BS Information Technology (BSIT)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Undergraduate Studies
About the Program
The BSIT program prepares students to work on information security, network architecture, database administration, systems administration, and computer support.
The BS Information Technology (BSIT) program includes the study of the utilization of both hardware and software technologies involving planning, installing, customizing, operating, managing and administering, and maintaining information technology infrastructure that provides computing solutions to address the needs of an organization.
Goals/Objectives
- To provide a technical and basic business education with an appropriate combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which will enable them to enter into and advance in the profession of Information Technology.
- To engage effectively in oral, written, and graphical communications and are comfortable in both interpersonal and public settings.
- To produce knowledge and skills that enables them to participate in life-long learning and to adapt to an ever-changing, global technological and business environment.
- To develop a well-rounded education that enables them to conduct themselves as responsible professionals and global citizens who are aware of ethical issues and societal needs and problems.
Career Opportunities
An  IT career involves installing, organizing, and maintaining computer systems as well as designing and operating networks and databases;
- Web and Applications Developer
- Junior Database Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Junior Information Security Administrator
- Systems Integration Trainee
- IT Audit Assistant
- Technical Support Specialist
Allied Fields
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) draws from many of the basic disciplines in the field of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Entertainment and Multimedia Computing, Mechatronics / Robotics, Information Management.
Program Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOMES OF THE BS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | ||
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POs Common to All Programs in All Types of Schools | ||
1. | Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) level 6 descriptor) (Graduate Outcomes: CS10, IS10, IT13) | |
2. | Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino. (Graduate Outcomes: CS08, IS08, IT10) | |
3. | Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor) (Graduate Outcomes: CS07, IS07, IT08) | |
4. | Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility. (Graduate Outcomes: CS09, IS09, IT12) | |
5. | Preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722) | |
POs Common to Universities as defined in CMO 46 s. 2012 | ||
6. | Participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects. | |
7. | Apply the competencies to support national, regional and local development plans (RA 7722). | |
POs Common to the discipline | ||
8. | Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing requirements needed to design an appropriate solution (Graduate Outcomes:CS02, IS02-03, IT03) | |
9. | Apply computing and other knowledge domains to address real-world problems (Graduate Outcomes: CS01, IS01, IT01) | |
10. | Design and develop computing solutions using a system-level perspective (Graduate Outcomes: CS03-05, IS04-05, IT05) | |
11. | Utilize modern computing tools (Graduate Outcomes: CS06, IS06, IT07) | |
POs Specific to Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | ||
12. | Apply knowledge of computing, science and mathematics appropriate to the discipline and understand best practices and standards and their applications to be able to analyze complex problems, identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. | |
13. | Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems. Design, implement and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components and programs to meet desired needs and requirements under various constraints. | |
14. | Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools and practices necessary for the IT profession. | |
15. | Function effectively as a member or leader of a development team recognizing the different roles within a team and society to accomplish a common goal and assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan especially in large and complex computing activities through logical writing, presentations and clear instruction. | |
16. | Analyze the local and global impact of computing information technology on individuals, organizations, and society. | |
17. | Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in the utilization of information technology. Recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning and improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional development. |
Program Curriculum
STUDENT CURRICULUM | ||||||||||||
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TERM 1 | ||||||||||||
Code | Title | Lec Units | Lab Units | Total Units | Pre-requisite(s) | |||||||
GE 1 | Understanding the Self | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
Ge 2 | Purposive Communication | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
GE 3 | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
IT 111 | Introduction to Computing | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
IT 112 | Fundamentals of Programming (C Language) | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
Free Elec 1 | Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
