The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) is a four-year degree program designed to equip students with the basic principles and procedures of shop training and technology repair works. They also learn about the operation and maintenance of technical systems and equipment used in mechanical design and construction technology.  The program provides students with skills in manufacturing, quality assurance and control, and operations management. 

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who wish to pursue a degree in Industrial Technology are encouraged to take the Information and Communication Technology strand. The strand equips students with basic topics on illustration, web design, animation, technical drafting, and computer programming.

Subjects and Curriculum

• Basic Drafting
• Carpentry and Masonry
• Basic Electricity
• Commercial Graphic Arts
• General Metal Works
• Plumbing, Handicraft
• Auto-Electrical
• Elementary Agriculture
• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning with HVAC
• Computer-Aided Design
• Occupational Health and Safety Practices
• Basic Electronics
• Automotive
• Technopreneurship

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

• The student must be a high school graduate. 

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

• The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

• Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
• Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
• Most recent medical and dental health record
• Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
• Certificate of Good moral character
• Copy of honorable dismissal
• Copy of high school diploma
• (1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of BS in Industrial Technology are expected to be able to:

• Work well with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Apply knowledge in mathematics and science when solving industrial technology problems
• Conduct research using proper industrial methodologies
• Abide with industrial ethical standards and practices

On-The-Job Training/Internship

A student of the BSIT program is required to attend an on the job training (OJT) in a shop, industrial companies, and manufacturing industries. During the OJT, students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and practice their skills in actual settings. The OJT program is done under the supervision of a designated authority in the establishment/office which will evaluate the student periodically and submit the evaluation form to the assigned faculty member. The number of hours required for the OJT varies from one school to another.

Board Exam

The BS in Industrial Technology does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Master’s degree followed by a Doctorate degree to gain expertise in the industry. 

Career Opportunities