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The Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) major at USC’s Darla Moore School of Business equips students with critical decision-making skills for managing uncertainty in an increasingly complex and risk-prone global environment. Recognized as a Global Center for Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society, this program blends business fundamentals with in-depth training in risk transfer markets, insurance principles, corporate risk strategy, and enterprise risk frameworks.
Students graduate with practical knowledge applicable across industries, making them highly competitive for careers in insurance, finance, consulting, and corporate risk departments.
Course overview
Years 1 & 2:
Carolina Core (General Education): English, math, science, social sciences, foreign language, humanities, and history
Business Core Courses:
ACCT 225/226 – Financial and Managerial Accounting
ECON 221/222 – Micro and Macro Economics
STAT 206, MGSC 291 – Statistical Methods
MKTG 350, MGMT 250, MGMT 371, MGSC 395, FINA 363, ACCT 324, BADM 301, MGMT 478
Years 3 & 4:
RMI Major Courses:
Life Insurance
Property and Liability Insurance
Corporate Risk Management
Risk and Insurance
Health Economics
Enterprise Risk Management
Insurance and Derivatives Markets
Public Policy and Risk Regulation
Gamma Iota Sigma – Lambda Chapter: National fraternity for risk and insurance students offering networking and leadership development
Risk and Uncertainty Management Center: Industry-partnered projects, real-world simulations, and experiential case studies
Internships: With leading employers such as AIG, Marsh, State Farm, and Deloitte
Professional Development: Exposure to enterprise risk management frameworks and access to alumni in global firms
Ranked among top U.S. RMI programs and one of 20 Global Centers for Insurance Excellence
Graduates placed in top firms including PwC, AIG, Deloitte, Liberty Mutual, and Vanguard
Strong career demand across corporate, consulting, and financial sectors
Ideal for graduate studies in business, law, or actuarial science
AACSB-accreditedDeadline information: Applications received after the December 1 deadline are considered on a space available basis.School Report & Final Report RequiredOne letter of recommendation is required only for applicants applying to the South Carolina Honors College, recommendations are not considered for general university admission.All international first-year applicants must submit the following items: Completed application (including essay and activities section), $100 nonrefundable application fee, Official (or attested) high school transcripts, Proof of English proficiency , Standardized test scores (if using)Early Action (non-binding) students will receive a decision in mid-December while Regular Decision students will receive a decision in mid-March.Common App personal essay requiredWhen working on your college applications, remember that AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini should only be used as a source of inspiration and guidance, not as a shortcut to copying content you did not create into your application. Use these tools to brainstorm ideas, organize your thoughts and refine your wording, but ensure the work you submit is original and reflects your unique voice, writing style and experiences.This college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.Application to be done through USC Application or Common AppInsurance underwriterInsurance brokerRisk analystInvestment analystCorporate risk managerInsurance marketing representativeActuarial analyst
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