Computing and Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Grand Rapids • Face to face • Hybrid • Online • 79-82 Credits
The Computing and Business B.S. at Grand Valley is a new and innovative program offering students a unique interdisciplinary education that combines strong technical skills with core business knowledge.
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Computing and Business will help you build a foundation of equal weight in both computing and business. You'll choose the computing focus that fits your goals: AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, human-centered computing, information technology, information systems or software engineering. It's close to a double major, without the extra credits, time or cost.
Through integration courses and a hands-on interdisciplinary capstone, you'll learn to:
- Spot the real business problem behind the symptoms.
- Use data to improve customer experiences and sharpen decisions.
- Build tools that streamline operations and automate busy work.
- .Put AI to work responsibly on real business problems.
- Turn good ideas into systems people use.
The program meets the growing demand for professionals who can
integrate computing expertise with business acumen to solve
complex
organizational challenges.
College of Computing
Meet our Computing faculty
Program Contact
Samah Mansour, Ph.D.
Associate Professor,
Department of
Information Science & Technologies
(616) 331-3051
[email protected]
Career Opportunities
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 61,329.51 | 10% |
| $ 77,712.74 | 25% |
| $100,566.25 | 50% |
| $129,522.77 | 75% |
| $156,247.67 | 90% |
Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.
Top skills- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 45,293.33 | 10% |
| $ 55,813.84 | 25% |
| $ 75,068.55 | 50% |
| $103,949.67 | 75% |
| $144,931.13 | 90% |
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 61,233.15 | 10% |
| $ 75,023.33 | 25% |
| $ 95,356.51 | 50% |
| $126,787.20 | 75% |
| $164,669.67 | 90% |
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 |
|---|---|
| $ 48,590.66 | 10% |
| $ 71,287.30 | 25% |
| $101,704.60 | 50% |
| $130,439.67 | 75% |
| $165,188.52 | 90% |
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 65,395.20 | 10% |
| $ 79,185.60 | 25% |
| $ 96,428.80 | 50% |
| $134,908.79 | 75% |
| $142,376.00 | 90% |
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 63,697.61 | 10% |
| $ 81,952.89 | 25% |
| $105,683.22 | 50% |
| $131,761.73 | 75% |
| $166,799.66 | 90% |
Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 71,593.60 | 10% |
| $ 80,142.40 | 25% |
| $ 90,646.40 | 50% |
| $120,556.80 | 75% |
| $164,673.60 | 90% |
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 60,122.19 | 10% |
| $ 76,745.18 | 25% |
| $100,008.05 | 50% |
| $130,723.52 | 75% |
| $164,385.34 | 90% |
First of its Kind
In Michigan
"One of the Top Public Universities in America"
- Niche.com
94%
Graduates Employed After Graduation
Hybrid Roles Pay Off
Labor-market research consistently finds that jobs combining business knowledge with computing and data skills grow faster and pay more than single-skill roles.
First of its Kind in Michigan
GVSU is the first university in the state to offer this kind of interdisciplinary program, which combines a full computing education with a full grounding in business and connects the two through integrated coursework and a shared capstone.
Two Colleges, One Degree
You'll learn from faculty in the College of Computing and the AACSB-accredited Seidman College of Business, so both halves of the degree are taught by people who work in that field.
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