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2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [In Progress]

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Computing

Admission Requirements

To be admitted, students need to meet Grand Valley State University's minimum requirements for transfer student admissions. For the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), students must satisfy one of the following: (i) have completed or be in the last semester of an associate of applied science degree, associate of general studies, an associate of applied arts and science degree, an associate in business degree, or similar technical applied degrees, (ii) have completed a technical certificate, or (iii) have at least 15 technical credits earned from previous coursework.

  • If your associate degree is still in progress, we encourage you to apply and meet with an advisor to discuss your transfer plan.

Degree Requirements (B.A.S.)

A BAS in Computing is a career-focused degree that emphasizes hands-on, practical skills for immediate entry into the workforce. Unlike a traditional Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, which is heavily theoretical and mathematical, the BAS focuses on using technology to solve real-world problems in business and industry. It is designed for students who have completed 15+ credit hours at another college with a technical focus from one of the following areas: (i) a technical associate's degree (AAS or equivalent), (ii) a technical certificate, or (iii) a minimum of 15 technical credits earned previously. This degree builds on prior programming skills developed at the associate level, adding specialized computing knowledge in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Human-Centered Computing, Software Engineering, Information Technology, and Information Systems. This program requires 40 credits from a four-year institution, which exempts students from the university's 58 credits from a four-year institution rule. All other relevant policies apply.

Technical Focus (transferred from AAS): 15+ credits

B.A.S. Course Requirements (9 credits)

Computing Required Courses (22-23 credits)

And select three courses of this list:

Elective Courses (9 credits)

Select one of the following tracks:

Cybersecurity Track (9 credits)

Select two courses from the following list:

Artificial Intelligence Track (9 credits)

Select three courses from the following list:

Human Centered Computing Track (9 credits)

Select three courses from the following list:

Software Engineering Track (9 credits)

Select three courses from the following list:

IT Track (9 credits)

Select two courses from the following list:

Computer Science Track (9 credits)

Select three courses from the following list:

Web Design and Development Track (9 credits)

Select three courses from the following list:

Suggested Order of Coursework for the Applied Science in Computing Major

Year One (19-20 credits)

Year Two and Beyond (21 credits)

Additional coursework may be needed to meet general education requirements at GVSU, minimum 120 credits required to graduate, last 30 credits at GVSU, or other university requirements. While many full-time enrolled students can expect to complete this degree in two years, the number of years to complete this degree will be impacted by whether students are attending part-time or full-time as well as the number of credits transferred in.


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