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x remove Information Systems, B.S.
Credits Required
128
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

Students study a variety of topics, including:

  • Application programming
  • Data analytics and problem solving
  • Database systems
  • Distributed computing
  • IT management
  • IT project management
  • Networking and system security
  • Systems analysis
  • Web development
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Career Options

Our IS program will prepare you to begin successful careers in some of the best technology jobs in the industry:

  • Software developer
  • Computer systems analyst
  • IT manager
  • Computer programmer
  • Database administrator
  • Web developer
  • Computer network architect
  • Computer systems administrator
  • Computer support specialist
  • Information security analyst
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Information Systems 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.

  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
  • Java (Programming Language)
  • JavaScript (Programming Language)
  • Troubleshooting
  • Technical Support
  • Computer Hardware
  • Linux
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership

Source: EMSI, 2020

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