Information Systems Degree

The information systems degree program at Umpqua Community College prepares students instruction on providing and managing data systems and other facilities to process and retrieve internal business information, as well as to respond to external data requests. Students who graduate from the information systems degree program may go on to pursue careers in IT as consultants, cloud computing architects, computer forensic investigators, and more. Courses include cost and accounting information systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, and more. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer information systems degrees.

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Umpqua Community College

650 College Blvd, Ontario, OR

Umpqua Community College, located in Roseburg, Oregon, was founded in 1964 through the recommendation of a committee formed by the American Association of University Women to establish a community college in Douglas County. The agreement made resulted in the establishment of the school through the cooperation of what is now Southern Oregon University and the Oregon University System. Though classes were offered beginning in 1961, the school was formally given a college district in 1964 through voter approval. Today the school continues to grow and expand and is currently constructing a multimillion dollar viticulture facility.

Academics

Umpqua Community College offers students variety of options that allow for the fulfillment of personal or professional goals. Academic transfer programs provide students with a curriculum that fulfills the requirements for the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to a four year institution. Career training programs prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce upon completing a two year study in their chosen high demand field, allowing for long term employment as a qualified professional. Additionally, adults may choose to pursue continuing education or adult education courses in order to fulfill employment or licensure requirements, or to complete one's education.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Communications
• Nursing
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Any individual who wishes to enroll at UCC may do so by completing the application for admission and paying all associated fees. Students must be at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Submission of transcripts and test scores is encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor prior to registration and participation in new student orientation. Financial aid is available as loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Information Systems Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Umpqua Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer and information systems managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Computer Programmers

Description

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).