College of Information and Computing

About Us

Formerly – Institute of Computing

We prepare Work-Ready, World-Ready, and Future-Ready Graduates

The College of Information (CIC) is committed to the growth of the Southern Philippines by developing Information Technology professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, and new technologies. During its initial implementation last June 26, 1997, the Institute devised a plan to prepare the University as a Nodal Training Center in Region XI. Consequently, it grew smoothly due to the support provided by neighboring state universities and colleges.

The College of Information currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), and a Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) as undergraduate programs. Aside from that, CIC also offers Master in Information Technology (MIT), Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), and Doctor in Information Technology (DIT) as graduate programs.

Students in the BS in Information Technology program can choose between Business Technology Management and Information Security as specialization tracks, and Data Science for the BS in Computer Science program. Graduates of the BLIS program are being prepared to apply information technology to basic library operations and functions.

The CIC actively participates in research and extension activities. CIC aligns its research activities with the university’s RDE agenda. Discoveries acquired through research will be disseminated to the communities through extension activities. CIC also conducts extension activities focused on ICT-related livelihood programs acquired through research. These extension activities equip the local community with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to promote a better quality of living.

Mandate

The USeP College of Information and Computing (CIC) is mandated to provide high-quality instruction in information and computing fields, foster research, and undertake vigorous extension programs to contribute to community transformation in the Southeastern Philippines region.

The key aspects of the CIC’s mandate include:

Instruction: To provide effective governance and high-quality instruction in information and computing programs, adhering to national and international standards.
Research: To foster a culture of research that aligns with the university’s overall mission and contributes to the creation of new knowledge and creative works.
Extension Services: To engage in vigorous extension and research programs, applying knowledge and providing ICT services and solutions to help communities (such as barangays) improve their service delivery and computer literacy.
Community Transformation: To contribute significantly to sustainable community transformation and respond to the demands and challenges of production by engaging in intellectual activity.

This mandate is a specialized extension of the broader University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) mandate to provide professional training primarily in science and technology fields and promote advanced studies and research for the socio-economic development of Mindanao.

Objectives

The College of Information and Computing is dedicated to achieving the highest possible standards of educational excellence and global quality.

In light of this, the College of Information and Computing shall:

Provide effective governance and high-quality instruction in accordance with the total quality management system based on national and international standards;
Foster a culture of research that is congruent with the overall mission of the university;
Contribute significantly to sustainable community transformation; and
Respond to the demand and challenges of production by engaging in the intellectual activity and producing creative works.