GVSU College of Computing

Few years after graduation, our typical alumni are expected to be computing professionals who:

• Use technical, communication, and teamwork skills to develop solutions that support information needs and inform decision making.
• Continue to develop their professional knowledge and skills.
• Behave ethically while contributing to their profession and to society.

By the time of graduation, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. 
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. 
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. 
6. Apply theory, techniques, and tools throughout the data science lifecycle and employ the resulting knowledge to satisfy stakeholders’ needs.