BS Mathematics Wish ListIMSP Curriculum Conference16 Dec 2010

Shem CristobalBS Mathematics (1993-1998)

How I ended taking up BS Mathematics at UPLB Registration Evaluator’s ‘fault’

Below are QUOTA Courses Civil Engineering Computer Science

Above average UPCAT Exam Results in Mathematics

Above average Grade in High School Mathematics

Reality Bites 20 of 30 blockmates shifted to other

courses after 1st Semester BS AMAT BS Statistics Etc…

Attempted shift was a failure

some things i wish my curriculum had taught me

Thoughts… IMSP Library have enormous number of

copies of mathematics books journals in mathematics

IMSP establish a reputation of ‘no-terror’ instructors

IMSP had a great number of PhDs in Mathematics

Thoughts… 2 See student advising as a religion

Vision/Mission/Objectives Merit to promotion percentage of advisee

graduates Deeper discussion on

Mathematics electives+

Career orientation+

Thoughts… 3 IMSP instructors have part-time

(consultancy) employment to corporate institutions where mathematical skills are needed

ISEP - intentional student ejection program

In short… I don’t know how to answer the question

But what I’ve experienced after graduation was... have to educate myself on the industry I work

for brag about having finished BS Mathematics, any

work requirements can be learnt

My Unofficial Survey Personal Information

Name (optional) Sem/Year started BS Math Sem/Year Graduated Major Current Job Role/Title Industry Current Employer (optional) Location of Employment Employment History

My Unofficial Survey… 2 About BS Math Curriculum

Do you feel good about yourself having earned BS Mathematics from IMSP? Why? Why not?

Did you find appropriate employment after graduation? If not, specify why not.

Was it necessary for you to take up another course to find an appropriate employment? Why? Why not?

Would you be recommending IMSP’s BS Mathematics curriculum to your children/relatives/friends? Why? Why not?

Please provide suggestions on what you think the BS Mathematics curriculum of IMSP should have that will increase the employment advantage of its graduates.

Please rate IMSP’s BS Mathematics curriculum.

Industry Employment (n=12)

Do you feel good about yourself having earned BS Mathematics from IMSP? (n=16)

Did you find appropriate employment after graduation? (n=16)

Was it necessary for you to take up another course to find an appropriate employment? (n=16)

(unofficial) Survey says… Unable to communicate the objectives of

the curriculum (probably revise it first) Update the curriculum to match today’s

employment needs Put effort in presenting real-world

applications of theoretical mathematics Increase number of ‘specializations’

Information Technology Computing Market Research (with intro to various

Statistical software)

(unofficial) Survey says… 2 Diverse number of electives covering

Physics Chemistry Psychology Law/Politics Business/Management

On-the-job training Pursue ‘well-rounded’ graduates Certification as in Certified Mathematician

(aka Board Exam)

Would you be recommending IMSP's BS Mathematics curriculum to your children/relatives/friends? (n=16)

Rate IMSP’s BS Mathematics Curriculum (n=16)

Thank you!

IMSP Curriculum Conference16 Dec 2010

Shem CristobalBS Mathematics (1993-1998)shem.cristobal@gmail.com0927.240.33990922.885.4215340.9009