ASRMI Program Overview for Corporate Partners

Founded

The Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program at the Wisconsin School Business was founded in 1938; it is the second oldest RMI program in the country.

The first formal actuarial science courses were offered in 1948. Prior to 1948, students interested in actuarial science could enroll numerous courses in mathematical statistics, interest theory, as well as a full range of courses in pure mathematics.

Degree Programs

We offer two majors - actuarial science as well as risk management and insurance - because of the strong synergies between these two disciplines. This holistic approach produces students who are capable of analyzing risk from multiple perspectives.

• Actuarial Science: Bachelor (BBA) and Master (MS)
• Risk Management and Insurance: Bachelor (BBA) and Master (MBA)
• Actuarial Science, Risk Management and Insurance: Doctoral (PhD)

Rankings

The Wisconsin School of Business' undergraduate program is ranked among the top programs in the nation each year by U.S. News & World Report.

The Risk Management and Insurance program is consistently ranked among the top three in the country. Although there is no formal ranking for actuarial science programs, the Wisconsin School of Business is widely regarded as a leader in the field.

Our full-time Wisconsin MBA is gaining increasing national recognition for our unique specialized MBA approach. We offer a risk management and insurance specialization as part of the full-time MBA program.

In Executive Education, the Wisconsin School of Business' top-quality programs for were ranked number 1 in the world by the Financial Times of London  for “value for your money.”

Program Size

In the 2008-2009 academic year, we graduated 50 students in actuarial science and 58 students in risk management and insurance.

Faculty

Our faculty are thought leaders, who are widely published in academic journals. Their research and professional service create a meaningful impact on academia, business, government and society at large. They are also noted as superb teachers, receiving both school and university-wide recognition for excellence in instruction.

Program Features

• Students receive an applied education, and regularly consult with companies regarding risk management, insurance, and actuarial needs.
• Most students complete one or more internships, and graduate ready to contribute quickly and notably.
• The Wisconsin School of Business is home to an Actuarial Science Club, with more than 200 dues paying members, and the Risk Management and Insurance Society, the oldest risk management and insurance collegiate society in the country.
• We maintain strong ties to industry, host speakers, and are home to a Co-Curricular Learning Board, which encourages dialogue between students and industry in a focused and consistent manner.
• The ASRMI alumni network - more than 4,000 strong - hold top positions in the industry and stay involved with the program.