Enterprise Risk Management
The Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management is a 1.5 year full time program designed for students seeking expertise in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating organizational risks. The curriculum integrates risk assessment, financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision making to provide a comprehensive foundation for managing complex risks in business environments. Through this program, students develop risk assessment, strategic decision making, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance skills, preparing them to anticipate, evaluate, and manage potential risks across multiple sectors while supporting informed organizational strategies.
This on campus program immerses students in an intensive learning environment where lectures, case studies, workshops, and applied projects provide hands on experience with real world risk scenarios. Students refine risk modeling, enterprise risk strategy, crisis management, and policy implementation skills through simulations, research projects, and collaborative exercises. Graduates are prepared to work in corporate risk departments, consulting firms, insurance companies, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies, equipping them to develop risk mitigation strategies, ensure compliance, and provide leadership in organizational risk management initiatives.
Key information
Key Facts
- Program Title: Enterprise Risk Management
- Degree Type: Master of Science
- Duration: 1,5 years
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 01 May 2026
- Location: Columbia University, United States
- Field of Study: Risk Management
- Language of Instruction: English
Semester 1 – Foundations in Enterprise Risk Management
• Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management
• Risk Identification and Assessment
• Financial Risk Analysis
• Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance
Semester 2 – Advanced Risk Management Applications
• Strategic Risk Decision Making
• Operational and Financial Risk Modeling
• Seminar in Risk Management Practices
• Applied Risk Analysis Project
Semester 3 – Applied Risk Strategies and Leadership
• Crisis Management and Contingency Planning
• Risk Mitigation and Policy Implementation
• Leadership in Risk Management
• Capstone Project in Enterprise Risk Management
Program Structure
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in corporate risk management, financial consulting, insurance, compliance, and strategic planning. Career paths include risk analyst, enterprise risk manager, financial risk consultant, compliance officer, and strategic risk advisor. Graduates are equipped to assess organizational risks, develop mitigation strategies, implement compliance policies, and support informed decision making. The program also prepares learners for leadership, advisory, and applied roles requiring expertise in enterprise risk strategy, regulatory compliance, and financial risk analysis, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to organizational resilience and strategic success.
Why Choose This Program
Students choose this program because it combines enterprise risk strategy, applied financial analysis, regulatory compliance skills, and leadership in risk management within a 1.5 year intensive framework. The curriculum emphasizes hands on projects, real world case studies, and applied exercises, allowing learners to develop practical, analytical, and professional skills for managing risks effectively in complex business environments. Graduates gain the knowledge, confidence, and competencies necessary to pursue careers in risk management, consulting, compliance, and strategic planning while contributing meaningfully to the safety, resilience, and success of organizations across industries.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +1 212 854 1754
Email: admissions@columbia.edu
Address: University of Columbia, Admissions Office, New York, NY, United States
