Risk is part of every business decision.

Finding the right balance between risk and reward, and a cost-effective way to mitigate risk, is as important for businesses as it is for individuals and our society. 

Does marijuana legalization increase the number of car accidents? Does enterprise risk management adoption improve investment efficiency? Are genetic tests beneficials or is it better to not know? Does Medicaid expansion increase or decrease emergency department utilization? Do capitalization levels constrain insurance companies’ ability to meet demand during recessions? 

Your research can inform business decisions as well as public policy.

In the PhD program at Iowa, you’ll work closely with our world-renowned faculty, perfecting your research, writing, and teaching skills. By the time you hold that PhD in your hand, you’ll have everything you need for a successful academic career in risk management and insurance (RMI).

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Work with experts in the industry

Tippie faculty lead the way in both teaching and research. You’ll work alongside Thomas Berry-Stoelzle , who’s published a breadth of research into enterprise risk management and insurer operations. Or dive into topics like insurance economics and household finance with Cameron Ellis , health economics and public policy analysis with Meghan Esson , or economic analysis of prevention and precaution and risk preferences with Richard Peter . You’ll work closely with our respected faculty to identify your own area of focus within the RMI field.

"Insurance does no good if insurance companies don’t have the money to cover the policy, so I look at insurance markets along with public policy to figure out how to alleviate these problems." Richard Peter, TriStar Research Fellow and Associate Professor Read Richard's story

While still a relatively young program, all of Tippie’s PhD graduates focusing on risk management and insurance to date have accepted tenure-track faculty positions. Initial placements:

• University of New Hampshire
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

First, you need to meet the minimum PhD admission requirements . Other criteria for admission include:

Academic record

An undergrad concentration in risk management and insurance isn't required to be admitted. The minimum GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. We also consider the rigor of your undergrad or master's institution(s), and grades you earned in relevant coursework, including risk management and insurance (if applicable), actuarial science (if applicable), finance, economics, statistics, and mathematics courses. The recommended background is coursework in risk management and insurance, finance and economics through intermediate micro and macro, math through one year of calculus, and introductory mathematical statistics.

GMAT or GRE score

Our admitted students average around 700 on the GMAT. The quantitative scores in particular are considered.

Letters of recommendation

We're interested in an assessment of your strengths, weaknesses, motivations, and ability to succeed.

English proficiency

This requirement applies only to international applicants whose native language is not English. We follow the Graduate College's  English proficiency requirements .

Statement of purpose

Content and overall seriousness are considered.

Thomas Berry-Stoelzle

[email protected]

When you’re ready, submit your application through the admissions portal . Select the “Finance” program and type in “Risk Management and Insurance” in the area of interest text field.

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Rigorous, discipline-based research is the hallmark of the MIT Sloan PhD Program. The program is committed to educating scholars who will lead in their fields of research—those with outstanding intellectual skills who will carry forward productive research on the complex organizational, financial, and technological issues that characterize an increasingly competitive and challenging business world.

Start here.

Learn more about the program, how to apply, and find answers to common questions.

Admissions Events

Check out our event schedule, and learn when you can chat with us in person or online.

Start Your Application

Visit this section to find important admissions deadlines, along with a link to our application.

Click here for answers to many of the most frequently asked questions.

PhD studies at MIT Sloan are intense and individual in nature, demanding a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from every candidate. But the rewards of such rigor are tremendous:  MIT Sloan PhD graduates go on to teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities.

PhD Program curriculum at MIT Sloan is organized under the following three academic areas: Behavior & Policy Sciences; Economics, Finance & Accounting; and Management Science. Our nine research groups correspond with one of the academic areas, as noted below.

MIT Sloan PhD Research Groups

Behavioral & policy sciences.

Economic Sociology

Institute for Work & Employment Research

Organization Studies

Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management

Economics, Finance & Accounting

Accounting  

Management Science

Information Technology

System Dynamics  

Those interested in a PhD in Operations Research should visit the Operations Research Center .  

PhD Program Structure

Additional information including coursework and thesis requirements.

MIT Sloan Predoctoral Opportunities

MIT Sloan is eager to provide a diverse group of talented students with early-career exposure to research techniques as well as support in considering research career paths.

