Todd Lukasiewicz '12
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is, 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.
Cybersecurity Career Guide
Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths
Academic Resources
Explore our Cybersecurity academic resources, designed to support your academic aspirations.
Curriculum Guide
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Career Resources
Unlock career potential in Cybersecurity! Discover resources to maximize your professional trajectory.
Menu of Experiences
Sample Cybersecurity 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.
- Allied Finishing Inc
- Acricsure
- Symplicity Communications
- Gordon Food Service
- Meijer
- GVSU Information Technology
- Applied Innovation
- Will County Health Department
- Waukegan to College
- City of Sterling Heights
- JSJ Corporation
- Plascore, Inc.
- Stellantis
- The Picas Group
- COLT Cyber Security Consultants
- Strategic Staffing Solutions
- UFP Industries, Inc.
- Northrop Grumman
- Life Journey Psychological Services, PLLC
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!
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.
- Network security
- Cryptography
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Python
- Java
- Cloud Security
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.
Cybersecurity 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.
The need for effective cyber security worldwide is expanding rapidly. Expand your knowledge and perspectives in cyber security while gaining valuable intercultural skills through studying 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.
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.
Cybersecurity Career Spotlights
Information Systems
Andrew Kirby '12
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is 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
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is, during my Junior year, GVSU sending me and three other students to travel out to Palo Alto, CA for a meetup through the University Innovation Fellows.
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.
Where Alumni Have Landed
- Cybersecurity Consultant at N1 Discovery
- IT Systems Specialist at Partners Worldwide
- Information Security Analyst at Meijer
- Developer Analyst at Meijer
- IT Business Operations Analyst at Deloitte
- Systems Administrator at Acrisure
- Cybersecurity and Privacy at PricewaterhouseCoopers
- SAP Systems Analyst at General Motors
Attend Events
Career Communities - Engineering, Technology, & Data
GVSU Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair
October 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Fall 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 of...
Employer of the Day: Advanced Medical Device Innovations
October 14, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet Advanced Medical Device Innovations representatives. Students can stop by for a casual conversation...
Graduate School Fair 2026
October 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explore your future at the annual GVSU Graduate School Fair hosted by the GVSU Career Center on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 12pm - 2pm in the Henry Hall Atrium on the Allendale...
State of Michigan Information Session & Networking Event
October 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Did you know the State of Michigan is the largest employer in the state? And did you know that applying for a position with the State of Michigan can look a little different from a typical job application? Join...
Community, Connections, and Careers in Northern Michigan
October 29, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Connect with leading employers from the greater Traverse City area to explore internships, entry-level positions, and career opportunities across a variety of industries. Learn what makes Northern...
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Consider joining the Engineering, Technology, & Data Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!
Beyond Undergraduate: Graduate or Professional Programs
You’ve explored the power of technology, data, and business systems as an undergraduate in Information Systems, and now you’re ready to take the next step—whether that means advancing your technical expertise, strengthening your leadership skills, or pursuing a specialized area like data analytics, cybersecurity, or IT management. Graduate school can help you turn your knowledge of information systems into a focused, high-impact career.
GVSU College of Computing Graduate Programs
Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
MS programs focused on cyber defense, digital forensics, and information security.
Computer Science & Engineering
Advanced technical degrees emphasizing secure systems, software, and networks.
Data, Analytics & Emerging Technology
Graduate study in data science, AI, information systems, and cloud security.
Business, Management & Leadership
MBA or management-focused programs centered on risk, governance, and strategy.
Law, Policy & Public Service
Graduate degrees in law, public policy, homeland security, or cyber policy.
Research & Academic Pathways
PhD programs for students interested in research, teaching, or advanced specialization.
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