Part-time Master in Insurance and Risk Management

EFMD Global re-accreditation for the Master in Insurance & Risk Management



Confirming its position among the world's top Management programs



MIB Trieste School of Management is proud to announce that its Master in Insurance & Risk Management - MIRM has been re-awarded the EFMD Program Accreditation, confirming school's standing as a world-class provider of business education.



The Master accomplishes the high-quality accreditation requirements, strengthening its position among the best Master's programs in management worldwide.



EFMD Program Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement and the most thorough accreditation for management degrees at the international level.

Part-time Master in Insurance & Risk Management is a stimulating and complete master's program, providing the managerial and technical competencies to advance a career in insurance, risk management, finance, and consulting. Choosing part-time, you will be able to customize your timeline and your course line-up: you will get advice from the MIRM Program Manager on optimizing your Master's schedule.

The part-time option is designed for busy working professionals looking for an international and accredited Master's Program to enhance their CV and career path.

The maximum flexibility of the program allows complete customization of the curriculum, which can be optimized thanks to the support of the MIRM Program Manager.

Why take a Master's in Insurance and Risk Management?

The Master has been developed with the direct support of company leaders in Insurance, Finance, and Consulting (Allianz, Generali, KPMG, EY, etc), contributing to its realization from a selection of candidates to defining the curriculum and job placement.

In addition, the program is customizable with various options: a company internship, an Exchange Study program at one of MIB's Business School partners (Rollins College in the United States, for example, or Lingnan College in China), or Study Tours in Europe.

A leading program to take you to the next level

In 2021 MIRM has risen to the 4th position worldwide in the Eduniversal World Ranking. Accredited by EFMD Global and ASFOR.

The Master in Insurance & Risk Management (MIRM) is an open door to some of the most influential markets of recent years: insurance, risk management, consulting, and financial services.

This Specialized Master's degree program gives students a first-hand understanding and comprehensive knowledge of today’s dynamic financial environment and provides them with a powerful blend of skills, experience, and connections.

Developed in direct cooperation with the industry's major corporations, the MIRM offers to participants exclusive connections with industry leaders and top recruiters.

It's designed both for new graduates and young professionals with some years of experience.

It is among the small number of Master Programs accredited by EFMD Global, the complete accreditation system for management programs, acknowledged worldwide by students, employers, and the media.

The Master in Insurance & Risk Management offers the highest level of flexibility and it is available in-person or online.

Thanks to the hybrid formula students can opt to participate on campus or online, according to their business or personal schedule.

Moreover, participants can complete the Master's degree at their own pace (18 or 24 months, or even more: it depends on their needs) and customize their curriculum line-up.

MIRM at a glance

The Master in Insurance & Risk Management combines technical expertise with general management training (roughly 1/3 of the program) and personal development: a strong blend of skills, essential to aspiring leaders.

The MIRM approach is concrete and business-oriented: participants develop technical skills, a managerial approach, and leadership strategies. Participants are trained as well-rounded managers with specific skills and high emotional intelligence, equipped to take part in international teams.

Once a month the Steering Committee meets, which includes the Master's management team, 4 partner companies (Allianz, EY, Generali, KPMG), and external consultants to keep the program up-to-speed with current and innovative content.

Company sponsors

• Finance Masters with Merit Scholarships
• Help define the educational program
• Share their experience in the classroom
• Offer internships and placement

Hybrid Formula

Online? In-person? Our Hybrid Formula lets you choose whether you prefer to attend class in person or online.

The MIRM offers different delivery options, simultaneously teaching students in the classroom and online.

You may elect to follow one mode exclusively or mix and changes modes whenever you want.

Thanks to screen sharing, tracking cameras, omnidirectional microphones, and digital whiteboards, our hybrid theatres ensure perfect interaction and a free-flowing conversation between people in the classroom and students online.

You may choose the networking experience of being on campus, but if you need to travel for work or personal reasons, you can join your MIRM class online live during your time away.

Or you may opt to stay home away from School and continue working while attending live your Master's class online.

And you can change your option whenever you want.

An international experience

The Masters in Insurance & Risk Management welcomes participants from every continent. Not only is the classroom a multi-cultural experience, but there are also several opportunities to have a global experience yourself!

Study Tours

Study tours are open to participants of the various Masters, Alumni, and, in some cases, representatives of partner companies. Study tours to European destinations include training sessions and meetings with Top Management in companies and production sites.

