Program Overview

Program Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP is designed to provide students with a foundational knowledge of SAP, the leading global provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. This 9-credit program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to manage business processes, operations planning, and purchasing and materials management.

Program Details

• The program consists of three courses: MIS 404 Introduction to ERP and Business Processes, SCM 445 Operations Planning and Control, and SCM 460 Purchasing and Materials Management.
• Each course is 3 credits, and students must complete all three courses to earn the certificate.
• The program is offered online, allowing students to complete their coursework at their own pace.
• The application deadline for the spring semester is December 22, and classes start on January 12.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have completed 60 credits of coursework to be eligible for the program.
• Unofficial transcripts and course descriptions from previous institutions are required for evaluation.
• Prerequisites for the program include MIS 204 Introduction to Business Information Systems and SCM 301 Business Logistics Management.
• Applicants who do not meet the prerequisites may take both courses from World Campus.

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Undergraduate tuition is calculated based on the number of credits for which students register and the number of total credits they have accrued at or transferred to Penn State.
• Tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year are $638 per credit for students with 59 or fewer credits and $685 per credit for students with 60 or more credits.
• Students pursuing a certificate are considered "nondegree" and are not eligible for federal student aid, including the Federal Direct Stafford Loan program.
• Private alternative loans may be an option for students pursuing a certificate.

Career Opportunities

• The ERP certificate with SAP can prepare students for careers in a variety of fields, including business management, operations analysis, project management, computer software, information systems, and supply chain management.
• Companies in industries such as business operations, information systems, project management, or supply chain management want people with ERP certifications using SAP software.
• Job titles related to this degree include SAP data analyst, SAP support analyst, database administrator, computer systems analyst, budget analyst, and program manager.

Faculty

• The program is offered in partnership with the Penn State Behrend Black School of Business.
• Faculty members include Ozgun Caliskan Demirag, Kyle Chalupczynski, Sourish Sarkar, C. Zoe Schumm, and Matthew Swinarski.
• Faculty members have industry experience and research expertise in areas such as supply chain management, operations planning and control, and management information systems.

Testimonial

Penn State is one of the few universities that offer this program. The program is challenging, but with dedicated work and time, it can be a very rewarding certificate that can help you to obtain a job or build your résumé to move within your organization. — Matthew Napolitan, Undergraduate Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP

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