Artificial Intelligence Career Guide

Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths

Academic Resources

Explore our Artificial Intelligence academic resources, designed to support your academic aspirations.
Curriculum Guide

Department of Information Sciences and Technologies

COC Advising Center

What Can I Do With This Major? (External Resource)

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Feeling like you don't know what to do with all of this great information? We highly encourage to make an appointment with your academic advisor and career advisor. Another great starting point is the Self-Guided Career Exploration Tool.

Career Resources

Unlock career potential in Artificial Intelligence! Discover resources to maximize your professional trajectory.

Career Assessment - PathwayU

Jobs via Handshake

Artificial Intelligence Career Information

Career Communities

Menu of Experiences

Sample Artificial Intelligence Internship Sites

Internships provide a way for you to get hands-on, supervised experience in the world of work. You are able to apply the concepts you are learning in the classroom to a work environment.

Artificial Intelligence Internships

 General Information on Internships

Join A Student Organization

Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!

 

Student Organizations

 

Relevant Courses and Certificates for Building Skills

Developing the relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider strategic elective courses and certificates to pair with their major in order to gain additional skills.

  • Python
  • Java
  • C++
  • R
  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Data Visualization
  • Handling Missing Data
  • Decision Modeling

Electives to Consider


Community Service Opportunities

Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.

The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.
 

Civic Engagement Center

Artificial Intelligence Study Abroad Options

Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.

There are many study abroad opportunities all over the world, so why not intern, take some classes, and explore the world while receiving credit?

Study Abroad

Explore Internships Abroad

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.

Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship

Getting Started

Fellowship Opportunities

Fellowships are high-impact, potentially life-changing opportunities for students and alumni, opening doors to careers in public service, advanced academic study, foreign service, international teaching, and other career and service pathways into meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships

Finding a Fellowship


Artificial Intelligence Career Spotlights

Information Systems

Andrew Kirby '12 Spotlight

Andrew Kirby '12

I used to love walking/jogging around Allendale campus, in any weather, between classes. I love the outdoors, and there was a lot of natural beauty on campus.

Benjamin Parsell '19 Spotlight

Benjamin Parsell '19

During my Junior year, GVSU sent me and three other students to travel out to Palo Alto, CA for a meetup through the University Innovation Fellows.

Todd Lukasiewicz '12 Spotlight

Todd Lukasiewicz '12

When I was a freshman, there was quite a snowy winter. One day, around the weekend lunch rush around Kleiner, there was a large crowd mingling outside the building.

Bailey Webb '19 Spotlight

Bailey Webb '19

Grand Valley gave me some of the best memories, such as studying abroad in Ghana with the Honors College, working at the Dean of Students office and CLAS advising.

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Where Alumni Have Landed

  • AI Product Specialist at OneStream Software
  • Senior AI Engineer at AlphaSense
  • Data and AI Brand Specialist at IBM
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Gordon Food Services
  • Configuration Services Consultant / AI Engineer at Vervint

 


Attend Events

Career Communities - Engineering, Technology, & Data

JCPenney Suit Up - Winter 2026

February 1, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...

Careers in Lab Sciences

February 3, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Join us to explore part-time and full-time job opportunities in the Lab Sciences field! This event provides students the chance to hear from various employers in the Lab Sciences industry. You'll...

Prepare for the Career Fair (City)

February 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Are you preparing for the upcoming Fall GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but not quite sure where to start? The Career Center will be hosting a drop-in event to help you refine your resume, formulate...

Prepare for the Career Fair (Valley)

February 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Are you preparing for the upcoming Fall GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but not quite sure where to start? The Career Center will be hosting a drop-in event to help you refine your resume, formulate...

GVSU Winter 2026 Career and Internship Fair

February 19, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Winter Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni...

View More Career Communities - Engineering, Technology, & Data

Consider joining the Engineering, Technology, & Data Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!


Beyond Undergraduate: Graduate or Professional Programs

Artificial Intelligence graduate programs prepare learners for advanced technical roles, research careers, and leadership in rapidly evolving industries. Explore the program options below to find the pathway that best aligns with your goals.

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI)
A comprehensive program focused on machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and intelligent systems. Ideal for students seeking broad AI expertise and applied experience.

Master of Science in Computer Science (AI Focus)
A traditional computer science degree with specialized coursework in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven systems. Offers flexibility for students who want strong CS foundations with AI specialization.

Master’s in Machine Learning
A specialized program emphasizing algorithm development, predictive modeling, and advanced learning systems. Best suited for students interested in technical depth and model optimization.

Master’s in Data Science or Analytics
Focuses on statistical modeling, big data processing, and data engineering skills that support AI development and deployment across industries.


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Career Center Resources

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