University of the East College of Computer Studies and System
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The University of the East
College of Computer Studies and Systems pioneered in the offering of a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science
in the University Belt
area starting 1988. Presently the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) has identified the University of the East as a Center of Development in Information Technology Education.
As early as 1984, the University started offering computer courses built into the curriculum of the BS in Business Administration program, both as credit-earning subjects as well as non-degree computer courses.
In 1986, the CCSS was known as the Computer Institute for Studies and Systems (CISS). Its initial offerings up to 1987 were non-degree computer training programs conducted in consortium with the University of the Philippines. Nati C. San Gabriel was the Director of the CISS and later the Dean when the Institute became a College.
After Dean San Gabriel’s retirement in 1997, Presidio R. Calumpit Jr.-who was crucial to the transformation of the CISS into the CCSS-became the second CCSS Dean in May 1997. An Economics graduate of CAS Manila and a Master of Science in Computer Science graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University
, Dean Calumpit holds the CCSS deanship to this day, along with being the National President of the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Foundation Inc. (PSITE) and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Computer Society (PCS), both for SY 2004-2005.
The UE Management has been supportive in updating physical facilities since the first semester SY 1998-1999, with the major renovation of the CCSS Academic Building. Today the College has five computer laboratory rooms at the ground floor and four at the Panfilo O. Domingo Center for IT Building. Each room are fully connected via local area networks, and fully equipped with multimedia equipments. Digital workshop-laboratories, presentation rooms (PCTV Room) and the server room. These rooms are equipped with the latest equipment and materials in computer technology. A full implementation of wifi
technology is in effect, providing internet access to students all over the campus.
Recently the University is labeled as "One of the Most Wired Universities in the Country", conducted by the Computer World Magazine and Enterprise Magazine
. Featured in the 2006 Computerworld Premier 100 of Computer World Magazine, the university ranked 15 among the top 100 corporations and companies in the use of Information Technology
and is the only educational institution to have entered the list.
The university migrates from ATM to Gigabit Ethernet to support growing online requirements. Expanding online learning capabilities and improving administrative functionality at its Manila campus with an Ethernet networking solution from Nortel Networks. With the upgrade this will significantly improve speed and performance of student and faculty access to online learning resources and academic records. The upgrade will also support the University’s plan for a unified communications network ultimately linking the Manila facility with campuses in Caloocan and Quezon City.
, computer organization, computer systems, data structures and algorithms, file processing, programming languages, database systems, software engineering
, artificial intelligence
and computer networks.
Besides the four-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program, and in response to the needs of the industry, the College has added three other courses: a two-year degree program in Associate in Computer Technology (ACT) in June 1998, a four-year degree program in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
(BSIT) in June 2000, and a four-year program in Bachelor of Science in Information Management
(BSIM) in June 2004.
Graduate Degree
(CHED) in cooperation with the Technical panel for Information Technology Education (TPITE) identified the University of the East as a Center of Development in Information Technology Education.
The status of Center of Development (COD) in Information Technology is one of the projects of CHED, where the main objective is to give recognition to all higher education institution (HEIs)—public and private alike—offering computer courses and which have demonstrated the highest degree or standards along the areas of instruction, research and extension.
Centers of Development in Information Technology are envisioned to be centers of graduate education and research in their field of specialization through financial grants given by CHED. Such institutions are thus expected to take the lead in strengthening programs in other, non COD HEIs.
This honorable recognition—granted by CHED in cooperation with the Technical Panel for Information Technology Education—brings pride to the University in general and to the College of Computer Studies and Systems in particular. As pointed out by CHED Chairman Carlito S. Puno in his letter to President Ester A. Garcia, “the Commission deems, the CCSS as worthy of taking a leadership role in assisting other institutions to develop their own IT programs.”
University of the East
The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution...
College of Computer Studies and Systems pioneered in the offering of a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
in the University Belt
University Belt
The University Belt is the unofficial name of a de facto sub-district in Manila, Philippines. It refers to the area where there is a high concentration or a cluster of colleges and universities in the city....
area starting 1988. Presently the Commission on Higher Education
Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)
The Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, , abbreviated as CHED. The CHED is attached to the Office of the President for administrative purposes...
(CHED) has identified the University of the East as a Center of Development in Information Technology Education.
History
In 1986, the CCSS was known as the Computer Institute for Studies and Systems (CISS). Its initial offerings up to 1987 were non-degree computer training programs conducted in consortium with the University of the Philippines. Nati C. San Gabriel was the Director of the CISS and later the Dean when the Institute became a College.
After Dean San Gabriel’s retirement in 1997, Presidio R. Calumpit Jr.-who was crucial to the transformation of the CISS into the CCSS-became the second CCSS Dean in May 1997. An Economics graduate of CAS Manila and a Master of Science in Computer Science graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
, Dean Calumpit holds the CCSS deanship to this day, along with being the National President of the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Foundation Inc. (PSITE) and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Computer Society (PCS), both for SY 2004-2005.
The UE Management has been supportive in updating physical facilities since the first semester SY 1998-1999, with the major renovation of the CCSS Academic Building. Today the College has five computer laboratory rooms at the ground floor and four at the Panfilo O. Domingo Center for IT Building. Each room are fully connected via local area networks, and fully equipped with multimedia equipments. Digital workshop-laboratories, presentation rooms (PCTV Room) and the server room. These rooms are equipped with the latest equipment and materials in computer technology. A full implementation of wifi
WIFI
WIFI is a radio station broadcasting a brokered format. Licensed to Florence, New Jersey, USA, the station is currently operated by Florence Broadcasting Partners, LLC.This station was previously owned by Real Life Broadcasting...
technology is in effect, providing internet access to students all over the campus.