PE 1 | Physical Fitness | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
NSTP 1 | CWTS1/RTOTC1/LTS1 | 3 | ||||||||||
TOTAL | 23 | |||||||||||
TERM 2 | ||||||||||||
Code | Title | Lec Units | Lab Units | Total Units | Pre-requisite(s) | |||||||
GE 4 | The Contemporary World | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
GE 5 | Reading un the Philippine History | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
IT 121 | Intermediate Programming 2 (C Language) | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 112 | |||||||
IT 122 | Computer Programming 1 (Java) | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 112 | |||||||
IT 123 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | 3 | GE 3 | ||||||||
GEE2 | Human Reproduction | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
PE 2 | Rhythmic Activities | 2 | 2 | PE 1 | ||||||||
NSTP 2 | CWTS2/ROTC2/LTS2 | 3 | NSTP 1 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 23 |
STUDENT CURRICULUM | ||||||||||||
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TERM 1 | ||||||||||||
Code | Title | Lec Units | Lab Units | Total Units | Pre-requisite(s) | |||||||
GE 6 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
IT 211 | Fundamentals of Database System | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 121 | |||||||
IT 212 | Computer Programming 2 (Java) | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 122 | |||||||
IT 213 | Introduction to Human Computer Interaction | 3 | 3 | IT 122 | ||||||||
IT 214 | Networking 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
Elec 1 | Multimedia System | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
Lit 1 | Literature of the World | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
PE 3 | Individual and Dual Sports and Games | 2 | 2 | PE 2 | ||||||||
TOTAL | 23 | |||||||||||
TERM 2 | ||||||||||||
Code | Title | Lec Units | Lab Units | Total Units | Pre-requisite(s) | |||||||
GE 7 | Science, Technology and Society | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
GE 8 | Ethics | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
IT 221 | Database Systems (Info Mgt) (MySQL) | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 211 | |||||||
IT 222 | Data Structures and Algorithms (Java Language) | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 212 | |||||||
IT 223 | Information Assurance and Security 1 | 3 | 3 | IT 211, IT 212, IT 214 | ||||||||
IT 224 | Networking 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 214 | |||||||
IT 225 | System Analysis and Design | 3 | 3 | IT 211, IT 212 | ||||||||
IT 226 | Graphics, Design and Animation | 2 | 3 | 3 | Elec 1 | |||||||
PE 4 | Group Sports and Games | 2 | 2 | PE 3 | ||||||||
TOTAL | 26 |
STUDENT CURRICULUM | ||||||||||||
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TERM 1 | ||||||||||||
Code | Title | Lec Units | Lab Units | Total Units | Pre-requisite(s) | Co-requisite(s) | ||||||
Prof Elec 1 | Logic Design and Digital Computer Circuits | 2 | 3 | 3 | Free Elec 1, IT 111 | |||||||
Elec 2 | Web Development / Web Enterprise | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 211, IT 226 | |||||||
Elec 3 | Mobile Application using Google Android Platform | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 222, IT 223, IT 225 | |||||||
IT 311 | Software Engineering | 3 | 3 | IT 225 | ||||||||
IT 312 | Information Assurance and Security 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 223 | |||||||
IT 313 | Quantitative Research | 3 | 3 | 3rd Year Standing | Research | |||||||
Research | Methods of Research | 3 | 3 | 3rd Year Standing | IT 313 | |||||||
TOTAL | 21 | |||||||||||
TERM 2 | ||||||||||||
Code | Title | Lec Units | Lab Units | Total Units | Pre-requisite(s) | Co-requisite(s) | ||||||
Free Elec 2 | MicroControllers and Embedded Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 | Prof Elec 1 | |||||||
Prof Elec 2 | Web Systems and Technologies | 2 | 3 | 3 | Elec 2 | |||||||
Elec 4 | Platform Technologies | 2 | 3 | 3 | Elec 2, IT 312 | Prof Elec 2, IT 322 | ||||||
GEE 1 | Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
IT 321 | Capstone Project and Research 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | Research | |||||||
IT 322 | Applications Development and Emerging Technologies | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3rd Year Standing | Elec 4, Prof Elec 2 | ||||||
IT 323 | Social and Professional Issues | 3 | 3 | GE 8 | ||||||||
TOTAL | 21 |
STUDENT CURRICULUM | |||||||||||
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TERM 1 | |||||||||||
Code | Title | Lec Units | Lab Units | Total Units | Pre-requisite(s) | ||||||
GE 9 | Life Works and Writing of Rizal | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
Prof Elec 3 | Enterprise Resource Planning | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4th Year Standing | ||||||
Elec 5 | Game Development | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 322 | ||||||
IT 411 | Capstone Project and Research 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | IT 321 | ||||||
IT 412 | Systems Integration and Architecture 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4th Year Standing | ||||||
IT 413 | System Administration and Maintenance | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4th Year Standing | ||||||
TOTAL | 18 | ||||||||||
TERM 2 | |||||||||||
Code | Title | Lec Units | Lab Units | Total Units | Pre-requisite(s) | ||||||
OJT | Practicum | 720 | 12 | All Academic Requirements | |||||||
TOTAL | 12 |