Rising Scholars Conference

The fourth annual Rising Scholars Conference on October 25 and 26 gathers diverse PhD students from across the country to present their research.

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The goal of the MIT Sloan PhD Program's admissions process is to select a small number of people who are most likely to successfully complete our rigorous and demanding program and then thrive in academic research careers. The admission selection process is highly competitive; we aim for a class size of nineteen students, admitted from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

What We Seek

• Outstanding intellectual ability
• Excellent academic records
• Previous work in disciplines related to the intended area of concentration
• Strong commitment to a career in research

MIT Sloan PhD Program Admissions Requirements Common Questions

Dates and Deadlines

Admissions for 2024 is closed. The next opportunity to apply will be for 2025 admission. The 2025 application will open in September 2024. 

More information on program requirements and application components

Students in good academic standing in our program receive a funding package that includes tuition, medical insurance, and a fellowship stipend and/or TA/RA salary. We also provide a new laptop computer and a conference travel/research budget.

Funding Information

Throughout the year, we organize events that give you a chance to learn more about the program and determine if a PhD in Management is right for you.

PhD Program Events

August phd program overview.

During this webinar, you will hear from the PhD Program team and have the chance to ask questions about the application and admissions process.

Discover Your Doctoral Path

An event for prospective students with Boston-area management programs

September 12 PhD Program Overview

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Complete PhD Admissions Event Calendar

Unlike formulaic approaches to training scholars, the PhD Program at MIT Sloan allows students to choose their own adventure and develop a unique scholarly identity. This can be daunting, but students are given a wide range of support along the way - most notably having access to world class faculty and coursework both at MIT and in the broader academic community around Boston.

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Profiles of our current students

MIT Sloan produces top-notch PhDs in management. Immersed in MIT Sloan's distinctive culture, upcoming graduates are poised to innovate in management research and education.

Academic Job Market

Doctoral candidates on the current academic market

Academic Placements

Graduates of the MIT Sloan PhD Program are researching and teaching at top schools around the world.

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MIT Sloan Experience

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The PhD Program is integral to the research of MIT Sloan's world-class faculty. With a reputation as risk-takers who are unafraid to embrace the unconventional, they are engaged in exciting disciplinary and interdisciplinary research that often includes PhD students as key team members.

Research centers across MIT Sloan and MIT provide a rich setting for collaboration and exploration. In addition to exposure to the faculty, PhD students also learn from one another in a creative, supportive research community.

Throughout MIT Sloan's history, our professors have devised theories and fields of study that have had a profound impact on management theory and practice.

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“MIT Sloan PhD training is a transformative experience. The heart of the process is the student’s transition from being a consumer of knowledge to being a producer of knowledge. This involves learning to ask precise, tractable questions and addressing them with creativity and rigor. Hard work is required, but the reward is the incomparable exhilaration one feels from having solved a puzzle that had bedeviled the sharpest minds in the world!” -Ezra Zuckerman Sivan Alvin J. Siteman (1948) Professor of Entrepreneurship

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You will find a rich and diverse set of educational opportunities within each of these programs of study as well. For example, you can pursue behavioral, financial, or tax research in the J.M. Tull School of Accounting, organizational behavior or strategic management in the Department of Management, and a host of subfields (e.g., health economics, industrial-organizational economics, labor economics, etc.) within the John Munro Godfrey, Sr. Department of Economics.

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The program requires 42 credits of graduate-level coursework beyond the masters degree including:

• 6 credits of quantitative and qualitative methods classes
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• 9 credits of dissertation

Ph.D. students complete a Ph.D. qualifier exam and defend their dissertation proposal.

Students are expected to choose a thematic area such as one of the following:

• Organizations, management, and leadership focus on management and leadership in all phases of a disaster. Includes knowledge of institutional structures and tools to support decision making.
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• Vulnerability and resilience focus on how systems are impacted by and respond to catastrophic events. Includes how systems can be modified or adapted to reduce vulnerability and improve resilience.
• Policy and planning focus on response to disasters including continuity of operations.
• Simulation and modeling focus on decision support tools and the modeling of impacts to support disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Health systems leadership: public health disaster planning and response focus on the role of health professionals and systems in planning for and responding to disasters.

