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The Master in Business Administration (MBA) is a 36-unit graduate degree program designed to develop capable, socially responsible, and mature managers and leaders in today’s evolving global business environment. The program focuses on skills needed by business professionals, such as analytical reasoning, communication, leadership, and strategic thinking. WU-P MBA embodies the university’s ethos of Christian character and excellence in one’s chosen vocation. Thus, the program prepares graduates to possess godly values to work competitively and ethically in the global marketplace.

COURSE DELIVERY METHOD

Courses will be offered on flexible learning system. This means that each course will have synchronous and asynchronous learning activities throughout the week. Synchronous sessions may be physical or virtual (depending on the circumstances). Attendance is checked during synchronous sessions. Asynchronous learning activities may include doing assigned readings, writing papers, taking quizzes, joining online forum and discussions, performing on-site requirements, and other learning experiences assigned by the professor.

DEGREE SPECIALIZATIONS

The curriculum builds upon basic core courses, major subjects,cognates, and thesis/non-thesis requirements. The MBA has three concentrations: Thesis, Nonthesis, and the Hotel and Restaurant Management.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

at the end of the program, graduates will be able to

  • understand and systematize advanced concepts, principles, and theories related to business administration at the local and global levels;
  • apply relevant skills in responding to challenges, threats, and opportunities in the business marketplace;
  • construct appropriate tools and theories to address circumstances that demand creative innovation;
  • analyze situations quickly and critically to come up with suitable decisions;
  • establish collaboration with partners and various organizations for various projects and endeavors;
  • create business strategies and plans applicable to the social, economic, and political needs at the local, regional, national, and global levels;
  • display effective communication skills in written and oral form and in formal and informal occasions; and
  • execute their responsibilities competitively and in godliness

CURRICULUM: MBA – WITH THESIS

COURSE # COURSE NAME UNITS
Basic Courses (9 units) MBA 201 Business Research 3
MBA 202 Organization and Management Theories 3
MBA 203 Statistics for Business Research 3
Major
Subjects
(15 units)		 MBA 204 Human Resource Management 3
MBA 205 Marketing Management 3
MBA 206 Finance Management and Managerial Accounting 3
MBA 207 Operation Management 3
MBA 208 Business Management Information System with Computer Application 3
Cognates (6 units) MBA 209 International Trade 3
MBA 210 Quantitative Techniques 3
MBA 211 Macroeconomics Analysis 3
Thesis (6 units) THESIS 301 Thesis Writing 6
Others COMPRE Comprehensive Examination 0


COURSE LEARNING PATH

The MBA (with Thesis) may be completed in two years, both for full-time and part-time studies. Students are advised to follow the course sequence in order not to encounter problems in their academic journey.

FULL TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
MBA 201 Business Research MBA 203 Statistics for Business Any 2 of the following:
MBA 202 Organization and Management Theories MBA 204 Human Resources Management MBA 209 International Trade
MBA 206 Finance Management and Managerial Accounting MBA 205 Marketing Management MBA 210 Quantitative Techniques
MBA 207 Operations Management MBA 208 Business Management Information System MBA 211 Macroeconomics Analysis
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Comprehensive Examination
Thesis Writing


PART TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
MBA 201 Business Research MBA 204 Human Resources Management MBA 209 International Trade
MBA 202 Organization and Management Theories MBA 205 Marketing Management MBA 211 Macroeconomics Analysis
MBA 206 Finance Management and Managerial Accounting MBA 208 Business Management Information System
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 2 SUMMER
MBA 207 Operations Management MBA 203 Statistics for Business Comprehensive Examination
MBA 212 Corporate Entrepreneurship
MBA 213 Project Feasibility Study


CURRICULUM: MBA – NON-THESIS

COURSE # COURSE NAME UNITS
Basic Courses (9 units) MBA 201 Business Research 3
MBA 202 Organization and Management Theories 3
MBA 203 Statistics for Business Research 3
Major Subjects (15 units) MBA 204 Human Resource Management 3
MBA 205 Marketing Management 3
MBA 206 Finance Management and Managerial Accounting 3
MBA 207 Operation Management 3
MBA 208 Business Management Information System with Computer Application 3
Cognates (6 units) MBA 209 International Trade 3
MBA 210 Quantitative Techniques 3
MBA 211 Macroeconomics Analysis 3
Non-Thesis (6 units) MBA 212 Corporate Entrepreneurship 3
MBA 213 Project Feasibility Study 3
Others COMPRE Comprehensive Examination 0


COURSE LEARNING PATH
The MBA (Non-Thesis) may be completed in two years, both for fulltime and part-time studies. Students are advised to follow the course
sequence in order not to encounter problems in their academic
journey.

