Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
This program of study was recently designed in accordance with the 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan of Thailand and the ASEAN Economic Blueprint for the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community, and integrating in the curriculum the main components required by IEEE and ACM (the two most important IT professional bodies in the world). A comprehensive comparative study of IT programs in top universities in Thailand and in The United States of America was done in order to guarantee the curriculum is relevant and up-to-date according to recent developments and market trends.
Program Description
The BSc. in Information Technology is concerned with the information that computer systems can provide to aid a company, non-profit or governmental organization in defining and achieving its goals. It is also concerned with the processes that an enterprise can implement and improve using information technology.
Quick Facts
Code and Name of Program
Bachelor of Science Program in Information Technology (International Program)
Name of Degree and Name of Program
+ Full Name (English): Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)
+ Abbreviation (English): B.S. (Information Technology)
Major: –
Total Credits: 126 credits
Curriculum Type: 4 year bachelor degree
Language of Instruction: English
Student Acceptance: Thai and international students who have good English communication skills
Degree Conferred: Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)
Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree curriculum aims to lead students to:
- Develop a personal approach to problem solving by learning from practical exercises and best practices.
- Explore and practice with the latest theories and technologies in the IT field to develop the most competitive technical skills.
- Evaluate and compare cutting edge technologies and techniques and its application in the solution of common IT problems.
- Develop the capacity to continuously learn and adapt to the changing technologies and organizational environments.
- Capitalize on the opportunities made available in a meaningful university environment to develop communication, interpersonal, and decision making skills.
- Develop cultural intelligence thought meaningful interactions with a fully international body of students and teachers that enable them to deal with the challenges of a globalized workplace.
- Acquire moral values, academic excellence, and sensibility to appreciate culture, art and natural world through a holistic approach to IT education.
- Develop an attitude of service to God and society, and a sense of social responsibility to humanity.
Our alumni are found in all areas of IT spectrum in medium and large companies developing their careers in areas such as software development, web and mobile applications development, systems analysis, database administration, network administration, IT support, and security officer.
Practical Emphasis
- Almost all of the IT courses include a strong practical emphasis.
- Most IT courses include a lab component.
- Knowledge and skills acquired by the students will be evaluated based on their ability to solve practical problems.
- The curriculum has been streamlined in order to provide plenty of room for students to develop a fully functional IT project in their senior year.
Program Strengths
International Teachers with Industry Experience
The Faculty of Information Technology is integrated by experienced teachers in different areas of Computer Sciences and Information Technology. The experience provided by our teachers plus their strong background provide a solid learning experience to our students.
Up-To-Date Students
We like to explore cutting-edge technologies. As a student of the Faculty of Information Technology, you can catch up on new technologies through yearly IT workshops.
Oracle Academy Certification
Our students have the opportunity to get a Java Fundamentals and Java Programming certification through Oracle Academy.
Up-To-Date Curriculum
The structure of our program is linked to professional standards issued by the ACM and IEEE and requirements provided by OHEC. At the same time, our teachers constantly look for teaching the last versions of the technologies available.
Really International Program
More than 80% of our students are from abroad, making English the only language of communication for instruction and relationships.
IT Infrastructure Labs
The Faculty has an IT dedicated lab with fingerprint access lock, CCTV, and a high-resolution projector. The lab is fully equipped with up-to-date computers with double screen configuration. IT students are granted access to the lab outside their class time to work on their assignments and projects.
