MASTER IN
MANAGEMENT
The program initially provides our students with several analytical and quantitative courses taught through case studies, team projects, and lectures before giving them the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world cases in Mindanao. To graduate, students are required to draw on the sum of their theoretical knowledge and practical experience to develop a strategic plan for their chosen organization.
Why Take a Master in Management?
The Master in Management program is designed to hone professionals in managerial and supervisory positions by providing them with key management science tools, strategic management concepts, and organization-relevant approaches.
The program initially provides our students with several analytical and quantitative courses taught through case studies, team projects, and lectures before giving them the opportunity to apply this knowledge to real-world cases in Mindanao. To graduate, students are required to draw on the sum of their theoretical knowledge and practical experience to develop a strategic plan for their chosen organization.
This two-year non-thesis track Master’s program covers the following areas:
• Complex adaptive systems in management
• Strategic approach in managing organizations
• Sustainability in organizational management
• Classes take place every Saturday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1.) A bachelor’s degree in any field of study
2.) A minimum of 2.5 or equivalent average grade
3.) At least two years of managerial or supervisory experience
4.) A favorable recommendation from a superior and at least one other person who is well acquainted with, but not related to, the applicant
5.) Passing the Graduate Admission Test
6.) Favorable assessment of interview results
7.) Attendance to the Bridging Program
Curriculum
The Master in Management curriculum has a total of 37 units. See below the Course Prospectus:
Tuition and Other Fees
Semestral fees amount to approximately
Php 11,500, which covers tuition and other school fees.
Ready to Make a Mark?
Admission Requirements
The School of Management accepts applications for its Master in Management (MM) program from November to June of the following year.
Submit the following documents to the School of Management-Office of the College Secretary (SOM-OCS):
1.) Duly accomplished application form
2.) Accomplished Recommendation forms from 1) a superior and 2) at least one other person who is well acquainted with, but not related to, the applicant.
3.) Copy of Official Transcript of Records
4.) For on-site transaction, please submit the documents to the SOM-OCS, and pay the Application Fee of PhP 200 at the Cash Office and the Graduate Admissions Test (GAT) fee of PhP 250 at our office.
5.) For online transaction, please submit the documents to somcs.upmindanao@up.edu.ph. The instructions for the payment of fees will be provided as soon as we receive and review the application documents. For further details, kindly refer to the checklist of requirements and online application flowchart.
6.) Applications for the MM program are only processed for first semester admission. There are no admissions during the second semester and midyear.
7.) The deadline for submission of application for AY 2025-2026 admission is on 30 June 2025.
Contact
Asst. Prof. Roxanne T. Aguinaldo
College Secretary
School of Management
University of the Philippines Mindanao
Email Address: somcs.upmindanao@up.edu.ph