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Master of Management, Risk and Analytics

Manage Risk. Master Analytics. Lead.

Become a Strategic Leader

Transform your career with the Jenkins Master of Management, Risk and Analytics program. Gain in-demand risk management expertise, master cutting-edge analytics tools and connect with industry professionals to be ready to lead.

Is a risk and analytics degree right for you?

Open to all experience levels, the NC State Risk and Analytics Master’s program is ideal for:

  • Early-career professionals who want to launch a career in enterprise risk management
  • Mid-career professionals looking to enhance their risk management capabilities and advance to senior leadership positions
  • Risk and compliance specialists in fields like banking, insurance, finance or internal audit seeking to expand their analytics expertise
  • Career changers interested in transitioning into the growing field of risk management

Top 10 Rank

Poole College consistently ranks in business analytics, most recently as No. 7 for online Business Analytics MBA
(U.S. News & World Report, 2023)

100% Online

Online, part-time format, with an option to take in-person classes.

Easy to Apply

No GMAT or GRE required for admission. Open to all experience levels.

What Sets Us Apart

The NC State degree in risk and analytics offers you leading risk management experts, top-ranked business analytics training and valuable industry connections to prepare you for career success.

  • Global Leaders in Risk Management: Learn from the experts in the Poole College of Management’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, a leading authority that connects students with faculty and industry leaders worldwide.
  • Industry Connections: Connect with industry leaders who provide a direct view into the application of risk management best practices. 
  • Top-Ranked Analytics Education: Gain technical expertise needed in today’s data-driven market from an online business analytics program ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Career-Ready Curriculum: Learn both risk management fundamentals and advanced analytics skills, and tackle real business challenges challenges through practicum projects and optional global experiences.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Earn your degree on your schedule while maintaining your professional commitments.
  • Vibrant Community: Join an active network of professionals through optional hybrid courses, global programs, and both virtual and in-person networking and social events.
  • Strong Technical Foundation: Start the program with a self-paced, virtual technical skills boot camp to ensure you are prepared to succeed.

“It was the first graduate program I came across that would allow me to dive deeper into risk management while expanding my analytics skills.”

Tamara Nelson, MRA student

Tamara Nelson, CPA (Class of ’26)

VP and Lead Operational Risk Officer, Wells Fargo

Take the Next Step

Discover how you can tap into the growing field of enterprise risk management and acquire strategic decision-making and analytics skills essential for leadership roles.