Institute of Open and Distance Education (IODE)

Institute of Open and Distance Education

Being one of the first systems to introduce open learning in the country, the OUS IODE offers doctoral, masters, post-baccalaureate and bachelor’s degree programs. Course work involves extensive use of the E-Mabini Learning Portal, PUP’s Learning Management System (LMS) together with synchronous online classroom sessions.

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Doctor in Education Management

CARMENCITA L. CASTOLO, DEM

Program Chair, Doctor in Education Management

Program Description

The Doctor in Education Management (DEM) is an academic research degree designed especially for school administrators at all levels of education, education speecialists and educators serving at the tertiar level.

The program emphasizes high standards and advanced levels of academic challenge in pursuit of quality and excellence in education. It incorporates a research orientation for effective decision making enabling them to become positive change agents in the attainment of national and international goals.

Doctor in Engineering Management (D.Eng.)

GINNO L. ANDRES, D.Eng

Program Chair, Doctor in Engineering Management

Program Description

This program is designed to suit students who are interested to be researchers in engineering management as well as those who hold or seek managerial and decision-making positions in public and private organizations characterized by innovation and technological leadership. The program seeks to equip students with the ability to define, evaluate, design, improve, and manage complex human technological systems for the purpose of optimizing certain objectives taking into account several interrelated factors as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, sustainability, and others.

Doctor in Public Administration

SANJAY P. CLAUDIO, DPA

Program Chair, Doctor in Public Administration

Program Description

The Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) program is offered in the CPSPA Graduate Studies Programs for those who intend to advance their careers in the government service, non-government, and academic sectors. The program provides a solid theoretical foundation in public management, administration as well as hands-on experience in good public governance.

Doctor in Business Administration (DBA)

LUTZER U. REYES, DBA

Program Chair, Doctor in Business Administration

Program Description

The Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) program is intended for graduates and executives who wish to specialize in the advanced level of administrative and management functions of the general business environment

Master of Science in Construction Management

GUILLERMO O. BERNABE, DEM

Program Chair, Master of Science in Construction Management

Program Description

The Master of Science in Construction Management under the PUP School of Distance Education, Open University System prepares students for the operational, supervisory and managerial opportunities in the construction industry. Students will be exposed on the key elements of management, methods, requirements, ethics and legal aspects in construction, and developmental aspects of the design process. In addition, learners will gain focused knowledge and specialized skills on the current industry trends, productivity tools and techniques allowing learners to apply what they have obtain from their courses to the current situations of their working environment to continuously enhance their overall competitiveness as professionals and entrepreneurs towards national productivity.

Master in Business Administration

LUTZER U. REYES, DBA

Program Chair, Master in Business Administration

Program Description

The Master in Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to develop capabale, socially responsible and mature managers and leaders in today’s global marketplace. The program focuses on those skills needed by business professionals, such as analytical reasoning, communication, leadership and strategic thinking. The curriculum emphasizes applications currently in demand by Asian and multinational corporations and integrates global trends and computer and information systems applications.

Master in Communication

RUDOLF ANTHONY A. LACERNA, DEM

Program Chair, Master in Communication

Program Description

The Master in Communication (MC) is a graduate degree program focuses on Communication Management. This responds to the growing demand for a more innovative, creative and skills-oriented curricular program steeped in research technology, culture and management. It addresses the need for a more balanced Philippine communication environment by preparing communication managers and decision makers to be more attuned to the challenges of information society and global competition.

Master in Education Management (MEM)

ROSEMARIEBETH R. DIZON, DEM

Program Chair, Master in Education Management

Program Description

The Master in Education Management (MEM) aims to produce highly skilled, independent and scientific thinkers, competitive and responsive educational managers and instructional specialists who are interested in pursuing academic excellence, advancing research, and promoting a culture of sharing.

Master in Information Technology (MIT)

BENILDA ELEONOR V. COMENDADOR, DIT

Program Chair, Master in Information Technology

Program Description

The Master in Information Technology (MIT) program uses an approach that integrates key ideas from information technology, systems management, and decision science. Through this integrated approach, students gain a firm understanding of and appreciation for power of information and the systems created to supply and manage that information. Advanced problem-solving skills (e.g., business analysis, process engineering, systems correctness and performance) are emphasized throughout the program that includes object-oriented analysis, comparative methods in software engineering, telecommunications, project management, client-server architectures, strategic planning and database theories.

