Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS)

(This program is not yet offered)

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) program is a four-year degree program which focuses on the design and implementation of computer-based information systems and other ICT solutions to address the demands in existing business processes.

The program prepares students to become IT professionals with primary competencies in the areas of business process analysis and reengineering, change management, systems integration, systems implementation, system evaluation/quality assurance, and software maintenance.

The program also requires a Capstone project. It should be in the form of an information systems development and implementation as a business solution for an industry need.

Objectives of the Program

To introduce students to current technologies and tools, as well as, quality assurance methodologies that will lead to the development of implementation-ready information systems.
To enable students to understand the different components of the information technology field, including hardware, software, communication, networking, research, peopleware and management skills.
To demonstrate awareness of how to methodically and practically approach a variety of technical, organizational, and managerial issues to ultimately improve ICT integration towards the attainment of strategic business advantage.
To inculcate to students the essential virtues and attitudes, as well as develop necessary knowledge and competency levels required of an information technology professional.
To train students to systematically appraise the quality of computer-based information systems against user needs and requirements to guarantee user acceptance and implement ability.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the BSIS programs are as follows:

Incoming Freshmen

Must have attained a high school general average not lower than 85%.
Must have a grade not lower than 85% for English, Math, and Science subjects taken in high school.
Passed the PUP College Entrance Test with a raw score not lower than 110 points (subject to changes depending on current University set qualification mark for PUPCET â€“ either by percentile or raw score).
Passed the college screening.

Shiftees

Must have completed at least one (1) year residence in previous college with a GWA of 2.0 or higher and with no failing grade, incomplete, and/or withdrawn/dropped course.
Passed the college screening.
Filed a Shifting Form duly released, accepted and acknowledged by the releasing college, accepting college, and OUR respectively.
Acceptance of application for shifting to the program is subject to the availability of slots.

Transferees

Must have completed at least one (1) year residence in previous college/university with no failing grade, incomplete, and/or withdrawn/dropped course.
Passed the college screening.
Acceptance of application for transferees to the program is subject to the availability of slots.

Retention Requirements

CCIS shall implement the policies and guidelines on “SCHOLASTIC DELINQUENCY” found in Section 12 of the PUP Student Handbook.

Graduation Requirements

A candidate for graduation shall file his application for graduation with the University Registrar's Office at the start of his last semester.
A student shall be recommended for graduation when he has satisfied all academic and other requirements prescribed by the University.
No student shall be allowed to graduate from the University unless he has earned therein more than fifty (50) percent of the academic units required in the curriculum.
A candidate for graduation shall have his deficiencies made up and his record cleared not later than two weeks before the end of his last semester.
No student shall be issued a diploma and a transcript of records unless he has been cleared of all accountabilities.

Job Targets

After satisfactorily completing all the requirements leading to a BSIS degree, students may qualify for but not limited to the following entry level positions: