Combined Degree: Computer Engineering B.S.E. and Applied Computer Science M.S.
Grand Valley State University combined degree programs offer current
qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete both an
undergraduate and graduate degree, meeting their unique personal,
academic, and career goals. Pursuing a combined degree program can
reduce the cost and total time required to complete both a bachelor's
and a master's degree.
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Program Overview
Qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the program and obtain both a B.S.E. in computer engineering and M.S. in applied computer science within the accelerated time frame.
Students apply for the combined B.S.E./M.S. program during their second academic year. Application requirements include:
- Overall GPA of 3.25 or greater
- Admission to the computer engineering program
- 60 hours of academic credit completed or in progress
- Two letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts
Why Pursue Combined Degrees at Grand Valley?
- Highly-credentialed and well-connected faculty.
- The College of Computing has its own dedicated state-of-the-art computer labs for hands-on equipment. A premier data communications lab and computer architecture lab are also available.
- Accelerate your career trajectory and complete your degrees one step ahead of the competition.
- Respond to emerging job markets.
- Meet the growing national need for more master's trained employees.
- Gain valuable internship and career opportunities through partnerships in the West Michigan area.
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Location & Format
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.
Format:- Face To Face
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.
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Admission Requirements
Students apply directly to the School of Computing and Information Systems for the combined B.S.E./M.S. program during their second academic year. Visit the online catalog for more information about admission requirements for the combined bachelor of science in computer engineering and master of science in applied computer science.
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