Project Risk Management
SCH-MGMT
In an era of AI driven digital transformation redefining how work gets done, project risk management skills are in increasing demand. With staggering rates of failure on digital transformation projects plaguing modern organizations, it is essential that we learn to understand project risk management if we hope to reverse this troubling trend. This course examines frameworks that may be applied to many projects, programs, and portfolios to scale risk management best practices. Through evaluating real world examples in various case studies, students are introduced to organized and practical approaches to manage project risks, subsequently delivering enhanced value to customers and stakeholders. This course reviews concepts of risk identification, impact analysis, risk response planning, and risk monitoring & control at the portfolio, program, and project levels.
Course Details
Fall 2026
This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy.