Risk Management Programs

In a dynamic global arena, organizations need to be prepared for unforeseen developments and their potential cost ramifications. These manifold risks to the financial well-being of companies and businesses creates need for educated risk managers prepared to guide organizations towards best practices. The programs in risk management at Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) integrate cutting-edge academic learnings with the proven management practices adhered to by leading global corporations.

The imperative of the 21st century business environment, enterprise risk management (ERM) is a holistic approach to identifying potential threats, risks, and vulnerabilities in organizations and business enterprise. The ability to contribute ongoing strategies to evaluate and mitigate potential disruptions—including resiliency planning, prevention, crisis management, business continuity management, and recovery— encompass vital skill sets for leadership in business and all enterprises.

Whether through the Enterprise Risk Management master’s degree program or the four-course graduate certificate, BU MET offers sequences of courses that prepare motivated professionals to tackle enterprise risk challenges in today’s turbulent business world, enhancing value by providing solutions that mitigate risk across entire business enterprises and efforts.