Potential Careers
The employment outlook for IT professionals is excellent, as the demand in this area is projected to grow faster than the average other occupations. Those trained in Information Technology work as:
1. Software Programmer
2. Web/Mobile Applications Developer
3. Systems Analyst
4. Database Administrator
5. Network Administrator
6. IT Support Officer
7. IT Security Officer
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Degree Program Structure
1. General Education Courses | Minimum 30 credits |
Humanities | 8 |
Language and Communication | 8 |
Mathematics and Sciences | 6 |
Social Sciences | 8 |
2. Professional Courses | Minimum 84 credits |
Core Courses | 12 |
Major Required Courses | 57 |
Major Elective Courses | 15 |
3. Free Electives Courses | Minimum 6 credits |
4. Cooperative Education | Minimum 6 credits |
Courses
General Education Courses: 30 credits
- Humanities (8 credits)
GENL 110 Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* (0 credits)
*This subject is required for every semester
- Three of the following courses:
- Three of the following courses:
GENL 211 Introduction to Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs or (3 credits)
GENL 213 Origins of Life (For non-Adventist students) (3 credits)
GENL 116 Life and Ministry of Jesus (3 credits)
GENL 216 Ethical Decision Making (2 credits)
- Language and Communication (8 credits)
GENL 111 Orientation to Higher Education in Thailand (2 credits)
GENL 113 College Writing I (3 credits)
GENL 214 College Writing II (3 credits)
- Mathematics and Science (6 credits)
GENL 081 Foundations of College Mathematics (Remedial course) (3 credits)
GENL 114 Information Technology Fundamentals and Applications (3 credits)
GENL 117 Health and Fitness (3 credits)
GENL 217 Environmental Conservation (3 credits)
- Social Sciences (8 credits)
GENL 118 Introduction to Psychology (2 credits)
GENL 311 Marriage and Family (3 credits)
GENL 312 Personal Money Management (3 credits)
Professional Courses: 84 credits
Core Courses: 12 credits
IT 151 Mathematics for Information Technology (3 credits)
IT 153 Introduction to Computing (3 credits)
IT 252 Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)
IT 350 Applied Statistics (3 credits)
Major Courses: 57 Credits
- Organizational Management and Information Technology (18 Credits)
IT 126 Content Management Systems (3 credits)
IT 268 Social Issues and Ethics for IT Professionals (3 credits)
IT 365 Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
IT 366 Management Information Systems (3 credits)
MNGT 131 Principles of Management (3 credits)
MNGT 377 Project Management (3 credits)
- Applied Technology (21 Credits)
IT 124 Human-Computer Interaction (3 credits)
IT 241 Database Design (3 credits)
IT 363 Frontend Web Development (3 credits)
IT 367 Web Applications Development(3 credits)
IT 483 Information Systems Security (3 credits)
IT 486 Capstone Project 1 (3 credits)
IT 487 Capstone Project 2 (3 credits)
- Software Technology and Methodology (12 Credits)
IT 122 Essentials of Computer Programming (3 credits)
IT 245 Object-Oriented Programming (3 credits)
IT 247 Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
IT 368 Software Engineering (3 credits)
- System Infrastructure (6 Credits)
IT 243 Computing Platform Technology (3 credits)
IT 262 Networking and Data Communications (3 credits)
Major Electives Courses: 15 Credits
IT 249 Linux Systems (3 credits)
IT 321 Database Administration and Applications (3 credits)
IT 322 Cloud Computing (3 credits)
IT 323 Internet of Things (3 credits)
IT 324 Web Services Technology (3 credits)
IT 325 Network Design and Administration (3 credits)
IT 421 Business Intelligence and Data Mining (3 credits)
IT 422 Big Data (3 credits)
IT 423 Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
IT 424 Electronic Business (3 credits)
IT 425 Information Technology Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
IT 426 Emerging Topics in Information Technology (3 credits)
IT 427 Mobile Application Development (3 credits)
Free Electives: 6 credits
Students may choose 6 credits from any courses offered by any Faculty at Asia-Pacific International University.
Cooperative Education: 6 credits
IT488 Cooperative Education(6 credits)
Sequence of Studies
First Year
First Semester
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
GENL 111 | Orientation to Higher Education in Thailand | 2 |
GENL 113 | College Writing 1 | 3 |
GENL 114 | Information Technology Fundamentals and Applications | 2 |
IT 151 | Mathematics for Information Technology | 3 |
IT 153 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
MNGT 131 | Principles of Management | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Second Semester
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
GENL 116 | Life and Ministry of Jesus | 3 |
GENL 117 | Health & Fitness | 2 |
GENL 118 | Introduction to Psychology | 2 |
IT 122 | Essentials of Computer Programming | 3 |
IT 124 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
IT 126 | Content Management Systems | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Summer Session
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
Free Elective | 3 | |
Free Elective | 3 | |
Total | 6 |
Second Year
First Semester
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
GENL 217 | Environmental Conservation | 2 |
GENL 211 | Introduction to SDA Beliefs (SDA) or | 3 |
GENL 213 | Origins of Life (Non-SDA) | |
IT 243 | Computing Platform Technology | 3 |
IT 245 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
IT 247 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
Total | 14 |
Second Semester
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
GENL 214 | College Writing 2 | 3 |
GENL 216 | Ethical Decision Making | 2 |
IT 241 | Database Design | 3 |
IT 252 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
IT 262 | Networking and Data Communications | 3 |
Total | 14 |
Summer Session
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
IT 268 | Social Issues and Ethics for IT Professionals | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Total | 6 |
Third Year
First Semester
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
GENL 311 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
IT 363 | Frontend Web Development | 3 |
IT 365 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
