Management ( Management Information Systems Emphasis)

Overview

Key facts

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 ( Management Information Systems Emphasis) at Grand Valley State University 

• 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.