Enterprise Information Systems Minor
The enterprise information systems minor provides students with an understanding of the role of enterprise-level information systems, particularly enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, in organizations. ERP refers to the systems and software packages used by organizations to manage day-to-day business activities, such as accounting, procurement, project management and manufacturing. Such systems are being used increasingly in all types of organizations.
Why Choose an Enterprise Information Systems Minor at Salisbury University?
The enterprise information systems minor provides both theoretical background and hands-on experience with enterprise systems focusing on ERP systems, large integrated information systems used in most organizations to support tactical and strategic functions. It is intended to prepare non-information systems majors for employment in organizations through an understanding of integrated business processes and how an enterprise system supports such processes – a way to make you stand out from others in your major.
What sets SU's program apart from the rest? 成人抖阴students enjoy the following benefits:
- SAP salaries and growth: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, average starting salaries in SAP/ERP related fields currently range between $54,000 and $142,000. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in SAP is projected to grow 8.8 percent from 2019 to 2028.
- Advantages for 成人抖阴business majors: Since ERP software is used in the vast majority of organizations, a thorough understanding of integrated business processes and an ERP system will complement deep content knowledge in accounting, finance, management and marketing. The enterprise information systems minor is open to any student at 成人抖阴except for information systems majors, who can follow the enterprise systems track in the information systems major.
- Advantages for computer science majors: Companies that implement an ERP system almost always have to customize the software to reflect existing processes, which requires a knowledge of programming, but an understanding of those business processes and how the system facilitates them results in highly sought-after knowledge to complement computer sciences skills.
Understanding business processes through hands-on experience with a leading ERP system sets our students up for success in an increasingly digital world.