TRACER STUDY OF BSCS GRADUATES OF LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY FROM 2004?2009

This tracer study determined the employment status of BS Computer Science Graduates of LPU from 2004-2009. It also assessed the relevance of BSCS curricula, knowledge, skills and work values acquired by the graduates relevant to their employment; identify the personal and professional characteristics and job placement of Computer Science graduates and the school related factors associated with their employment. The findings of the study served as the basis of the researcher to improve, update or enhance the curricula of BSCS program to make this more responsive to the needs of fast changing technology. There were 85 percent of the surveyed respondents who were gainfully employed; majority have professional, technical and supervisory position, landed on their first job related to their course completed, obtained their first jobs in less than 1 year; stayed in their first job more than 1 year, career challenge, salaries and benefits are the prime reasons for changing the job and lack of work experience is the number 1 problem they encountered when looking for a job. Information Technology and communication skills developed by LPU were considered very much useful to the present work of the respondents. Work related values like love for God, supportiveness, courage, tolerance and perseverance were also deemed very much useful to the present employment of the respondents. The proposed program of the study focused on academic development, employment opportunity and enhancing leadership capability of Computer Science graduates. It is strongly recommended that the graduating students before graduation must be given ample time to experience pre ? employment examinations and interviews. Faculty development trainings must be given to the faculty members teaching professional subjects. As to general Education Subjects, Mathematics and Language subjects must also be strengthened. All Offices and Departments must continue to improve their services towards the attainment of maximum customer satisfaction.