GSHandbook 2020

GS Student Handbook 2020 GS Student Handbook 2020
GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK Contents

University Profile ........................................................................... 4
The University of Batangas Graduate School INSTITUTIONAL PVMO ................................................................... 8
(UBGS) Student Handbook aims to provide students Philosophy .................................................................................. 8
with valuable information that will enable them to Vision .......................................................................................... 9
achieve a sense of identity and belongingness. UBGS Mission ....................................................................................... 9
firmly believes in the importance of being intentional in Objectives ................................................................................... 9
developing the values of commitment, discipline, and UB Attributes ............................................................................ 10
integrity; hence, this booklet is more than just a Core Values ............................................................................... 10
compilation of school policies. This handbook is layered THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ............................................................. 10
with values that students will find beneficial to their Mission Statement ................................................................... 11
respective professions. Goals ......................................................................................... 11
PROGRAM OFFERINGS ............................................................. 11
By providing specific guidelines and policies, SPECIFIC PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES .................. 12
students are trained to coexist with others imbued with A. TEACHER –EDUCATION ........................................................ 12
a sense of community. Giving them practical 3. Master in Physical Education and Sports Science ................. 15
information necessary to have a worthwhile stay in 4. Master of Arts in Education major in Early Childhood
UBGS gives them wisdom and confidence in their Education .................................................................................. 16
decisions and other engagements for the betterment of A. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ................................................ 17
their careers. By imparting the mission and objectives, A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ................................................ 19
they can take pride in having a sense of purpose. By A. MATHEMATICS ................................................................. 22
A. PSYCHOLOGY .................................................................... 23
instilling in them the Graduate School’s vision, they too
A. ENGINEERING ................................................................... 29
begin to dream for themselves through a sense of
A. INFORMATION SYSTEMS .................................................. 30
direction.
GS Attributes ............................................................................ 31
Accreditation Status ................................................................. 31
Graduate School Publication .................................................... 32
Active Extension ....................................................................... 32
POLICIES ....................................................................................... 32
Admission/Enrolment. .............................................................. 32
BRIDGING PROGRAM ............................................................... 35
Retention .................................................................................. 36
Conduct of Comprehensive Examination ................................. 37
Grading System ........................................................................ 43
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Additional Research Requirements for Graduation ................. 44

