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?

The Applied Computer Science program at Grand Valley State University 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.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Biomedical informatics
Cybersecurity
Database management
Distributed computing
Info systems management
Web and mobile computing
Software engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction Machine Learning View 909 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

Other requirements

General requirements

U.S. students with a GPA below 3.0 from all of their undergraduate coursework must contact the School of Computing and Information Systems for advising.
Submit acceptable recommendations from at least two individuals attesting to the likelihood of the candidate's successful completion of the program.
Submit a resume detailing work experiences and accomplishments.
Submit a link to a video (no more than 3 minutes) where you briefly describe career goals, background experiences, and previous projects, including an explanation of how this program will help you achieve educations and professional objectives. Please be sure the video is available to people without needing to login, and for at least a 30 day period after submission of your application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29832 USD / year

≈ 29832 USD / year
Out-of-State

29832 USD / year

≈ 29832 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29832 USD / year

≈ 29832 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Check your Eligibility

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
100% online application -- instant conditional offer
Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Computer Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About