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The PhD in Occupational Risk Management degree is for current professionals in the safety and occupational construction field. The degree provides a path for Occupational Risk Management personnel to explore new ground in the rapidly evolving world of the commercial and governmental safety and industrial construction, also hygiene. Students pursue a deep proficiency in this area using an interdisciplinary methodology, cutting-edge research, and dynamic faculty. Graduates will contribute significantly to the Occupational Risk Management field through the creation of new knowledge, ideas, and technology. The Ph.D. in Occupational Risk Management program is designed as a doctorate by research where students will quickly become able to engage in leadership, research, and publishing.

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Capitol’s doctoral programs are supervised by faculty with extensive experience in chairing doctoral dissertations and mentoring students as they launch their academic careers. You’ll receive the guidance you need to successfully complete your doctoral research project and build credentials in the field.

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Study at a university that specializes in industry-focused education in technology fields, with a faculty that includes many industrial and academic experts.

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Our Ph.D. in Occupational Risk Management is offered 100% online. Once you are accepted, all you need is an internet connection and you can attend class.

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This program may be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation/publication research. Students who are not prepared to defend after completion of the 60 credits will be required to enroll in RSC-899, a one-credit, eight-week continuation course. Students are required to be continuously enrolled/registered in the RSC-899 course until they successfully complete their dissertation defense/exegesis.

The student will produce, present, and defend a doctoral dissertation after receiving the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the PhD Review Boards.

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PhD in Occupational Risk Management- 60 credits

Program Objectives:

• Students will evaluate the need for Occupational Risk Management applications and solutions.
• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies needed for the future in Occupational Risk Management.
• Students will analyze and synthesize theories, tools, and frameworks used in Occupational Risk Management.
• Students will execute a plan to complete a significant piece of scholarly work in Occupational Risk Management.
• Students will develop the skills to implement Occupational Risk Management plans and strategies.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon graduation:

• Graduates will incorporate the theoretical basis and practical applications of Occupational Risk Management into their professional work.
• Graduates will demonstrate the highest mastery of the needs of Occupational Risk Management.
• Graduates will evaluate complex problems, synthesize divergent/alternative/contradictory perspectives and ideas fully, and develop advanced solutions to Occupational Risk Management challenges.
• Graduates will contribute to the body of knowledge in the study of Occupational Risk Management.
• Graduates will be leaders in solving Occupational Risk Management problems.

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Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in Fall 2024 and continuing through Summer 2025:

• The application fee is $100
• The per-credit charge for doctorate courses is $950. This is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
• Retired military receive a $50 per credit hour tuition discount
• Active duty military receive a $100 per credit hour tuition discount for doctorate level coursework.
• Information technology fee $40 per credit hour.
• High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.

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How to Get a PhD or DBA in Insurance & Risk Management

Risk is at the core of business profitability. The ability to evaluate risk and create strategies to mitigate its effects has broad applications–in insurance, business, manufacturing, and public policy. Factors such as the mortgage and credit crisis, environmental regulation, mass torts, health care reform, and natural disaster are creating an urgent need for advanced scholarship and visionary leadership. The International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) estimates that about half of the insurance and risk management (IRM) workforce will retire within fifteen years, fueling demand for actuarial science and risk management experts at all levels.

A doctorate in insurance and risk management qualifies you to reinvent the field for the twenty-first century, either by advancing scholarship and training the next generation of IRM workers, or by working as a senior-level financial professional. A PhD in business in Insurance and Risk Management can open doors to a career as a university professor, researcher, business school instructor, or as a senior risk analyst, actuary, financial analyst, or expert consultant.

Earning an online or campus-based PhD in Insurance and Risk Management requires discipline and planning. The degree is the highest qualification in the field and involves four to six years of graduate-level work. This guide to a PhD in Insurance and Risk Management takes you through the process of researching and applying to doctorate programs.

A Guide to the PhD in Insurance and Risk Management

The field of insurance and risk management (sometimes referred to as IRM or RMI) originated in the latter half of the twentieth century as a subset of business and finance disciplines. The field assumed a higher profile in the 1980s, reflecting a rise in the importance of business risk management. Academic insurance and risk management researchers point to executive liability, medical malpractice, product liability, and natural catastrophes to explain the rise of IRM in the past twenty years.