Honors and Awards .................................................................. 44 University Profile
Classroom Activities ................................................................. 46
Thesis and Dissertation Defense .............................................. 47 The University of Batangas (formerly Western Philippine Colleges),
was established from the shared vision of its six noble founders:
PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM .................................................. 50
Mr. Juan Y. Javier, Atty. Jesus Arguelles, Rev. Father Vicente R.
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION ............................................. 50 Catapang, Atty. Francisco G. Perez, Mayor Roman L. Perez and
Educational Administration ...................................................... 50 Atty. Pablo C. Umali. Their mission was to bring affordable tertiary
English ...................................................................................... 51 education to the people of Batangas City and its surrounding
Filipino ...................................................................................... 52 towns and municipalities. They firmly believed that higher
Social Studies ............................................................................ 53 education can inspire the Batangueno youth to be intellectually
prepared and more competitive in skills and technical capabilities
MASTER IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE ...... 54
to be able to attain a better future for themselves and their families.
MASTER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ............................ 55
MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY .......................................... 56 From an initial enrollment of 48 college freshmen in 1946, the
MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY .......................... 57 institution’s student population has steadily grown since then.
MASTER OF ARTS IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING ................ 58 Blessed with loyalty and trust from the community, the institution
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS .................................. 59 became the first university in the Province of Batangas that offered
a wide range of academic and professional programs to a diverse
MASTER IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS ....................................... 60
student body of more than 10,000. It was also the first institution
MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ..................................... 61 certified by the Commission on Higher Education to offer the
Major: Business Administration (With Thesis) ......................... 61 Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accredited Program
Major: Human Resource Management (With Thesis) .............. 63 (ETEEAP).
MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ..................................... 64
Major: Human Resource Management (Non-‐ Thesis) .............. 64 The institution’s commitment to academic excellence, research
and community service was inspired by the values and vision of its
MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ..................................... 65
founding fathers, successfully guiding it to be counted among the
MASTER OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT .............................. 68 more reputable educational institutions in the country. Guided by
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION ................................ 70 their principles, the University has earned and maintained its
( Major in Educational Management) ...................................... 70 Autonomous Status; Deregulated Status (for the College of
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION ................................ 71 Business and Accountancy since 2009); awarded by the
English ..................................................................................... 71 Commission on Higher Education as a Center of Excellence for
Teacher Education; sustains continual development through its
Filipino ..................................................................................... 72
ISO 9001:2015 Certification; and very recently was given formal
Mathematics ........................................................................... 73 recognition by the Philippine Association of Colleges and
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT .......... 74 Universities - Commission On Accreditation (PACUCOA), for being
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION .......... 75 one of HEIs with highest number of accredited programs in the
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PSYCHOLOGY .............................. 76 region and in the country.
GRADUATE SCHOOL DEAN, PROGRAM CHAIR AND STAFF ...... 77
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The students of University of Batangas comprise a select and showing off their might, be it in the milieu of culture and the
academic community whose individual personalities are molded by arts, and even in sports events. The institution is also home to the
more than 500 full-time faculty members and part-time faculty who Batangas Heritage Center which aims to promote the rich cultural
are active industry practitioners. Batangas City, being a port city history of the province, depicted through a wide collection of
and industrial melting pot, provides unlimited prospects for folksongs, dances, colorful costumes and other historical artifacts
industrial immersion, professional experience and growth after native to Batangas and its people.
graduation. Being home to a widely diversified student population,
the mixture of religious, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds Through educational excellence, responsive community
from CALABARZON (Region 4-A) and MIMAROPA (Region 4-B) leadership, service and opportunities for lifelong learning, the
also provide a blending of co-curricular activities. To acknowledge University of Batangas continues to link with its graduates in many
the trust and loyalty bestowed on the school now celebrating its other ways aside from the degree and diploma received. When an
th
76 founding anniversary, the institution continues to support alumna finds gainful employment anywhere in the global village,
disadvantaged students by providing Free High School Education they proudly embody the proper moral and social attitude,
(evening sessions) and sponsoring financially-challenged but professionalism and competitive skills that their Alma Mater has
deserving Student Assistants in the collegiate level as part of its empowered them. It is hoped that such values will inspire these
corporate social responsibility and outreach program. individuals throughout their personal lives and professional
careers.
This tradition of academic excellence is complemented by a strong
commitment to community responsibility and service. The The Campuses
university’s faculty, office personnel and volunteer students The University maintains 6 campuses, namely:
cooperate with local and provincial agencies in various community 1. Hilltop Campus - houses collegiate courses and Junior
outreach activities that include Community Health Services, the High School
Legal Aid Clinic, Environment Awareness and Protection 2. Millennium Campus – home to the Senior High School,
campaigns, and even offering temporary shelter and assistance to Graduate Studies, College of Law and ETEEAP
employees and faculty members whose very home and livelihood 3. Lipa Campus - offers collegiate programs, Graduate
were adversely affected by the recent series of Taal Volcano Studies, College of Law, Junior and Senior High School
phreatic eruptions. The university’s “Alalay Kita” Outreach 4. Downtown Campus - for the Pre-Elementary and
Program has already aided some indigent communities within Elementary Levels
Batangas City by involving faculty members and office staff 5. Pallocan East Campus
assisted by various student organizations who share their time and 6. Pallocan West Property
expertise by giving free informative lectures, basic financial and
budgeting techniques, and actual skills training to help these Expansion in nearby communities and future locations is never far-
people appreciate the benefits of sustainable growth for their own fetched and will always be a possibility when all of the current
welfare instead of depending on random donation from good campuses are already utilized to its full potential.
Samaritans.
The UBian and Brahman: A Distinction
Many students of University of Batangas consider their
membership in Tanghalan Dal’wa Singko, Teatro Anino, the A UBian is defined by his devotion to live by the school’s core
UB Dance Company, UB Chorale and varsity groups as the values: Faith in God (Spirit), Love of wisdom (Intellect) and Service
best avenue to create a healthy balance between serious study to fellowmen (Purpose). They conscientiously participate and
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involve themselves in socio-civic and political activities that will Thus, it must be divinely ordained that Batangas would also be
benefit the Filipino community now and for the generations to known for its robust livestock industry. Cattle from Batangas are
come. They are empowered with sufficient knowledge and skills widely sought throughout the country. In fact, the term “bakang
taught at school, so they can confidently address the challenges Batangas” is actually synonymous to the best species of cattle in
that the future may bring. In essence, when a UBian graduates the Philippines. Indeed, the cattle industry in Batangas is so
and explores the professional world, he possess the unique traits famous, that every Saturday there is a cattle auction in the
instilled in him through the values on which the University of Municipalities of San Juan and Bauan, and every Thursday and
Batangas was founded. Friday in the renowned municipality of Padre Garcia. Not
surprisingly “bulalo” and “goto” are famed culinary beef delicacies
A Brahman, on the other hand, refers to students, employees and of Batangas.
faculty members of the institution who participate and represent
the entire institution in various academic, sports and cultural Hence, the “UB Brahman”, as coined by former Batangas
competitions or any similar engagements here and abroad. A true Governor and Chairman Emeritus, Atty. Vicente A. Mayo,
Brahman personifies bravado, wit, determination and fortitude in represents a person of a distinguished order from a proud land of
any battle… precisely the general distinguishing traits of heroes, (according to historian MariaKalaw Katigbak, a
Batanguenos. Batanguena and a distinguished former Philippine senator) who
faces challenges with strength, courage, and forges on undeterred
Who is the UB Brahman? and unfettered by any force of circumstance in his pursuit of spirit,
If you consult the dictionary to look up the definition of the word purpose, and intellect.
“Brahman”, it may mean any of the following:
1. A member of a scholarly, social and cultural elite;
2. A member of the highest of the four Hindu social classes or
Varnas; INSTITUTIONAL PVMO
3. Any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially the large
American heat- resistant, greyish, humped breed Indian cattle
used chiefly for crossbreeding. Philosophy
What has this got to do with UB?
Take a look at the map of the Province of Batangas. It is a widely The University of Batangas, a stock non-sectarian, private
accepted romantic notion that the map looks like a galloping bull educational institution, believes in the pursuit of knowledge, values
with its horned head at right, where the town of San Juan is and skills necessary for the preservation and improvement of the
located, angled at attack-mode. Its curved, tensed hump is where Philippine society. It has faith in the dignity of the human person, in
Talisay, Sto. Tomas and Tanauan are. Its physical center, said to the democratic process, in the reward for individual excellence,
be the fire of its spirit, is where Taal Volcano is strategically and in the freedom of a person to worship God according to
situated. The front legs, balancing the bull as it lunges forward, is conscience. Thus, the institution believes that the development of
where the town of Mabini can be found; while the rear legs, the individual as a person and a worker is an effective means in
seemingly suspended in mid-run, are represented by the towns of building a better family, community and nation, and a better world.
Lian and Calatagan. Nasugbu represents the flailing tail of the
bull.
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• Increase the University's productivity and innovation in

