The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program prepares students to be IT professionals who are able to perform installation, operation, development, maintenance and administration of computer applications. The goal of the program is to gear up students as "information technologists" who can assist individuals and organizations in solving problems using information technology (IT) techniques.

Related course: BS in Computer Science BS in Medical Technology BS in Medical Technology Bachelor of Library and Information Science Bachelor of Library and Information Science BS in Information Management etc. BS in Information Management

BSIT is a relatively a difficult course. It requires a lot of abstract thinking, logical and critical thinking which are not innate for most people.

 Normally, the BSIT program takes 4 years to complete. Schools who apply the trimester system require less time to complete this course.

On The Job Training / Internship  As mandated by CHED (the official governing body of higher education institutions), on the job training is a requirement for the BSIT program. The total number of hours set for internships according to CHED is 486 hours.CHED  During the On The Job training you will be assigned to work at a company, where you will have a chance to experience an actual work environment and apply what you have learned in real life situation.

Is there a board examination for BSIT? There is no board examination for BSIT?  Some graduates choose to take the competency examination called the Civil Service Examination. Those who will pass the Civil Service Examination are conferred a civil service eligibility, a basic requirement for entrance to government service. There are many government offices who need the services of Information Technology graduates.Civil Service Examination

Information Technology jobs:  Applications Developer – designs, develops and implements specific software codes that enables computer systems to perform a variety of tasks; they are the ones who translate business requirements into technology terms to satisfy a clients specification through technologically enabled means.  Database Administrator – creates effective methods to organize, track and store information for businesses and organizations; they are responsible in safeguarding computer database  Technical Support Specialist – assists customers in troubleshooting computer systems; they may provide instructions over the telephone or assist the customer in person

 Test Engineer – responsible in testing software applications and programs for organizations prior to releasing it into the market  Web Administrator/ Web Master – maintains clients websites by writing computer codes and updating links to other websites  Web Developer – creates computer languages ranging from HTML to more complicated scripting languages that makes use of databases  Network Administrator – keeps network functioning at optimal levels; they also support hardware and software applications that are part of the network

Call center agent – answers phone calls and inquiries of clients and provides customer support, usually to people from other countries Administrative Staff – personnel responsible for the organization and management of office duties and tasks; positions that include office secretary, personal assistant and office clerk Freelancer working online – doing online jobs for clients abroad, such as data entry, article writing, SEO, customer support, administrative support etc., which mainly depends on your skills

The salary range in the Philippines for IT related jobs (including bonuses) is between 140,000php to 1,000,000php per year and more, depending on the type of job and years of experience. As a starting salary you should expect between 10,000 and 20,000php per month. (See: source) Salary levels for IT related jobs in industralized countries are much higher, generally 3-10 times higher than in the Philippines.source

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