Decision Making and Risk Analysis
MANAGE RISK WITH CONFIDENCE
Success in today's volatile business environment hinges on the understanding of risk and opportunity, with data-driven management, analytics, and strategic planning becoming crucial skills for executives. Organizations must learn how to be resilient and agile, and leaders must rethink how to drive growth and manage risk.
The Decision Making and Risk Analysis program from Texas Executive Education at The McCombs School of Business is designed by expert faculty with global, cross-industry experience in decision analysis and risk management. Through a combination of expert insights, application-based activities, case studies, and peer learning, the six-week curriculum empowers business leaders to make informed decisions, mitigate risk, and drive growth in an unpredictable environment.
Faculty Director; Professor of Information, Risk, and Operations Management
“In today’s increasingly complex business environment, decisions carry high levels of risk, but being skilled in risk analysis gives leaders an advantage. The Decision Maki...
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
The Decision Making and Risk Analysis program is ideal for:
Business leaders looking for a reliable set of frameworks to help them evaluate current trends, navigate high-risk decisions, and develop proactive risk management strategies that do not disrupt organizational growth
Mid- to senior-level managers who are interested in acquiring tools and techniques that will help them identify and manage global risks, conduct more effective scenario planning, and create risk mitigation plans
Project managers looking for tools to help them assess and create risk mitigation plans to meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards
CURRICULUM
This six-week program enables participants to gain hands-on experience in tackling risk and facilitating informed decision making in today's unpredictable business environment.
KEY PROGRAM FEATURES
Expert Faculty
Gain in-depth insights from world-renowned faculty who are also expert practitioners with long-standing industry experience.
Case Studies
Engage in case studies to practice applying your knowledge of risk management and make informed decisions that minimize risk.
Peer Learning
Interact and share insights with like-minded business leaders from across industries around the world.
Application-Based Activities
Practice applying concepts such as probability trees and risk matrices to assess risk for your organization.
Weekly Office Hours
Attend optional live weekly office hours with your course leader to ask questions about program material.
Self-Paced Learning
Work at your own pace by accessing the week's sessions at your convenience.
Minimal Weekly Commitment
Balance learning with your busy work schedule by dedicating just four to six hours each week to program sessions and learning activities.
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate of completion from the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business.
MEET THE FACULTY
Faculty Director; Professor of Information, Risk, and Operations Management
R. Britt Freund has spent the bulk of his almost 30-year academic career focused on the industry. In addition to delivering graduate programs on project management, operations...
Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering (Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Eric Bickel’s research interests include the theory and practice of decision analysis. His work has addressed the modeling of probabilistic dependence, value of information, s...
CERTIFICATE
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded a certificate and a digital badge from the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business.
After successful completion of this program, your digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the University of Texas at Austin.
Note: This program does not grant academic credit or a degree from The McCombs School of Business.
FAQs
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 361 344 4980 (US) / +44 13 8443 7887 (UK)
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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