Determinants of BSIT Major Program Choice among First-Year Information Technology Students

Sherilyn P. Tobias; Romeo P. Evangelista; Michael R. Lacar

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v5i7.247

Authors

Sherilyn P. Tobias Nueva Vizcaya State University
Romeo P. Evangelista Nueva Vizcaya State University
Michael R. Lacar Nueva Vizcaya State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v5i7.247

Keywords:

BSIT Specialization, Career Choice, Information Technology Education, First-Year Students, Career Decision-making

Abstract

This study examined the determinants influencing BSIT major program choice among first-year Information Technology students at Nueva Vizcaya State University. Using a quantitative descriptive-comparative design, data were collected from 62 first-year BSIT students through a validated researcher-developed questionnaire. Weighted mean, standard deviation, ranking, and independent samples t-test were employed for data analysis. Results revealed that the identified determinants were generally highly influential (M = 3.83). Career and Employment Factors emerged as the strongest determinant (M = 4.21), followed by Personal Factors (M = 4.02), Institutional and Academic Factors (M = 3.73), and Family and Social Factors (M = 3.36). A significant difference was found only in Family and Social Factors (p = 0.010) between NDM and WMAD students. The findings highlight the importance of career-oriented advising and specialization awareness programs to support informed BSIT major selection.

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