School of Business Sciences

Union Christian College marks a significant milestone as this year's batch of BS Computer Science and BS Information Systems students took the 13th TOPCIT (Test of Practical Competency in ICT)—an international assessment that measures real-world ICT competencies, including problem-solving, system thinking, and practical application in software, data, and IT processes. Unlike traditional exams, TOPCIT does not follow a pass-or-fail system. Instead, it evaluates examinees based on competency levels (1–5) derived from a total score out of 1,000. In academic and industry practice, Level 3 (Competent) is widely recognized as the minimum professional benchmark, indicating readiness to address and solve typical technical and business problems expected of university graduates. JESICS proudly recognizes the TOPCIT achievers: Level 3 – Competent • Kathleen Mae Laurido Level 2 – Advanced Beginner • Anna Trixie D. Alfon • James Albert N. Cabrera • Vincent C. Faustino • Carol Ann M. Mendoza • Angel Samantha M. Morales • Gabrielle Anne E. Peralta • Nicole C. Swinburn These results reflect varying stages of competency development, highlighting both professional readiness and areas for continued growth. Achieving Level 3 signifies practical “passing” in industry terms, while Levels 1–2 remain valid indicators of progress and learning potential. This historic participation affirms UCC’s commitment to outcomes-based ICT education and the preparation of students for real-world professional challenges in the digital field. Layout from Junior Enthusiasts in Systems, Information, and Computing Society #SDG4QualityEducation #SDG8decentworkandeconomicgrowth #sbsroar #LongLiveTheUCCSpirit #homeofwholepersoneducation

BSA 1A students from the School of Business Sciences—Daisy Rose O. Ebreo, Ashley Nicole V. Munar, and Pearl Angela P. Tagutong—together with their coach, Mr. Blendie V. Quiban Jr., proudly represented Union Christian College in two major statistical competitions this October. The team participated in the 29th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Provincial Elimination Contest held on October 16, 2025, at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas – La Union. Earlier this month, the same students also joined the 36th National Statistics Month (NSM) Provincial Statistics Quiz on October 9, 2025, at the Speaker Pro-Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union. ✍️ Daniel Ignacio 💻 Israel Lagon

Congratulations to the UCC team(SBS- BSCS/BSIS) who made it as CHAMPIONS to the Provincial Application and Tools for Citizens Hackathon (PATCH) COMPETITION 2025 Coach : Sir Amor Vincent Canono Participants: Gabrielle Anne Peralta, Vincent Faustino, Jose Karlo Baguidudol Program Head : Sir Blendie V. Quiban Jr. We are proud of you❣️ To God be the glory! Indeed a happy birthday to me!❣️🙏😇