IT 367 | Web Applications Development | 3 |
MNGT 377 | Project Management | 3 |
Total | 14 |
Second Semester
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
GENL 312 | Personal Money Management | 3 |
IT 350 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
IT 366 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
IT 368 | Software Engineering | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Total | 15 |
Summer Session
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
IT 486 | Capstone Project 1 | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Total | 6 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
Code | Course Title | Credits |
GENL 110 | Attendance at Seminar in Character Development* | 0 |
IT 483 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
IT 487 | Capstone Project 2 | 3 |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Major Elective | 3 | |
Total | 12 |
Second Semester
Code | Course Title | Credits |
IT 488 | Cooperative Education | 6 (480) |
Learning Outcomes
General Education Learning Outcomes
1. Ethics and Morals
Learning Outcomes
- Has moral standards, adheres to an ethical code of conduct in professional life, and serves as a role model to others
- Is honest and faithful to oneself and to others
- Has a sacrificial spirit, a heart for public service, and understands oneself and others
- Has self-discipline and a sense of responsibility, respects others’ rights, and is a good listener
- Respects the rules and regulations of organizations and society
Teaching Strategies
- Faculty members are good role models and instill the value of honesty while teaching classes
- Establish rules that promote self-discipline and a sense of responsibility, such as punctuality dress code and academic honesty
- Encourage students to participate in and organize activities that provide academic and professional services to society
- Encourage students to participate in/ organize activities that build Ethics and Moral Values
- Teach through actual situations
- Teach through lectures
- Special lectures by experienced persons
- Teach through discussions
- Personal or group assignments
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate from submission of assignments
- Evaluate from punctual attendance
- Evaluate from self-discipline via appropriate dress and following of university rules and regulations
- Evaluate from student participation in activities
- Evaluate from student responsible on the assignments
- Evaluate from behavioral observation and student participation in class
- Evaluate by using examinations
2. Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
- Understands fundamental concepts and principles in various fields including the Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences and Languages
- Has a knowledge and understanding of principles, theories and concepts in knowledge that are studied
- Is able to analyze and explain the principles of courses that are studied
- Is able to integrate and apply knowledge appropriately in real-life situations
Teaching Strategies
- Teach through lectures include a variety of teaching methodologies based on course content that emphasize student-centered
- Teach through discussions
- Teach through practice in laboratory
- Teach through project-based instruction
- Teach through self-study
- Using situations, problems and case studies
- Using actual situations
- Emphasize participative learning by using collaborative and cooperative methodology
- Personal or group assignments
- Field trips
Evaluation Methods
- Sectional quizzes, midterm examination and final examination
- Case study analysis reports
- Practice assessment
- Report/Project assessment
- Presentation assessment
- Self-assessment, Peer assessment, Teacher assessment
- Behavioral Observation and student participation in class
3. Cognitive Skills
Learning Outcomes
- Understands concepts and is able to think systematically
- Able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate problems by using knowledge obtained through study
- Able to apply knowledge to solve problems in various situations properly and appropriately
Teaching Strategies
- Teach through discussions to foster analytical thinking
- Teach through problem-based learning or case studies related to course content
- Teach through experiential learning with actual situations, field trips
- Emphasize application of theory in actual situations
- Teach through self-study
- Personal or group assignments
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate by using examinations
- Case study analysis reports
- Evaluate from problem solving processes and analytical performance
- Evaluate from actual work performance
- Report/Project assessment
- Presentation assessment
4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
Learning Outcomes
- Has good human relation skills, is able to adapt to situations and organizational culture
- Is responsible to society, organizations, and for assigned work
- Able to assume the roles of either a leader or a follower in various circumstances
Teaching Strategies
- (1) Use a variety of teaching methodologies that emphasize student-centered learning by using problems, case studies and actual situations
(2) Emphasize interaction between student and student, student and teacher, student and service recipient
(3) Organize group activities to foster the roles of leader and follower
(4) Organize learning from practical activities or projects that promotes team work and leadership skills
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate students’ interpersonal skills and sense of responsibility by using cooperative learning methods
- Self-assessment, Peer assessment, Teacher assessment
- Behavioral observation and student participation
- Evaluate learner on leadership skills and how they assume the roles of leader and follower in different kinds of situations
- Evaluate ability to work with others and as a team
- Evaluate the responsiveness from the practical section
5. Quantitative Analytical, Communication and Information Technology Skills
Learning Outcomes
- Able to use knowledge in mathematics or statistics to analyze data and present it in a suitable manner
- Able to communicate with others appropriately through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presenting information
