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What undergraduate majors are required for students interested in the ERM degree program?<\/h2>

\nThe short answer is any major. Risk management is becoming a very important function within today\u2019s corporations, small or large. As evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, companies should expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. Risk managers play a role throughout the organization, including within their operations and supply chain, in their marketing efforts, within IT functions, in the finance department, and in corporate planning functions. They identify risks, create risk mitigation plans, and oversee recovery efforts. The best risk managers are thoughtful, complex, and holistic thinkers. They are not satisfied with the status quo because they know circumstances change. As such, risk managers are interesting individuals with a broad knowledge of business, environment, and technology, and they can make quick, decisive decisions in the presence of uncertainty.
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What types of career opportunities exist for ERM graduates?<\/h2>
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In the past, risk and business continuity experts were professionals from other disciplines who learned risk principles on the job. Increasingly, organizations seek risk professionals who have academic credentials consistent with the knowledge required for these positions. A relatively new position, chief risk officer (CRO), is becoming commonplace in large organizations. Relevant entry level positions can be found in many functions within the organization, including the following: risk analyst, supply chain analyst, internal auditor, compliance analyst, major events planner, IT project analyst, cybersecurity engineer, emergency planner, and sustainability specialist. Mid-level positions include: risk management director, business continuity manager, risk consultant, compliance officer, cybersecurity manager, senior business analyst, campus security officer, emergency management director, and loss prevention manager.
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Are there any networking events just for ERM students?<\/h2>
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Yes. Twice each semester, the faculty organize events that provide opportunities for career-enhancement advice along with social interaction. These events include guest speakers (usually open to both full-time and on-campus students) and job-hunting advice (usually for on-campus students) that includes resume reviews and mock interviews. We also maintain a LinkedIn<\/strong> group of alumni, faculty, and current students (called BU MET ERM Community).
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What courses are required?<\/h2>
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The master’s degree<\/strong> program in Enterprise Risk Management at BU MET comprises ten courses (40 credits):<\/p>\n

Degree Core Courses (four courses\/16 credits)<\/p>\n