Today’s IRM programs incorporate elements of economics, finance, psychology, human resources, law, and even engineering and chaos theory to shed light on effective risk management. Most recently, the field has embraced high-level mathematical modeling (econometrics) to assess and manage risk

PhD or DBA?

As the discipline evolves, advanced education options are steadily expanding. In 1995, there were an estimated 80 doctoral students specializing in insurance and risk management at 11 universities nationwide. Five years later, an additional 22 schools added graduate-level IRM courses and degrees. At the doctorate level, you find two options: the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). These terminal doctoral degrees are considered equal in rigor, but divergent in purpose.

• The PhD in Insurance and Risk Management follows in the tradition of social science doctorates, which prepare students for advanced scholarship and college-level teaching careers. The degree culminates in a dissertation, which presents an original contribution to IRM scholarship. The research-oriented academic doctorate emphasizes quantitative methods and financial theory in risk management.
• The DBA in insurance and risk management is a professional practice doctorate, designed to prepare graduates for leadership positions in industry. The doctoral project applies existing scholarship to a particular real-world problem.

In practice, the distinction between the two doctorates has become blurred–in particular, many PhD graduates go on to high-level professional careers in the private sector. Find more information about the distinctions among doctorates at WorldWideLearn.com’s Online PhD Degrees and Doctoral Programs page.

Career Track

The two doctorates suggest the division in doctoral-level career paths–graduates can choose to pursue either an academic or a professional track.

Academic careers focus on original scholarship and teaching roles. Academics serve as university professors and researchers. Some lend their expertise as consultants to public and private sector clients or as expert legal witnesses.

Professional careers include senior-level positions as a:

• Risk management advisor
• Quantitative specialist or econometrician
• Public policy analyst
• Insurance executive
• Bank manager

Specializations

Both the PhD and DBA in Insurance and Risk Management offer a vast range of specialization options. In many cases, IRM is already a concentration within the business department. In any case, the opportunity to create your own independent project enables you to focus on a particular application or area of interest.

Some examples of academic and theoretical risk management specializations are:

• Econometrics
• Financial Intermediaries
• Risk and Crisis Management

Insurance-specific academic and applied specializations include:

• Empirical Modeling for Risk and Insurance
• Insurance Distribution and Compensation
• Insurance Capital Structure
• Insurance Market Structure
• Asset/Liability Management for Insurers

Applied insurance and risk management specializations include:

• Health/Retirement Analysis and Policy
• Public Finance
• Social Insurance Programs
• Corporate or Enterprise Risk Management
• Liability Insurance
• Corporate Hedging and Securitization

Each program emphasizes a particular set of specializations. Determining which area suits your interests helps you determine which PhD or DBA program in insurance and risk management is right for you.

How to Apply for the Doctoral Degree in Insurance and Risk Management

Once you’ve gained insight into your own academic interests and career ambitions, you’re in a good position to identify the PhD or DBA program that matches your needs.

Find the Right PhD or DBA Program

Given the highly specialized nature of doctoral education, it’s crucial to find the perfect fit. Each program offers a unique mix of resources and opportunities. The following four steps take you through the process of researching doctoral programs. You can find links to useful online resources for each step.

Step One: Develop a List of Accredited Programs

Goal: Create a comprehensive list of accredited programs that offer a PhD or DBA program in insurance and risk management.

Begin your research by compiling a list of accredited PhD or DBA programs. Accreditation is the baseline criterion of any higher education institution. Regular evaluation by an independent nationally recognized accrediting agency ensures the quality of your education and the value of your degree–not to mention your eligibility for some federal financial aid programs. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is the major national accrediting agency of business graduate schools. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a comprehensive database of approved national and regional accreditation agencies.

Online PhD directories and accrediting agency member lists can point you to accredited doctoral programs in insurance and risk management. Check out the following sites:

• AACSB maintains an online database of 600 or so member institutions worldwide. Search this list by factors such as online delivery format, campus location, program of study, and degree level.
• IRMI (The International Risk Management Institute) publishes the IRMI Directory of Risk Management and Insurance Programs at U.S. Colleges and Universities . Last updated in February 2009, the guide profiles and links to thirty dedicated university risk management and insurance (RMI) programs. The list doesn’t include business degrees with RMI specializations and emphasizes undergraduate programs, but it offers a useful starting point.
• The American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA) maintains a more extensive list of university insurance and risk management programs.
• WorldWideLearn.com features a searchable database of accredited online PhD programs in insurance and risk management. Search Degrees by Subject to find an online or campus doctorate in IRM. The site maintains a high quality standard for all its education partners, taking into account accreditation and other factors. Learn more about the accreditation process or browse a list of university partners.

