The Department of Information Sciences is an academic department under the College of Information and Computing Sciences, and it is headed by Prof. Joseph C. Sieras, who is currently the Chairperson of the Department. This department is composed of two (2) program courses, namely, the Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, with two (2) majors, the database track and the network track.
The Department of Information Sciences focuses on the study and application of technology in managing and processing information. It typically encompasses a range of disciplines related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems and technologies.
The primary objective of the Department of Information Sciences is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop, manage, and secure information systems and technologies. It covers areas such as computer programming, network administration, database management, cybersecurity, software development, web development, systems analysis, and project management.
Students in the Department of Information Sciences learn about various technologies and their applications, including computer hardware and software, networking infrastructure, database systems, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics. They also study topics such as information security, IT governance, IT ethics, and IT project management.
