Program Tracking

Below is a sample curriculum to complete the program in two years. You could take 1-3 subjects per semester depending on your workload (part-time students can take 1-2 subject/s per semester), but you should also remember that the MIS Program has a maximum residency rule of 7 years.

FIRST YEAR

First Semester
IS 201 Computer Ethics (3 units)
IS 214 Principles of Programming Languages (3 units)
Elective Courses (3 units)**
Second Semester
IS 215 Advanced Computer Systems (3 units)
IS 226 Web Information Systems (3 units)
Elective Courses (3 units)**

SECOND YEAR

First Semester
IS 238 Client/Server Computing (3 units)
IS 272 Strategic Information Systems Development (3 units)
IS 295a Information System Project Proposal (2 units)
Second Semester
IS 295b Information System Project Implementation (2 units)*
Elective Courses (3 units)**

TOTAL: 31 Units

*Students must pass the Comprehensive Exam before registering for IS 295b
**Do not choose electives you have already taken and credited in any program. MIS students are not allowed to take PhD courses as electives.
***The course to be retaken strictly follows the schedule of courses in the curriculum and plan of study.

The Courses, Unit Load, Schedule of Offering, and Prerequisites

CORE COURSES

IS 201 Computer Ethics (3 units)
Ethical issues confronting the computer professional.
First Semester
Prerequisite: COI*

IS 214 Principles of Programming Languages (3 units)
Formal language theory, principles, and techniques of compiler construction, programming language, design concepts, parallelism, and formal semantics.
First Semester
Prerequisite: COI*

IS 215 Advanced Computer Systems (3 units)
Recent developments in computer architecture and computer systems.
Second Semester
Prerequisite: CMSC 203 or COI*

IS 226 Web Information Systems (3 units)
WWW programming, electronic commerce, and online databases.
Second Semester
Prerequisite: CMSC 208 and CMSC 209 or COI*

IS 238 Client/Server Computing (3 units)
Client/server computing techniques, system design, software and applications.
First Semester
Prerequisite: CMSC 205 or COI*

IS 272 Strategic Information Systems Development (3 units)
Information engineering concepts and tools for strategic systems planning and development.
First Semester
Prerequisite: CMSC 206 or COI*

IS 295a Information System Project Proposal (2 units)
Information System Design.
First and Second Semesters
Prerequisite: COI*

IS 295b Information System Project Implementation (2 units)
Information System Implementation.
First and Second Semesters
Prerequisite: COI

Elective Courses

The MIS Program requires nine (9) units of elective courses to be chosen by students. Elective courses may be taken from other UPOU graduate programs like the Diploma in Computer Science, Master of Development Communication, Master of ASEAN Studies, and Master of Public Management.

Strategies for choosing your electives:

1. Prioritize the recommended courses provided by FICS. Check the course prerequisite and its semester offering.
2. Opt for courses that can address your IT weaknesses. Recommended courses to take are available in the DCS program.
3. For practical purposes, align your elective courses to the nature of your work. This can also help in improving your GWA.
4. Choose courses that can supplement your undergraduate background. For example, if you take Devcom as your undergraduate course, you can take Computer Science courses to harness your skills.
5. Embrace your passion and interest. This is your time to explore, grow, and make the most of it.

The list of recommended elective courses can be found here. If you want to take other elective courses besides the recommended list, please seek approval first from your Program Chair.

If you need assistance on prerequisites, contact the FICS faculty secretary support at fics.fsec.support@upou.edu.ph

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