Please find the Admissions Frequently Asked Questions here.
Questions about the M.S. Program
Yes, if you are interested in speaking with a faculty member, current student or alum of the program, please email erm [[at]] sps [[dot]] columbia [[dot]] edu.
Yes, the M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management program can be completed entirely online. Please note that this is a synchronous program, requiring you to log in to class at the given class time.
Most courses are held Monday through Thursday, either from 6:00–8:00 p.m. or 8:00–10:00 p.m. All listed times are in Eastern Time (ET). Courses typically meet once per week.
The average full-time student completes the degree in three terms (16 months). The average part-time student completes the degree in six terms (3 years).
The average full-time student takes four courses per term. The average part-time student takes two courses per term.
The average class size is 30 students.
The student to lecturer ratio is about 28:1. Most ERM courses have at least one associate supporting the lecturer. Associates are working professionals or ERM graduates who are working full-time. The student to lecturer/associate ratio is about 13:1.
The M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management program accepts students with varying degrees of work experience, and depending on the level of work experience you are entering the program with, you can expect different job outcomes. For students with less work experience, some sample job outcomes are:
Risk Analyst
Risk Associate
Risk Consultant
Credit Risk Analyst
For students with more work experience, some sample job outcomes include:
Assistant Vice President, Operational Risk
Corporate Vice President, Corporate Compliance
Director of Enterprise Risk Management
The Career Design Lab supports current students and alumni with individualized career coaching, including career assessment, resume & cover letter writing, agile internship/job search strategy, personal branding, interview skills, career transitions, salary negotiations and more.
Students are able to complete internships for credit. Students must have completed two full semesters in order to take an internship for credit. Students must find their own internship and have it approved by the program before eligibility to enroll in the ERM Internship course is granted.
