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x remove Combined Degree: Information Technology B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S. x remove Embedded Systems Graduate Badge x remove Health Information Management, B.S. x remove Combined Degree: Accounting B.B.A. and M.S.A.
Credits Required
141
8
122
141
Format
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Location

All undergraduate students begin their academic career at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus; classes for graduate students in this major are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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This program can be completed fully online.

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All undergraduate students begin their academic career at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus; classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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Coursework

Students admitted to this program will count up to 12 credits of graduate work in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree.

Certain classes may count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Students are encouraged to meet with their graduate program director to ensure all requirements are met.

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The embedded systems badge is two courses, four credits each:

  • EGR 524  Design of Microcontroller Applications
  • EGR 536  Embedded Systems Interface
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HIM administrators must be familiar with electronic health record (EHR) computer software, maintaining EHR security, and analyzing electronic data to improve healthcare information.

Areas of study include:

  • ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS Coding
  • Quality in health care
  • Health care law
  • Leadership practices in HIM
  • Strategic planning in HIM
  • Field practicum in HIM
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Students admitted to this program may take graduate courses after completing 85 undergraduate credits, and up to 12 credits of graduate work may be used in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree.

During their fourth-year students can select up to four of the following graduate level courses:

  • ACC 508
  • ACC 513
  • ACC 514
  • ACC 516
  • ACC 612
  • ACC 615
  • ACC 618

No more than three 500-level courses can be counted toward the minimum 33 hours of the M.S.A. degree.

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Career Options

There is a strong demand for professionals in this field. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:

  • Information security manager
  • Cybersecurity engineer
  • Cyber forensics analyst
  • Cybersecurity architect
  • IT security auditor
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics states ten of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related. Job prospects are very good for administrators with strong computer software skills. There are over 125 job titles available to the degree holder in a variety of settings.

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This specialization is designed for those pursuing CPA certification and careers in public, industry and nonprofit accounting.

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Skills Employers Want

The M.S. in Cybersecurity degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Cybersecurity
  • Vulnerability
  • Risk Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Operating Systems
  • Auditing
  • Agile Software Development
  • New Product Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Security Requirements Analysis

Source: EMSI, 2022

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The B.S. in Health Information Management at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Health administration
  • Information systems
  • Computer science
  • Risk Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Leadership
  • Communication

Source: EMSI, 2020

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The Seidman MS in Accounting (MSA) degree offers an intensive, concentrated learning experience that explores the essential aspects of accounting and permits an in-depth exploration and practical experience in areas within the discipline. This specialized degree is designed for students pursuing CPA certification and careers in public, industry and nonprofit accounting. 

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