Risk Management was traditionally studied with a focus on Financial Risk or Insurance Risk. While both those areas of risk are important, IRM's Qualifications cover Enterprise Risk Management and ERM is a much broader concept since it covers risks across the entity in all departments and all sectors, including supply chain, operations, human resources, marketing, branding & reputation, research & development, treasury, sales and much more. Additionally, financial risk management is a more quantitative subject, whereas ERM is more qualitative. Whether the candidate wants to pursue a career in risk or not, IRM's global qualifications are relevant for start-ups, family businesses and for all sectors in the industry including pharmaceuticals, financial services, FMCG, retail, manufacturing, technology and others.