BS Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) is a four-year trimestral undergraduate degree program that aims to prepare students to solve business, societal and industry problems using IT as a tool. The goal of the program is to gear up students in becoming “information technologists” who can assist individuals, organizations and society, in solving problems using relevant IT tools and techniques.
The program keeps pace with changing technology and related business practices by offering courses in areas such as systems analysis and design, IT services, advanced hardware support, mobile and web application development, game development and several programming languages.
MOBILE AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES [MI]
This specialization aims to produce graduates who have good background in creating IT applications and services for mobile and internet technologies.
Information Technology Program Educational Objectives
- to be able to provide a significant contribution in the selection, development, application, integration, management and/or use of Information Technology to enable innovations in organizational processes and human activities
- to be able to design and develop IT solutions integrating the perspectives of professionalism, public policy, legal and ethical dimensions of IT, with the core values of APC, balancing the needs of its users and that of society, in general
- to be able to adapt with societal, business, and technological changes by continuously and actively engaging in:
- career and professional activities
- continuing education
- to effectively communicate orally and in writing
- to work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams
Information Technology Graduate Student Outcomes
- apply knowledge of computing, science, and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
- understand best practices and standards and their applications
- analyze complex problems and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
- identify, analyze and understand needs of customers and audience and the intent and spirit of their requirements and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems in order to respond appropriately in verbal and non-verbal forms
- design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs, with creativity and innovation, to meet desired needs and requirements under various constraints, with appropriate considerations to ethical, cultural and environmental factors.
- integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively
- apply knowledge through the use of current or innovative techniques, skills, tools and practices necessary for the IT profession
- function effectively as a member or leader of diverse development teams, and in multidisciplinary settings, recognizing the different roles, individual and cultural differences and strengths within a team to accomplish a common goal. Encourages, motivates and inspires others to perform, cooperate and achieve team goals
- assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan
- communicate effectively and ethically, with emphasis on the English language, with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing 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
- recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning, in the broadest context of technological change, and improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional development
- fulfills commitments, made to self and the organization, beyond expectations. Copes with the demands of goals, commitments and responsibilities even when faced with unexpected situations
