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This site has all the information you need to prepare for the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics concentration (MRA)!

Welcome!

Welcome and congratulations on your admission to the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics concentration (MRA) at NC State! We are excited to welcome you to our innovative program specializing in this emerging field!

This site will serve as your guide as you learn more about the next steps and resources to prepare you for this unique master’s program.

During your experience in this program, you will take courses integrating risk management and data analytics designed to provide you with the skills and critical knowledge every leader needs to be successful in today’s business environment. You will have opportunities to engage with experienced faculty and risk management executives to apply your knowledge in addressing real-world strategic challenges.

I look forward to getting to know each of you as you embark on your exciting and unique journey!

Kranitz

Ericka F. Kranitz
Director, Master of Management, Risk and Analytics

efkranit@ncsu.edu

You’ve been admitted. What’s next?

  • Submit Final Documentation to The Graduate School
    Before you can be fully admitted, you must submit all final documentation, which includes all official transcripts and any international student documents required (if applicable). Following submission, The Graduate School will email to you an updated decision notification that includes your NC State University “Unity ID.”
  • Create your “Unity ID” login
    Your Unity ID will allow you to enter the MyPack Portal site (for class registration, grades, and more) and Moodle for course information. Follow instructions sent to you by the graduate school to create a password with your given ID. You can also find instructions here on the Office of Information Technology website.

Student Portal

The Student Portal is an online resource that will be your next step in preparing for your entry into the program. You will be automatically enrolled in this online resource. It is administered through NC State’s Moodle Classroom system (the same system you will use for your classes).

Once you gain access, you can access the Student Portal by going to My Wolfware > Projects > Jenkins Graduate Programs Student Hub

Important Dates

New Student Meet & Greet (in-person)July 30, 2026
New Student Orientation (virtual)August 12, 2026
First Day of ClassesAugust 17, 2026
Last Day of ClassesDecember 1, 2026
Final Exam WeekDec. 3 – 9, 2026

Contacts

We are so very excited to welcome you to the program and look forward to connecting with you! Please find our contact information below and feel free to reach out to us with any questions!

Ericka Kranitz

Director, Master of Management, Risk and Analytics

Allison Anthony

Associate Director, Master of Management

919-515-7383
Megan Van Hook

Assistant Director of Advising and Student Affairs

Mark Beasley

Director, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative