Asian Institute of Computer Studies
Asian Institute of Computer Studies (AICS) is a private and nonsectarian higher education institution 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. Located in front of SM Fairview, the pioneer branch served the nearby areas such as Lagro, Bagong Silang, Novaliches, and Bulacan. 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. As of 2016[update], Anthony S. Asis serves as the president of AICS.
Branches
As of 2024[update], AICS has twelve branches located in Luzon and Visayas. Its branch at Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City serves as the head office.
Academics
As of 2024[update], 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). They also offer CCNA-related courses, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, and short courses, which includes learning Microsoft Office tools.
AICS is accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to offer technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses. As part of the K to 12 curriculum of the Department of Education, AICS started accepting students for senior high school in February 2016 for the 2016â17 school year.