17/09/2026
𝐁𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐐𝐬
As the academic year 2026–2027 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. 💜
𝟏. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐒)?
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.
𝟐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐗𝐈𝐒?
PRAXIS (Proficient Architects of Information Systems) is the official student organization for BSIS students at UCN.
𝟑. 𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐒?
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.
𝟒. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧?
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.
𝟓. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡?
Yes, but the focus is more on logic, statistics, and analytical problem-solving rather than advanced mathematics.
𝟔. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭?
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies
𝟕. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬?
Both. Some activities are individual, while many projects require teamwork to simulate real-world collaboration in the IT industry.
𝟖. 𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫?
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.
𝟗. 𝐈𝐬 𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭?
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.
𝟏𝟎. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
BSIS graduates can pursue careers such as:
• Systems Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Software Developer
• Web Developer
• Database Administrator
• IT Project Coordinator
• Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst
• IT Consultant
• Data Analyst
• ERP Specialist
• And many more!
𝟏𝟏. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬?
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.
𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘! 💜
We hope this FAQ helps you prepare for your exciting journey ahead.
See ya, future IS pros! 💜✨
𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒚: Cataroja, Hermione DeAnn – PRAXIS Public Relations Officer
𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒂𝒕 𝒃𝒚: Abrio, Jayvee Bryan – PRAXIS Technical Officer I
