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    Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS)

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    Stamford, USMSIn-person17 months
    STEM-OPT
    $54,000.00
    Tuition
    over 17mo
    60
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut is a 36-credit, 17-month, in-person MS program based in Stamford, US. Tuition is $54,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program prepares students to develop and direct investment strategies and manage financial risk of firms, institutions, and private clients. It combines financial risk management and enterprise risk management coursework with an optional concentration in Quantitative Methods in Risk Management.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 29, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE optional
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test iBT, or iBT Home Edition, or iBT Paper Edition)
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum overall score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $110,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $24,808.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut is $54,000 across 36 required credits.
    Is Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut online or in-person?
    Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut is offered in-person.
    How long does Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut take to complete?
    Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut is structured around 17 months and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 for at least the last 2 years
    Is Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Financial and Enterprise Risk Management (MS) at University of Connecticut is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.