Master's Degree in Enterprise Resource Planning

Lamar University MBA

Degree: Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Enterprise Resource Planning
Hours: 36

Enterprise Resource Planning MBA

Delivery Options:

On-Campus       Online

Degree Description

The Lamar University MBA Degree with a concentration in Enterprise Resource Planning, offered as either a residential or online program, prepares you to access a business process technology platform of systems and software packages used by organizations to integrate all facets of operation. These include procurement, product planning, development, manufacturing, sales, marketing and data analytics. ERP is an essential part of contemporary business strategy.

Why Study Enterprise Resource Planning at Lamar?

The MBA Degree with a concentration in Enterprise Resource Planning at Lamar University, available to you as a residential or online program, gives you hands-on experience with SAP, a market leader in business process technology.

A 2011 study by the McKinsey Global Institute predicts that by 2018 the United States will face a shortage of more than 1.5 million managers, analysts and other workers who are well-versed in the principles and use of data analytics. Whether you choose the on-campus or online program, you will complete this concentration prepared for professional positions involving enterprise application responsibilities.

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Online MBA Enterprise Resource Planning

Career Paths

The field of enterprise resource planning is growing and evolving as quickly as the very technology employed by businesses across all facets of their operations. These jobs are fast-paced and require personnel with a sharp business acumen in addition to technological knowledge and skills. International Data Corp forecasts that the ERP software market will total $23.8 billion worldwide by 2018. Numerous factors play a role in determining potential salary ranges and employment opportunities, including local market conditions and a candidate’s work history and educational qualifications. 

Primary Careers

Business analyst, technical/functional analyst, technical developer

Career Areas

  • Technical communications
  • Software development
  • Systems administration
  • Technology function and analysis
  • Database management
  • Supply-chain management

Median Salary

$81,690

ERP Employers of Note

  • Oracle
  • IBM
  • Deloitte
  • Netsuite
  • Accenture
Faculty Member NameDr. Larry Allen
Department Chair
Economics and Finance
Faculty Member NameDr. Kakoli Bandyopadhyay
Department Chair
Information Systems
Faculty Member NameDr. Gisele Moss
Department Chair
Accounting
Faculty Member NameDr. K.C. Sen
Department Chair
Management and Marketing