Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning

Equip yourself with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills

Advance your expertise in Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems and learn how they are leveraged in today’s ever-changing business landscape.

The Enterprise Resource Planning graduate certificate is designed to get students to build an integrative and process-oriented understanding of ERP systems within distributed and global organizations. The curriculum offers theories and concepts in ERP as well as hands-on experience in tools like SAP. It will explore state-of-the-art methods in the successful integration of ERP systems into enterprise architectures.

This online program is designed for professionals from all industries, functional areas of business, and academic backgrounds.

Required Curriculum

3 credit hours each

• ISM-635: Principles of Enterprise Resource Planning using SAP
• SCM-650: Principles of Supply Chain Management
• SCM-651: Analytics for Logistics and Distribution Management

Elective Curriculum

You may choose 3 credit hours from the following or other approved courses:

• ISM-645: Principles of Predictive Analytics
• ISM-646: Visualizing Data to Design Strategy
• ISM-647: Cognitive Computing and Artificial Intelligence Applications for Business
• ISM-665: Principles of Cyber Security
• ISM-666: Blockchains and Cryptography
• ISM-667: Global Cyber Threat Analysis
• ISM-670: IT Disruptive Innovation Management
• ISM-671: Organizing Data for Analytics
• ISM-672: App Design and Programming
• ISM-673: Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business
• ISM-677: Information Systems Management
• ISM-678: Project Management for Dynamic Environments
• SCM-652: Strategic Cost, Procurement, and Supply Chain Finance

Admissions

The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come to us with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution
• One official transcript from all previous academic institutions
• Statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Online application and $65 fee
• TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers

Estimated Program Costs

These estimated program costs include tuition and fees based on the 2022-2023 Graduate Tuition and Fee Schedule and do not include the cost of textbooks or student health insurance. Visit csh.uncg.edu for more detailed information. Tuition and fees vary depending on the program track pursued and the number of credit hours taken each semester.

The Outside-of-NC rate applies to students located outside of the state taking online classes. The Out-of-State rate applies to students taking classes while located within the state, but are not residents of NC (determined by the Residency Determination Service).

Student Outcomes

Training in ERP systems can be applied in a range of industries and careers. Positions in this field include:

• Inventory and Supply Planning Analyst
• Commercial Operations Manager 
• Enterprise Solutions Consultant 

The median pay for an ERP consultant is $104,000 and the 10-year job growth is 21.9%, according to Money.com.

Military-Affiliated Students

UNCG has been named both Best for Vets and a Military Friendly School. We’re a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, and are proud to offer a variety of benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, such as:

• Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
• In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
• Credit for relevant military service/training
• Tutoring assistance

For more information on UNCG Military-Affiliated services and benefits, visit military.uncg.edu.