Graduate Certificates
The Graduate School of Business at the University of Arkansas offers two non-degree programs leading to graduate certificates: Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Systems. Admission and course requirements are described under each tab.
Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems
Elizabeth Keiffer
Interim Director
Business Building
ekeiffer@walton.uark.edu
Enterprise Systems Graduate Certificate Program Website
The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems is a part-time program offered on campus, blended, and online. It is designed to provide graduate students with knowledge and experience in information systems used in modern enterprise environments. The demand for skilled professionals in information systems continues to outpace the supply of qualified applicants. Students may choose one of four tracks for the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems: Blockchain Enterprise Systems, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity and Data, or Enterprise Resource Planning. The certificate program is intended to be completed part-time (ordinarily no more than six hours per semester), and is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline.
Admission Requirements: The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems is a part-time program open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Students must apply and be admitted to the Graduate School of Business; the GMAT/GRE requirement is waived for the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems degree program. (Students who have earned a GPA 3.5 or better upon completion of the certificate program and subsequently apply to the part-time Master of Information Systems program (Professional M.I.S.) will not be required to submit a test score). Information regarding Graduate School of Business admission requirements can be found earlier in this chapter.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems: (12 hours)
To receive the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems, students must select one of the tracks below. Students are required to take 9 hours of coursework in the Walton College of Business and 3 hours of electives related to Enterprise Systems in either the Walton College or in another college at the University of Arkansas. Elective courses other than those listed below must be approved by the director of the certificate program. Some elective courses have prerequisites that are not met by courses in the certificate program. Students are advised to check prerequisites prior to enrolling in a course.
| Required Course | ||
| Choose at least one of the following depending on the track chosen: | ||
| Data and Cybersecurity | ||
| Blockchain Fundamentals | ||
| Data Analytics Fundamentals | ||
| ERP Fundamentals | ||
Blockchain Enterprise Systems Track
This track is open to individuals with backgrounds in fields other than Information Systems and is designed to provide non-IS graduate students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to successfully transition to a career in the Information Systems field. Students who complete this track will have exposure to fundamental principles of blockchain, enterprise information systems, and techniques for management and development of blockchain projects.
| Required Courses (9 hours) | ||
| ISYS 51703 | Blockchain Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISYS 51303 | Blockchain and E Business Development | 3 |
| ISYS 54503 | Blockchain and Enterprise Data | 3 |
| Students should choose 3 hours of coursework from among the following: | 3 | |
| Data Analytics Fundamentals (recommended) | ||
| ERP Fundamentals | ||
| Data Management Systems | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Cybersecurity and Data Track
This track is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline and is designed to provide business and non-business graduate students a foundation to help organizations assess and detect threats while securing and protecting data and data-driven systems against a myriad of threats such as malicious software, hacking, insider threats, and other cybercrimes.
| Required Courses: | ||
| ISYS 50103 | Data and Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ISYS 50203 | Data and System Security | 3 |
| ISYS 50403 | Cybersecurity, Crime, and Data Privacy Law I | 3 |
| Students should choose 3 hours of coursework from among the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Data and Cybersecurity Management | ||
| Cybersecurity, Crime and Privacy Law II | ||
| IT Toolkit & Skills Seminar | ||
| Data Analytics Fundamentals | ||
| Blockchain Fundamentals | ||
| ERP Fundamentals | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Business Analytics Track
This track is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline and is designed to give business and non-business graduate student’s knowledge and experience in the management and use of enterprise data for operations and decision-making. The ability to effectively manage and analyze increasingly large and complex sets of data is highly valued among employers in all disciplines, as “business intelligence” becomes a primary source of competitive advantage in many organizations. Students who complete this track will have a foundation in the effective management and use of relational and dimensional data, the application of statistical decision-making theory, and the exploration and exploitation of data using advanced data mining tools and techniques. Students completing this track may be eligible to receive a certificate endorsed by the SAS Institute.
| Required Courses (9 hours) | ||
| ISYS 51003 | Data Analytics Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISYS 55003 | Decision Support and Analytics | 3 |
| ISYS 58303 | Data Management Systems | 3 |
| Students should choose 3 hours of coursework from among the following: | 3 | |
| IT Toolkit & Skills Seminar (this course may not be used for the Master of Information Systems degree) | ||
| Blockchain and E Business Development | ||
| ERP Fundamentals | ||
| Seminar in Systems Development | ||
| Seminar in Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Enterprise Resource Planning Track
This track is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline and is designed to provide business and non-business graduate students a foundation in the effective use, implementation, and customization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. ERP systems support integrated core business processes in nearly every large organization, and knowledge of and experience with these systems are highly valued among employers in all business disciplines. Students who complete this track will have exposure to fundamental principles of ERP and techniques for configuration, implementation, and development of ERP systems. Students completing this track may be eligible to receive a certificate endorsed by SAP America and the SAP University Alliances Program.
