Career Opportunities in RMRA
The Ellen Thrower Center for Apprenticeship and Career Services at The School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science in Manhattan is dedicated solely to supporting the career objectives of students enrolled in the risk, insurance and actuarial science degree programs. With personalized career advising and referrals, a strong alumni network, speaker panels, networking events and two specialized career fairs each year, our students successfully connect with internship and job opportunities.
Our graduates are working in the fields of enterprise risk management, corporate risk management, commercial underwriting, claims and brokerage, consulting and actuarial.
The following employers work with the Thrower Center and recently hired graduate students as interns or in professional positions:
- AIG
- AON
- Aspen Insurance
- AXA XL
- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty
- CNA Insurance
- Chubb
- Citigroup
- Con Edison
- EY
- Hub International
- JP Morgan Chase
- Marsh
- OneBeacon
- PepsiCo
- Starr Insurance Companies
- Swiss Re
- Validus Group
Scholarships Opportunities
Applicants accepted to this program are automatically considered for scholarships based on their academic qualifications. Scholarships range in amount from $5,000 to full tuition. Additionally, students in this program are eligible to apply for the ILOTY fellowship, a full tuition fellowship designed for high-achieving students. Learn more about the application.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to graduate programs at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business are automatically considered for Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT™)/Graduate Record Examinations (GRE®) waivers. Applications with a grade point average below 3.25 may be strengthened by submitting a GMAT™/GRE® score.
All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent prior to enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:
- Statement of professional goals and resume, which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
- One letter of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
- Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.
- Applicants to The Tobin College of Business Graduate programs will automatically be considered for GMAT/GRE waivers. Applications with a GPA below 3.25 may be strengthened by submitting a GMAT/GRE score.
For additional information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admission
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
8000 Utopia Parkway
Suite 114
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-1345
[email protected]