Non-Tradition Study Program (NTSP)

Academic Offerings

Undergraduate Programs for Executives

  • Bachelor of Arts in English

  • Bachelor of Arts in Filipinology

  • Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations

  • Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance

  • Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication

  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

  • Bachelor in Political Science

  • Bachelor of Public Administration

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

  • Bachelor of Science in Economics

  • Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

  • Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

  • Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

  • Bachelor of Science in Sociology

  • Bachelor of Science in Economics

Graduate Programs for Executives

  • Doctor in Business Administration

  • Doctor in Educational Management

  • Doctor in Public Administration

  • Master in Business Education

  • Master in Educational Management

  • Master in Library and Information Science

  • Master in Physical Education and Sports

  • Master of Arts in English Language Teaching

  • Master of Science in Mathematics Education

  • Master in Business Administration

  • Master in Applied Statistics

  • Master in Communication

  • Master in Information Technology

  • Master in Psychology

  • Master in Public Administration

  • Master of Arts in Economics

  • Master of Arts in Filipino

  • Master of Science in Engineering

  • Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management

Candidate's Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate Programs

  • Practitioners or administrators with at least supervisory work experience or individuals with exceptional achievements

  • Those with two (2) years of relevant college work or its equivalent, 25 years of age

  • Those with at least five (5) years supervisory work experience relevant to the desired course

  • For Applicants abroad, have someone with your issued Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to represent you here.

Graduate Programs

  • Practitioners or executives who have shown top-caliber abilities, broad experience or outstanding performance in their respective fields,

  • Those who earned a bachelor's degree in the master's course applied for or a degree in a related course, and

  • Managers or executives with at least five years of relevant work experience.

  • For Applicants abroad, have someone with your issued Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to represent you here.

Requirements for Admission (Include also a photocopy of each document)

  • Letter of intent to avail of the program addressed to the University President (Dr. Manuel M. Muhi) through the Vice President for Academic Affairs (Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman) and Office Director (Engr. Guillermo O. Bernabe)

  • Recommendation letters from three (3) notable persons in the area of specialization

  • Comprehensive curriculum vitae

  • Most recent academic record (Form 137 or original transcript of records)

  • Honorable dismissal and subject descriptions from the institution where applicant was last enrolled

  • Service record or certificate of employment

  • Appointment and duties, functions, and responsibilities (DFR) of each position held

  • Latest 2x2 picture (2 pcs) white background

  • Original birth certificate (NSO authenticated)

  • Original marriage certificate for female applicant (NSO authenticated)

  • Other documents, such as but not limited to: certificate of participation and/or attendance to seminars/trainings/conference/colloquium or forum attended, recognition or award/s received; relevant licensure and other professional exams passed; copy of research and/or articles published; certificate of membership; and the like

Admission Procedures

  1. Submit the required documents to the Office of Non-Traditional Study Program and Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (INE) at the 4th Floor, NALLRC, PUP Main Campus, Anonas St., Sta. Mesa, Manila

  2. Pay the required application and assessment fees

  3. Report for interview to the INE Office.

  4. Secure a copy of the assessment results.

  5. Enroll the required academic subjects/courses

Graduation Requirements

  • Candidate must have earned 50% of the units required to complete the academic program by enrolling in formal courses.

  • He/She must have earned the other 50% through accreditation of equivalent experience and achievement; and

  • Candidate must have passed the oral defense of a thesis or special research project.

Required Documents

Non-Traditional Study Program (NTSP) and Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)

  • Letter of application addressed to the University President (Dr. Manuel M. Muhi) through the Vice President for Academic Affairs (Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman).

  • Recommendation letters from three (3) notable persons in area of specialization.

  • Educational Background

  • Original transcript of records for evaluation

  • Honorable dismissal from the school last attended

  • Work experience (minimum of 5 years)

  • Service record or certification of employment

  • Appointment and/or designation with level of position and job description/duties and responsibilities per position held

  • Other proofs of work experience

  • Two (2) pcs. latest Picture 2x2 (colored, photo taken on white background)

  • Original Birth Certificate (NSO authenticated)

  • Description of subjects taken from previous school/university (for evaluation purposes).

  • Students' Prior Learning Sheet Form 1

Please submit the following documents for accreditation and equivalency (NTSP and ETEEAP):

  1. Innovation, Invention, Research and Publication

a. Application for or actual patent or copyright

b. Manuscript or publication of researches

c. Sample of book, workbook, module, manual, monograph, article or creative work

d. Instructional/audio visual material developed

e. Copy of unpublished research

  1. Expert Service, Training and Active Participation in Professional Development Activity

a. Certificate or contract of consultancy and/or advisorship

b. Training certificate

c. Certification or plaque as coordinator, lecturer, resource person, guest speaker, etc.

d. Skills certification from TESDA

e. Other proofs of expertise

  1. Conference, Seminar, Workshop, Colloquium or Forum Attended

a. Certificate of attendance or appearance (with detailed description / topics discussed)

b. Receipt of payments for attendance, if applicable

c. Other proofs of attendance (photos, event program, invitation, memo)

  1. Officership/Membership in Relevant Organization

a. Certificate of membership, receipt or payment of membership fee or ID

b. Other proofs of membership

  1. Community Outreach

a. Written assignment in organized community project duly assigned by authorized official

b. Project information

c. Other proofs of involvement

  1. Award/Recognition of achievement in relevant areas of specialization/profession

a. Certificate, plaque, trophy or medal

b. Other proofs

  1. Scholarship/Grant

a. Contract

b. Authority to travel

  1. Relevant licensure and other professional examinations passed

a. Rating card

b. Certification of passing signed by authorized official

c. Other proofs

For Applicants abroad, have someone with your issued Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to represent you here.

Schedule of Fees

Fees indicated are in Philippine Peso (Php) and are subject to change without prior notice

CONTACT US

Email: ine@pup.edu.ph

Postal Mail:

Institute of Non-Traditional Study Program and ETEEAP

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Open University System

4/F Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources Center

A. Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa

Manila, Philippines 1016

Telephone:

Office of the Institute Director

(632) 335-1758

(632) 335-1787 or (632) 335-1777 local 733

Contact Numbers:

02 – 5335 - 1787

IODE – Local 251

INE – Local 733

ICPD – Local 274

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