Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Systems Analysts
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Lane Community College and Portland Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Portland State, Western Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, and Southern Oregon University.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Lane Community College and Portland Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Northwest Christian University, Umpqua Community College, Portland Community College, and Lane Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of University of Oregon, Northwest Christian University, George Fox, and Portland State.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of George Fox, Northwest Christian University, Western Oregon University, and Southern Oregon University.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Northwest Christian University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at George Fox, Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University, and Western Oregon University.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Portland State University • Portland, OR
Studying Business Information Systems Management (completion in 2008)
• 12/7/2011
"Loved the work, but hated some of the instructors. There are always those who have outdated views or are there to get a shot at younger students for the obvious improprieties. Thankfully, the deans are tuned in and deal with these situations quickly."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | The program is no longer available. If it were still available, I believe it would be at least as good as it was when I was attending. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | The program is closed at PSU. The computer science department is now the foundation for IT education, and sadly, the instructors are not able to tie in the business relevance of the content. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The program was a great source of information, and it was very challenging. Unfortunately, PSU no longer has this program, as the department fell below the minimum number of instructors during the recent financial and economic downturn. |
| Instruction | 10 | Instructors used current and relevant reference materials. The school ensured reasonable equipment for classroom labs. |
| How Difficult | 8 | If you are not a techie, it can be difficult to grasp the language. Terminology is the key to this field, so without a working knowledge of the language, you will be lost. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Well-balanced mix of hands on and book. The instructors provide a great venue to ensure there is clarity and understanding. The labs were up to date and provided decent and reliable computers to work on. Very few difficulties. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | Most classes are available in various timeslots, but some are restricted, based on available staffing. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | Excellent resources and a first-rate research lab. The support offices for the lab and library are always available to supply any needed assistance. |
| Social Life | 9 | I am not much of a social person, though I understand there are many programs to support the younger generations. School spirit was and continues to be very high. |
| Placement Services | 7 | The jobs office works hard to find students employment opportunities. The resources to find work are just too limited. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I am not active in the alumni association. From my perspective, the alumni are not that active at the school. There are events and support for students through grants, but they are few and far between. |
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