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BS IS

Bachelor of Science in Information System

Course Overview

The field of Information Systems is an area of concentration in the computing discipline that complements both Computer Science and Information Technology. Of prime importance is its utility in the conceptualization, design, development and evaluation of the technical systems used in the society.

Information Systems is concerned with the use of information technology and its effects in the different processes or systems in various organizations. The Information Systems program targets to empower students into associating information with business strategies and appropriate technologies for the benefit of a particular organization or business industry.

Career Possibilities

Primary Job Roles
  • Organization Process Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Solution Specialist
  • Systems Analyst
  • IS Project Management Associate
  • Change Management Specialist
Secondary Job Roles
  • Applications Developer
  • End-user Trainer
  • Documentation Specialist
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • IS Auditor

Program Graduate Outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of business processes, computing, mathematics and social sciences appropriate to the field of Information Systems
  • Analyze a problem, identify and define the computing requirements with respect to organizational factors appropriate to its solution and plan strategies for their solution
  • Evaluate information systems in terms of general quality attributes and possible trade-offs presented within the given requirement
  • Design, implement, and evaluate information systems, processes, components, or programs and to source cost-benefit efficient alternatives to meet desired needs, goals and constraints
  • Use knowledge and understanding of enterprises in modeling and design of information systems
  • Deploy and use effectively skills, tools and techniques necessary for information systems practice
  • Function effectively on teams(recognizing the different roles within a team and different ways of organizing teams) to accomplish a common goal
  • Communicate effectively with a range of audiences; Communication skills include technical writing, presentation and negotiation, and numeracy
  • Recognize the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the exploitation of computer technology and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices both in the local and global community
  • Recognize the need for and engage in an independent and life-long learning, planning self-learning and improving performance as the foundation for on-going professional development
  • Recognize the role of information systems in diverse settings including organizations and other social systems
  • Use knowledge of information processing for decision-making in various contexts and environment

Admission Requirements

  1. A graduate of K-12 under the STEM track. However, graduates from other tracks may still be admitted subject to an appropriate bridging program designed by the University.
    • SASE Cut-off Score for Incoming Freshmen
      • The SASE cut-off score for incoming freshmen is set by the Department. Other documentary requirements may be prescribed by the Office of Admissions and Scholarship Administration (OASA) and the Office of the Institute Registrar (OIR). In case the quota for a particular semester is not met, students with lower scores, to be decided upon by the department, may be admitted.
  2. Transferees from Within and Other ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Campuses
    • Must file an application of admission with the department concerned, which shall rank the application accordingly.
    • The transferee must have a GPA of 2.75 or better and no failing grade in Math
  3. Transferees from other schools Transferees from schools other than those belonging to the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø system shall satisfy these requirements:
    • Must pass the admission exam given by the Admissions Office.
    • Must have a GPA of 2.50 or better.
    • Must pass the interview conducted by the Chairman or the committee designated for this purpose.
  4. Retention Policies: As provided for in the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Code of Governance.
  5. Fees and Other Payments: These shall be based on approved BOR implementing guidelines and schedule of fees.

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