University Vision
To become an ASEAN Premier State University by 2025. (BOR No. 119,s.2020 Revised PSU Vision)
University Mission
The Pangasinan State University, through instruction, research, extension and production, commits to develop highly principled, morally upright, innovative and globally competent individuals capable of meeting the needs of industry, public service and civil society.
Quality Policy
The Pangasinan State University shall be recognized as an ASEAN premier state university that provides quality education and satisfactory service delivery through instruction, research, extension and production.
We commit our expertise and resources to produce professionals who meet the expectations of the industry and other interested parties in the national and international community.
We shall continuously improve our operations in response to changing environment and in support of the institution’s strategic direction.
Institutional Learning Outcomes
The Pangasinan State University Institutional Learning Outcomes (PSU ILO) are the qualities that PSUnians must possess. These outcomes are anchored on the following core values: Accountability and Transparency, Credibility and Integrity, Competence and Commitment to Achieve, Excellence in Service Delivery, Social and Environmental Responsiveness, and Spirituality – (ACCESS).
Anchored on these core values, the PSU graduates are able to:
- Demonstrate through institutional mechanisms, systems, policies, and processes which are reflective of transparency, equity, participatory decision making, and accountability;
- Engage in relevant, comprehensive and sustainable development initiatives through multiple perspectives in decisions and actions that build personal and professional credibility and integrity.
- Set challenging goals and tasks with determination and sense of urgency which provide continuous improvement and producing quality outputs leading to inclusive growth;
- Exhibit life-long learning and global competency proficiency in communication skills, inter/interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial skills, innovative mindset, research and production initiatives and capability in meeting the industry requirements of local, ASEAN and international human capital market through relevant and comprehensive programs;
- Display, socially and environmentally responsive organizational culture, which ensures higher productivity among the university constituents and elevate the welfare of the multi-sectoral communities and;
- Practice spiritual values and morally upright behavior which promote and inspire greater harmony to project a credible public image.
BS Information Technology
Program Description
The BS Information Technology 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. (IT 2021 Curriculum with CHED Contents Notation)
Program Goals
The BSIT graduates are expected to become globally competent, innovative, and socially and ethically responsible computing professionals engaged in life-long learning endeavors. They are capable of contributing to the country’s national development goals. (IT 2021 Curriculum with CHED Contents Notation)
Program Objectives
The intent of the Information Technology program is to produce graduates who are able to meet the demands of the IT professional in the industry, both local and national area and in the ASEAN region. It has the following objectives: (IT 2018 Curriculum with CHED Contents Notation)
- Undertake projects that show ability to solve complex problems and to work in teams on problems whose solutions lead to significant societal benefits.
- Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders as well as function appropriately in a team environment.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior as an IT professional and sensitivity to the impact of technology and society.
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
Program Outcomes
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES | PROGRAM ATTRIBUTES | PROGRAM OUTCOMES |
Knowledgeable and Skilled IT Professional | Knowledge for solving computing problems | 1. Apply knowledge of computing science, and mathematics to address real problems appropriate to the discipline |
2. Distinguish best practices and standards and their applications | ||
Program Analysis | 3. Analyze complex problems, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution | |
4. Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems | ||
Design, development of solutions | 5. Design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs to meet desired needs and requirements under various constraints | |
6. Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively | ||
Modern Tool Usage | 7. Apply knowledge through the use of current techniques, skills, tools and practices necessary for the IT profession | |
People’s Champion | Individual and Team Work | 8. Function effectively as a member or leader of a development team recognizing the different roles within a team to accomplish a common goal |
9. Assist in the creation of an effective IT project plan | ||
Knowledgeable and Skilled Communicator | Communication | 10. Communicate effectively with the computing community and with society at large about complex computing activities through logical writing, presentations, and clear instructions |
Community Developer | Computing Professionalism and Social Responsibility | 11. Analyze the local and global impact of computing and information technology on individuals, organizations, and society |
12. Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities in the utilization of information technology | ||
Continuous-Innovative Learner | Life-long Learning | 13. Recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning and improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional development |
IT Department Objectives
- Develop the students’ competencies by instilling the latest IT knowledge and skills.
- Develop and enrich the IT education curriculum that is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of students and the IT industry.
- Promote students’ holistic development to improve their skills and abilities.
- Expand and establish network of linkages with other institutions both private and public to strengthen academe-industry support.
- Establish instruction-related support systems.
Crafting the Objectives
PSU actively involves the community and various stakeholders in its strategic planning sessions in the University and Campus levels. Regular dialogues and communication are conducted for proper coordination of planned activities. It follows a well-defined planning process for crafting the Strategic Plan and Unit Operational Plans, all adhering to the University’s Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives. These plans generally cover the operations of the University on Instruction, Research, Extension and Production.
All these plans provide guidance on the programs, projects and activities of all units, including the Information Technology Department under the College of Computing. The BSIT program objectives and its curriculum were crafted and revised under a series of consultations and industry benchmarks.
The revision and enrichment of the BSIT curriculum are governed by the established University procedure under its Quality Management System, which is certified to be compliant with the ISO 9001:2015 standards. The Curriculum Development Procedure (PM-PSU-03-AA-02) covers the development and review of existing and new curriculum, assessment of compliant and non-compliant courses, drafting, evaluation, approval, and monitoring of the curriculum.
Following the established QMS procedures on curriculum revision and enhancement, consultations and planning of the BSIT curriculum revision and enhancement were conducted starting in 2017 involving various stakeholders such as industry representatives, alumni and students. Curriculum amalgamation in 2018 was also conducted on all PSU campuses offering the BSIT program, where the PSU-Urdaneta City Campus was selected as the lead campus. The updated curriculum was submitted to the Commission on Higher Education for content notation.
Responding to the changes, even with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University initiated another University-wide curriculum enrichment in 2021 which included the BSIT curriculum. The Urdaneta City Campus again served as the lead campus on the BSIT curriculum revision and enrichment. The enhanced curriculum was presented to the Commission on Higher Education for content notation.