- 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.