The BS in Computer Science (BSCS) curriculum of UP Visayas Miagao was implemented in 1996 and was last revised in 2018. There are current changes in the Basic Education Framework namely the K-12 program, in the structure of UP curriculum for the full implementation of the Revised GE Framework, and in the Guidelines on Computer Science Curricula of the ACM/IEEE (Association for Computing Machinery/Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) in 2013 that lead to institution of new courses, changes, and deletions of courses the in existing curriculum.

BS in Computer Science program is a quota-course that accepts only a maximum of sixty (60) students per academic year.

The graduates of the BS Computer Science program should be able to:

• effectively apply computing and IT concepts in his/her field of work in the industry, research, academe, and further studies;
• create computer software for various applications such as scientific computing, business, health, governance, fisheries, and other emerging fields;
• exhibit excellent competencies in basic and intermediate programming;
• successfully present research outputs to conferences and fora in Computer Science, IT, and related fields;
• uphold professional ethical standards; and
• engage in activities concerning the country's political, social, economic, and environmental issues.

BS in Computer Science is a 4-year undergraduate program consisting of 148 units.

Retention Requirements

• Earn at least 60% of the total number of units enrolled in an academic year (including midyear).
• Not have a grade of 5.0 in more than 3 foundation and major courses per semester.