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Poole College of Management 
Master of Management
Risk and Analytics

Lead in a dynamic, global marketplace.

Organizations face a myriad of risks that can disrupt operations and derail their strategic priorities. Our Master of Management, Risk and Analytics concentration (MRA) equips students for strategic leadership roles in a data-driven world.

Build organizational resilience.

The Poole College of Management’s Master of Management, Risk and Analytics concentration (MRA) equips students for strategic leadership roles in a data-driven world. With data analytics booming across all industries, and the reality that all organizations face risks, risk management and analytical skills are becoming core competencies for every business leader.

Our new, innovative curriculum prepares students to succeed in a wide range of leadership functions by helping them develop important capabilities to proactively identify emerging risks and strategically position the organization for success. Equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge to evaluate potential risks and make informed strategic decisions, our graduates can tackle any challenge and strengthen any organization.

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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Students in the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics concentration (MRA) have direct access to the NC State Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative: A globally-recognized thought leader in enterprise risk management and strategic planning. The ERM Initiative works closely with business leaders, both nationally and globally, to advance their data analysis and enterprise-wide risk management capacities.

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Poole College of Management business students meet, shake hands, and interact with potential employers at Talley Student Union. The event, “Meet the firms” was a career fair of sorts for the master’s of accounting students. Photo by Marc Hall

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MRA News

Success in Succession: Traversing Talent and Succession Risks

Following the onset of The Great Resignation, businesses around the world are in a war for talent — and for many, succession-related risks loom large. Here’s how they can minimize their succession risk and help recruit and retain top talent. 

What Exactly Is a Master of Management Degree? (And How Is It Different Than an MBA?)

What is the Master of Management degree and what makes it unique? How exactly does it differ from the MBA? And for prospective students eager to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace, how do the two degrees stack up? 

Top Organizational Risks for 2022

The latest PNC Thought Leadership Series installment focused on current and future organizational risks, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, key strategies for the future of the business industry and advice for the next generation of corporate leaders. 

Upcoming Events

All Events
Jul 26

Tuesday12:00 PM

Risk & Analytics Information Session

Get to know us

We develop risk analytics professionals with cutting-edge techniques and a hands-on learning environment.

Accelerate your career

In a global market saturated with data, professionals well-versed in risk management techniques and analytical decision-making are in high demand. Through our award-winning faculty and variety of industry partnerships, we provide our graduates a competitive edge to succeed in various leadership roles.

Think and do

We transform classrooms and industries with an integration of world-class education,
innovative research and thought leadership.

Risk management professionals with strong data analysis skills have a robust occupational outlook nationwide and in North Carolina

Hanover Research Analysis, October 2020