MBA: Enterprise Resource Planning Specialization
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Join an Official SAP-Partnered Program
As an ERP expert, you’ll provide your organization with a competitive superpower — the ability to put data to work. You’ll facilitate both process improvement and problem solving in areas such as production, finances, human resources, sales and distribution.
With Scranton, you’ll enjoy the combined power of our top-rated MBA program and our official partnership with SAP’s University Alliances Program. This means industry standard software and methodologies are integrated seamlessly into your education. (No previous SAP experience required.) You’ll also have the opportunity to attend SAP Boot Camp and sit for the SAP Certified Business Associate exam with SAP ERP 6.0 certification.
And with tuition rates much lower than similarly top-ranked competitors, we’re proud to provide you an exceptional value for your investment.
Career Outlook: Higher Demand, Higher Salaries for SAP
SAP managers can anticipate job growth at almost double the national average, 9.3% over the next decade. They currently earn a median income of $121,022, with the top 10% of earners taking home more than $151,024 annually.1
ERP analysts and consultants currently earn a median $83,533, with the top 10% earning more than $114,151 annually. Your MBA can position you to become one of these top earners.1
View Career OutlookCurriculum: Learn in Real-Life Production Environments
Our ERP specialization is delivered in partnership with SAP, developer of the gold standard in ERP software. And with coursework that often simulates real production scenarios, you’ll put your skills to work with ease.
The Kania School of Management is among a small number of institutions accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This specialization is taken as part of the 36 total credits required for the MBA degree.
CurriculumProgram Outcomes: Connecting Data and Solving Problems
The Enterprise Resource Planning specialization of Scranton’s MBA curriculum will prepare you to:
- Understand the concepts, terminology and technologies behind ERP systems, production planning and control.
- Utilize SAP to interact with suppliers and customers, send and receive orders, deliver products and complete the cash-to-cash cycle.
- Incorporate concepts of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) such as sales force management, channel partner management and customer service management.
- Use Business Intelligence (BI) tools to combine data from across your organization and deliver digestible reporting that provides real meaning for decision-makers.
Available Specializations
We offer eight robust specializations and a customizable general MBA option, so you can gain exactly the skills you need to succeed in the area you’re passionate about.
Admissions Requirements
To apply for Scranton’s Master of Business Administration program, you’ll need:
- Completed application
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
- Professional résumé
- 3 years of professional or supervisory experience
- Statement of intent
- 3 letters of reference — at least 1 from a supervisor or other professional reference
- A written response to a case study*
- No GMAT/GRE required
*May be required for some applicants. You will be informed of your individual requirement after a review of your completed application.
Find more details on the MBA Admissions Requirements page.
Admissions InfoTuition Details
The MBA program at The University of Scranton consists of 36 credit hours and costs $965 per credit hour.
We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That’s why we’re ranked a Best Value School, Regional Universities North, by U.S. News & World Report for 2020.2
See TuitionFaculty: The Kania School’s Team of Specialized Experts
As a student of the Kania School of Management, you’ll have access to industry experts, each with a focused background that aligns with our specialized curriculum.
No matter what you’re passionate about in business, you’ll connect with a network of mentors who share your enthusiasm and can teach you exactly what you need to know.
Kania School FacultyEarn a degree without interrupting your career. You’ll be part of an online learning community led by a diverse and expert faculty. Online programs reflect the same rigorous standards as our on-campus programs.
Scranton OnlineFinancial aid options are available to help you pay for your education. A personal financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all opportunities.
Financial Aid DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
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Students can complete the MBA program in as few as two years or as many as six years. However, most students typically complete the program in two to three years.
With an MBA degree from The University of Scranton, you’ll be ready to take on new experiences and challenges in the business world.
Choose from eight different specialties to focus your studies on the career path that inspires you. Specializations include Accounting, Business Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, and Operations Management. You may also choose the General MBA option to build a MBA that fits your educational goals.
To learn more about the career opportunities available to you with an MBA degree, visit our career outlook page.
Yes. Applicants to the MBA program are required to have a minimum of three years of supervisory or professional work experience.
Students must also have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. While there is no requirement for undergraduate degrees to be business-focused, students lacking certain requisite background requirements may need to take up to 12 one-credit foundation module courses.
The University of Scranton’s MBA program costs $965 per credit hour, totaling $34,740–$46,320, depending on specialization.
For more information about tuition, additional costs, and financial aid options, please visit our tuition page.
Scranton’s online MBA program is a part-time program. Students generally complete one course per term over the program’s two-year duration. With an advisor’s approval, it is possible to take multiple courses per term.
The MBA program includes six core classes and a minimum six additional classes you can choose from to fit your educational goals. With an emphasis on flexibility, our program offers you the ability to explore one specialization in-depth, or combine courses from throughout our offering to meet your personalized goals — the choice is yours.
You can discover more about our full list of coursework requirements and each specialization on our curriculum page.
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- Burning Glass Technologies: Labor Insight™. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- U.S. News & World Report (2019). The University of Scranton Rankings. Retrieved November 25, 2019, from https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-scranton-3384/overall-rankings.