FULL TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
MBA 201 Business Research MBA 203 Statistics for Business MBA 209 International Trade
MBA 202 Organization and Management Theories MBA 204 Human Resources Management MBA 211 Macroeconomics Analysis
MBA 206 Finance Management and Managerial Accounting MBA 205 Marketing Management
MBA 207 Operations Management MBA 208 Business Management Information System
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
MBA 212 Corporate Entrepreneurship Comprehensive Examination
MBA 213 Project Feasibility Study


PART TIME STUDENT

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
MBA 201 Business Research MBA 204 Human Resources Management MBA 209 International Trade
MBA 202 Organization and Management Theories MBA 205 Marketing Management MBA 211 Macroeconomics Analysis
MBA 206 Finance Management and Managerial Accounting MBA 208 Business Management Information System
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 2 SUMMER
MBA 207 Operations Management MBA 203 Statistics for Business Comprehensive Examination
MBA 212 Corporate Entrepreneurship
MBA 213 Project Feasibility Study

CURRICULUM: MBA – SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

COURSE # COURSE NAME UNITS
Basic Courses (9 units) SEM 100 Formation of Social and Developmental Entrepreneurship 3
SEM 101 Social Marketing Research 3
SEM 102 Management Information System with Computer Education 3
Major Courses (15 units) SEM 103 Strategic Planning and Managemen 3
SEM 104 Measurement and Evaluation of Social Enterprise 3
SEM 105 Human Resource Management 3
SEM 106 Risk Management 3
SEM 107 Financial Management and Managerial Accounting 3
Cognates (12 units) SEM 108 Operations Management 3
SEM 109 Product Development and Capital Management 3
SEM 110 Internal and External Environment Assessment 3
SEM 111 Transformational Leadership and Management 3
Others (3 units) COMPRE Comprehensive Examination 0
CAPS Capstone Projec 3

COURSE LEARNING PATH
The MBA in Social Entrepreneurship may be completed in two years, both for full-time and part-time studies. Students are advised to follow the course sequence in order not to encounter problems in their academic journey.

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
SEM 100 Formation of Social and Developmental Entrepreneurship SEM 102 Management Information System with Computer Education SEM 106 Risk Management
SEM 101 Social Marketing Research SEM 104 Measurement and Evaluation of Social Enterprise SEM 109 Product Development and Capital Management
SEM 103 Strategic Planning and Management SEM 105 Human Resource Management SEM 111 Transformational Leadership and Management
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
SEM 107 Financial Management and Managerial Accounting COMP Comprehensive Examination
SEM 108 Operations Management CAPS Capstone Project
SEM 110 Internal and External Environment Assessment

The Master in Hospital Administration (MHA) is a 36-unit graduate degree program that equips graduates to be effective administrators of hospitals or health care facilities. The program covers topics such as financial management, legal and ethical issues of health services, information management, economics and policy, strategic marketing, hospital planning and design, and hospital administration. Graduates shall be well-equipped to demonstrate managerial and leadership competencies, and exhibit critical thinking, and ethical sensitivity in decision-making in the various areas of responsibilities in hospital administration.

COURSE DELIVERY METHOD
Courses will be offered on flexible learning system. This means that each course will have synchronous and asynchronous learning activities throughout the week. Synchronous sessions may be physical or virtual (depending on the circumstances). Attendance is checked during synchronous sessions. Asynchronous learning activities may include doing assigned readings, writing papers, taking quizzes, joining online forum and discussions, performing on-site requirements, and other learning experiences assigned by the professor.

