Why Earn a Master of Management in Risk and Analytics at NC State?
NC State’s part-time, online Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) combines risk management strategy and data analytics with real-world application, preparing professionals for leadership in complex business environments.
The Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) is part of NC State’s nationally ranked graduate business programs, recognized No. 25 among Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (U.S. News, 2026).
Risk and Analytics Degree Highlights
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Learn key facts about our program:
High Demand for Risk and Analytics Professionals
Organizations increasingly rely on professionals who can analyze, quantify and manage enterprise risk. NC State’s Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) prepares you for roles in enterprise risk management and data-driven strategy across industries in North Carolina and beyond.
20 Years of Excellence in Enterprise Risk Management
Through our nationally recognized Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, faculty lead global research in enterprise risk and analytics. Students learn from experts who shape industry standards, publish influential research and are cited in national media.
Access to a Network of Risk and Analytics Leaders
Through the Poole Career Center, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative and Business Analytics and AI Initiative (BAI), students gain access to employer connections, industry partnerships, executive speakers and thought leadership events focused on risk and analytics.
Online Learning with Greater Flexibility and Customization
The online Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) is delivered asynchronously and can be completed in two to three years. Optional evening and hybrid weekend courses are available.
Start Dates and Admissions Timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students may begin the program in January or August and are encouraged to apply early for scholarship consideration.
Optional Global Risk and Analytics Experiences
Students may participate in weeklong international courses focused on international business strategy, with destinations including France, Switzerland, Germany, Brazil and South Africa.
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Learn from Leaders in Enterprise Risk and Analytics
Meet Mark Beasley, director of Enterprise Risk Management Initiative and professor of accounting, and Ericka Kranitz, director of the Risk and Analytics master’s program and professor of practice of accounting – both teaching in the program. Watch as they talk about the benefits of developing risk and analytical skills for career advancement and how the program can lead to a variety of new career opportunities.
Meet Our Students
Hear how students use the online Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) to advance their careers in enterprise risk, compliance and data-driven leadership.
Our Risk and Analytics master’s program attracts a dynamic group of individuals ranging from mid- to senior-level professionals in risk management and various business functions to early career enthusiasts eager to break into the thriving field of risk management. They bring with them rich life and professional experiences, all sharing a common hunger to ascend to strategic leadership and decision-making roles, regardless of their current field. Get to know a few of our exceptional students.
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Take the Next Step in Risk and Analytics
The Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) offers multiple application deadlines and rolling admissions, with start terms available in January and August. Review admissions requirements and apply early for scholarship consideration.