Asian Institute of Computer Studies
School in Quezon City, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 14.67891°N 121.08280°E |
| Website | www |
* For academic year 2018–19.[3] | |
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History
The 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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Perspective
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
As 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]
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