BS ARCH Program Specifications

The BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE is the art, science or profession of planning, designing and constructing buildings in their totality taking into account their environment, in accordance with the principles of utility, strength and beauty. The practitioners – the Architects are academically qualified, registered and licensed under RA9266. As a discipline, it is responsible for advocating the fair and sustainable development, welfare and cultural expression of society’s habitat in terms of space, forms and historical context.

Architecture makes it imperative to preserve, improve and create the quality of built environment under the particular condition of each community, in an ideal and sustainable world helping to reduce the impact of climate change.

VISION

A globally recognized Catholic university that nurtures faith, builds passion for excellence and develops lifelong learners with compassion for service that impacts transformation in a fast-changing society.

MISSION

We commit ourselves to:

provide an excellent educational experience to students to help them become globally competitive and adaptive to change;
inculcate among students the values of serving others with humility and love, working for justice, promoting peace, and preserving the integrity of creation;
engage in research activities in collaboration with local, regional, national and international partners;
uphold the dignity of the persons especially the poor;
promote and strengthen our Filipino culture and values;
administer the university following Catholic doctrine.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

Graduates from the College of Engineering and Architecture are expected to achieve the following program educational objectives few years after graduation:

Demonstrate competence in professional and managerial engineering and/or architecture practice in the Philippines and/or abroad with respect to diverse cultures and values.
Adapt to changes in technological and international standards by actively engaging in engineering and/or architecture professional activities, continuous learning, and professional development opportunities with respect to culture and values that influence society.
Engage in professional activities reflecting a profound faith in God, inspired by the spirituality of humble service, and committed to a continuous search for excellence.

PROGRAM GRADUATE OUTCOMES

By the time of graduation, the students of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture program shall have the ability to:

PO1 - Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex problems to serve humanity and glorify God’s creation.

PO2 - Conscientiously craft basic communication, illustrations and technical narrative reports and necessary project documentation in textual, numerical, oral and graphical form, using honest, tactful, and precise language and appropriate media, both in English and Filipino.

PO3 - Work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary teams and multi-cultural teams in various aspects of architecture design, management of construction works and building administration to achieve the objective of the group for the common good.

PO4 - Engage the process of design and building in the discourse of moral, ethical, intellectual and professional responsibility to promote justice, peace, integrity, credibility and responsibility.

PO5 - Create architectural solutions by applying knowledge in history, theory, planning, building technology and utilities, structural concepts and professional practice, to serve humanity and glorify God’s creation.

PO6 - Apply architectural concepts and principles in consideration of specialized fields and allied disciplines to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, cultural, historical, health and safety, constructability and sustainability, in response to the changing landscapes in the academe and industry.

PO7 - Use of various information and communication technology media for architectural solutions, presentation and techniques in design and construction, using honest, tactful, and precise language and appropriate media, both in English and Filipino.

PO8 - Interpretation and application of relevant laws, codes, charters and standards of architecture and the built environment adhering to ethical standards for the common good.

PO9 - Application of research methods to address architectural problems, , considering moral, ethical and intellectual dimensions in making wise, and fair decisions.

PO10 - Recognize the need for and engage in life-long learning to keep abreast of contemporary issues, technology, best practices in the profession and international trends, with God as the center of endeavors making lives better for self and others.

PO11 - Demonstrate entrepreneurial and business acumen relevant to architectural practice and construction industry for the glory of God, home, country, and the world.

PO12 - Involvement in the management of the construction works and building administration, adhering to ethical standards for the common good.

PO13 - Participate in the generation of new knowledge such as pioneering concepts and ideas of site and building design beyond the regular physical and location boundaries and contexts, considering moral, ethical and intellectual dimensions.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BENCHMARKS

1.CHED CMO 61 s. 2017

2. United Architects of the Philippines - Singapore Chapter

OPPORTUNITIES

1. Internships

2. Student exchange in ASEAN countries

3. Specializations

4. International/National Educational Tour

5. International/National Research Conferences

6. National Student Organization Conventions

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS