• Specialized skills in the area of Enterprise Resource Planning equip students with a strong technical background, but emphasizes the business knowledge and analytical skills necessary in today's business environment.The goal of the management information systems emphasis is to provide students with the following:
  • An understanding of integrated business processes.
  • Experience using enterprise software (SAP® ERP) to execute business processes.
  • An understanding of necessary capabilities of reporting and analysis software to support business decision making.
  • Experience applying reporting and analytic techniques to translate business requirements into operational business intelligence decisions.
  • Career Options
  • Applications consultant
  • Business analytics specialist
  • Database administrator
  • E-Commerce expert
  • ERP administrator or consultant
  • IS manager or director
  • Network administrator
  • Why Study Management Information Systems at Grand Valley
  • Faculty members who are active in the current business environment through consulting and have strong academic credentials.
  • Current technology is integrated into courses by use of integrated business processes, electronic and mobile commerce, and enterprise resource planning.
  • Internships and mentorship programs are available to allow you to earn money while gaining valuable business experience.
  • The ongoing Seidman ERP Speaker Series brings corporate executives and recent graduates to campus to talk about enterprise systems and business processes in the world.
  • ESSU, a student organization created specifically for students interested in Enterprise Systems/ERP & Management Information Systems, provides networking opportunities with companies, conducts resume workshops and practice interviews, and provides tutoring to students.