DEGREE SPECIALIZATIONS
The curriculum builds upon basic core courses, major subjects, cognates, and thesis/non-thesis requirements. The MHA has two concentrations: with Thesis and Non-thesis.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
tAt the end of the program, graduates will be able to

  1.  understand and systematize advanced concepts, principles, and theories related to hospital administration at the local and global levels;
  2. apply relevant skills in responding to challenges, threats, and opportunities in hospital management
  3. analyze and evaluate hospital management challenges and opportunities and propose action plans based on professionalism and good governance;
  4. establish collaboration with partners and various organizations for various projects and endeavors;
  5. create strategies and plans applicable to the social, economic, and political needs at the local, regional, national, and global levels;
  6. display effective communication skills in written and oral form and in formal and informal occasions;
  7. execute their responsibilities competitively and in godliness; and
  8. undertake research that will improve the practice of hospital management.

CURRICULUM: MHA – WITH THESIS

COURSE # COURSE NAME UNITS
Basic Courses (9 units) HA 101 Introduction to Hospital Administration 3
HA 102 Statistics with Computer Education 3
HA 103 Research Methodology 3
Major Subjects (15 units) HA 104 Biostastistics 3
HA 105 Health Care Financial Management 3
HA 106 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare 3
HA 107 Hospital Information Management 3
HA 108 Healthcare Economics and Policy 3
Cognates (6 units) HA 109 Entrepreneur and Strategic Marketing 3
HA 110 Trends in Hospital Management 3
HA 111 Human Behavior in Healthcare Organization 3
HA 112 Strategic Hospital Planning, Design, and Construction 3
Thesis (6 units) THESIS WRITING Thesis Writing 4

COURSE LEARNING PATH
The MHA with Thesis may be completed in two years, both for full-time and part-time studies. Students are advised to follow the course sequence in order not to encounter problems in their academic journey.

FULL TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
HA 101 Introduction to Hospital Administration HA 102 Statistics with Computer Education HA 104 Biostastistics
HA 103 Research Methodology HA 107 Hospital Information System HA 106 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
HA 105 Health Care Financial Management HA 108 Healthcare Economics and Policy
HA 112 Strategic Hospital Planning, Design, and Construction HA 109 Entrepreneur and Strategic Marketing
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Comprehensive
Examination
Thesis Writing


PART TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
HA 101 Introduction to Hospital Administration HA 102 Statistics with Computer Education HA 104 Biostastistics
HA 103 Research Methodology HA 107 Hospital Information System HA 106 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
HA 112 Strategic Hospital Planning, Design, and Construction HA 109 Entrepreneur and Strategic Marketing
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 2 SUMMER
HA 105 Health Care Financial Management HA 108 Healthcare Economics and Policy Comprehensive Examination
Thesis Writing

CURRICULUM: MHA – NON-THESIS

COURSE # COURSE NAME UNITS
Basic Courses (9 units) HA 101 Introduction to Hospital Administration 3
HA 102 Statistics with Computer Education 3
HA 103 Research Methodology 3
Major Subjects (15 units) HA 104 Biostastistics 3
HA 105 Health Care Financial Management 3
HA 106 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare 3
HA 107 Hospital Information Management 3
HA 108 Healthcare Economics and Policy 3
Cognates (6 units) (Choose only 2) HA 109 Entrepreneur and Strategic Marketing 3
HA 110 Trends in Hospital Management 3
HA 111 Human Behavior in Healthcare Organization 3
HA 112 Strategic Hospital Planning, Design, and Construction 3
Non-Thesis (6 units) (choose 2 only) COMPRE Comprehensive Examination 0
HA 113 Executive Leadership on Health 3
HA 114 Healthcare Strategic Planning Management 3
HA 115 Healthcare Administrative Capstone 3

COURSE LEARNING PATH
The MHA Non-thesis may be completed in two years, both for full-time and part-time studies. Students are advised to follow the course sequence in order not to encounter problems in their academic journey.

