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As the academic year 2026โ2027 is about to start, here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to give you a quick idea of what BS Information Systems is all about and what to expect as a freshie. ๐
๐. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ (๐๐๐๐)?
BSIS is a degree program that combines business, management, and information technology. It focuses on designing, developing, and managing information systems that help organizations solve real-world problems and improve business processes.
๐. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐๐?
PRAXIS (Proficient Architects of Information Systems) is the official student organization for BSIS students at UCN.
๐. ๐๐จ ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐?
No. Prior programming experience is not required. You will learn the fundamentals of programming during your first year. What matters most is your willingness to learn, practice, and stay curious.
๐. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ง?
The programming languages depend on the curriculum. Last academic year, Java was used in Computer Programming, so there is a possibility it will be used again. However, this may change depending on your instructors and curriculum.
๐. ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ก?
Yes, but the focus is more on logic, statistics, and analytical problem-solving rather than advanced mathematics.
๐. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ?
โข Critical thinking and problem-solving
โข Communication and teamwork
โข Time management
โข Basic computer skills
โข Willingness to learn new technologies
๐. ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ?
Both. Some activities are individual, while many projects require teamwork to simulate real-world collaboration in the IT industry.
๐. ๐๐จ ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ?
A laptop is not strictly required during your first year, but it is a big advantage. It allows you to practice coding, complete assignments more conveniently, and work on projects outside school.
๐. ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ?
Every degree program has its own challenges. You will succeed in BSIS through consistent studying, regular coding practice, active participation in projects, and by asking questions whenever needed.
๐๐. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง?
BSIS graduates can pursue careers such as:
โข Systems Analyst
โข Business Analyst
โข Software Developer
โข Web Developer
โข Database Administrator
โข IT Project Coordinator
โข Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst
โข IT Consultant
โข Data Analyst
โข ERP Specialist
โข And many more!
๐๐. ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ?
Yes. Throughout the program, you will develop systems and applications for academic projects. Before graduation, you will also complete a capstone project that applies all the knowledge and skills you have gained.
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We hope this FAQ helps you prepare for your exciting journey ahead.
See ya, future IS pros! ๐โจ
๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: Cataroja, Hermione DeAnn โ PRAXIS Public Relations Officer
๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: Abrio, Jayvee Bryan โ PRAXIS Technical Officer I