MS in Enterprise Risk Management
The Master of Science (MS) in Enterprise Risk Management program integrates cutting-edge intellectual content from the academic world with sophisticated technical and management practices of leading global corporations as a key component of overall governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
The imperative of the 21st-century business environment, enterprise risk management is a holistic management construct for identifying potential threats, risks, and vulnerabilities in an organization and its business enterprise. It concerns ongoing, never-ending strategies to evaluate and mitigate potential disruptions, and encompasses resiliency planning, prevention, crisis management, business continuity management, and technology recovery. As such, the ability to contribute to ERM planning and execution is an important skill for many business leaders.
The primary objective of the MS in Enterprise Risk Management program is to develop sophisticated professionals who can lead and manage organizations that take on enterprise risk challenges in today’s turbulent business world, enhancing business value by providing solutions that mitigate risk across entire business enterprises.
This program requires an average of 8–16 months to complete. Students may begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer term.
Learning Outcomes
- Proficiency in designing and evaluating exposures and available response options, as well as developing appropriate plans for enterprise risk management, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery frameworks and processes.
- Skills in the use of quantitative and qualitative data to estimate the likelihood and severity of individual exposures.
- The skills and abilities necessary to undertake management and leadership roles in the profession of enterprise continuity, with an appreciation of the broad issues of continuity, security, and risk management.
- A broad understanding of the different aspects of operational resilience as it impacts the continued operations of the firm, from supply-chain management through higher-level strategy development involving markets and industry sustainability.
Admissions Information
For current admissions information, please visit the Metropolitan College website.
Degree Requirements
All students must complete the degree core courses and general electives as indicated. A total of 8 courses (32 units) is required, as follows:
Core Courses (four courses/16 units)
- MET AD 503 Fundamentals of Enterprise Resilience
- MET AD 571 Business Analytics Fundamentals
- MET AD 613 GRC: Metrics and Measures
- MET AD 632 Financial Concepts
General Electives (four courses/16 units)
Students must select four additional general electives from the list below.
Choose at least three* of the following:
- MET AD 514 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Service
- MET AD 517 Business Continuity Principles
- MET AD 612 COO-Public Emergency Management
- MET AD 614 Crisis Planning & Response
- MET AD 618 Technology Risk Management
- MET AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decisionmaking
- MET AD 805 Capstone Course in Enterprise Risk Management
*With an advisor’s approval, students may choose one MET graduate course (500 level or above) not listed here to fulfill the fourth course requirement.
Master’s Thesis Option (two courses/8 units)
Students have the option to complete a master’s thesis in addition to the program’s eight course (32 unit) requirements. The thesis must be completed within 12 months and is available to master’s candidates who have completed at least five courses toward their degree and have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Students are responsible for finding a thesis advisor and a principal reader within the department. The advisor must be a full-time faculty member; the principal reader may be a part-time faculty member with a doctorate. Permission must be obtained by the department.
- MET AD 800 Master’s Thesis 1
- MET AD 801 Master’s Thesis 2
