Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (VSU Alangalang)
BSIT
Offered by Department of Information Technology - Alangalang
Focuses on the utilization of hardware and software technologies involving planning, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining IT infrastructure to provide computing solutions that address organizational needs.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program includes the study of the utilization of both hardware and software technologies involving planning, installing, customizing, operating, managing and administering, and maintaining information technology infrastructure that provides computing solutions to address the needs of an organization. The program prepares graduates to address various user needs involving the selection, development, application, integration, and management of computing technologies within an organization. Students are trained to understand best practices and standards, analyze complex problems, identify computing requirements, and integrate IT-based solutions effectively into the user environment.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Apply knowledge of computing, science, and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
Identify and analyze user needs and take these into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems, while understanding best practices and standards and their applications.
Analyze complex problems and identify the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs to meet desired needs and requirements under various constraints.
Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively.
Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools, and practices necessary for the IT profession.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a development team, recognizing the different roles within a team to accomplish a common goal.
Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan and communicate effectively 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, and 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 and improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional development.
Accreditation
The program has been granted by CHED with a Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC).
Curriculum
Our comprehensive 4 years curriculum is designed to provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
1st Year - 1st Semester
Introduction to Computing
CSIT 101 · Prerequisite: None
Computer Programming I
CSIT 102 · Prerequisite: None
Purposive Communication in IT
Comm 11n · Prerequisite: None
Ethics in IT
Phlo 11 · Prerequisite: None
Mathematics in the Modern World
Math 11n · Prerequisite: None
Understanding the Self
ScSc 11n · Prerequisite: None
Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness 1 (PATHFit 1) – Movement Competency Training
PhEd 11 · Prerequisite: None
National Service Training Program I
NSTP 11 · Prerequisite: None
1st Year - 2nd Semester
Computer Programming II
CSIT 103 · Prerequisite: CSIT 102
Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
IT 101 · Prerequisite: CSIT 101
Fundamentals of Database Systems
IT 102 · Prerequisite: None
Discrete Mathematics
IT 103 · Prerequisite: CSIT 101; Math 11n
College and Advance Algebra
Math 101 · Prerequisite: Math 11n
Life and Works of Rizal
ScSc 16 · Prerequisite: None
Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness 2 (PATHFit 2) – Exercise-based Fitness Activities
PhEd 12 · Prerequisite: PhEd 11
National Service Training Program II
NSTP 12 · Prerequisite: NSTP 11
2nd Year - 1st Semester
Data Structure and Algorithms
CSIT 104 · Prerequisite: IT 102; IT 103
Networking I
IT 204 · Prerequisite: None
Object Oriented Programming
IT 205 · Prerequisite: CSIT 103
Quantitative Methods in IT
IT 206 · Prerequisite: IT 101; CSIT 103
Platform Technologies
IT 207 · Prerequisite: IT 101
Science, Technology and Society
ScTS 11 · Prerequisite: None
Art Appreciation
Humn 11n · Prerequisite: None
Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 3 (PATHFit 3): Sports Activities
PhEd 13 · Prerequisite: PhEd 11, PhEd 12
2nd Year - 2nd Semester
Information Management
CSIT 105 · Prerequisite: IT 206
Networking II
IT 208 · Prerequisite: IT 204
Advance Database Systems
IT 209 · Prerequisite: CSIT 104
Information Assurance and Security I
IT 210 · Prerequisite: IT 207
System Integration & Architecture I
IT 211 · Prerequisite: IT 207
Reading Visual Art
Humn 12n · Prerequisite: None
The Contemporary World
ScSc 13n · Prerequisite: None
Physical Activities Toward Health and Fitness 4 (PATHFit 4): Dance Activities
PhEd 14 · Prerequisite: PhEd 11, PhEd 12, PhEd 13
3rd Year - 1st Semester
Application Development and Emerging Technologies
CSIT 106 · Prerequisite: CSIT 105
Software Engineering
IT 312 · Prerequisite: CSIT 105
System Integration & Architecture II
IT 313 · Prerequisite: IT 211
Integrative Programming Technologies I
IT 314 · Prerequisite: IT 205
Information Assurance and Security II
IT 315 · Prerequisite: IT 210
Elementary Statistics & Probability
IT 316 · Prerequisite: IT 103
IT Infrastructure and Network Technologies
IT 317 · Prerequisite: CSIT 105
3rd Year - 2nd Semester
Capstone Project and Research I
IT 318 · Prerequisite: IT 312; IT 316
Internet of Things (IoT)
IT 319 · Prerequisite: IT 317
Data Mining
IT 320 · Prerequisite: CSIT 106
System Administration and Maintenance
IT 321 · Prerequisite: IT 312; CSIT 106
Readings in Philippine History
ScSc 12n · Prerequisite: None
3rd Year - Midyear
Social and Professional Issues
IT 323 · Prerequisite: Phlo 11
Graphics and Visual Computing
IT 324 · Prerequisite: CSIT 101
4th Year - 1st Semester
Undergraduate Seminar
IT 425 · Prerequisite: IT 321
Capstone Project and Research II
IT 426 · Prerequisite: IT 318
Integrative Programming Technologies II
IT 427 · Prerequisite: IT 314
Web Systems and Technologies
IT 428 · Prerequisite: IT 321; IT 312
4th Year - 2nd Semester
OJT/Internship/Practicum
IT 429 · Prerequisite: At least 70% of all courses were marked Passed
Key Highlights
Career Opportunities
- Systems Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Systems Integration Personnel
- Technical Support Specialist
- Web and Applications Developer
Tuition Fees
- Per Semester
- Free
- Per Year
- Free
- Total Program
- Free
*Fees are subject to change. Scholarships and financial aid available.
Admission Requirements
- Meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by Visayas State University
- Take the VSU College Admission Test (VSUCAT), unless exempted under existing VSU policies
- Obtain a final admission rating of at least 60%, computed as 70% VSUCAT score and 30% applicant General Point Average
- Qualify within the approved quota of the chosen degree program
- Original Form 138 or ALS-A&E Certificate/Rating, as applicable
- Original Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Original PSA/NSO Birth Certificate
- Four passport-size colored ID photographs with white background
- Medical Certificate issued by the VSU University Health Services
- No additional program-specific admission requirements are imposed by the Faculty of Computing