Asian Institute of Computer Studies explained
Asian Institute of Computer Studies (AICS) is a private and nonsectarian higher education institution[3] 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.
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.[4] Located in front of SM Fairview, the pioneer branch served the nearby areas such as Lagro, Bagong Silang, Novaliches, and Bulacan.[5] A branch outside of the city was opened in June 1997 in Sampaloc, Manila. 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. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree began to be offered in 2001. A branch outside Luzon was opened in July 2015 in Cebu City, Cebu.[6], Anthony S. Asis serves as the president of AICS.
Branches
, AICS has twelve branches located in Luzon and Visayas.[7] Its branch at Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City serves as the head office.
| Branch | Location |
|---|
| Central branches |
|---|
| Commonwealth | Holy Spirit, Quezon City |
| Montalban | San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal |
| Tanay | Plaza Aldea, Tanay, Rizal |
| Taytay | San Juan, Taytay, Rizal |
| North branches[8] |
|---|
| Cebu | Capitol Site, Cebu City, Cebu |
| Meycauayan | Calvario, Meycauayan, Bulacan |
| Tarlac | Santo Cristo, Tarlac City, Tarlac |
| South branches[9] |
|---|
| 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[10] |
|---|
| 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
, 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).[11] They also offer CCNA-related courses, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy,[12] and short courses, which includes learning Microsoft Office tools.[13]
AICS is accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to offer technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses.[14] As part of the K to 12 curriculum of the Department of Education,[15] AICS started accepting students for senior high school in February 2016 for the 2016–17 school year.[16]
Notes and References
- Web site: List of Participating Higher Education Institutions in the CHED Registry . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240527081053/https://unifast.gov.ph/hei-list.html . May 27, 2024 . May 27, 2024 . Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education.
- Web site: 2019 . Private Higher Education Institutions Faculty-Student Ratio: AY 2018–19 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220806090330/https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019-PHEIs-Faculty-Student-Ratio.pdf . August 6, 2022 . May 27, 2024 . Commission on Higher Education.
- Web site: February 2017 . Materlist of Schools Based on School Year in Private Secondary School – School Year: 2016–2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240528054025/https://cavite.gov.ph/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Masterlist-of-Private-Sec.-Schools-S.Y.-2016-2017-Dasmarinas-City.pdf . May 28, 2024 . May 28, 2024 . Cavite.
- Web site: November 14, 2022 . Did You Know? Manuel T. Asis . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240527084843/https://scontent.fmnl3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/315443965_6572775546069955_464630399439669668_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Bvs3UwEfl8kQ7kNvgFuxdnt&_nc_ht=scontent.fmnl3-1.fna&oh=00_AYCetgtvgDpikKB1h_jda_TFpeCoX-BkKjohxRBFmF3pQA&oe=665A0611 . May 27, 2024 . May 27, 2023 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies . Facebook.
- Web site: About AICS . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100302152414/http://www.aics.edu.ph/aboutaics.htm . March 2, 2010 . May 27, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies.
- Web site: July 13, 2015 . AICS Cebu Branch . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240527095447/https://www.facebook.com/aics.edu.ph/photos/a.365900760090829/1106297802717784/ . May 27, 2024 . May 27, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies . Facebook.
- Web site: Central Branches . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240528042746/https://aics.edu.ph/central-branches/ . May 28, 2024 . May 27, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies.
- Web site: North Branches . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240528043102/https://aics.edu.ph/north-branches/ . May 28, 2024 . May 27, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies.
- Web site: South Branches . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240528043301/https://aics.edu.ph/south-branches/ . May 28, 2024 . May 27, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies.
- Web site: Branches . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150821132854/http://www.aics.edu.ph:80/branches.asp?pid=6 . August 21, 2015 . May 28, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies.
- Web site: May 17, 2024 . Filipino . 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? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240605133631/https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=844057087756341 . June 5, 2024 . June 5, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies . Facebook.
- Web site: The CISCO Networking Academy Program . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240528091837/https://aics.edu.ph/ccna/ . May 28, 2024 . May 28, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies.
- Web site: AICS Short Courses . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240528092451/https://aics.edu.ph/shortcourses/ . May 28, 2024 . May 28, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies.
- Web site: Asian Institute of Computer Studies – Central . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240528093209/https://tesdatrainingcourses.com/asian-institute-of-computer-studies-central.html . May 28, 2024 . May 28, 2024 . TESDA Courses.
- Web site: List of Senior High Schools . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240528085432/https://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/senior-high-school/list-of-senior-high-schools/ . May 28, 2024 . May 28, 2024 . Department of Education.
- Web site: February 23, 2016 . 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. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240528084627/https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1235346926479537&set=a.365900760090829 . May 28, 2024 . May 28, 2024 . Asian Institute of Computer Studies . Facebook.
