Overview

This MS specialization in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management builds on four-course curriculum of the Boston University Online Graduate Certificate in Risk Management & Organizational Continuity).

Designed to provide the tools and concepts necessary to plan for, prevent, and—when needed—successfully respond to disruptions in business operations, this concentration provides a review of important issues relating to business continuity, security, information and materials management, as well as risk management from a planning, operations, and response perspective. Topics presented include incident response and disaster recovery, compliance issues, and systemwide risk analysis. Business continuity is viewed organizationally to include all company operations, and addresses information, computer systems, infrastructure, personnel, and supply chain, as well as emergencies emanating from man-made and natural disasters.

To earn the MS in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management, students must complete the eight-course online core plus the following four online classes (16 credits):

• MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security and Risk Management
• MET AD 613 System-Wide Risk Planning and Compliance
• MET AD 614 Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
• MET AD 644 Project Risk, Continuity, and Management or
  MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures

Requirements: Students must complete the eight MS in (Specialty) Management core courses in addition to the four Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management specialization courses.

Students who have already earned the Risk Management & Organizational Continuity certificate may transfer their credits directly to the MS in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management, earning the master’s degree by completing just the eight core courses.

Getting Started: Students may apply to begin at any time. Please complete this form to begin the application process.