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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Bulacan State University: A Graduate Tracer Study

Journal: International Journal of English, Literature and Social Science (Vol.6, No. 3)

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Page : 265-272

Keywords : baccalaureate degree; employability; information technology; tracer study.;

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Abstract

This study traced the employability of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) graduates of the Bulacan State University (BulSU) from the batch AY 2015-2016 to AY 2018-2019. The study also aimed to assess the graduates' perceptions of the University's contribution to the graduates' skills development. The Graduate Tracer Study was the primary source of this study. This study used frequency, percentage, and ranking to describe the data gathered from the alumni. The majority of traced alumni were: 20 to 25 years of age, primarily male, single, and are employed. Moreover, most of the employed graduates are regular/permanent, working in the Philippines, found their first job within 1 to 6 months, earning P 10,000.00 to P 20,000.00, and are either professional, technical, or supervisory as their first job level position. I.T. skills were the most acquired and useful skills of the respondents of the College. It implies that I.T. skills were the most useful for the graduates in their job, followed by Problem Solving and Critical Thinking skills. The graduates' job roles are mostly from the primary job roles of BSIT, mainly Web and Application Developer, as referenced to the CMO No. 25 s. 2015.

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