Funded in part by a $1 million gift from the Bank of America Foundation, the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative – a university and industry partnership – was established to develop more effective enterprise risk management systems , to help companies manage risk and remain competitive. Through ongoing and targeted faculty and student research, professional development and academic courses, the ERM Initiative provides contemporary information to the academic and business communities, advancing knowledge and best practices.
To be internationally recognized as an Enterprise Risk Management thought leader.
To be a national and international thought leader in enterprise risk management and in the implementation of enterprise risk management in strategy development and corporate governance.
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"Our vision for the SCRC is to create a clearinghouse for industry, faculty and student interaction. Since our start in 2000, we have done a lot to make sure our participating companies are integrated into the curriculum, providing an ongoing forum for discussion, knowledge exchange and research."