Why MIRM

Maximum usability in the job market

The Master is designed along with giants of the sector: the Career Services department of the School organizes interviews for internships and supports participants in planning their careers. MIRM graduates enter the job market with a distinction that differentiates them from thousands of graduates without this prestigious title.

Network

Thanks to the established contacts of MIB Trieste, participants become part of a real and concrete network of partner companies and sponsors who turn to the school to find high-level candidates for their teams. And the Alumni Association along with graduates from all over the world: colleagues and friends you can rely on for both professional and personal advice and support.

Leadership Dynamics

The Master distinguishes itself from other programs in that it does not stop at technical skills. Close attention is paid to managerial issues and indispensable soft skills: listening skills, multicultural awareness, and emotional intelligence are areas where MIB Trieste focuses and helps participants excel.

Part-time participants

The part-time option is designed for busy working professionals looking for an international and accredited Master's Program to enhance their CV and career path.

The maximum flexibility of the program allows complete customization of the curriculum, which can be optimized thanks to the support of the MIRM Program Manager.

The Career Services department supports each participant from the beginning to the end of the program. The Master has a placement rate of 91% (within 6 months of the Diploma) largely because the program is designed along with major market players.

Once a month the Steering Committee meets, which includes the Master's management team, 4 partner companies (Allianz, EY, Generali, KPMG) and external consultants to keep the program up-to-speed with current and innovative content.

The Master in Insurance & Risk Management offers both full-time and part-time options.

The learning is equal across the two formats, and you can choose your own pace to complete it.

• 12-months full-time intense and fast-paced. 8 months of on-campus or online attendance, followed by an internship or other elective activities, and the final thesis.
• 2-years part-time, timeline and course line-up are customized: you will get advice from the MIRM Program Manager on optimizing your Master's schedule.

Both the full-time and part-time options can be followed in the classroom or online. For those studying online, courses are synchronous (live) and run in parallel with the on-campus cohort.
However, there is the possibility of following up to 30% of the sessions on-demand (recorded).

Application period to the 25th edition, starting on 2nd October 2023, is open.

MIRM Phases

The first phase of the Master includes the mandatory Core Section, made up of the Compulsory courses:

• 17 related to technical hard skills;

• 5 dedicated to managerial issues;

• 1 Leadership Dynamics & Accountability course, 1-year-long and focused on soft skills and personal development.

After the Core phase, participants customize the Master by choosing some Elective courses according to aptitudes and aspirations in order to personalize their Master's study plan.

In addition, the program is customizable with various options:

• Company Internship

• Exchange Study program at one of the Business School partners

• Study Tours in Europe

At the end you will present a Final Thesis on an topic relating to insurance, finance or risk management, of your choice.

Courses and Credits

Fundamentals - 8

• Finance
• Accounting
• Data Analytics
• Financial Mathematics

Insurance Business Management - 15.5

• Insurance Reporting and new IFRS
• Digital Transformation of the Organization
• Customer-centricity and value-driven marketing
• Corporate Finance, Investments and Asset Management
• Strategic Management
• ESG Investments, reporting and KPIs

Insurance Actuarial Management - 10

• Actuarial risk management
• Life insurance
• Non-life insurance
• Health, Welfare and Pensions

Risk Management - 7.5

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Hedging, Derivatives, and Financial Risk Management
• Enterprise risk management in Insurance

Data-Driven Management - 5.5

• Big Data Management
• Machine Learning for Business Analytics

Business Innovation - 5.5

• New Product and Service Development
• Creativity Work and Digital Transformation
• Open Innovation

Leadership Dynamics & Accountability Track - 4

• Focused on developing your Soft Skills

Elective Courses - 0

• Chosen by participants from a list of courses available

Final Dissertation - 4

• On insurance, finance or risk management issues
• Credit ECTS – European Credit Transfer System

Credit ECTS – European Credit Transfer System

Didactics

During the course of study intense periods make the experience even more effective and engaging:

1. In.house classroom experience, concentrated in the first part of the Master
2. Case Studies
3. Field projects
4. Company visits
5. International Study Tours
6. Personal development, tutoring, and orientation activities

Our Master in Insurance & Risk Management has been recognized with the 4th position by Eduniversal Best Master Ranking in the World.

Eduniversal has drawn the ranking up considering different factors like salary, International Recruiters opinion, jobs & internships, internationally, and the satisfaction of the participants.