Master in Public Administration (MPA)

FLORENDA S. FRIVALDO, DPA

Program Chair, Master in Public Administration

Program Description

The Master in Public Administration (MPA) is a graduate degree program offered to students and professionals whose interest is to work for, engage in and lead towards the development, promotion, and advancement of effective, efficient and efficacious public organization and administration.

Post Baccalaureate Program

Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Information Technology

MICHAEL B. DELA FUENTE, MSGITS

Program Chair, Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Information Technology

Program Description

The one-year Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Information Technology (PBDIT) is designed for professionals who wish to integrate Information technology into their field of discipline.

Baccalaureate Programs

Bachelor in Public Administration

ELMER M. SORIANO, MPA

Program Chair, Bachelor in Public Administration

Program Description

The “Bachelor in Public Administration” (BPA) program aims to develop public servants, leaders, and change agents with the required competencies, 21st-century skills, and values to serve as professionals in government, civil society, and international organizations.

BPA prepares its graduates for technical and administrative positions in government, including the foreign service and civil society. It is also a good preparation for those interested in taking up law and graduate studies. Graduates of the program can be employed as technical assistants, researchers, and managers with the aim of becoming executives and decision-makers in the future. Public Administration is an allied field of management and the social sciences.

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting

MARYNELLE L. ROSALES, MC

Program Chair, Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting

Program Description

BA Broadcasting is a field of study that traditionally covers the transmission of messages to the public through the media of radio and television. This field has expanded and include non-traditional internet-based multi-platform media. The study includes contemporary practices in broadcasting, theories and discourses which shape the generation of knowldege about broadcasting.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management

JERIELYN V. REYES, DBA

Program Chair, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management

Program Description

The BSBA course, major in Marketing Management is a program which deals with the nature, scope and role of marketing to make our economy grow and help people attain a decent standard of living. The marketing concepts and specialized activities like marketing research, selling , and product planning and development, etc. are designed to prepare the students to becom proactive participants in the lucrative world of business. The program offers Marketing Management as major, and Advertising/PR or Management as minor

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resource Management

JEROME P. DUMLAO, MBA

Program Chair, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resource Management

Program Description

The BSBA Course, with Human Resource Development Management as its major, aims to prepare the graduates for a career in the specialized field of Human Resource Management which are essentially found in the manufacturing and marketing areas and related services basically established in industries such as pharmaceutical, semi-conductor, food and beverage, banking industries and other types of organizations.

In general, the normal evolution of the Human Resource (HR) profession can be found in the various stages of development of an enterprise. As it grows, HR gets involved in the administrative processes to ensure consistency in the handling and management of people. Moreover, HR, assists line managers towards the right acquisition and development of skills and competencies of employees.

Given this rationale, the employees are in a better position to become competitive and responsive to global changes.

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

JEROME P. DUMLAO, MBA

Program Chair, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship is an undergraduate program designed to develop in-depth understanding and appreciation of new venture operations in small business enterprises.

Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

JONATHAN U. FLORIDA, MBE

Program Chair, Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Office Administration is a four-year degree program using ladderized curriculum. Its three areas of specialization are: The program is designed to equip its graduates the professional skills and competencies needed to meet the needs of the workplaces, whether in general business, legal, or the medical offices.

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

LIZBETTE R. VERGARA, MEM

Program Chair, Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

Program Description

The program is a ladderized curriculum which provides students with specific skills and competencies to enhance their opportunities to work while studying. Students receive a Certificate in Tourism Sales and Marketing upon one year completion, an Associate in Travel and Tour Operation in the second year, a Diploma in Tourism Supervision in the third year and a Degree in Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management upon completion of the program. The Tourism Management Program covers the study of various components related to the travel and tour industry.

It encompasses technical, practical and professional learning relevant to the different pillars of tourism such as tour and travel operations, transportation, accommodation, food and beverage, events management, allied services, entertainment and recreation, tourism research and education, tourism planning and development and other tourism services necessary for the formation of the students to become well rounded and high- sprited Tourism Professionals imbued with Christian virtues, service culture and cross- cultural ethics.

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