FULL TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMME
HA 101 Introduction to
Hospital Administration		 HA 102 Statistics with
Computer Education		 HA 104 Biostastistics
HA 103 Research
Methodology		 HA 107 Hospital
Information System		 HA 106 Legal and
Ethical Issues in
Healthcare
HA 105 Health Care
Financial Management		 HA 108 Healthcare
Economics and Policy
HA 112 Strategic
Hospital Planning,
Design, and
Construction		 HA 109 Entrepreneur
and Strategic Marketing
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
HA 114 Healthcare
Strategic Planning		 Comprehensive
Examination
HA 115 Healthcare
Administrative Capston

PART TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
HA 101 Introduction to
Hospital Administration		 HA 102 Statistics with
Computer Education		 HA 104 Biostastistics
HA 103 Research
Methodology		 HA 107 Hospital
Information System		 HA 106 Legal and
Ethical Issues in
Healthcare
HA 112 Strategic
Hospital Planning,
Design, and
Construction		 HA 109 Entrepreneur
and Strategic Marketing
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 2 SUMMER
HA 105 Health Care
Financial Management		 HA 115 Healthcare
Administrative
Capstone		 Comprehensive
Examination
HA 114 Healthcare
Strategic Planning
Management		 HA 108 Healthcare
Economics and Policy

The Professional Master in Educational Leadership (PMEL) is full-time, one-year professional graduate degree program built on a cohortlearning model. It is designed to prepare qualified and effective K-12 school administrators and instructional leaders, produce effective K-12 school principals who can also serve as positive change agents in the community, and develop school leaders with the necessary skills and capacity to improve student learning and implement best practices. Students will be guided to create and implement innovations and programs that will help students and schools achieve educational goals. Students in the program are expected to become problemsolvers, decision-makers, advocates, and managers who are guided by Christian principles and values.

COURSE DELIVERY METHOD
Courses will be offered on flexible learning system. This means that each course will have synchronous and asynchronous learning activities throughout the week. Synchronous sessions may be physical or virtual (depending on the circumstances). Attendance is checked during synchronous sessions. Asynchronous learning activities may include doing assigned readings, writing papers, taking quizzes, joining online forum and discussions, performing on-site requirements, and other learning experiences assigned by the professor. As a cohort, students will finish one course per month, with all the required class interaction and requirements the syllabus requires.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
At the end of the program, graduates will be able to

  1. produce innovative ideas and theories related to school administration;
  2. create projects, policies, and procedures appropriate for their context of employment;
  3. champion children and public education in the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural contexts;
  4. collaborate, communicate, engage, and empower others inside and outside the organization to pursue excellence in learning;
  5. design effective and efficient curriculum and instructional leadership in pursuing educational goals and meeting educational system requirements;
  6. apply relevant skills in responding to challenges, threats, and opportunities in educational management;
  7. display effective communication skills in written and oral form and in formal and informal occasions;
  8. use data effectively in making decisions and in proposing educational solutions; and
  9. execute their responsibilities competitively and in godliness.

CURRICULUM

COURSE # COURSE NAME UNITS
Core
Courses
(24 units)		 PM EL 201 Educational Laws and Policies 3
PM EL 202 Business Models in Education 3
PM EL 203 Educational Entrepreneurship 3
PM EL 204 Organizational Studies 3
PM EL 205 Human Behavior in Organization 3
PM EL 206 Fiscal Management in Education 3
PM EL 207 Curriculum and Instructional
Innovations		 3
PM EL 208 Educational Assessment and
Evaluation		 3
Others
(6 units)		 PM EL 209 Wesleyan Spirituality and
Advocacies		 3
PM EL 210 Methodist Social Principles 3
COMP Comprehensive Examination 0
Output
(3 units		 CAPS Capstone Projec 3

COURSE LEARNING PATH
As a cohort, students take the classes together until the completion of the program. Because the program is designed to be completed in a year, with its teacher-student interactions and off-class requirements, a class must be offered each month. Once enrollment for new students reach 15, a new cohort will begin. This means that the new cohort may begin at any time during the academic year.

Month 1 Educational Laws and Policies
Month 2 Business Models in Education
Month 3 Educational Entrepreneurship
Month 4 Organizational Studies
Month 5 Human Behavior in Organization
Month 6 Fiscal Management in Education
Month 7 Curriculum and Instructional Innovations
Month 8 Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Month 9 Methodist Social Principles
Month 10 Wesleyan Spirituality and Advocacies
Month 11 Comprehensive Examination; and Capstone Project

The STM is a graduate research degree for those who wish to pursue a more advanced theological degree focusing on a particular discipline, ministerial involvement, and other religious leadership practice. The STM provides advanced study for (1) aspiring scholarteachers preparing for doctoral studies, (2) scholars who wish to deepen their training or engage a new field, and (3) ministers who want to enhance their competency in a specific area of study or professional practice.

