Certificate Program Risk & Insurance Management
Start your career in the insurance industry with our practice-oriented certificate program Risk & Insurance Management. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of legal and business fundamentals as well as special topics such as accounting and risk analysis. By closely combining theory and practice, you will be optimally prepared for the challenges of the industry.
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Duration
18 months (3 semesters), part-time
Next start
Fall 2025
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Language
German
Diploma
Specialization Versicherungsunternehmen: Akademische Versicherungskauffrau / Akademischer Versicherungskaufmann Specialization Versicherungsmakler: Akademische*r Versicherungsmakler*in
ECTS points
60
Accreditation
EQUIS
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The part-time University Program in Risk & Insurance Management is your opportunity to combine expert knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in the insurance industry. Over the course of 18 months, you will receive a solid education that can be flexibly integrated into your professional life.
The program provides comprehensive knowledge in insurance business management, risk management, and legal frameworks. In addition, you have the opportunity to specialize in one of two fields: Insurance Companies or Insurance Brokers.
The curriculum is delivered in compact, block-format modules on Fridays and Saturdays, and offers a direct connection between theory and practice through case studies and interaction with industry experts. With this unique format, you are optimally prepared for a successful career—whether you want to deepen your existing knowledge or are seeking to enter the industry.
The certificate program in risk & insurance management at the WU Executive Academy develops and teaches the following skills:
Business management and general legal understanding
Specialist skills in the field of insurance operations and risk management
Knowledge of the special legal framework conditions of the insurance industry
Knowledge of the various insurance products
Management and leadership skills
Depending on your specialization, you will also gain
Specialist knowledge of internal processes in insurance companies or
Specialized knowledge of legal framework conditions for insurance brokers
In the "Risk & Insurance Management" university program, you have the opportunity to specialize in one of two fields: insurance companies or insurance brokers. Both specializations provide you with in-depth insights and prepare you for the specific demands of the industry.
You will benefit from a unique combination of academic excellence and practical expertise. Our instructors – leading professors and experienced industry experts – ensure that you not only master the theory but also learn how to apply it effectively in your profession. Through concrete case studies and project work, you will immediately implement your newly acquired knowledge, preparing you in the best possible way for the challenges ahead in your career.
This program is specifically designed to meet the needs of working professionals:
Courses are held in compact modules on Friday afternoons and Saturdays, allowing you to complete your education within 18 months while continuing your career.
The part-time format is designed to fit seamlessly into your professional life and enables participants from outside the Vienna metropolitan area to pursue a WU qualification.
You receive a high-quality, recognized education while simultaneously advancing your career.
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Next start
Fall 2025
Application Deadline
August 31, 2025
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