Information Systems (IS)

Overview

IS professionals employ information technology (IT) to improve or enable business processes. They work with a company's IT and development staff in facilitating business process owners' needs for process automation and process re-engineering. IS graduates work in many capacities such as systems and process analysts, application developers, application support staff, and IT service staff.

MECOP's IS/IT interns build real-world skills and knowledge in database development administration, analysis, technical writing, end user support, and business aspects of technology. This program integrates technical, business and interpersonal skills, enabling students to gain valuable theoretical and practical experience.

Key Course Highlights

Business Process Analysis, Modeling and Improvement
Business Accounting, Marketing, Management and Finance
Database Design and Applications
Telecommunications and Networking
Organizational Change and Development

Internship Project Samples

Business Application Installation and Support
Business Process Modeling and Analysis
Dynamic Website Development
Database Design and Implementation
Desktop End User Configuration and Support
IT Infrastructure Implementation and Support

Internship History

Please note: Numbers for the latest set of data (2023) are subject to change

Internships offered are a function of both industry demand as well as the volume of students applying to MECOP. Changes can result from fluctuations in industry demand and/or available participating students.

Active Company Participants

The following participating companies have taken IS students in the recent past (within the last 5 years):

Past participation is not necessarily an indication of future opportunities. Each company's internship needs change annually. The volume of companies and quantity of internships available for each discipline will vary every year. MECOP accepts new students to the program annually based on projected demand.

Student Participation

Participating Universities

MECOP currently accepts Information Systems students from the following universities:

Oregon State University

Internship Timeframes

The following timeframes have been laid out by our participating universities for when an internship should be offered. These timeframes have been structured to allow students to participate in the program and not fall behind on their upper-division coursework schedule beyond the terms that internships overlap.

Oregon State University

Junior Year: Summer-Fall Internship
Senior Year: Summer-Fall Internship

Spring-Summer Internship: Internship occurring during Spring and Summer school terms (March through September).
Summer-Fall Internship: Internship occurring during Summer and Fall school terms (June through December).

Coursework Requirements

Each participating university discipline has a set of required courses that must be taken to stay on schedule for program participation. Theses requirements are optimized to provide the necessary skills to participate in MECOP's internships while minimizing the amount of time added to receiving a degree. If you are a student and want to discuss your current academic qualifications please see our directory of advisors for a list of staff members familiar with MECOP.

For a full listing of coursework requirements, please visit: https://www.mecopinc.org/students/course-requirements
Need a spreadsheet to plan your coursework? For sample worksheets, please visit: https://www.mecopinc.org/students/curriculum-plans

Coursework Requirements:

Oregon State University

Need a spreadsheet to plan your coursework? See our curriculum plans for sample worksheets.

Academic Advisors

Need to talk to an advisor familiar with MECOP? For advisor contact info, please visit: https://www.mecopinc.org/universities/advisors

Oregon State University

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