Specializations are in Old and New Testaments, Theology, Christian History, Missions, Pastoral Theology, and Christian Education.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Birth certificate (photocopy)
  2. Original Transcript of Records (all finished undergraduate and graduate degrees)
  3. Filled-up application form
  4. An updated CV
  5. Two positive recommendations
  6. a personal statement about their Christian faith, particularly where they are now in the current faith journey (500 to 1,000 words in English)

PROGRAM OUTCOME
At the end of the program, graduates will be able to

  1. understand and systematize advanced concepts, principles, and theories related to their specialization;
  2. apply biblical-theological principles to specific situations in any given context;
  3. engage other scholars in meaningful discussion;
  4. write research papers of high quality and fit for publication;
  5. display effective communication skills in written and oral forms, and in formal and informal occasions; and
  6. engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the field.

COURSE DELIVERY METHOD
Research courses are offered on flexible learning modality. This means that these course will have synchronous and asynchronous learningactivities throughout the week. Synchronous sessions may be physical or virtual (depending on the circumstances). Attendance is checked during synchronous sessions. Asynchronous learning activities may include doing assigned readings, writing papers, taking quizzes, joining online forum and discussions, performing on-site requirements, and other learning experiences assigned by the professor.

Core courses are offered as independent studies, where the student is assigned readings and papers by the adviser. Each course offered as independent studies requires the same number of learning hours like any other course at SOLAS. Each independent study course requires students to read 1,300 to 1,600 pages and write 8,000 to 10,000 words of paper. A high level of independence is required for students to do well in independent studies.

CURRICULUM
Students are advised to take the 30 units in order for their degree to be recognized beyond WU-P.

Research Courses
Theological Research Method 3
Data Analysis Techniques in Theological Research 3
Core Courses 18
Thesis Writing 6
TOTAL 30

COURSE LEARNING PATH
The program may be finished in 2 years. Students must complete all academic requirements in 4 years.

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Theological Research Methods Core Course 3
Data Analysis Techniques Core Course 4
Core Course 1 THESIS WRITING
Core Course 2
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Core Course 5 Thesis Writing
Core Course 6
Thesis Writing
Month 1 Educational Laws and Policies
Month 2 Business Models in Education
Month 3 Educational Entrepreneurship
Month 4 Organizational Studies
Month 5 Human Behavior in Organization
Month 6 Fiscal Management in Education
Month 7 Curriculum and Instructional Innovations
Month 8 Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Month 9 Methodist Social Principles
Month 10 Wesleyan Spirituality and Advocacies
Month 11 Comprehensive Examination; and Capstone Project

The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration is a research degree designed to develop and advance knowledge and perspective through analytical synthesis of management and leadership theories and principles. It is designed for scholarly growth in the theoretical foundations of business administration, management academics, and writing skills. It promotes Christian-based, humane, socially responsible, and effective business leadership. It is the expressed goal of the program to equip graduates with research and change management skills needed in the academia and other organizations in the twenty-first century. The program also exposes students to current issues and trends and to real-world scenarios, and challenges them to conduct research that addresses these.

COURSE DELIVERY METHOD
Courses will be offered on flexible learning system. This means that each course will have synchronous and asynchronous learning activities throughout the week. Synchronous sessions may be physical or virtual (depending on the circumstances). Attendance is checked during synchronous sessions. Asynchronous learning activities may include doing assigned readings, writing papers, taking quizzes, joining online forum and discussions, performing on-site requirements, and other learning experiences assigned by the professor.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
At the end of the program, graduates will be able to

  1. convey information, written and oral, across all types of audiences, venues and media in a manner that can easily be understood;
  2. demonstrate knowledge and critical thinking related to management and leadership theories and principles;
  3. conduct research to address current issues, trends, and challenges in the field, thereby contributing knowledge;
  4. create appropriate curriculum and manage educational programs related to business administration;
  5. lead in the implementation of the country’s educational and economic programs to help attain national development goals and objectives; and
  6. collaborate, communicate, engage, and empower others inside and outside the organization they are working.

