Information Technology Minor
Minor (M)
Undergraduate Minor
Allendale • Face to face • 24 Credits
Information Technology (IT) uses computers, networks, software, and systems to manage and process information.
Overview
IT specialists are experts in data storage, cybersecurity, software development, network management, and system administration. Grand Valley provides students with extensive hands-on learning opportunities, helping IT students graduate with the confidence and experience necessary for success within information technology infrastructure and the people who use it.
The IT program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes courses in programming, problem-solving with software tools, and computer systems administration. You will delve into information assurance and system security, cyber digital forensics, and usability design.
IT stands out for its unique blend of theoretical foundation, practical experience, and underlying cybersecurity principles to prepare you to tackle current and future challenges. Highly educated faculty with extensive industry experience, combined with access to state-of-the-art computer labs, provide relevant, hands-on learning opportunities and prepare you for leadership in the field.
College of Computing
gvsu.edu/computing
C-2-100 Mackinac Hall
(616) 331-2060
Admissions and Recruitment Office
1000+
Employers Participate in GVSU Career Events
94%
Graduates Employed
"One of the Top Public Universities in America"
- Niche.com
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.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
Student Organizations
Getting involved and staying engaged with our vibrant campus community help you make the most of your Grand Valley experience. Attending student life events, joining a student organization, or participating in campus recreation opportunities are all fantastic ways to maximize your college years:
Career Advising
Whether you are a first-year student, a transfer student, or a current student thinking about your career options, advising is an important part of your academic journey.
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