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Funding: ARMA International Education Foundation Scholarships, Mar 18

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ARMA International Education Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: March 18, 2019 at midnight (EST)

The ARMA International Educational Foundation (the Foundation) is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity for aspiring information management professionals currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program (Master’s or PhD).

This year, the Foundation will offer several scholarships in amounts ranging from $3,000 to $1,000 (USD). These scholarships are designed to cover costs associated with earning a graduate-level degree in the field of information management. Continue reading →

Funding: Husky Seed Fund, Mar 12

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Inclusive. Impactful. Inventive.

Applications close: March 12, 2019

Calling all UW students from all campuses!

Do you have an innovative idea that would enhance the UW student experience? The Husky Seed Fund has the resources to make your idea a reality! Created by students for students, The Husky Seed Fund provides up to $5,000 for you, or a small team, to pursue your passions and bring your projects to life. Continue reading →

Spring 2019 Course: IMT 556 A – Information and Operational Risk

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IMT 556 A (SLN 15260) – Information and Operational Risk

Topics covered in this course include the parameters of operational risk; integrating operational risk and business process frameworks; the role of corporate governance, the role of technology and business process decisions; and the role of information in operational risk management. The course includes practical applications of operational risk frameworks, using real world examples where the intersection of people, processes, systems, and external events can lead to unexpected financial loss — easiest to identify in major disasters such as Japan’s Sendai earthquake, the Equifax data breach, the Uber saga, the Volkswagen emissions scandal, or even the 9/11 destruction of the World Trade Center. Continue reading →