Poole College | Master's of Management, Risk & Analytics

Join the Next Generation of Strategic Leaders

Risk managers and their strategic leadership abilities are in high demand in our global economy—salaries in the field have risen over 14% in the last year, and North Carolina is among the top five states hiring risk professionals. NC State’s Master of Management Risk and Analytics (MRA) helps you tap into this growing field, taking your career further and giving you an invaluable edge in the job market.

Our program is 100% online and can be completed in 18–30 months, depending on your schedule and the pace you choose.

Why Risk and Analytics at NC State Poole College of Management?

Global leader in enterprise risk management. Through its renowned Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, NC State Poole is pioneering the development of this emergent discipline. You will learn from the top risk experts who publish industry reports and are cited in national media outlets.
Our renowned faculty and business partnerships. Our faculty have real-world expertise and provide both knowledge and industry connections to help you get ahead.
Career support and employer connections. In addition to career coaching and other services through the Poole Career Center, risk and analytics students have direct access to the ERM Initiative, its industry partnerships and thought leadership events, like the annual ERM Initiative Summit.
Program delivery: unmatched flexibility. The program can be completed entirely online and asynchronously, typically in two to three years. Students have the option to attend some evening and hybrid weekend courses as well as take classes abroad and attend in-person events at Poole.
Start Dates: January or August. Designed with working professionals in mind, our fully online program includes 30 credit hours that can be completed in 18-30 months.
No GMAT or GRE scores are necessary. While you can submit your scores, our straightforward application process doesn’t require them.
January or August start dates: January 8, 2023. Apply by November 1 (our final deadline for the spring start!) to be considered for scholarships.

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Flexible Format. High-Value, High-Impact Education.

s a part of the Poole College of Management, you’ll learn business, management and analytics from experienced and highly-regarded faculty in our Enterprise Risk Management Initiative and Business Analytics Initiative, as well as from real-world business leaders.

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Think and Do

Don’t just learn techniques, put them to work. Our hands-on curriculum teaches cutting-edge forecasting, strategic planning, and high-level problem solving. You’ll benefit from our faculty’s experience, research, and industry partnerships. Whatever industry you enter, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running with an impressive arsenal of tools, strategies, and resources.

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Prepare for Leadership

In a global market saturated with data, risk management techniques and analytical decision-making are in high demand, and are an expected part of executives’ toolkit. Knowing how to understand and make smart decisions based on risk gives our graduates a unique edge in their careers. Isn’t it time you took advantage?

Ready to learn the skills you need to solve tomorrow’s challenges?

To learn more about the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) concentration, submit the form above.

The next start date is January 8, 2024. Apply by November 1, 2023 (final deadline for the spring start!).

Use Risk and Analytics to Become a Strategic Leader

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