Information Technology B.S. and Applied Computer Science M.S.
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)
Combined
Allendale • Grand Rapids • Face to face • Hybrid • 144-149 Credits
Grand Valley State University combined degree programs offer current qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree, meeting their unique personal, academic, and career goals. Pursuing a combined degree program can reduce the cost and total time required to complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree.
Overview
Grand Valley's combined degree program in Information Technology B.S. and Applied Computer Science M.S. allows students to complete both degrees in an accelerated timeframe. This program provides a strong foundation in information technology and advanced knowledge in applied computer science, preparing students for various IT roles.
The course topics include computing principles, data communications, computer architecture, and software development. Students gain hands-on experience in dedicated computer labs, building skills to tackle real-world IT challenges. Graduate coursework counts towards both degrees, ensuring a comprehensive education.
Studying this program at Grand Valley offers:
- Excellent job market preparation through a blend of theoretical and practical experiences.
- Collaboration with highly-credentialed faculty.
- State-of-the-art labs.
- The accelerated nature of the program, which helps them advance their careers quickly and meet the growing demand for master's trained employees in the IT field.
College of Computing
(616) 331-3051
[email protected]
www.gvsu.edu/computing
Program Director
Robert Adams, Ph.D.
(616) 331-2060
Career Opportunities
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Coordination
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,015.22 | 10% |
| $ 70,046.42 | 25% |
| $ 98,672.56 | 50% |
| $129,085.11 | 75% |
| $156,611.63 | 90% |
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Top skills- Programming
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control Analysis
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 33,184.11 | 10% |
| $ 53,495.88 | 25% |
| $ 67,847.99 | 50% |
| $ 84,162.56 | 75% |
| $121,966.24 | 90% |
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
Top skills- Programming
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Operations Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 44,039.06 | 10% |
| $ 55,447.13 | 25% |
| $ 91,683.55 | 50% |
| $110,372.96 | 75% |
| $134,985.23 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 96,291.33 | 10% |
| $124,070.98 | 25% |
| $158,311.30 | 50% |
| $183,570.71 | 75% |
| $231,451.37 | 90% |
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Monitoring
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,015.22 | 10% |
| $ 70,046.42 | 25% |
| $ 98,672.56 | 50% |
| $129,085.11 | 75% |
| $156,611.63 | 90% |
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 83,416.06 | 10% |
| $100,760.03 | 25% |
| $112,876.71 | 50% |
| $146,086.08 | 75% |
| $186,737.44 | 90% |
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Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
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to scholarships for which you might qualify.
Nine Areas Of Concentration
There are nine areas of concentration available in the Applied Computer Science program:
- Biomedical Informatics
- Cybersecurity
- Database Management
- Distributed Computing
- Information Systems Management
- Web and Mobile Computing
High-Tech Labs
The College of Computing offers modern, wellequipped computing facilities across both the Valley and City campuses, with specialized labs for coursework, research, and general student use. You’ll have access to Linux labs, Mac labs, hybrid Windows/Linux environments, networking and cybersecurity labs, and highperformance computing resources
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