The programs offered by Forbes College are niche courses that equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to compete in the local and international job market. The quality of education it provides is aligned with globally-recognized standards and competencies. All programs are offered under the semestral system of education.
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
(Click Here to View or Hide) - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The BS in Information Technology program includes the study of the utilization of both hardware and software technologies involving planning, installing, customizing, operating, managing and administering, and maintaining information technology infrastructure that provides computing solutions to address the needs of an organization.
The program prepares graduates to address various user needs involving the selection, development, application, integration and management of computing technologies within an organization
The program prepares graduates to address various user needs involving the selection, development, application, integration and management of computing technologies within an organization
Career Opportunities:
- Web and Applications Developer
- Junior Database Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Junior Information Security Administrator
- IT Instructor
- Systems Integration Personnel
- Network Engineer
- IT Audit Assistant
- Technical Support Specialist
- QA Specialist
- Systems Analyst
- Computer Programmer
Secondary Job Roles
(Click Here to View or Hide) - BSIT with Specialization in Digital Animation
This is a program that is focused on the development and management of information technology resources and services which aims to train the students as leaders and innovators in the fast-changing IT industry. It is the course combining information technology and animation, where students learn the knowledge and application of the fundamentals and advanced theories and techniques in 2D and 3D animation, use and development of animation technology, and production of commercially acceptable content and viable solutions for different platforms such as broadcast, web and mobile cast. The program prepares the students to be digital animation professionals.
Career Opportunities:
- Creative Programmer
- Technical Animator
- Creative Content Developer
- Modeller
- Animation Quality Assurance Specialist
- Multimedia Animator
- Digital 2D or 3D Animation Content Producer
- Digital 2D or 3D Production Designer
- Business Development Specialist for Entertainment and Multimedia Industries
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION
(Click Here to View or Hide) - BSBA Major in Microfinance
This program is designed to produce microfinance practitioners. The general subjects prepare the students towards business leadership and management while the major subjects enable them to specialize in managing microfinance operations. The program allows the students to work as microfinance loan officers after completion of all the requirements for a Certificate in Microfinance Management that may be completed in four (4) semesters. Completion of all the requirements of all subject offerings for four (4) semesters more will entitle the students with the BSBA major in Microfinance degree and work as a unit supervisor or manager in a microfinance institution.
Career Opportunities:
- Microfinance Loan Officer
- Microfinance Unit Manager
- Microfinance Trainer/Consultant
- Microfinance Researcher
- Microfinance Executive
(Click Here to View or Hide) - Bachelor of Public Administration
Public Administration is a degree program that prepares people for careers in public administration and governance for the public interest. It is also a formation course for students who want to devout their life to public service in government and civil society.
The government needs to have a continuing supply of personnel who will be committed and dedicated public servants and the civil society organizations need staff and volunteers imbued with the same values who can head and manage their advocacy and service delivery programs to pursue causes directed for the public good.
This program aims to develop public servants with the required knowledge, values and skills to serve as professionals in government and civil society. After two years of study, the student is prepared and qualified to take the sub-professional civil service examinations which will qualify him to work in any government institution and just continue pursuing the degree program and take the professional civil service examination.
Career Opportunities:
Entry-level Job:
- Technical Assistants in government and civil society
- Researchers in government, civil society and academic institutions
- Development managers of small and medium-sized voluntary sector or civil society organizations
Advanced Office Positions:
- Executives in national and local government institutions
- Elective positions in local and national government
- Executives in national, regional and international organizations
- Development managers of large voluntary sector or civil society organizations
(Click Here to View or Hide) - Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management
This is a degree program which aims to prepare the students to acquire knowledge and skills for them to meet customer needs and expectations for excellent product and service delivery through a vibrant, competitive, efficient and effective retail environment. These students are ready and prepared to be members of a well-trained, motivated and committed workforce, who acquire skills to be Sales Associate after two years of study, Supervisor after three years and Management Trainee after graduation.
Career Opportunities:
- Cashier
- Microfinance Unit Manager
- Retail/Sales Associate
- Retail Supervisor
- Sales Supervisor
- Area Manager
- Chain Store Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Merchandising Manager
- Operations Manager
- Customer Service Manager