research, scholarship and creative activities that impact
Vision economic and societal development
We envision the University of Batangas to be the center of

excellence committed to serve the broader community through UB Attributes
quality education.
B- Builder and Innovator of Knowledge
E- Efficient professional and effective communicator
Mission S- Social, moral and global minded citizen
T- Transformed lifelong learner.
The University of Batangas provides quality education by
promoting personal and professional growth enabling the person to
participate in a global-technology-and research-driven Core Values
environment.
§ Faith in God
Objectives § Love of Wisdom
The University of Batangas aims to: § Service to Fellowmen
• Pursue academic excellence through a continuing search 7I

for and application of truth, knowledge and wisdom;
• Promote spiritual and moral development through an THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
integrated educational process that will enhance human
character and dignity; From its opening in academic year 1969-1970 to date, the
• Develop cultural, economic, and socio-civic Graduate School (GS) has remained true to its commitment. It has
conscience through an educational content relevant to consistently grown through the years keeping up the tradition of
national development needs, conditions and aspirations; truth and relevance. It has become a significant member of the
• Strengthen involvement in community services through graduate education system and it continues to upgrade its
varied community outreach projects and extensive resources to reflect contemporary professional environment.
research;
• Attain institutional self-reliance through responsible The GS is committed to a learner-centered approach in its
programs for staff, facilities and systems development; program offerings to serve enrollees preparing for technical,
and administrative and managerial positions. Each program has a set
• Ensure financial viability and profitability. of objectives that a student is expected to achieve. The knowledge
• Adopt internationalization to meet the shifting demands in and skills taught in the program might be introduced in some
the national, regional and global labor environment; and courses while in other courses, students are asked to apply
knowledge by practicing skills and demonstrating their abilities.
Within the program, the values and dispositional attributes
important for individuals practicing the profession are emphasized.
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Mission Statement § Master of Science in

