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Master of Risk Control & Safety Management

Menomonie, United States
0.75 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 30-credit master's preparing risk-reduction consultants to protect people, property and the environment, taught in evening classes.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

Career outcomes

EHS manager
Safety engineer
Safety director
Risk-reduction consultant

Curriculum

Thirty credits with a 12-credit foundation (environmental protection and sustainability management
Risk management applications
Risk control systems
Pre-capstone and capstone) and at least 18 technical credits such as occupational safety standards
Ergonomics
Emergency preparedness
Process hazard management and industrial hygiene. An applied capstone thesis closes the degree
A summer co-op is optional.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree or equivalent with official records and NACES or UW-Stout credential evaluation
English proficiency
resume and statement; programme GPA minimums stated per programme (2.75 to 3.0).

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent with official/attested academic records (NACES credential evaluation or UW-Stout internal evaluation), Programme-specific materials

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the new scale for exams on or after 2026-01-21)
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Official Higher Education Transcripts
Degree Certificate
International Credential Evaluation
English Language Proficiency Evidence
Passport Copy

How to apply

Check requirements and programme deadlines (general Fall 1 July
Spring 15 November; many programmes earlier) at https://www.uwstout.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply/how-apply-graduate-international-students. Apply online and pay the 56 USD fee. Upload bachelor degree records with credential evaluation
passport copy
English proficiency scores
resume and statement of intent. Complete any programme interview or portfolio. Receive the offer and pay the 5
000 USD advanced confirmation deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,388 USD
Application fee	$56 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Menomonie
Faculty or school	College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.75 years.