Run systems that run the world.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrates key concepts in business, technology, and data analysis to power companies worldwide. As an ERP professional, you can play a leading role in improving organizational operations, streamlining supply chains, and enabling smarter, data-driven decisions across global enterprises.

The ERP program combines coursework in business and technology with hands-on learning using industry leading software and real-world applications such as SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 360. With a majority of Fortune 500 companies relying on ERP systems, students at Missouri S&T's ERP program gain a competitive edge by developing in demand, career-ready skills applicable across a wide range of industries.

The Missouri S&T ERP Program has a partnership with SAP University Alliance gives our students access to resources not easily found elsewhere including hands-on experience with SAP ECC and S4/HANA software, an opportunity to earn the SAP Certificate of Excellence Award, SAP simulation competitions, industry connections, and so much more.

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Career Outcomes in ERP

Graduates with ERP related courses, minors, or certificates can expect to find high impact careers across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, consulting, logistics, and technology. 

Common roles within the ERP field include: ERP Analysts, SAP Consultants, Business Systems Analysts, and Supply Chain Analysts. These roles involve working directly with enterprise platforms to support finance, logistics, procurement, and operations. Graduates also pursue positions such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Systems Analyst, where they translate organizational data into actionable insights that guide strategy and performance.

With additional experience or specialization, ERP professionals move into roles such as Functional SAP Consultants, Technical SAP Consultants, ERP Project Managers, Solutions Architects, and IT Business Consultants, these of which are leading system implementations and large-scale digital transformation projects.

Average Salaries of ERP Careers

$102,346

Average Starting Salary of ERP Consultants

$75,244

Average Starting Salary of ERP Analysts

$95,572

Average Salary of ERP Business Analysts

Up to date and additional information can be found at Payscale ERP Chart.

Research in Enterprise Resource Planning

At Missouri S&T, students have the opportunity to work with professional faculty within the ERP program to conduct research on new innovative topics in Enterprise Resource Planning. This includes exploring different strategies on data-driven approaches, improving current enterprise systems, and data structuring.