Enterprise Risk Management & Information Technology Concentrations

ERM Concentration

Students in the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Concentration will take two Business Management courses in the risk management area with wide application to accounting issues (internal controls, risk measurement, use of derivatives for risk transfer). One course must be BUS 590X - Enterprise Risk Management. Students choose an approved MBA elective for their second course. This concentration provides an excellent foundation for students interested in risk advisory services as well as traditional tax and audit staff positions.

For more information about enterprise risk management please visit the College's
ERM Initiative webpage.

IT Concentration

Students in the IT Concentration will take two Business Management courses in the IT area with wide application to accounting IT issues. One course must be BUS 590I - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems.

Students can choose any approved MBA elective in IT for their second choice.This concentration adds an attractive knowledge dimension to students who have an interest in any type of auditing.

"A focus on information technology will undoubtedly distinguish students in the marketplace. Students who focus in this area are unique; they understand the accounting information systems in addition to understanding accounting in terms of debits and credits. Currently, such students are in high demand and often command higher salaries than the traditional financial statement auditor."

- Kevin Turnage
BS: NC State, 2005
MAC: NC State, 2006
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Charlotte