Mathematics
The UB Graduate School commits itself to preparing
§ Master of Arts in Public
students for managerial positions enabling them to meet highest Administration
work standards, and gain a work ethic in consonance with strong § Master of Arts in Psychology
local community orientation and changing international § Master of Arts in Clinical
perspectives. Psychology
§ Master of Arts in Guidance
and Counseling
Goals § Master in Information Systems
§ Master in Public Safety
The postgraduates of UBGS shall be able to utilize the Administration and Law
knowledge gained from their academic programs to: Enforcement Leadership
§ Master of Engineering
1. Achieve expertise in a chosen field of specialization; Management
2. Demonstrate communicative competence in multi-
disciplinary ways that are professionally appropriate.
3. Earn leadership status among others in the
community, in the profession, and in the industry; with SPECIFIC PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
high regard on ethical standards.
4. Attain local and international recognitions in research
and in practice. A. TEACHER –EDUCATION
1. Master of Arts in Education
PROGRAM OFFERINGS 1.1 Program Educational Objectives
Master’s Programs Doctoral Programs Three to five years after graduation, graduates of the
§ Master of Arts in Education § Doctor of Philosophy in following programs will serve as competent and morally upright:
Major: Educational Education
Administration Major: Educational
Master Teachers Academic Coordinators
English Management
Filipino English School Administrators/Owners Program Heads
Social Studies Filipino School Principals
Mathematics Seminar/Resource Speakers
§ Master in Physical Education § Doctor of Philosophy in Education Consultants
and Sports Science Business Management Lecturers
§ Master in Early Childhood § Doctor of Philosophy in Researchers
Education Public Administration
§ Master in Business § Doctor of Philosophy in 1.2. Program Learning Outcomes
Management Psychology
Major: Business Management
Human Resource Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Education
Management program (major in the specific subject area- which includes
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English, Science, Filipino, Social Studies, Educational

Administration) ), the graduates shall: 2.2. Program Learning Outcomes
1.2.1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of a complex
and coherent body of knowledge and skills in an Upon completion of the program (major in the specific subject
area of study in education. area which includes Mathematics, English, Filipino, Social Studies,
and, Educational management), the graduates shall:
1.2.2. Enrich the content, theoretical and technical 2.2.1. Demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth
knowledge for teaching a specific subject area or expert-level understanding of a complex and
professional area. coherent body of knowledge and skills at the
forefront of an academic discipline/specialization
1.2.3. Develop the research capabilities applying or professional area.
theoretical and practical knowledge about the
different aspects of the educational process 2.2.2. Make informed judgments on complex issues in
specific fields of specialization and approach
1.2.4. Demonstrate a higher level of skill in the analysis, and solve innovative problems.
critical assessment and application, and
communication of knowledge in the field 2.2.3. Implement research projects related to
teaching, learning, community service, and
1.2.5. Manifest a higher level of ability to apply management for the generation of new and
knowledge and skills in the field to new situations authentic knowledge
involve rigorous thinking and independent work
2.2.4. Undertake more advanced and specialized
1.2.6. Enhance leadership skills as a preparation for training for developing existing skills, acquiring
higher education administrative positions. higher level and more specialized competencies
in higher education contexts
2. Doctor of Philosophy in Education
2.2.5. Manifest significant expertise and accountability
2.1. Program Educational Objectives to professional leadership for innovation,
Three to five years after graduation, graduates of the
research, and management in the
programs will serve as competent and morally upright:
interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field
Education Specialists Academic Coordinators
School Administrators/Owners Accreditors/Assessors 2.2.6. Apply intellectual honesty, independent learning,
School Principals Seminar/Resource professionalism, social responsibility, and
Speakers appreciation and respect for Filipino heritage
Education Supervisors Education Consultants and culture.
School Superintendents Lecturers
Regional Directors Researchers
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3.2.4. Utilize intellectual honesty, independent

