Information Sciences and Computing

The Institute of Computer Applications (ICA) was established in 2000 (BOR Resolution No. 50 s.2000) with its primary mandate to provide technical support to the ICT backbone of the university. The establishment of ICA has provided a significant development of the ICT-related function and operation to the university.

In its creation, Prof. Arnold S. Villamor was assigned to be the head of ICA with the director as its designation – hence, Director of the Institute of Computer Applications. The institute has been the key player in the outlook of the university to provide quality services to its stakeholders.

With its working members from the College of Engineering and the absence of the physical structure to house the institute, ICA was accommodated and stayed on the premises of the College of Engineering. After 5 years, ICA started to cater an academic function through its Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program spearheaded by the director.

In July 2021, the institute officially became the newest academic unit of the university as the College of Information Sciences and Computing by the virtue of a BOR resolution. The college continues the pursuit of academic excellence through the BSIT program and future computing programs to be offered soon.

The Software Development Department was also established under the domain of the college to provide software solutions to the needs of the university and external clientele.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM
BS Information Technology

Specializations:
Data Network Track
Designed to help students prepare for IT professional careers in networking and the CCNA certification exam.

Web and Mobile Technogies Track
Provide skills and knowledge in solving common business, scientific and computing problems and deploy them in a mobile or web platform.

Information and Management Track
Provides training, skills, and knowledge that prepare students for employment that covers database programmers and administrators as well as data warehousing. 

SPECIFIC PROFESSIONS/CAREERS FOR BSIT GRADUATES

Primary Job Roles
Web and Application Developer
Junior Database Administrator
System Administrator
Network Engineer
Junior Information Security Administrator
System Integration Personnel
IT Audit Assistant
Technical Support Specialist

Secondary Job Roles
QA Specialist
System Analyst
Computer Programmer

*CMO No. 25 s 2015

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entering Freshmen
A senior high school graduate
Entering freshmen should passed the CMU Admission Test with a passing mark plus 10.
Should have grade of 85% or better on their ICT related subjects in their high school.

Shiftee Students
Approved shifting form duly signed by the Dean from the respective college.
Should have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 2.50.
Compliance with the given maximum residency rule of the degree program.

Transferees
Must take and pass the Central Mindanao University Admission Test (CMUCAT) with a passing mark plus 10.
Should have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 2.50.
Compliance with the given maximum residency rule of the degree program.

Foreign Students
Must meet all prescribed requirements and submit pertinent documents for foreign students.
Must take and passed the Central Mindanao University Admission Test (CMUCAT) with a passing mark plus 10.

*BSIT Curriculum rev. 2019

RETENTION POLICY

• Should maintain a  General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 2.50.
• Incoming third year should not fail twice in the same IT/ITE courses offered in 1st year and 2nd year level in the BSIT curriculum.
• Comply with the policies and guidelines on Scholastic Delinquency stipulated at the Chapter XII Article 20 of The Code of Central Mindanao University.
• Compliance with the given maximum residency rule of the degree program

*BSIT Curriculum rev. 2019