Asian Institute of Computer Studies (AICS) is a private and nonsectarian higher education institution[1][4] in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was founded in November 1996 by Manuel T. Asis and has academic offerings focusing on computer science, information and communications technology, and business studies.
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Other name | AICS |
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| Motto | Go Beyond Learning |
| Type | Private higher education institution[1] |
| Established | November 1996 |
| Founder | Manuel T. Asis |
| Accreditation | |
| President | Anthony S. Asis |
Academic staff | 65* |
| Students | 1,866* |
| Location | , , Philippines 14°40′44″N 121°04′58″E / 14.67891°N 121.08280°E |
| Website | www |
* For academic year 2018–19.[3] | |
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History
editThe institution was established by Manuel T. Asis in November 1996 in Fairview, Quezon City and began to offer two-year courses in computer science, computer technology, and computer secretarial, and other computer-related short programs.[5] Located in front of SM Fairview, the pioneer branch served the nearby areas such as Lagro, Bagong Silang, Novaliches, and Bulacan.[6] A branch outside of the city was opened in June 1997 in Sampaloc, Manila.[6] AICS expanded its venture outside Metro Manila with the opening of the Dau branch in Mabalacat, Pampanga and the Bacoor branch in Bacoor, Cavite in June 1998.[6] The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree began to be offered in 2001.[6] A branch outside Luzon was opened in July 2015 in Cebu City, Cebu.[7] As of 2016[update], Anthony S. Asis serves as the president of AICS.[4]
Branches
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As of 2024[update], AICS has twelve branches located in Luzon and Visayas.[8] Its branch at Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City serves as the head office.[8]
| Branch | Location |
|---|---|
| Central branches[8] | |
| Commonwealth | Holy Spirit, Quezon City |
| Montalban | San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal |
| Tanay | Plaza Aldea, Tanay, Rizal |
| Taytay | San Juan, Taytay, Rizal |
| North branches[9] | |
| Cebu | Capitol Site, Cebu City, Cebu |
| Meycauayan | Calvario, Meycauayan, Bulacan |
| Tarlac | Santo Cristo, Tarlac City, Tarlac |
| South branches[10] | |
| Bacoor | Panapaan IV, Bacoor, Cavite |
| Batangas | Barangay 11, Batangas City, Batangas |
| Bicutan | Don Bosco, Parañaque |
| GMA | Gavino Maderan, General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite |
| Lipa | Sabang, Lipa, Batangas |
| Former branches[11] | |
| Balagtas | Borol 1st, Balagtas, Bulacan |
| Baliwag | Bagong Nayon, Baliwag, Bulacan |
| Cabanatuan | City Supermarket, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija |
| Calamba | Barangay 1, Calamba, Laguna |
| Caloocan | Barangay 86, Caloocan |
| Cogeo | Dela Paz, Antipolo, Rizal |
| Cubao | San Martin de Porres, Quezon City |
| Dasmariñas | Zone IV, Dasmariñas, Cavite |
| Dau | Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga |
| España | Barangay 397, Manila |
| Fairview | Greater Lagro, Quezon City |
| Guadalupe | Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati |
| Marikina | Santo Niño, Marikina |
| Marilao | Ibayo, Marilao, Bulacan |
| Novaliches | Gulod, Quezon City |
| Olongapo | West Bajac-bajac, Olongapo, Zambales |
| San Fernando | San Jose, San Fernando, Pampanga |
| San Pedro | San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna |
| Shaw Blvd. | San Antonio, Pasig |
| Sta. Rosa | Balibago, Santa Rosa, Laguna |
| Urdaneta | Poblacion, Urdaneta, Pangasinan |
Academics
editAs of 2024[update], AICS offers four degrees for their college course: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE), Bachelor of Science in entrepreneurship (BSEntrep), and Bachelor in Technical & Livelihood Education Major in ICT (BTLEd Major in ICT).[12] They also offer CCNA-related courses, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy,[13] and short courses, which includes learning Microsoft Office tools.[14]
AICS is accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to offer technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses.[15] As part of the K to 12 curriculum of the Department of Education,[16] AICS started accepting students for senior high school in February 2016 for the 2016–17 school year.[17]
References
edit- ^ a b "List of Participating Higher Education Institutions in the CHED Registry". Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "List of CHED Recognized Higher Education Institutions in National Capital Region" (PDF). Commission on Higher Education. November 27, 2021. p. 2. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Private Higher Education Institutions Faculty-Student Ratio: AY 2018–19" (PDF). Commission on Higher Education. 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 6, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "Materlist of Schools Based on School Year in Private Secondary School – School Year: 2016–2017" (PDF). Cavite. February 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Did You Know? Manuel T. Asis". Asian Institute of Computer Studies. November 14, 2022. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Facebook.
- ^ a b c d "About AICS". Asian Institute of Computer Studies. Archived from the original on March 2, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "AICS Cebu Branch". Asian Institute of Computer Studies. July 13, 2015. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ a b c "Central Branches". Asian Institute of Computer Studies. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "North Branches". Asian Institute of Computer Studies. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "South Branches". Asian Institute of Computer Studies. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Branches". Asian Institute of Computer Studies. Archived from the original on August 21, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Totoo po ba na may Loyalty Discount ang mga AICSians na gragraduate this SY 2023 - 2024 pag nag-enroll sa BSCS, BSCpE, BSEntrep at BTLEd course?" [Is it true that there is a Loyalty Discount for AICSians who will graduate this SY 2023–2024 if they enroll on BSCS, BSCpE, BSEntrep, and BTLEd courses?] (in Filipino). Asian Institute of Computer Studies. May 17, 2024. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "The CISCO Networking Academy Program". Asian Institute of Computer Studies. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "AICS Short Courses". Asian Institute of Computer Studies. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Asian Institute of Computer Studies – Central". TESDA Courses. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "List of Senior High Schools". Department of Education. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Good news! AICS is now open for Senior High School Enrollment. To enroll, pls. bring your Senior High School PreReg Form, Freshmen Kit fee and any of the ff: Good Moral Certificate or photocopy of ID. Visit our branches mon – sat, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m." Asian Institute of Computer Studies. February 23, 2016. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024 – via Facebook.
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