learning, professionalism, social responsibility,
3. Master in Physical Education and Sports Science and respect for Filipino culture.
3.1 Program Educational Objectives
The Master in Physical Education and Sports Science 4. Master of Arts in Education major in Early Childhood
program is designed to achieve the following objectives: Education
3.1.1 Enhance the leadership, instructional, and 4.1. Program Educational Objectives
research skills in physical education and sports
science Three to five years after graduation, graduates of the
programs will serve as competent and morally upright:
3.1.2 Upgrade the competencies and capabilities in
Day Care Supervisor Pre-school Administrator
curriculum design, instructional material
Grade School Administrator Academician
development, and techniques Assistant School Principal Researcher
School Principal
3.1.3 Produce highly competent professionals whose Consultant for Educational Materials
work contributes to physical education and sports
science and pursue policy initiatives and social 4.2. Program Learning Outcome
reforms.
4.2.1. Prepare teachers and highly qualified
3.2. Program Learning Outcomes professionals who can provide significant
learning experiences for young children.
The graduate of the Master in Physical Education and
Sports Science program are expected to: 4.2.2. Strengthen and augment the competencies
3.2.1. Articulate and promote the profession's latest of teachers, highly qualified personnel, and
developments through research, lifelong educational personnel working with young
learning, adherence to work and professional children
ethics, and advocacy pursuits.
4.2.3. Blend theory and practice in creating
3.2.2 Create and adopt appropriate programs and positive learning opportunities and
interventions in physical education and sports experiences for young children to promote
science. their total development
3.2.3. Manifest upgraded communication 4.2.4. Relate research on the growth, development,
competencies in disseminating the results and and education of young children with
implications of research findings and critical practice in current early childhood education
judgments made on complex issues programs;
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4.2.5. Produce competent and professionally 1.2.4. Manifest business competencies in

trained early childhood educators grounded applying knowledge to address real-life
in UB's philosophy of education and core business issues and challenges
values
1.2.5. Analyze ethical and legal issues related to
A. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT business practice.
1. Master in Business Management
B. Upon completion of the MBA major in Human
1.1. Program Educational Objectives Resource Management, the graduates shall:
Three to five years after graduation, graduates of the 1.2.1. Demonstrate human resources role in a
following programs will serve as competent and morally upright: strategic, legal, and ethical manner in
organizational settings.
Business Consultants Entrepreneurs
Office Managers Office Supervisors 1.2.2. Manifest advanced problem-solving skills
HRM Practitioners Bankers result in viable and ethical solutions to
Operations Managers Lecturers/Trainers complex human resource issues.
Marketing Executives Strategists/Planners
Researchers Professors 1.2.3. Exhibit human resource competencies in
preparation for pursuing careers in a wide
1.2. Program Learning Outcomes
variety of organizations.
A. Upon completion of the MBA major in Business
1.2.4. Apply a strategic perspective to human
Management program, the graduates shall resource management that guides and
influences organizational effectiveness.
1.2.1. Demonstrate research-based skills and
innovative solutions to business problems. 1.2.5. Strengthen professional relationships within a
highly complex and changing business
1.2.2. Foster the value of creativity, teamwork, environment.
and social responsiveness in modern-day
organizational settings. 2. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
1.2.3. Acquire updated learning toward business 2.1. Program Educational Objectives
competence locally and globally.
following programs will serve as competent and morally upright:
Business Consultants Entrepreneurs
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Office Managers Office Supervisors Community Leaders Consultants

HRM Practitioners Bankers Policy Makers Professors
Operations Managers Lecturers/Trainers Career Executives Lecturers/Trainers
Marketing Executives Strategists/Planners Peacekeepers Researchers
Researchers Professors
Upon completion of the program, the graduates shall:
2.2.1. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills to
conduct research for the multidisciplinary field 1.2.1. Enrich understanding of concepts and background
of learning of public administration, and internalize the role of
2.2.2. Demonstrate ethical standards and creativity in public servants for the effective delivery of essential
business decisions services
1.2.2. Manifest understanding of public management
2.2.3. Develop business competencies and challenges and opportunities and propose action
professional leadership applied for effective plans based on professionalism and collaborative
management of modern business organization efforts.
and innovation 1.2.3 Critically analyze policies, programs, problems,
and issues and make pertinent recommendations
2.2.4. Acquire theoretical knowledge and skills to 1.2.4. Integrate research-based theoretical and applied
approaches in the management of public
become outstanding in the field of business
corporate operations
1.2.5. Undertake researches that contribute to the body
2.2.5. Show ability to analyze contemporary and
of knowledge in the field of public administration
emerging issues in management
3. Master in Public Safety Administration and Law
2.2.6. Apply managerial knowledge and expertise in
Enforcement Leadership
solving complex business management and
societal problems 3.1. Program Educational Objectives
A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Three to five years after graduation, graduates of the