Step Two: Online or Campus PhD in Insurance and Risk Management?

Goal: Focus your list by deciding which program delivery format best suits your lifestyle and learning style.

Advances in distance learning technology have made online education a viable option for higher education, particularly professional practice doctorates such as the DBA. The PhD is also available online, but aspiring academics typically choose a campus or hybrid online/campus PhD in order to access on-site resources.

• Online PhD degrees in insurance and risk management offer scheduling flexibility, making them a popular choice for working professionals balancing education alongside work and family. Aside from convenience, online degrees offer the potential for a productive synergy between work and academic research. The online format is especially suitable for professional practice doctorates such as the online DBA in Insurance and Risk Management, which rely on the application of theory in a real-world business setting.
• Campus programs remain the preferred choice for the academic PhD in Insurance and Risk Management, which rely on access to campus resources. Aspiring professors and scholars depend on relationships with faculty mentors and peers, teaching and research assistantships, and access to library collections and computer labs.

Explore program format options at WorldWideLearn.com. The Online Degree Programs and Campus Education sections help you find PhD programs with the delivery format that best meets your circumstances and career goals.

Step Three: Explore Academic Programs

Goal: Research academic programs, prospecting for potential faculty mentors who share your academic interests.

In this stage, you match your academic interests and career ambitions with a suitable academic program. Because faculty mentorship is such an important feature of a doctoral program in insurance and risk management, it’s critical to find a professor whose research and theoretical approach match your own. Take into account the following factors:

• Faculty research
• Areas of concentration
• Curriculum and course requirements
• Special programs

WorldWideLearn.com facilitates your program research by automating the matching process. Fill out an online form indicating your academic program criteria and the system identifies schools that meet your specifications. An academic counselor will contact you to discuss the program and answer your questions.

School Web sites offer useful information about professor research interests, special programs and school publications, student research projects, and more.

Academic Journals can help you focus your research interests and identify leaders in your field. Major journals in insurance and risk management include: The Journal of Risk and Insurance , Risk Management and Insurance Review , and Risk Management magazine.

Step Four: Evaluate Program Quality

Goal: Create a final list of schools to which you want to apply, balancing factors such as program quality, selectivity, and cost.

In the final analysis, the right school for you depends on a range of practical considerations, including:

• Selectivity
• Graduation Rate
• Job Placement Statistics
• Career Support Resources
• Student Body Profile
• Cost and Financial Aid

Aim to create a list of about six doctoral programs, taking into account both program quality and your own competitiveness as an applicant. It’s a good idea to apply to both a ‘dream’ school and a ‘safety’ school.

Rankings can give you a sense of a doctoral program’s reputation and selectivity. Some to consider:

• U.S. News and World Report offers a general ranking of the best business schools. This ranking focuses on the MBA, but also offers a sense of a school’s general reputation.
• The National Research Council releases its Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs less frequently, but offers a more comprehensive evaluation of doctoral program quality. The Assessment covers economics PhDs, with specialized assessments of econometrics and economic theory.
• The Center for Measuring University Performance also offers a ranking of top American research universities.

School Data offers a picture of the typical doctoral candidate, including selectivity information, demographic data, and job placement statistics.

Campus Visits allow you to meet one-on-one with faculty and graduate students to develop a more holistic sense of the doctoral program experience.

Preparing for a PhD in Insurance and Risk Management

Once you’ve developed your final list of campus or online PhD programs in insurance and risk management, the application process becomes a matter of connecting the dots. Steps to take include:

• Satisfying prerequisites
• Collecting and submitting application materials
• Lining up financial aid

The following resources can help you navigate the logistics of applying to a campus or online PhD in Insurance and Risk Management.

• WorldWideLearn.com’s Education Resources Guide can help you with the application logistics, with information on standardized test preparation, prerequisite courses, financial aid, and more
• The Insider’s College Guide for Working Adults offers an overview of resources and strategies for returning students
• Financial aid information is available on WorldWideLearn.com’s graduate education funding resource page

Joining the Academic Community

Your application to a doctoral program in insurance and risk management signifies your entrance into an elite academic community. Start building relationships now by attending conferences, subscribing to IRM publications, and joining professional organizations. Academic and industry associations include the University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) and the American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA).

