Academic Resources

Explore our Information Technology academic resources, designed to support your academic aspirations.
Curriculum Guide

Information Systems Department

COC Advising Center

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

Career Resources

Unlock career potential in Information Technology! Discover resources to maximize your professional trajectory.

Career Assessment - PathwayU

Jobs via Handshake

Information Technology Career Information

Career Communities

Sample Information Technology 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.

• Lilly
• PADNOS
• Arconic
• Comerica Bank
• BDO
• 3M
• Corewell Health
• e2open

Information Systems Internships

GV Internships-  Experience Matters

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!

• CIS Computing Club
• Women in Computing
• FIRST Alumni Network
• Women in STEM Fields

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.

• Application Development
• Architecture
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Computing
• HTML
• C++
• C Language
• PHP
• UX Design
• Python
• JavaScript
• Java
• Ruby

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

Information Technology 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.

Study cloud infrastructure and mobile app development at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences while exploring the Swiss Alps, or complete an international internship in fields like software development, IT, and e-commerce through Experiential Learning International, with placements in Ireland, China, and South Africa.

College of Computing 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

Where Alumni Have Landed

• Information Technology Consultant – Grand Valley State University
• Director of Information Technology – Rec Boat Holdings LLC
• Information Technology Consultant – Deloitte
• Information Technology Manager – Federal Bar Association
• Vice President Information Technology – GHSP
• IT Security Analyst – BASF
• Director of Information Technology – LSG Insurance Partners
• Manager of Technology and User Experience – IMR
• Manager of Information Technology – Kendall Electric
• Information Technology Director – Kamps Pallets

You’ve developed a strong foundation in managing, securing, and supporting technology systems through your undergraduate studies in Information Technology, and now you’re ready to take the next step—whether that means advancing your technical expertise, moving into leadership and management roles, or specializing in areas like cybersecurity, cloud computing, or systems administration.

• GVSU College of Computing Graduate Programs
• Information Technology (MS) – Advanced study in enterprise systems, networking, cloud platforms, and IT strategy.
• Cybersecurity or Information Assurance (MS) – Protecting systems, networks, and data through advanced security practices and risk management.
• Information Systems (MS) – Bridging technology and business with a focus on systems analysis, governance, and digital transformation.
• Computer Science (MS) – Expanding technical depth in software development, systems, and data-intensive computing.
• IT Management or Technology Management (MS/MBA) – Preparing for leadership roles overseeing IT teams, projects, and budgets.
• Cloud Computing or Network Engineering (MS) – Designing, deploying, and managing scalable and secure infrastructure.
• Data Analytics or Business Analytics (MS) – Applying analytical and data-driven approaches within IT and organizational contexts.