- Able to use information technology skills to search for, collect, analyze, and present data properly
Teaching Strategies
- Organize activities that emphasize quantitative analytical skills through practice exercises, solving mathematical or statistical problems, and applying these principles in actual situations
- Organize activities that emphasize the communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presenting
- Provide learning experience in selecting and using information technology to search for data and communicates it clearly in many formats
- Provide learning experience in presenting information that is appropriate in terms of the audience, content, and channel
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate numerical skills through examinations
- Evaluate communication skills through examinations, observation, or assignments that measure listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
- Evaluate information technology skills through examinations, project reports and presentations
Professional Learning Outcomes
1. Ethics and Morals
Learning Outcomes
- Understand values, ethics, and morals in Information Technology
- Learn self-discipline with regards to time and responsibility to oneself, to one’s profession, and to society
- Demonstrate skills for leading and following and be able to work in a team
- Respect other peoples’ rights and listen to others’ ideas
- Respect rules and regulations of organizations and society
- Possess both academic and professional ethics
Teaching Strategies
- Establish an organizational culture that fosters self-discipline in students by class attendance regulations
- Learning from actual situations
- Learning from group role play by practicing leader and follower roles
- Learning from case studies related to moral and ethical issues
- Establish rules that promote honesty, such as rules about plagiarism
- Integrate moral and ethical standards into all courses, and organize moral and ethical activities
Evaluation Methods
- There are different types of evaluation during the class period, after class, and after graduation. This evaluation includes student self-assessment, along with evaluation by peers, teachers, and internship work supervisors. The evaluation methods include interviews, observation, questionnaires, focus groups, recording notes, and other related measurements. The contents of the evaluation include at least the following: class attendance, submission of assignments, participating in activities, doing high quality work, self-discipline, responsiveness, and work performance.
2. Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
- Acquire knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories pertinent to the field of studies
- Exhibit ability to analyze problems and to understand and explain the needs in the information technology area
- Be cognizant of recent and ongoing developments in the field of studies
- Show interest in knowledge development
- Display a broad knowledge within the field of studies
- Foster the integration of what is learnt with other related disciplines
Teaching Strategies
- Emphasize theory and application in actual situations
- Emphasize participative learning
- Use problems and case studies
- Learn from actual situations and field trips
- Lecturing and discussion
- Research, analysis, and independent study
- Selected topic presentations and group study
Evaluation Methods
- Sectional quizzes
- Midterm and final examination
- Student reports and assignments
- Case study analysis reports
- Independent study and projects
- Class presentations
3. Cognitive Skills
Learning Outcomes
- Think systematically and critically
- Be able to search, define, and evaluate information for solving problems creatively
- Be able to apply knowledge and skills to solve Information Technology problems appropriately
Teaching Strategies
- Case studies
- Group discussion
- Independent study
- Projects
Evaluation Methods
- Ability to analyze and solve problems in case studies
- Evaluate from problem solving processes, independent study, and analytical performance, such as case study analysis presentations, independent study reports, group discussion reports, and seminars
4. Interpersonal Skills and Shouldering of Responsibility
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to communicate to different groups of people efficiently
- Be able to assist and facilitate problem solving in different situations, both in a leadership or a team member role
- Demonstrate ability to use knowledge to exercise leadership in one’s society
- Responsible for individual work and group work
- Show initiative and demonstrate problem solving capability, both in individual and group contexts
- Responsible for self and professional development
Teaching Strategies
- Emphasize interaction between student and student, student and teacher, student and service recipient
- Organize group activities to foster the roles of leader and follower
- Organize learning from practical activities that promotes team work and leadership skills
- Organize learning from practical activities that promotes team work in multicultural situations
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluate learners on how they assume the roles of leader and follower
- Evaluate leadership skills in different kinds of situations
- Evaluate ability to work with others and as teams
- Evaluate responsiveness from practical activities
5. Quantitative Analytical, Communication, and IT Skills
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate skills in applying quantitative tools for problem solving
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
- Be able to choose appropriate types of media for presentations
Teaching Strategies
- Organize activities that emphasize communication skills in speaking, listening, and writing between two people and with groups
- Provide learning experience in selecting and using information technology for communication
- Provide learning experience in selecting, using information, and presenting information that is appropriate in terms of the audience, content, and channel employed
Evaluation Methods
- Evaluation on learning activities by observation and assessment of speaking and writing skills
- Listening assessment
- Analysis of information by examining documents, case study analysis reports, research output, and independent study