An online PhD or DBA in Insurance and Risk Management offers a stepping stone into the upper echelons of academic scholarship and professional risk assessment. Reaching this lofty goal requires planning and discipline. Develop a vision of your academic path now, and you can set yourself up to take full advantage of the opportunities that come your way through the IRM doctoral program.

• American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA)
• The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), AACSB Accredited Business Schools Database
• The Center for Measuring University Performance
• Columbia SIPA, Career Opportunities in Insurance and Risk Management
• International Risk Management Institute, IRMI Directory of Risk Management and Insurance Programs
• IRMI Insights, The Insurance Industry Talent Crisis: Investing in Risk Management and Insurance Graduates , by Brenda Wells
• Journal of Risk and Insurance, Collegiate Risk Management and Insurance Education , by Lisa A. Gardner and Joan T. Schmit
• National Research Council, Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs
• Risk Management and Insurance Review, Vol. 8, No. 1, Risk Management and Insurance-Related Journals: A Survey of Risk and Insurance Academics , by Tamela D. Ferguson et al.
• University of Georgia, Terry College of Business, Risk Management and Insurance Program
• University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, PhD in Applied Economics
• University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, Actuarial Science, Risk Management and Insurance
• U.S. Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
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MBA in Risk Management & Insurance

Gain innovative expertise managing risk.

Learn risk fundamentals, gain strong consulting skills, and prepare to impact business. Expert faculty span the spectrum of behavioral analytics, enterprise risk management, and decision-making under uncertainty. Our long history has deep industry connections for rich networking and meaningful hands-on applied learning experiences.

Develop exceptionally strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Interact with industry leaders in risk management and insurance, graduates land at leading firms, earning an average salary of six figures.

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The Wisconsin MBA curriculum integrates a strong foundation in general management with highly focused preparation in your chosen career field, starting with your first semester. This immediate immersion prepares you for success in an internship.

First Semester

• Data to Decisions
• Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Financial Management
• Leading and Working in Teams
• Business Strategy
• Operations Management
• Principles of Risk Management
• Risk Management and Insurance Topics

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• Ethics, Integrity and Society
• Consulting Practicum
• Marketing Management
• Economics for Managers
• Risk Analytics and Behavioral Science
• Advanced Topics in Risk Management
• Elective (optional)
• Sustainability Risk Management
• Management of the Insurance Enterprise or Commercial Insurance Contracts
• Risk Financing
• Cyber Risk Management
• Seminar in Risk Management and Insurance

The curriculum also includes specialization electives such as risk analytics and behavioral science; insurance company operations; risk financing techniques; and sustainability, environmental, and social risk management. You can also choose electives in other business topics for cross-functional career preparation.

Applied learning sessions with senior executives prepare you to tackle some of the industry’s most pressing challenges.

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Small program size means you get a lot of interaction and firsthand experience, including:

• Consulting projects to produce actionable plans for respected firms (beginning semester one)
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Projects are conducted with a corporate sponsor and offer opportunities to present and learn from leaders in the industry. Recent examples:

• Identified risk management opportunities to make small- and medium-sized organizations more resilient
• Helped a major insurer identify opportunities to enhance its digital offerings
• Conducted captive management, enterprise risk management, and construction risk management studies

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Joan Schmit

Faculty Director Joan Schmit is an expert in insurance operations and enterprise risk management and has a passion for developing the next generation of leaders in the field. A professor with the Wisconsin School of Business since 1988, Joan teaches and arranges applied learning classes in the risk management and insurance program. She is active with industry organizations.

Highly engaged advisory board members have deep ties to industry and consult on curriculum, projects, and networking.

Christy Kaufman

Christy Kaufman developed a ground-up Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program and headed Insurance Services for Zillow. She led strategy, governance, and compliance for American Family Ventures, headed ERM, and served as chief of staff to the general counsel of Marsh & McLennan Companies. She was also formerly a consultant for Aon and Ernst & Young, assisting clients in the areas of ERM, compliance, governance, business continuity planning, crisis management, and strategic risk financing.

