MRM Admission FAQ

Can I complete the MRM program on a part-time basis?

The majority of MRM students complete the program on a full-time basis. However, all required MRM courses are offered after 3:00 p.m. and most after 4:30 p.m. Therefore, it is possible to complete the program without sacrificing significant amounts of time away from the office. In addition, the Robinson College of Business’ Flex MBA program is known nationally as one of the top part-time programs in the United States. Thus, although most MRM students are full-time, it is quite easy to maintain your career and complete the program on a part-time basis.

I have already been admitted to another degree program at the Robinson College but would now like to complete the MRM program. Can I just start taking courses?

All specialized masters programs at the Robinson College have separate admission requirements. Therefore, if you would like to pursue the MRM degree, you must apply and be accepted into the program even if you were previously admitted to another program on campus.

I am not an MRM student. Can I take MRM classes?

Any student who has the necessary prerequisite courses can take MRM courses as electives without being officially admitted to the program.

How much math and statistics will I need?

The MRM program is a quantitatively rigorous program. All students should have three semesters of undergraduate calculus, including linear algebra and differential equations, before starting the program. In addition, we require two semesters of calculus-based course work in probability and statistics. Applicants lacking these requirements can still apply for admission but they may be asked to acquire this course work prior to enrolling in the program.

What if I do not have the necessary prerequisite courses?

The MRM program requires students to have foundational course work in mathematics, statistics, economics, accounting and finance before officially enrolling in the program. Students can gain admission to the MRM program even if they lack some of the required foundational prerequisites. However, these students may be required to come to Atlanta during either the spring or summer semester prior to their admittance in the fall to take this additional course work. The MRM faculty adviser makes recommendations about the appropriate semester for students to enter the program during the admissions process.

How much programming experience should I have?

Prior programming experience is not a requirement for admission but it is viewed positively by the admissions committee. Upon graduation, students will have developed strong programming skills in various languages including C++, VBA, and Matlab.

What is the cost of the MRM program?

The total estimated cost to complete the three semester MRM program for students entering in Fall 2007 is as follows:

Item	In-State Students	Out-of-State Students
Tuition	$7,674	$30,681
Student-Fees	$1,389	$1,389
Books (approximately)	$2,000	$2,000
Total	$11,063	$34,070

When does the MRM program begin and how long does it take to graduate?

The MRM program is a lockstep program that begins each fall semester and is designed to be completed in three semesters. Classes start in August of each year and students will graduate sixteen months later in December of the following year. A sample program of study is online here.

How do I apply for admission to the MRM program?

The application process is done completely online using the resources of the Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services.

Is work experience necessary to be accepted into the program?

Work experience is not required but is certainly viewed positively by the admissions committee. Successful applicants without prior work experience typically have undergraduate degrees from prestigious universities and/or have excellent entrance examination scores. All successful applicants demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude for the use of quantitative methods for the management of risk.

Do you accept the GMAT or the GRE?

We accept both GMAT and GRE entrance examinations scores. All international students must also submit TOEFL scores.

Do I have to submit test scores even if I have been working a number of years?

Yes. The Robinson College requires entrance examination scores from all applicants. Please contact your admissions coordinator in the Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services if you have specific questions related to your GMAT or GRE test scores.

I have questions about the MRM program. Who should I contact?

The MRM faculty advisor can answer questions about the goals and objectives of the program, course selection, career counseling, etc. Prospective students with questions about the application process or wanting to check the status of their application should contact their admissions coordinator at the Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services.

Is financial aid available?

As a program of national and international stature, the Risk Management and Insurance Department seeks the best and brightest students from around the world. To ensure success attracting the quality of students we seek, the department offers a number of scholarships that are available to both domestic and international students. Specific detail regarding the various RMI scholarship programs is online here. The total value of scholarships given to students across all RMI undergraduate and graduate programs for the 2006-2007 academic year $480,000 (this figure does not include financial support for students in the Ph.D).

I would like to apply for a scholarship – what should I do?

The scholarship program for the Risk Management and Insurance Department is run independent of both the admissions process and of other scholarship opportunities available from the Robinson College or Georgia State University. The RMI Scholarship Application Form is online here. Please read the instructions carefully so you do not miss an opportunity for scholarship funds. Prospective students are encouraged to seek other scholarship opportunities available from Georgia State University.