INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Our Vision

The Institute of Information and Communications Technology envisions a globally-competitive teaching institution whose graduates are empowered by information and supporting technologies.


Our Mission

The Institute of Information and Communications Technology, as a center of development for excellence in Information Technology education in the Sulu archipelago, shall endeavor to, in accordance with the Mission Statement of the MSU-TCTO

• Produce a globally competitive graduates with excellent ICT and computing skills;
• Foster an environment that promotes academic excellence, professionalism and social responsibility; and
• Promote the growth and development of ICT and computing industry in this southernmost part of the country.

Program Offered

The Computer Science Department of the Institute of Information and Communications Technology administers the four-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) Program.

The BSCS program is responsive to the nation's thrust to become a source and developer of technology instead of just being a consumer of technology. It aims to produce IT professionals who will specialize in research, design and development of different computer and information systems. The curriculum is laden with subjects that deal with comprehension of mathematical and profound computer science concepts, analysis and design of computer systems. These allow a graduate to immediately fit into existing jobs both locally and abroad.

The BSCS graduate will have a good foundation and competence on the science on computers and information that will enable him/her to endeavor into research, design and development on various computer and IT specialty areas.


Objectives of the Program

1. To provide students the basic knowledge and skills in computer science and other related computer technologies;
2. To incorporate in the existing relevant curriculum, courses as mandated by the Commission on Higher Education;
3. To develop the competence of the students in the field of computing, research, business, industry and other fields of human endeavor;
4. To serve the needs of the students who cannot afford to study outside of Tawi-Tawi to avail themselves of the said course (provided they qualify); and
5. To maintain the standard of instruction as mandated by the MSU System.
Facilities

The establishment of two functional computer laboratories equipped with internet connections and updated software enhance innovative learning.



Faculty

MSU- IICT boasts with its strong faculty force and efficient staff that strengthen the delivery of training and instruction.

Rowena H. Bud Dean
Joseph V. Andas Network Administrator
Elvira S. Pajiji Chairperson, CS Dept.
Prof. Esther V. Albis
Irene A. Bakili
Josephine R. Salih
Henry M. Puig
Roland C. Casugod

Staff

Julmada T. Usman
Elma R. Dayan
Aida Mohammad
Omar Ghan A. Saluan
Muktar J. Sariol
Augustus P. Herrera
Edgar Andaya
Abduraja Nur