| Required Courses (9 hours) | ||
| ISYS 52103 | ERP Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISYS 52203 | ERP Configuration and Implementation | 3 |
| ISYS 52303 | Seminar in ERP Development | 3 |
| Students should choose 3 hours of coursework from among the following: | 3 | |
| IT Toolkit & Skills Seminar (recommended) | ||
| Data Analytics Fundamentals | ||
| Blockchain Fundamentals | ||
| Blockchain and Enterprise Data | ||
| Data Management Systems | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship is designed to give graduate students a foundation in the core aspects of entrepreneurship they will need to start successful enterprises, to create and promote new products or service offerings in existing organizations, or to engage in social entrepreneurship. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship will have explored the context, tools, and processes of entrepreneurial activity and will have learned how to apply them to commercial and non-commercial enterprises.
Admission Requirements: The Graduate Certificate is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Students must apply and be admitted to the Graduate School of Business. Refer to the Graduate School of Business admission requirements.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship: (12 hours) To receive the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship, students are required to take 9 hours of coursework in the Walton College of Business and 3 hours of electives related to entrepreneurship in either the Walton College or in another college at the University of Arkansas. Elective courses other than those listed below may be approved by the Director of the Certificate program. Some elective courses have prerequisites that are not met by courses in the certificate program. Students are advised to check prerequisites prior to enrolling in a course.
*Students pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship while completing a master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering are required to choose an elective from Electrical Engineering. Likewise, students completing a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering must choose an elective from those listed under Public Health or another relevant course with Biomedical Engineering Program Advisory Committee approval.
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| For business students: | ||
| Strategic Management | ||
| New Venture Development | ||
| New Venture Development II | ||
| For non-business students: | ||
| Business Foundations for Entrepreneurs | ||
| New Venture Development | ||
| New Venture Development II | ||
| Elective Course * | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences | ||
| Financial Management in Agriculture | ||
| Agribusiness Strategy | ||
J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences | ||
| Fine Arts Gallery Internship | ||
| Organizational Communication Theory | ||
| Multiculturalism in Advertising and Public Relations | ||
| Documentary Production I | ||
Walton College of Business | ||
| MBA Internship | ||
| Innovation & Creativity | ||
| Consumer and Market Research | ||
| New Product Development and Strategy | ||
| Sustainability in Business | ||
| Cross-Sector Collaboration for Sustainability | ||
| Entrepreneurship Practicum | ||
College of Education and Health Professions | ||
| Administration and Leadership in Athletic Training | ||
| Theories of Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health | ||
| Public Health: Practices and Planning | ||
| Sports Facilities Management | ||
College of Engineering | ||
| Systems Engineering and Management | ||
Any 50000 level Electrical Engineering 3 credit course | ||
| Graduate School and International Education | ||
| Research Commercialization and Product Development | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Business Analytics
Admission Requirements: The Graduate Certificate credential is a part-time credential open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Students must apply for the Graduate Certificate credential and be admitted to the Graduate School of Business; the GMAT/GRE requirement is waived for the Graduate Certificate credential. (Students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or better upon completion of the Graduate Certificate and subsequently apply to the part-time Master of Healthcare Business Analytics and Master of Applied Business Analytics programs will not be required to submit a test score). Information regarding Graduate School of Business admission requirements can be found earlier in this chapter.
Students who hold non-immigrant status in the United States in the F-1 or J-1 categories are responsible for coordinating any necessary authorization for employment with the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS). F-1 and J-1 students are strongly advised to discuss training options with the Certificate Program Director and the ISS office early in their program, and to make themselves aware of limitations and restrictions related to F-1 or J-1 employment authorization benefits.
| Required Courses (9 hours) | ||
| ESRM 53003 | Healthcare Analytics Fundamentals | 3 |
| ISYS 55003 | Decision Support and Analytics | 3 |
| ESRM 58203 | Healthcare Business Analytics I | 3 |
| Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Data Management Systems | ||
| Seminar in Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management | ||
| Healthcare Business Analytics II | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |