Which Module of SAP for MBA and Economics?

[Former Member]

Hi everybody, I needs guidance for SAP module? I did BS in Economics (Major) and then MBA in Information Technology Management and currently i am doing my Second MBA in Management Information System? Also i am taking SAP certification Classes (till now i have taken "Enterprise Wide Information system"), in coming fall (Sept-Dec), i am planning to "Managing the supply chain using Advanced Planning and Optimization Tools". There is another course offer as "Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence" too. We have work on SAP ECC 6.0 and Also SAP business by design till now and cover all processes include Sales and Distribution, Material Management, Financial Accounting, Controlling, Production.

I plan to start my job next year, but now in summer i wants to do internship, please let me know which module is compatible for me in term of my education? I don't have programming experience nor i have any work experience. Your Answer is highly appreciated.

[Former Member]

Hi

Considering your background and education, you seem to be more oriented towards functional side of SAP than on technical part, now that you have an overview of SD/MM/FICO/PP its time for you to decide on as to which part of this module has made you to ignite your passion levels. choose the appropriate one and dedicate yourself completely to it, All The Best

[Former Member]

I agree with your answer. I am planning to move to SD but afraid of tough competition in SD, so i choose alternate that i need to go for MM. 

My second question is about what should i write in my Resume for summer internship. I think in Enterprise Wide Information system, we are going through basic SAP using ECC 6.0 and SAP business by design. Now in coming September i will take managing supply chain course. So what should i write in Resume and cover letter to attract company.

[Former Member]

I agree with Mohammad. With your background, you are definitely heading towards the functional side. If you've had an overview of the various business processes, which appeals to you most? You have a good possibility of getting an internship with one of the big implementation firms. That's the fast track to SAP consulting and is not typical. I wrote a blog post on the normal career track for recent college graduates that you might want to read. Jarret Pazahanick wrote a blog post as well that offers good advice.

Hope this helps!

Best regards,

  --Tom

[Former Member]

Thank you for sharing wonderful article on blog. But my biggest problem is that i don't have work experience and i am afraid if no body hire me.

I was thinking that if in summer i got time, i should read book regarding SAP SD, can you please tell me name of SAP SD book that i must read to advance my career.

[Former Member]

SAP Press has many good books on any of the modules. I don't have any first hand experience with any of the SD books (since I'm a Basis guy) but Sales and Distribution in SAP ERP — Practical Guide and Effective SAP SD. If you prefer Amazon, then you might want to get SAP SD Handbook or even one of the more basic guides: Discover SAP or Using SAP: A Guide for Beginners  and End Users. Also, despite the alarming name, mySAP ERP for Dummies is not a bad first book.

You are right to be worried that no one will hire you without experience. The best way to guarantee that you'll have a job when you graduate is to get an internship now or to become very active in your campus' career center activities. Do not wait.

If you do not get an internship, then you're going to end up on the more typical (slower) route to SAP. That means several years in an entry level job hopefully at a company that already has SAP then a slow migration into the group that supports SAP at that company as you show initiative and hard work over time.

Hope that helps!

Best regards,

  --Tom

[Former Member]

I am planning to send my resume and cover letter by First week of April for summer internship. I keep visiting career center at university.  But let me know how i get into SAP company, i mean that i was thinking that if i apply for unpaid internship then i get SAP experience with that company. What you think? Also what should i write in my cover letter regarding SAP as i am taking Basic SAP course (Enterprise Wide Information system), Also i am planning to take supply chain and SAP implementation course in future.

[Former Member]

Just express your desire to learn and be useful to whatever company is hiring. Don't talk about what you want to get from them. Talk about what you can do for them. Talk about how you are eager to apply the information from your academic coursework in the real world. Try not to come across like you are setting conditions in your cover letter (put me in the SAP group or I won't come). If you talk about how interesting you have found SAP SD, they'll get the message. Hopefully you'll have several offers from which to choose.

Also, from you're earlier post, don't pick you module based on what you think the competition will be like or what the market will be like. Follow your passion. Over the long run, you will only be successful if going to work is reward enough. Honestly, if I didn't have to support my family I would do SAP Basis for free. As it is, the passion that I have for SAP Basis has pushed me to learn more and work harder and that, in turn, has made me more valuable. Follow your passion, the money will take care of itself.

Hope this helps,

Best regards,

  --Tom