CURRICULUM

COURSE # COURSE NAME UNITS
Basic
Courses
(9 units)		 PhD BA 301 Advanced Business Researc 3
PhD BA 302 Advanced Organization and Management
Theories		 3
PhD BA 303 Advanced Statistics for Business Research 3
PhD BA 304 Advanced Human Resource Management 3
Major
Cognates
(15 units)		 PhD BA 305 International Marketing 3
PhD BA 306 Data and Business Analytics 3
PhD BA 307 Strategy and International Business 3
PhD BA 308 Advanced Project Feasibility Study 3
PhD BA 309 Comparative Management Systems 3
PhD BA 310 Transformational Leadership 3
PhD BA 311 Advanced Fiscal and Resource Management 3
PhD BA 312 Project Planning, Development, and
Evaluation		 3
PhD BA 313 Entrepreneurship Analysis 3
Cognates/
Electives
(3 units)		 PhD BA 314 Economic Theory and Polity 3
PhD BA 315 Comparative Banking Systems 3
PhD BA 316 Special Topics in Business Administrations 3
PhD BA 317 Legal Bases of Business and Social
Responsibility and Good Governance		 3
Others COMPRE Comprehensive Examination 0
Dissertation
(15 units)		 DISSERT 400 Dissertation Semina 3
DISSERT 401 Dissertation Writing 12

COURSE LEARNING PATH
The PhD in Business Administration may be completed in two years, both for full-time and part-time studies. Students are advised to follow the course sequence in order not to encounter problems in their academic journey.

FULL TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
PHD BA 301 Advanced
Business Research		 PHD BA 301 Advanced
Business Research		 PHD BA 307 Strategy and
International Business
PHD BA 302 Advanced
Organization and
Management Theories		 PHD BA 302 Advanced
Organization and
Management Theories		 PHD BA 313
Entrepreneurship Analysis
PHD BA 310
Transformational
Leadership		 PHD BA 312 Project
Planning, Development,
and Evaluation
PHD BA 317 Legal Bases of
Business and Social
Responsibility and Good
Governance
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
Comprehensive
Examination		 Comprehensive
Examination
DIST 400 Dissertation
Seminar

PART TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
PHD BA 301 Advanced
Business Research		 PHD BA 304 Advanced
Human Resource
Management		 PHD BA 307 Strategy and
International Business
PHD BA 302 Advanced
Organization and
Management Theories		 PHD BA 305 International
Marketing		 PHD BA 313
Entrepreneurship Analysis
PHD BA 310
Transformational
Leadership		 PHD BA 312 Project
Planning, Development,
and Evaluation
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 2 SUMMER
PHD BA 317 Legal Bases of
Business and Social
Responsibility and Good
Governance		 COMPRE Comprehensive
Examination		 Comprehensive
Examination
DIST 400 Dissertation
Seminar		 DIST 401 Dissertation
Writing

The Master in Public Administration (MPA) is a 36-unit graduate degree program designed for professionals who work or would like to work in public service. The program enhances the administrative and managerial skills of students in their respective workplaces, particularly in government agencies and organizations. The curriculum deals with competencies necessary for public servants in their chosen field of specialization and equips graduates to be the effective in leadership positions. Individuals who are interested in working or engaging in the development, promotion, and advancement of effective, efficient, and efficacious public organizations and administration will greatly benefit from this program.

Program Outcomes

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to

  1. understand and systematize advanced concepts, principles, and theories related to public administration;
  2. apply relevant skills in responding to challenges, threats, and opportunities in public management;
  3. analyze and evaluate public administration challenges and opportunities and propose action plans based on professionalism and good governance;
  4. establish collaboration with partners and various organizations for various projects and endeavors;
  5. create strategies and plans applicable to the social, economic, and political needs at the local, regional, or national levels;
  6. display effective communication skills in written and oral form and in formal and informal occasions;
  7. execute their responsibilities competitively and in godliness; and
  8. undertake research that will improve the practice of public administration.

Course Delivery Method

Courses will be offered on flexible learning system. This means that each course will have synchronous and asynchronous learning activities throughout the week. Synchronous sessions may be physical or virtual (depending on the circumstances). Attendance is checked during synchronous sessions.

Asynchronous learning activities may include doing assigned readings, writing papers, taking quizzes, joining online forum and discussions, performing on-site requirements, and other learning experiences assigned by the professor.

Degree Specializations

The curriculum builds upon basic core courses, major subjects, cognates, and thesis/non-thesis requirements. The MPA has two concentrations: with Thesis and Non-thesis.

