General Description of the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is the study of utilization of computers and computer software to plan, install, customize, operate, manage, administer and maintain information technology infrastructure. Moreover, the program being offered also deals with the study of design, development and implementation of solutions that integrate information technology to businesses and organizations. The program aims to prepare students to be IT professionals, well-versed on IT infrastructure development and administration as well as expert on systems design and development for implementation in an organization.

Program Objectives

By specializing on Service Management and Business Analytics, students are expected to develop skills that are essential for future business leadership and educational success. This specialization track uses an integrated approach and takes into consideration the interrelationship among the functional areas of business, notably in information and communication technology as well as sensitivity to the economic, social, technological, legal and international environment in which businesses must operate. By specializing in Service Management and Business Analytics, the program develops students skills and knowledge in the application of data and information that can be used by the industry for operational optimization, effective decision-making, and competitive advantages.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program are:

1. Engaged in further professional development and are interested in advanced studies or trainings in computing.
2. Entrepreneurs or are employed in computing industries, organizing, and managing team-based projects leading to successful and sustainable computing systems solutions.
3. Responsible computing professionals actively participating in community groups that make a significant impact in addressing current and future societal challenges.

Program Outcomes

• Apply computing knowledge appropriate to the discipline.
• Analyze a complex problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
• Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems or applications to meet desired needs and requirements.
• Function effectively both as a member and a leader of a development team recognizing the different roles to accomplish a common goal.
• Understand professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities in the utilization of information technology.
• Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities through logical writing and presentations.
• Analyze local and global impacts of computing information technology on individuals, organizations, and society.
• Recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning and improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional development.
• Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques and tools necessary for the IT profession.
• Use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies; human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking and web systems and technologies.
• Identify and analyze user needs, applying them in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems.
• Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively.
• Understand the application of best practices and standards.
• Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan.
• Demonstrate understanding and proficiency of IT specialization.