PESC Information Systems College

PESC Information Systems College is an education facility in Ethiopia which uses distance education to teach Information systems.

PESC Information Systems Virtual College started to offer distance education programs that focused on Information Systems and Technology through the adoption of new way of learning in the country using innovative ICT-concepts and-technologies i.e. virtual education system modified to best suit to the present conditions of the country. This unique way of information conveying system of the College consists of classroom lectures with practical demonstrations and electronic library service delivery from one central distant site to students in periphery using video, animations and graphics. Providing modules in text forms and lectures in CD ROM formats to students for home use by VCD players and TV sets; and/or computers at home or office adds to its uniqueness of effective delivery of education throughout the country. This education program was primarily created to respond to the needs of several students who have failed to take advantages of conventional mode of learning. It also helps to extend the reach of ICT education into communities with extreme shortage of qualified professionals in the peripheral regions of the country where limited or no means of effective training exist, especially in this field of study.

INFORMATION IS POWER Getu Nigussie (mordokai) Network Administrator & Programme Officer.

Vision

“Changing Lives Through Excellence in Education and Research”

Mission

PESC Information Systems College Mission is to:

• Deliver effective education from distance to a broad spectrum of people of Ethiopia through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Create a virtual learning environment that aims in providing students with high quality technology-based educational opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed.
• Prepare students that contribute to their country as they develop an understanding of their personal relationship to the world’s political, economic, social and cultural (PESC) environments.
• Provide open and affordable access to excellent degree, diploma and certificate programs for students from anywhere and at anytime.
• Prepare students for successful careers, develop college-level skills, and foster a * Serve, represent, and embrace students from all regions of the Country regardless of ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Promote the delivery of education to every corner of the country through e learning.