iACADEMY’S tracer study revealed that 98 percent of its graduates in the School of Computing have found jobs pertinent to their programs within one year after graduation.

“It’s very important for us that we concentrate on employment. We want our students to be gainfully employed. As part of our mission to produce Game Changers in the industry, we are training our students to be excellent in their chosen fields so that when they become key players in the industry, they are equipped with the right education to truly change the game,” said Mitch Andaya, Dean of School of Computing.

Committed to bridging the gap between the graduates and the actual needs of the industry, iACADEMY has ramped up efforts in enhancing the curriculum in the School of Computing to ensure graduates are industry-ready even before graduation.

Embedded in the domain-specific subjects in the programs for computing such as Software Engineering, Game Development, and Web Development, are an additional 500 hours of specialized training on top of what is required by the Commission on Higher Education. The School of Computing is also constantly consulting with various tech skills and trends reports like Mercer and Mettl to stay updated with the emerging demands of the industry.

The School of Computing has also partnered with industry experts such as UNITY, Linux, IBM, Python, ASUS, and many other tech giants to harness exclusive internship and career opportunities for students and empower the academe through provision of valuable insights and updates on recent innovations in tech, certifications, on-campus recruitments, and personal and professional development-focused events.

“It is iACADEMY’s vision to develop game changers who will create a positive impact in our society and contribute to the development of the country, region, and even the world. By fostering and strengthening our collaboration with industry partners and organizations, iACADEMY is able to provide relevant and transformative education that is responsive to the developments and changes in the industry,” said Cecilia Sy, VP for Academic Affairs.

For School Year 2023-24, iACADEMY offers Software Engineering, Web Development, and Game Development for College in the School of Computing.