De La Salle University - Manila

College of Computer Studies

The College of Computer Studies (CCS) is an educational institution committed to its three-pronged vision of continually sharing knowledge and expertise through teaching, engaging in Computer Science research and Information Technology product development, and rendering service to communities in need.

CCS upholds the tradition of excellence embodied by the Lasallian education. The College develops experts in computer science, computer engineering, and information technology, equipping its students to become tomorrow's leaders in industry, academe, and government.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program of the college was the first CS program in the country to be accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU). It has earned a Level II accreditation from PAASCU since 1993. The college is also recognized as one of the Commission on Higher Education's Center of Development for Excellence (CODE) in Information Technology in the National Capital Region (NCR) in 2000.

The College encourages and supports the professional development of its faculty through involvement in scholarly, significant, and relevant research and publications, the attainment of advanced degrees, participation in professional pursuits, exposure to multiple disciplines, and the establishment of strong linkages with the private sector, the government, and the global academic community. These are made possible through the key centers of the college, namely Advanced Research Institute for Informatics, Computing and Networking (AdRIC), Consulting and Education Center (CEC), and Cisco Academy Training Center (CATC).

The College currently operates under a three-department set-up. Its student population has stabilized at 1,800 (including graduate and undergraduate students), and its faculty pool consists of around 60 full-time faculty members (the largest in the country) with diverse areas of specializations. Currently, at least 80% of its faculty members (the largest ratio in the country) have earned graduate degrees (master's and doctorate) from both local and foreign universities. Its faculty members aggressively publish their research in national and international venues and are actively involved in consulting for industry. Students likewise are able to publish their thesis results, have been accepted into CS graduate and research programs in top universities abroad, and are employed by top local and multi-national companies.