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| x remove Computer Science, B.S. | x remove Health Information Management, B.S. | x remove Data Science and Analytics, M.S. | |
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| Credits Required |
120
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122
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36
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| Format |
Face To Face
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Face To Face
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. |
Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. |
Classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. |
| Coursework |
The computer science program consists of core computer science classes, along with specialized applications. Some of these classes include:
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Students study a wide variety of topics including:
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The program consists of:
Students are expected to complete field experiences and collaborative assignments and projects. 
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| Career Options |
Job opportunities in the computing and information technology industry are growing rapidly, particularly in occupations such as:
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in health information management will grow 16 percent in the next decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Jobs include director or manager, security officer, data analyst, and medical coder, just to name a few. High job placement offers the potential for maximum return on investment. |
Students will go on to have successful careers in:
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.S. in Computer Science 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 computer science job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The M.S. in Data Science and Analytics 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 data science job postings.
EMSI: Source, 2022
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