Business Systems & Processes Major

Technology drives every business. Learn how to improve operations, automate processes and solve real business problems using the same enterprise software trusted by organizations around the world. 

Businesses today rely on technology to connect people, processes and data. As a Business Systems and Processes major, you'll learn how organizations use enterprise technology, automation and analytics to work smarter, improve efficiency and make better decisions. Through hands-on experience with industry-leading platforms like SAP, Salesforce, and UiPath, you'll graduate ready to bridge the gap between business and technology.

Why Study Business Systems & Processes at 91影视破解版?

The business systems and processes (BSAP) major provides a strong technical background in applied information systems while emphasizing the business knowledge and analytical skills necessary to successfully analyze big data to make informed decisions that impact performance.

You'll graduate with both business knowledge and technical skills, making you an asset in nearly every industry.

You'll learn how to:

  • Improve business operations
  • Analyze and redesign business processes
  • Work with the same enterprise resource planning (ERP) software used by Fortune 500 companies
  • Automate repetitive tasks using modern technology
  • Turn business data into smarter decisions
  • Connect business strategy with technology solutions

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE

What is ERP?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems help businesses manage everything from finance and accounting to inventory, sales, human resources, and customer relationships鈥攁ll in one connected system. In this program, you'll gain hands-on experience with SAP, one of the world's leading ERP platforms used by global organizations.

The BSAP major focuses on empowering students with hands-on experience in ERP designs, configurations and applications to help IT organizations and end users and improve operational efficiency, effectiveness and security. In this program, you鈥檒l be able to define and explain ERP concepts, processes and values in an organizational environment; utilize an ERP system to manage a variety of business functions and an organization; generate business intelligence using ERP to support decision making; and help organizations drive operational and process effectiveness and efficiency. Courses include hands-on training in SAP, SAP Lumira, and Salesforce. In addition, students gain insight into process automation and learn tools like UiPath.

Learn by Doing

In the BSAP major, you will:

  • Learn how to manage integrated business processes and make decisions that transform business environments and practices.
  • Be trained in the market-leading SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and earn the SAP Recognition Award.
  • Gain both the technology and business skills needed to position yourself competitively in the job market.
  • Graduate prepared for careers that combine business strategy and technology.
Careers in BSAP

Graduates from this program work across industries in roles such as:

  • Business Systems Analyst/Business Process Analyst
  • ERP Consultant/SAP Consultant
  • Operations Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Process Improvement Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Master Data Analyst
  • Technology Consultant

Earn a Double Major

If you're already planning to major in business administration, you need just a few additional courses (one additional semester) to graduate with TWO majors and earn the SAP Recognition Award.

Admission Requirements

BSAP is a screened major. Students are admitted to the major only after successfully completing a set of required courses with a C or higher in each of those courses and an overall 91影视破解版 GPA of 2.0 or higher. See all admission requirements.

Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions

See  for the BSAP major in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Plan of Study

See the  for the current catalog.

STEM Program Designation

International students may benefit from the program's STEM designation, which supports an optional practical training extension.

Scholarships

Outstanding students majoring in BSAP who demonstrate clear career goals are eligible for the Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum Scholarship in the amount of $5,000 each semester.

The requirements include being a sophomore, junior, or senior standing, being registered as a full-time student taking 12 or more credits per semester, and the completion of one full year at Towson University prior to submission. In order to apply, students must submit a scholarship application, a current resume, and a 500-word essay describing their future career goals related to gaining a position in Information Technology.