Chief Risk Officer Program
Learn the skills you need for an executive role as Chief Risk Officer to identify diverse sources of corporate risk, protect your organization, and seize new business opportunities.
Overview
Participants develop the executive-level knowledge needed to effectively execute the responsibilities of a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and act as a liaison with the other members of a C-Suite and other organizational and business units. The program also provides the opportunity to network with current participants and past CRO alumni, George Mason faculty, as well as leading risk experts from the public and private sector.
Importantly, and unique to George Mason’s program, certain sections of the Chief Risk Officer program sessions provide avenues for individuals in both the public (government agencies) as well as private (commercial companies) sectors.
Who Should Attend
The ideal candidate has:
- Passion and drive toward understanding and solving organizational challenges
- Working knowledge of current risk management tools and frameworks
- At least 5 years of relevant managerial experience (recommended)
- Existing leadership and managerial experience
Risk Specific Topics
- The CRO as a Leader in the Organization
- Data Analytics and Metrics for ERM
- Risk Management Strategies, Tactics and the Future of ERM
- Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing
- The Evolution of ESG to Sustainability and Resilience
- Linking Human Centered Design Principles to ERM
Outcomes
Participants of the program will:
- Establish and lead the risk management function as a strategic and aligned partner with all agency units.
- Think strategically and ensure the ERM strategy fully aligns with and supports the mission and value proposition of the organization.
- Lead the conversation for determining the organization’s risk appetite and tolerance and the threats and opportunities derived from risk.
- In concert with senior leadership, lead the development, a comprehensive strategic enterprise risk management plan with a mission, vision, and specific, measurable goals that are fully aligned with the organization.
- Create and sustain an enabling risk-management ecosystem with conditions to encourage a risk-aware culture and risk management practices.
- Build capacity for being a leader and effectively exercising leadership as a senior executive.
- Lead the organization in viewing risk management as an opportunity for innovation and change to drive mission performance
Leadership
Ajay Vinzé
Dean, Costello College of Business
Rhonda Barton
Managing Director, Executive Education
In-Person/Online Hybrid Schedule
(Online session dates subject to change)
- Opening Session: January 12 - January 14, 2026
- Online Sessions: January 20 - February 27, 2026
- Mid-Point Session: March 4 - March 5, 2026
- Online Sessions: March 11 - May 7, 2026
- Closing Session: May 12 - May 13, 2026
Cost
$8,500*
Preferred Pricing Options
- George Mason Alumni, employees, or students please call (703) 993-9900
- Government and group rates are available
*Accommodation and transportation costs are not included
Executive Education
Costello College of Business
George Mason University
Contact Us
execdev@gmu.edu
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