The program aspires for students to develop software applications in desktop, web, mobile and
various platforms as well as identify and implement methods and practices to manage data
infrastructure in IT. It also covers designing, implementing, and evaluating computer-based
systems and processes to meet information technology-based needs of industries.
The program has the following tracks: Database Systems Track and Network Systems Track.
Database Systems Track provides students the theories and technologies associated with the
analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of small, medium, and large data
repositories and data warehouses.
Objectives
- To produce graduates who have a clear understanding of the theoretical and managerial
aspects in handling large databases.
- To develop graduates who are well-versed in the technologies associated with the
security of large enterprise databases.
- To produce graduates who can be competent database designer, manager, and
administrators.
- To produce graduates who are updated with the current trends in databases and who can
handle the rigors of pursuing graduate works in Information Technology.
While Network Systems track aims for students to become the architects of the networked
economy; enabling everyday experiences on the global human network. With the ever-increasing
demand for their skills, networking students have the chance to dream about
business-critical in industries ranging from medicine and finance to entertainment and
aerospace which opens doors to rewarding careers and opportunities for economic advancement
and local community development.
Objectives
- Teach students how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network as well as
install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure equipment and
manipulate and optimize routing updates between protocols.
- Equip students the necessary skills to secure and manage enterprise-class network
services for teleworkers and branch sites, secure and expand the reach of an enterprise
network, and strategies used to mitigate network attacks.
- Allow students to design and implement an industrial strength network supporting broad
range of corporate services on data, image, and sound communications supporting mobile
services.
- Train students to gain skills necessary for quality client services.
- Apply knowledge of computing, science and mathematics and appropriate to the discipline
- Understand the best practices and standards and their applications
- Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate
to its solution
- 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, or
programs to meet desired needs and requirements under various constraint
- Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively
- Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools and practices
necessary to the IT profession
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a development team recognizing the
different roles within the team to accomplish a common goal
- Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan
- Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about
complex activities through logical writing, presentations, and clear instructions
- Analyze the local and global impact of computing information technology on individuals,
organizations, and society
- Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
in the utilization of information technology
- Database Administrator
- Web / Desktop / Mobile Developer
- IT Consultant
- Information Technology Instructor
- Systems Analyst
- Test Engineer
- Entrepreneur in IT Industry
- Technical Support Specialist
- Software Engineer
- Systems Software Developer
- Computer Programmer
- Data Analyst
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- 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 Admission and Registrar Offices.
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.
- 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
- 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 Chairman or committee designated for this
purpose.
- Retention Policies: As provided for in the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Code of Governance.
- Fees and Other Payments: These shall be based on approved BOR implementing guidelines
and schedule of fees.
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Information Technology Instructor
- Information Security Administrator
- Test Engineer
- Entrepreneur in IT Industry
- Technical Support Specialist