Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET (www.abet.org)
Accredited by the Philippine Information and Computing Accreditation Board (PICAB)
Recognized by PACUCOA Level 1
Program Description
The BS Information Systems Program includes the study of the application and effect of information technology to organizations. It aims to develop among its students the effective use of information technology to solve problems, improve processes for organizational efficiency and business success. The program will also provide the students with theoretical and practical knowledge in various aspects of information systems planning, system implementation, system integration and project management.
Graduates are able to help an organization determine how technology-enabled business process can be used as strategic tool to achieve a competitive advantage. As a result, IS professionals require a sound understanding of organizational principles and IT practices so that they can serve as an effective bridge between the technical and management/users communities within an organization. This enables them to ensure that the organization has the information and the system it needs to support its goals and operational requirements.
Program Education Objectives
Within three to five years after graduation, the graduates of BS Information Systems shall:
- Be able to manage as a team leader and/or participate as a team member in undertaking computing projects whose results will lead to significant societal, organizational, national, and/or global benefits.
- Engage in lifelong learning toward the pursuit of graduate and/or post-graduate degrees and/or professional development.
- Demonstrate utmost standards of professionalism, attitude, and ethics to achieve excellence in the practice of his/her profession.
Program Outcomes
The graduates of BS Information Systems program will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
