Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Business Administration - Risk Management and Insurance in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) doctoral program equips students with expertise in both theoretical foundations and practical applications of insurance, risk management, and employee benefits. Terry College offers outstanding resources for aspiring PhD candidates in this field.
Key advantages of choosing Terry College include:
Maintaining exceptional rankings, UGA's RMI program holds the #2 national position according to U.S. News and World Reports.
An international study recently placed UGA's RMI program in the global top 10 and ranked it second among public institutions for research influence in risk management and insurance.
Our faculty ranks among the most published scholars in the Journal of Risk and Insurance, the discipline's leading publication. Explore recent faculty publications. The department directory provides full faculty listings.
RMI professors have earned multiple research honors from prestigious journals including the Journal of Risk and Insurance, Risk Management and Insurance Review, Journal of Insurance Issues, and the Journal of Insurance Regulation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission Criteria
To be considered for admission, applicants should have:
A four-year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
Admission is highly selective and identifies individuals who are prepared to meet the academic challenges of the program. The selection committee evaluates each file on its individual merits as it relates to the goals and purpose of our program. Selection combines evaluations of an applicant's scholastic ability, professional activities, and career performance.
Additional Documents for International Applicants
Two copies of unofficial academic transcript (submitted to the Graduate School), official copies required following admission
TOEFL or IELTS scores
After recommended for acceptance, international applicants will receive an email with more information on how to submit visa documents and proof of finances to the Office of Global Engagement.
Required Documents for All Applicants
Unofficial transcripts from institutions youve attended Submit an English version if you have attended schools outside the US. Official transcripts will be required upon admission. UGA students and alumni are exempt as their records are on file.
GMAT or GRE scores
Some departments (Economics) require the GRE, other departments (ACCT) require the GMAT, while some other departments may accept either under certain circumstances.
3 letters of recommendation
Letters should be from individuals who have knowledge of your academic and/or professional capability. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically.
Statement of Purpose
As part of the online application, you are required to upload a Statement of Purpose (essay) that describes your motivation for pursuing doctoral study.
all international students whose native language is not English and wish to be considered for financial aid must submit a TOEFL iBT score along with the application, regardless of the graduating institution. Strong preference will be given to students who score 26 or higher on the iBT Speak Test and 100 or higher on the total TOEFL test.
To be considered for admission, applicants should have:
A four-year baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
Admission is highly selective and identifies individuals who are prepared to meet the academic challenges of the program. The selection committee evaluates each file on its individual merits as it relates to the goals and purpose of our program. Selection combines evaluations of an applicant's scholastic ability, professional activities, and career performance.
Additional Documents for International Applicants
Two copies of unofficial academic transcript (submitted to the Graduate School), official copies required following admission
TOEFL or IELTS scores
After recommended for acceptance, international applicants will receive an email with more information on how to submit visa documents and proof of finances to the Office of Global Engagement.
Required Documents for All Applicants
Unofficial transcripts from institutions youve attended Submit an English version if you have attended schools outside the US. Official transcripts will be required upon admission. UGA students and alumni are exempt as their records are on file.
GMAT or GRE scores
Some departments (Economics) require the GRE, other departments (ACCT) require the GMAT, while some other departments may accept either under certain circumstances.
3 letters of recommendation
Letters should be from individuals who have knowledge of your academic and/or professional capability. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically.
Statement of Purpose
As part of the online application, you are required to upload a Statement of Purpose (essay) that describes your motivation for pursuing doctoral study.
all international students whose native language is not English and wish to be considered for financial aid must submit a TOEFL iBT score along with the application, regardless of the graduating institution. Strong preference will be given to students who score 26 or higher on the iBT Speak Test and 100 or higher on the total TOEFL test.
Tuition
USD
24,630