Study Risk Analysis and Prepare to Defend Against Threats
Upgrade your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance or Global Business at UT Dallas with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance Technology
Help businesses succeed in the management and mitigation of risk in this ever-evolving digital era. Our concentration prepares students with
- strong problem-solving skills
- understanding risk analysis methodologies
- establishing frameworks for the identification and treatment of potential risks
Our curriculum includes classes on cyber security, insurance law and contracts risk analytics as well as enterprise risk management so our students can work managing risk in corporations, government agencies and non-profits.
Jobs Within Risk Management & Insurance Technology
Our program has exceptionally strong hiring rates; according to the Jindal School senior exit surveys, over 95% of our students have jobs before graduation.
Get involved on campus
- student organizations
- conferences
- workshops
- networking events
- career fairs
Join Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) at UT Dallas and dive into exciting activities designed especially for students with an interest in insurance, risk management and actuarial sciences.
Curriculum for Risk Management and Insurance Technology
FIN 3370 +
FIN 4354 +
Steven Haynes
Director, Risk Management and Cybersecurity Program | Assistant Professor of Practice
Today’s corporations and the government face incredible challenges, which include evolving operational, financial, and strategic risks. This leaves them vulnerable to shutdowns, disruptions, and bankruptcy.
Risk Management and Insurance Technology program provides students with a deep understanding of how risk management and business intersect and how this intersection can foster strong growth and financial performance when properly executed. Risks will always exist, and our program trains students on how to handle them.
Student Testimonials
Organizations, Strategy and International Management students, alumni, employers and partners talk about their invaluable academic experiences at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management, providing advice, perspective, and vision.
Haylee Keisler, BS’20
Employment Screening Coordinator Intern, Southwest Airlines Human Resources – Compliance Intern, Southwest Airlines
The UT Dallas BS in Human Resource Management degree program has provided me with a foundation to start my dream career in human resources.
Janani Sundararaman
Learn more about the experiences of current students.
Faculty Uplift – A Jindal School Distinction
During the summer, Polze, who is a senior lecturer on the accounting faculty, sent out several emails offering advice to incoming freshmen like me, as well as helping us prepare for his class.
Access to Great Resources
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. One of the greatest opportunities that I encountered at UTD was having the ability to travel to Dubai with my International Business class!
How I Started My Business in College
During my junior and senior year, I led a student intern team of up to 25 students who would help with different areas of the business, learn valuable skills and help me increase the capacity and reach of Smiles Bakery.
Do Conferences Help Your Career?
The first time I attended the HR Southwest Conference, I made a point to attend as many educational sessions as possible. Some were very beneficial in giving real-world information about certain subjects such as upcoming laws related to employment and relevant changes in legislation.
More Prepared Than I Realized
In April 2019, I had the amazing opportunity to represent the Society for Human Resource Management chapter at UT Dallas and the Jindal School’s BS in Human Resource Management program, along with Shriya Bahri, Yen Dang, and Nickole Selensky, at the 2019 TXSHRM Student Games, hosted by Baylor University.
Paige Tellez, BS’20
BS in Human Resource Management Student
The BS in Human Resource Management program provided me with a wide variety of classes taught by professors who are experienced in the field
Shriya Bahri, BS’20
Senior HR Assistant, Amazon
During my time here, there has been no dearth of opportunities to network, learn and participate in the Dallas HR space.
How Business Students Network With Professionals
I joined the BS in Human Resource Management program at UTD because I wanted to make a difference in organizations, people’s lives and my career. Events like DallasHR’s HRStars Gala allow HR professionals to get together and celebrate their accomplishments and the impact they have had within the industry.
