Computer Technology, A.A.S. to B.A.S.
Bachelor Of Applied Science, B.A.S.
Grand Valley State University's new Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is designed for those who have completed or are in their last semester of completing an applied associate degree (A.A.S.) and are looking to complete a bachelor's degree.
- Hybrid and online
- Credit for your previous education and work experience
- Includes stackable certificates in the area of your choice (see below)
BAS Computing
New Program!
The degree is anticipated to begin in Fall of 2026. 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.
Choose a Track:
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
More information to come!
BAS Leadership & Business Fundamentals
This unique package will expand your skills, enhance your resume, and empower you to take the next step toward your career goals. Students complete requirements for both the leadership certificate and the business fundamentals certificate as part of the core of the major, graduating with both certificates as well as their degree.
Includes a Leadership Certificate (12 credits)
The Leadership Certificate prepares graduates with core training in six primary competencies:
- Leadership Integrity (identity and values)
- Structural Awareness
- Interpersonal and Conflict Management Skills
- Diversity and Cultural Competency
- Creative/Critical Decision-Making
- Written/Oral Communication Skills.
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Includes a Business Fundamentals Certificate (12 credits)
- Describe the fundamental role, purpose, and function of managers
- Recognize, use, and communicate marketing information
- Understand the fundamentals of accounting principles and transactions, and how they affect decision-makers in an organization
- Identify, calculate, and analyze the costs of financial decisions in an organization, including product costs, labor costs, and budget variances
BAS Professional Innovation
The Major in Professional Innovations allows you to pursue a flexible array of customizable emphases as part of a B.A.S. degree. This degree recognizes the value of technical skills earned at the associate level while guiding you to build interdisciplinary knowledge and strengthen core academic skills.
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Stackable Certificates Available to Build Into Professional Innovations' Major
Applied Data Analytics Certificate
Business Fundamentals Certificate
Meet with an Advisor in Northern Michigan
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