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Our expert faculty offer a deep-dive risk and insurance program that sets you apart.

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Justin Sydnor’s research interests are in psychology and economics, applied microeconomics, (behavioral) industrial organization, insurance markets, and risk and decision-making.

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	Aug 05, 2024   NCU Catalog - July 2022     NCU Catalog - July 2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity Description of program. The Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity (PhD-CY) program takes an applied approach to cybersecurity theory and research. Students will get hands on experience, explore advanced topics, learn the very latest concepts, and prepare for anticipated risks. The degree is designed to prepare researchers and technology strategies applicable to leading positions in private and public sectors. Students will explore governance, compliance, leading frameworks, models, and standards to reduce threats and vulnerabilities. Students will build portfolio of valuable capabilities, addressing internal and external issues through the intelligent manipulation of data while completing their doctoral studies. Click here  for potential career opportunities using the PhD-CY. Learning Outcomes Advance theory and practical applications of cybersecurity.  Formulate cybersecurity governance, policy, risk, and compliance.  Devise strategic thought leadership for challenges in cybersecurity architecture and operations.  Assess internal and external threats and vulnerabilities to reduce organizational cyber risk. Evaluate tools, data, and processes to enhance protection and foster resilience.  Facilitate the protection of critical information resources from current and future loss. Basis for Admissions Admission to Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity program requires a master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited academic institution. Degree Requirements The University may accept a maximum of 12 semester credit hours in transfer toward the doctoral degree for graduate coursework completed at an accredited college or university with a grade of “B” or better. The PhD-CY degree programs have the following graduation requirements: A minimum of 48 credit hours of graduate instructions must be completed through NCU. GPA of 3.0 (letter grade of “B”) or higher. Satisfactory completion of the PhD-CY university approved Dissertation Manuscript and Oral Defense completed. Submission of approved final dissertation manuscript to the University Registrar, including the original unbound manuscript and an electronic copy. Official transcripts on file for all transfer credit hours accepted by the University. All financial obligations must be met before the student will be issued their complimentary diploma and/or degree posted transcript. Fundamental Competencies All PhD-CY students are required to demonstrate competency in these areas: Graduate-Level Research Methods Competency– PhD-CY students are required to complete ( TIM-7221    and  TIM-7225    ), OR ( TIM-7231    and TIM-7235    ), OR ( TIM-7241    and  TIM-7245    ) at NCU Graduate-Level Statistics Competency – PhD-CY students are required to complete  TIM-7101 - Statistics with Technology Applications    at NCU. Computer Competency - Doctoral students are required to have computer skills necessary for completing a dissertation. Students must be able to prepare documents using advanced word processing skills (e.g., creation of tables and figures, headers and footers, page breaks, tables of contents, hanging indents). Students must use computer programs for the statistical analysis of data (e.g., SAS). Students must produce a computer-based presentation (e.g., PowerPoint) for their dissertation oral examination. Dissertation Completion Pathway The NCU mission is dedicated to assisting students in achieving their academic aspirations and helping them become valuable contributors to their community and profession. To support our mission, NCU now offers a dissertation completion pathway for students who have successfully completed their doctoral coursework and achieved doctoral candidacy at a previous institution but were unable to complete their dissertation.  NCU’s Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP) offers a unique opportunity for students to complete their doctorate in one of the doctoral programs offered at NCU (excluding the PhD in MFT, DMFT, DNP, and DHA). Students successfully meeting the entrance and application requirements will complete a minimum of 23 credit hours to earn their doctorate. Click below for more information on the Dissertation Completion Pathway   . Time to Completion NCU allows 7 years to complete all doctoral programs of 60 credits or less. The median time to completion for this program is 44 months. Time to completion varies depending upon the pace in which a student completes courses and the number of transfer credits accepted. As most NCU students are working adults, balancing educational, professional, and personal commitments, our academic and finance advisors will work with you to develop a program schedule that works best for your needs. Students following the preferred schedule designed by the Dean for this program, and applying no transfer credits, can expect to finish in as little as 40 months. Dissertation Process Faculty assists each NCU Doctoral student to reach this high goal through a systematic process