Recently the University is labeled as "One of the Most Wired Universities in the Country", conducted by the Computer World Magazine and Enterprise Magazine
Enterprise magazine
Enterprise Magazine is the highest circulating business magazine in Wales. The magazine began publication in 2002 in the United Kingdom as an annual. Founded by brothers Ed & Fed Pereira, it was predominantly a business start-up based publication distributed through business support outlets...
. Featured in the 2006 Computerworld Premier 100 of Computer World Magazine, the university ranked 15 among the top 100 corporations and companies in the use of Information Technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
and is the only educational institution to have entered the list.
The university migrates from ATM to Gigabit Ethernet to support growing online requirements. Expanding online learning capabilities and improving administrative functionality at its Manila campus with an Ethernet networking solution from Nortel Networks. With the upgrade this will significantly improve speed and performance of student and faculty access to online learning resources and academic records. The upgrade will also support the University’s plan for a unified communications network ultimately linking the Manila facility with campuses in Caloocan and Quezon City.
Department Profile
The college curriculum spans from computer programmingComputer programming
Computer programming is the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs. This source code is written in one or more programming languages. The purpose of programming is to create a program that performs specific operations or exhibits a...
, computer organization, computer systems, data structures and algorithms, file processing, programming languages, database systems, software engineering
Software engineering
Software Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, and the study of these approaches; that is, the application of engineering to software...
, artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science that aims to create it. AI textbooks define the field as "the study and design of intelligent agents" where an intelligent agent is a system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its...
and computer networks.
Besides the four-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program, and in response to the needs of the industry, the College has added three other courses: a two-year degree program in Associate in Computer Technology (ACT) in June 1998, a four-year degree program in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
(BSIT) in June 2000, and a four-year program in Bachelor of Science in Information Management
Information management
Information management is the collection and management of information from one or more sources and the distribution of that information to one or more audiences. This sometimes involves those who have a stake in, or a right to that information...
(BSIM) in June 2004.
Curricular Offerings
- Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Arts (BSMA)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
- Bachelor of Science in Information System (BSIS)
- Associate in Computer Technology (ACT)
Graduate Degree
- Master in Information Management (MIM)
- Master in Information System (MIS)
Center of Development for IT Education
The Commission on Higher EducationCommission on Higher Education (Philippines)
The Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, , abbreviated as CHED. The CHED is attached to the Office of the President for administrative purposes...
(CHED) in cooperation with the Technical panel for Information Technology Education (TPITE) identified the University of the East as a Center of Development in Information Technology Education.
The status of Center of Development (COD) in Information Technology is one of the projects of CHED, where the main objective is to give recognition to all higher education institution (HEIs)—public and private alike—offering computer courses and which have demonstrated the highest degree or standards along the areas of instruction, research and extension.
Centers of Development in Information Technology are envisioned to be centers of graduate education and research in their field of specialization through financial grants given by CHED. Such institutions are thus expected to take the lead in strengthening programs in other, non COD HEIs.
This honorable recognition—granted by CHED in cooperation with the Technical Panel for Information Technology Education—brings pride to the University in general and to the College of Computer Studies and Systems in particular. As pointed out by CHED Chairman Carlito S. Puno in his letter to President Ester A. Garcia, “the Commission deems, the CCSS as worthy of taking a leadership role in assisting other institutions to develop their own IT programs.”
Academic resources
- College Library
- Internet Laboratory
- Network Laboratory
- Multimedia Laboratory
- Electronics Laboratory
- Language Laboratory
Educational Affiliations
The CCSS provides premium education to its students especially through the College’s tie-ups with three global education partners:- Java Education and Development Initiative (JEDI)Java (programming language)Java is a programming language originally developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems and released in 1995 as a core component of Sun Microsystems' Java platform. The language derives much of its syntax from C and C++ but has a simpler object model and fewer low-level facilities...
- JEDI is a collaborative project that aims to make high-quality, industry-endorsed IT and Computer Science course material available for free. The course materials are developed with inputs from industry and conforms to international education standards. JEDI materials and resources are developed, used and enhanced in a collaborative environment using Java.netJava.netjava.net is a Java technology related community website. It also offers a web-based source code repository for Java projects.-History:java.net was announced by Sun Microsystems during JavaOne 2003....
. JEDI is a project of Sun Microsystems, IncSun MicrosystemsSun Microsystems, Inc. was a company that sold :computers, computer components, :computer software, and :information technology services. Sun was founded on February 24, 1982...
. through the University of the PhilippinesUniversity of the PhilippinesThe ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
Java Research and Development Center and in partnership with various groups from the Education and Industry Sectors. JEDI member institutions immediately gain access to a whole suite of resources to enhance teaching and learning experience.
- Microsoft Corporation - the CCSS has three partnership agreements-under the
- Microsoft IT Academy Program (MSITA)
- Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDNAA)
- Microsoft Learning (MSL).
- Oracle CorporationOracle CorporationOracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly database management systems...
- via the Oracle University and Oracle Academic Initiative (OU-OAI) programs
- Pearson Education Asia - These tie-ups allow the CCSS to deliver industry-relevant, marketable knowledge and skills to its students-to prepare them for a full-fledged IT career or to equip them with IT acumen that would serve them well in other professions.