Curriculum: MPA – with Thesis

  COURSE # COURSE NAME UNITS
Basic Courses (9 units) MPA 100 Research Method 3
MPA 101 Statistics in Public Administration 3
MPA 102 Intro to Public Administration and Public Services 3
Major Subjects

(15 units)

 MPA 103 Public Fiscal Administration 3
MPA 104 Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management 3
MPA 105 Public Policy and Program Administration 3
MPA 106 Human Resource Management 3
MPA 107 Trends and Issues in Public Administration 3
Cognates (6 units)

(choose only 2)

 MPA 108 Ethics and Values in Public Service 3
MPA 109 Special Topics in Public Administration 3
MPA 110 Current Trends, Issues and Problems in Education 3
Thesis (6 units) MPA-Thesis Thesis Writing 6
Others COMPRE Comprehensive Examination 0


Course Learning Path

The MPA with Thesis may be completed in two years, both for full-time and part-time studies. Students are advised to follow the course sequence in order not to encounter problems in their academic journey.

FULL TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
MPA 100 Research Method MPA 101 Statistics in Public Administration MPA 103 Public Fiscal Administration
MPA 102 Intro to Public Administration and Public Services MPA 106 Human Resource Management MPA 104 Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management
MPA 105 Public Policy and Program Administration MPA 107 Trends and Issues in Public Administration
MPA 108 Ethics and Values in Public Service MPA 109 Special Topics in Public Administration
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Comprehensive Examination
Thesis Writing


PART TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
MPA 100 Research Method MPA 101 Statistics in Public Administration MPA 103 Public Fiscal Administration
MPA 102 Intro to Public Administration and Public Services MPA 106 Human Resource Management MPA 104 Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management
MPA 105 Public Policy and Program Administration MPA 107 Trends and Issues in Public Administration
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 2 SUMMER
MPA 108 Ethics and Values in Public Service MPA 109 Special Topics in Public Administration Comprehensive Examination
Thesis Writing


Curriculum: MPA – Non-Thesis

  COURSE # COURSE NAME UNITS
Basic Courses (9 units) MPA 100 Research Method 3
MPA 101 Statistics in Public Administration 3
MPA 102 Intro to Public Administration and Public Services 3
Major Subjects

(15 units)

 MPA 103 Public Fiscal Administration 3
MPA 104 Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management 3
MPA 105 Public Policy and Program Administration 3
MPA 106 Human Resource Management 3
MPA 107 Trends and Issues in Public Administration 3
Cognates (6 units)

(choose only 2)

 MPA 108 Ethics and Values in Public Service 3
MPA 109 Special Topics in Public Administration 3
MPA 110 Current Trends, Issues and Problems in Education 3
Non-Thesis (6 units) MPA 111 Strategic Planning and Development in Local Government 3
MPA 112 History and Future of Public Administration 3
Others COMPRE Comprehensive Examination 0


Course Learning Path

The MPA Non-thesis may be completed in two years, both for full-time and part-time studies. Students are advised to follow the course sequence in order not to encounter problems in their academic journey.

FULL TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
MPA 100 Research Method MPA 101 Statistics in Public Administration MPA 103 Public Fiscal Administration
MPA 102 Intro to Public Administration and Public Services MPA 106 Human Resource Management MPA 104 Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management
MPA 105 Public Policy and Program Administration MPA 107 Trends and Issues in Public Administration
MPA 108 Ethics and Values in Public Service MPA 109 Special Topics in Public Administration
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
MPA 111 Strategic Planning and Development in Local Government Comprehensive Examination
MPA 112 History and Future of Public Administration


PART TIME STUDENTS

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1 SUMMER
MPA 100 Research Method MPA 101 Statistics in Public Administration MPA 103 Public Fiscal Administration
MPA 102 Intro to Public Administration and Public Services MPA 106 Human Resource Management MPA 104 Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management
MPA 105 Public Policy and Program Administration MPA 107 Trends and Issues in Public Administration
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 YEAR 2 SUMMER
MPA 108 Ethics and Values in Public Service MPA 109 Special Topics in Public Administration Comprehensive Examination
MPA 111 Strategic Planning and Development in Local Government
MPA 112 History and Future of Public Administration

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