About the Course
The University of Chicago’s eight-week, online Decision-Making and Risk Management course prepares you to create and implement risk management strategies. A proactive approach will help you develop the decision-making skills to mitigate threats and optimize outcomes in diverse business contexts.
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Analyze problems using decision-making criteria and theories.
- Model different types of risk and decisions to forecast potential outcomes.
- Understand the principles of risk management and implement risk-management techniques and technologies.
- Use the characteristics of uncertainty to make educated decisions.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive credentials certifying completion from the University of Chicago, including a digital badge, and become part of the UChicago network.
Career Outlook
In today’s dynamic business landscape, risk-informed decision-making is paramount, enabling organizations to navigate uncertainty with foresight and identify potential challenges and opportunities before they arise. By integrating a comprehensive understanding of risks into strategic choices, businesses can proactively mitigate threats, optimize resource allocation, and foster resilience, ultimately enhancing their adaptability and long-term success.
$28b
The total value the risk management market is expected to reach by 2027.
Source: Allied Market Research®
- Chief Risk Officer
- Compliance Consultant
- Compliance Officer
- Environmental Compliance Specialist
- Loss Control Consultant
- Model Risk Specialist
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Risk Analyst
- Risk Compliance Investigator
- Risk Manager
Meet Your Instructor
Borislava Karageorgieva, CFA, MBA, PAHM
Senior Finance Professional
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The University of Chicago Approach to Online Learning
Our online learning programs are crafted with your specific needs in mind. Programs combine e-learning with live, interactive sessions to strengthen your skill set while maximizing your time. We couple academic theory and business knowledge with practical, real-world application. Through online learning sessions, you will have an opportunity to grow your professional network and interact with University of Chicago instructors and your classmates.
Student Feedback
“I will be applying the knowledge I have acquired to EMI development on a day-to-day basis. The tools and information provided throughout the course have also empowered me to provide optimal support to my clients in their decision-making.”
Daniela Álvarez Espinoza
Senior Strategic Risk Consultant at Deloitte
“This course included compelling updates, some of which have inspired me to devise new risk appetite guidelines for the company. In addition, I gained insight into improving knowledge of risk management tools.”
Estevan Santiago
Senior Vice President, Risk Management at RecargaPay
“This is a great course for those who already have a connection with the risk area. You will learn important concepts in management structure and analysis techniques. The knowledge acquired was useful and has already contributed to my professional activity.”
Gabriel da Silva Casaroli
Senior Sustainability Analyst at WayCarbon
