Applied Computer Science, M.S.
The Master of Science in applied computer science is designed to help computing professionals expand their knowledge and opportunities for advancement in the field.
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Program Overview
The applied computer science graduate program is a hybrid of computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and information systems, and incorporates topics from all four disciplines, providing flexibility in tailoring a graduate degree.
Why Study Applied Computer Science at Grand Valley?
Computing professionals who want to take their expertise or career to the next level can take advantage of Grand Valley's highly-credentialed and well-connected faculty.
- The program offers eight areas of concentration, giving students the flexibility to develop the skills necessary for career advancement.
- The program uses an applied computing curriculum and has dedicated state-of-the-art computer labs for hands-on experience. A premier data communications lab and computer architecture lab are also available.
- Graduate faculty members are experts in their field, holding doctorate degrees, as well as writing textbooks on the subject.
- Classes are flexible and convenient to accommodate working professionals.
- Students pay the same graduate tuition rate, whether they are in- or out-of-state residents.
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Location & Format
Classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Format:- Face To Face
Coursework
The M.S. in applied computer science curriculum includes content areas for depth of study, electives for breadth, and a capstone project/thesis. Specialization in content areas include:
- Biomedical informatics
- Cybersecurity
- Database management
- Distributed computing
- Info systems management
- Web and mobile computing
- Software engineering
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Deadlines for international students are May 1 for fall and October 15 for winter; domestic student deadlines are July 1 for fall and December 1 for winter. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
Admission Requirements
For general requirements for graduate admission, visit Grand Valley State University’s admission section of the online catalog.
Admission into the applied computer science program has additional requirements, which are available on this page.
If you have additional questions, please contact our graduate admissions office.
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For More Information
College of Computing
gvsu.edu/computing
[email protected]
(616) 331-2060
Program Director
Robert Adams, Ph.D.
(616) 331-3885
“I enjoy working with my students. Grand Valley gives me a chance to make a difference in my students' lives and open their minds to concepts and approaches that are new to them.”
PROFESSOR, COMPUTING