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Jul 20, 2022

Contingency Planning 101: Facing Unexpected Events in Uncertain Times

Bonnie Hancock, executive director of NC State’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, explores the wide variety of applications of contingency planning.

Jul 20, 2022

Business Analytics and Data Science: What’s the Difference?

While often used interchangeably, data science is not synonymous with business analytics. Learn the difference between the two, and which path may be more suited for your professional background and career goals.

Jun 29, 2022

Success in Succession: Traversing Talent and Succession Risks

In the wake of The Great Resignation, businesses around the world are in a war for talent — and for many, succession-related risks loom large. Here’s how they can minimize their succession risk and help recruit and retain top talent.

Jun 21, 2022

What Exactly Is a Master of Management Degree? (And How Is It Different Than an MBA?)

What is the Master of Management degree and what makes it unique? How exactly does it differ from the MBA? And for prospective students eager to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace, how do the two degrees stack up?

Jun 13, 2022

Safer Sustainability: Mitigating Today’s Escalating ESG Risks

Companies around the world are learning that making strides in only one ESG category doesn’t cut it, and that when it comes to their sustainability efforts, a lot is at stake.

Jun 7, 2022

Beating Analysis Paralysis With Regression Analysis

In addition to helping businesses make critical decisions with things like inventory management and customer acquisition, simple regression analysis techniques can help inform everyday decisions, like whether or not your mortgage application is approved, says assistant professor Basiru Usman.

May 23, 2022

Running the Risk: What it Takes to be a Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Whether it’s protecting the organization’s reputation after an onslaught of customer complaints, or navigating disruptions due to semiconductor shortages, an organization relies on the leadership of its Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to weather the storms.

May 9, 2022

Loyalty Program Members, Regular Customers Respond Differently to Social Media Marketing

The finding could inform how best to craft social media marketing campaigns.

May 3, 2022

‘Tax Haven’ Companies May Be Less Risky Than Investors Think

Many of these companies are actually more transparent than their counterparts in countries that are not tax havens.

Apr 12, 2022

The Makings of a Good MMA Candidate

What makes for a strong candidate for the MMA program? What kinds of work experience, career goals and personal characteristics should applicants have? MMA program director Rishika Rishika helps prospective students determine whether the program is the right fit.