leading to a high-quality completed dissertation. A PhD dissertation is a scholarly documentation of research that makes an original contribution to the field of study. This process requires care in choosing a topic, documenting its importance, planning the methodology, and conducting the research. These activities lead smoothly into the writing and oral presentation of the dissertation. A doctoral candidate must be continuously enrolled throughout the series of dissertation courses. Dissertation courses are automatically scheduled and accepted without a break in scheduling to ensure that students remain in continuous enrollment throughout the dissertation course sequence. If additional time is required to complete any of the dissertation courses, students must re-enroll and pay the tuition for that course. Continuous enrollment will only be permitted when students demonstrate progress toward completing dissertation requirements. The Dissertation Committee determines progress. Course Sequence The PhD program requires a minimum of 60 credits. Additional credit hours may be allowed as needed to complete the dissertation research. If granted, additional courses will be added to the student degree program in alignment with the SAP and Academic Maximum Time to Completion policies. Students who do not complete their program in accordance with these policies may be dismissed. The PhD in Cybersecurity requires eight foundation/core courses, five specializations, two research, a pre-candidacy prospectus, and four dissertation courses for a total of 60 credit hours.  *Students select one pair of research methods and directed research courses based on their own research proposal.  The PhD in Cybersecurity requires the following courses for every specialization: TIM-7010 - Computer Networks & Mobile Computing TIM-8301 - Principles of Cybersecurity TIM-8305 - Cyber Risk, Contingencies, and Incidents TIM-8315 - Cyber Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning TIM-8330 - Advanced Risk Management Specialization Course 1 Specialization Course 2 Specialization Course 3 TIM-7101 - Statistics with Technology Applications TIM-8350 - Cyber Critical Infrastructure, Threats, Terrorism, & Warfare TIM-7211 - Introduction to Research Design and Methodology for Technology Leaders Specialization Course 4 Specialization Course 5   *   * -OR-    *   * -OR-   *   * CMP-9701CY - PhD Cybersecurity Pre-Candidacy Prospectus DIS-9901A - Components of the Dissertation DIS-9902A - The Dissertation Proposal DIS-9903A - Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection DIS-9904A - The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense Governance, Risk, and Compliance Specialization The Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity (PhD-CY), Governance, Risk, and Compliance specialization combines the four knowledge areas to complete research or synthesize cybersecurity solutions for enterprises subject to national exposures and global threats. The combined resolution of risk, compliance, audit, and privacy will enable graduates to create enhanced solutions while limiting the need for resources. The specialization investigates current and anticipated needs and solutions within all four areas, addressing key issues for larger organizations while providing improved strategic alignment. It includes important access control, and threat discovery across complex environments. The specialization includes an emphasis on preempting future losses. Specialization Courses - 15 credit hours TIM-8710 - General Cyber Law, Oversight, and Regulations TIM-8715 - Frameworks, Models, Standards, and Controls TIM-8720 - Industry Laws, Regulations, and Compliance TIM-8725 - Cyber Policy and Leading Cyber Operations TIM-8390 - Strategic Management of Cybersecurity: General and Technology Decision Making and Risk Analysis Get your brochure. By clicking the button below, you agree to receive communications via Email/Call/WhatsApp/SMS from Texas Executive Education & Emeritus about this program and other relevant programs. Privacy Policy MANAGE RISK WITH CONFIDENCE Success in today's volatile business environment hinges on the understanding of risk and opportunity, with data-driven management, analytics, and strategic planning becoming crucial skills for executives. Organizations must learn how to be resilient and agile, and leaders must rethink how to drive growth and manage risk. The Decision Making and Risk Analysis program from Texas Executive Education at The McCombs School of Business is designed by expert faculty with global, cross-industry experience in decision analysis and risk management. Through a combination of expert insights, application-based activities, case studies, and peer learning, the six-week curriculum empowers business leaders to make informed decisions, mitigate risk, and drive growth in an unpredictable environment. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The Decision Making and Risk Analysis program will help you make informed decisions that mitigate risks and drive growth. It will provide you with the tools and frameworks for: Strategic Decision Making Uncover sources of uncertainty and identify decision-making techniques that will help you determine whether an opportunity can be pursued without compromising quality, profits, and growth. Quantitative Risk Analysis Determine potential risks and develop more robust growth and mitigation strategies by leveraging analytical approaches that strengthen your decision making. 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