The BS in Computer Science (BS CS) program provides a rigorous foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of computing. Core computer science courses provide the students with an intensive background in writing complex software systems and in the design and interconnection of computers. Electives are available from various areas in computer science – including multimedia, MIS and software engineering, networks and wireless systems, web-based systems, computer engineering, and computational science. These are designed so that students can take interrelated courses to specialize in a particular area.
Throughout the four years of study, the students are constantly expected to innovate and to contribute to advancement in technology and its applications. Thus, graduates of the program can expect to be well prepared for graduate studies abroad or to become the systems designers and network administrators of software development firms and MIS/ICT departments of corporations.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Master of Science in Computer Science
The programs combine our existing undergraduate programs (BS Computer Science and BS Management Information Systems) with our graduate program (MS Computer Science). No revisions in either curriculum have been made and there are no credit overlaps between two degrees. The undergraduate degree will be awarded at the end of the student’s fourth year, while the graduate degree will be awarded at the end of the fifth year. In essence, the undergraduate students under the BS-MS program will take graduate courses during their senior year, so that a student can realistically complete his/her master’s degree after an additional one year and two intersessions. Some rearrangements have been made on the scheduling of courses during the fourth year to accommodate graduate courses, in particular.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Bachelor of Science in Digital Game Design and Development
The 5-Year BS in Computer Science and BS in Digital Game Design and Development program aims to produce highly skilled game design and development Ateneans who are capable of creating games for diverse purposes. Capitalizing on the Ateneo’s emphasis on interdisciplinarity and service to others, our graduates should be able to produce high quality games for entertainment as well as for education, physical or mental therapy, cultural preservation, advertising, and so on. Furthermore, we believe that the creation of such a course encourages interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
The first degree in computer science grounds students in programming, algorithms, databases, mathematics, and physics. Students are also required to take subjects on the theory and aesthetics of game design. During the fifth year, the degree program incorporates a year-long integrative project in which the students must conceptualize and implement a game, up to the point where it is ready to be marketed. We encourage students to make use of their major electives to increase their game innovation skills, to explore game application areas.
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
The BS in Management Information Systems (BS MIS) program is designed to produce future Chief Information Officers (CIOs) – professionals who can harness information technology to meet business objectives. An interdisciplinary offering of the Department of Information Systems and Computer Science (DISCS) and the John Gokongwei School of Management, students in this program enroll in computer science courses, management engineering courses, and core MIS courses. They are provided with access to the latest in software, hardware, and network technologies. The program promotes MIS as a field and as a career, discusses the tools necessary for the profession, and provides in-depth analyses of the issues surrounding MIS operations.
BS MIS caters to students who are interested in the application of computers to business organizations and to students who wish to pursue a management course with extensive exposure to computing. Graduates from the program find immediate employment as system analysts, project managers, applications programmers, and information technology support personnel in local as well as in multinational corporations.
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems - Master in Computer Science
The programs combine our existing undergraduate programs (BS Computer Science and BS Management Information Systems) with our graduate program (MS Computer Science). No revisions in either curriculum have been made and there are no credit overlaps between two degrees. The undergraduate degree will be awarded at the end of the student’s fourth year, while the graduate degree will be awarded at the end of the fifth year. In essence, the undergraduate students under the BS-MS program will take graduate courses during their senior year, so that a student can realistically complete his/her master’s degree after an additional one year and two summers. Some rearrangements have been made on the scheduling of courses during the fourth year to accommodate graduate courses, in particular.