1. Master in Public Administration following programs will serve as competent and morally
upright
1.1. Program Educational Objectives
Safety specialist Law Enforcement Officer
following programs will serve as competent and morally upright: Safety Officer Public Safety Administrator
Public Servants Strategists 3.2. Program Objectives
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3.2.1. Acquire techniques for communicating effectively 4.2.1. Demonstrate a comprehensive and in- depth expert
and motivating others level of understanding of concepts and background
3.2.2. Explore systems for tracking trends, needs, and of public administration, and skills that are at the
issues at global, national, regional, and local
forefront of public service
levels
3.2.3. Examine methods for assessing community
4.2.2. Create innovative change proposals to policies that
wants, needs, and resources
3.2.4. Demonstrate understanding of how laws, court address general needs and problems.
decisions, and legal theories affect policing
and the community 4.2.3. Implement researches that contribute to the body
3.2.5. Plan, organize, implement and evaluate tactics, of knowledge in the field of public administration.
programs, and strategies
3.2.6. Analyze the ethical aspects of your relationships 4.2.4. Cultivate an ethical commitment and sensitivity
and decisions related to the responsible exercise of discretion in
3.2.7. Synthesize information to form a more critical the implementation of public policy and the ability to
understanding of a situation apply appropriate ethical frameworks when making
3.2.8. Examine approaches to conflict resolution and administrative decisions.
decision making and how they impact public
confidence.
4.2.5. Manifest values of dependability, respect for
fundamental rights, sense of justice and respect for
Filipino culture and global concerns
4. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration
A. MATHEMATICS
3.1. Program Educational Objectives 1. Master of Science in Mathematics
Three to five years after graduation, graduates of 1.1. Program Educational Objectives
the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration Program
will serve as competent and morally upright: Three to five years after graduation, graduates of
Public Servants Strategists the following programs will serve as competent and
Community Leaders Consultants morally upright:
Policy Makers Professors Actuarial Analysts Research Consultants
Career Executives Lecturers/Trainers Data Analysts Researchers
Government Relations Manager Statisticians Curriculum Experts
Researchers Human Resource Specialist Academe and Industry Lecturers/Trainers
Consultants
4.2. Program Learning Outcomes Academic Leaders and Program Specialists
Supervisors
Upon completion of the program, the graduates shall: Professors/Educators Authors/Editors
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1.2. Program Learning Outcomes programs beneficial to the practice of

specialization and the community;
Upon completion of the program, the graduates shall: 1.1.3. Competent professionals in delivering
1.2.1. Acquire a higher level of expertise and
competence in the academe, industry, various psychological services
and government requiring mathematical
skills and perspectives; 1.2. Program Learning Outcomes
1.2.2. Prepare students for doctoral studies in The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program
aims to produce graduates who can:
pure or applied mathematics, statistics, or
1.2.1 Demonstrate professional competence in
some related field
communication skills to creatively facilitate
1.2.3. Manifest enhanced research skills in workshops and be empowered with different
conducting studies that contribute to the speaking engagements to contribute to the
body of knowledge in Mathematics awareness of the various psychological
functions and phenomena locally and
1.2.4. Deal creatively and systematically with globally.
complex issues within the area of
Mathematics 1.2.2. Plan, apply and justify ethically and
effectively psychological-based and
1.2.5. Manifest skills in communicating evidence-based assessment and
mathematical ideas orally and in writing interventions in all disciplines of
using clear and precise language Psychology to challenge the depth in their
knowledge and application of
A. PSYCHOLOGY psychological concepts and frameworks to
1. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology problems of greater complexity.
1.1. Program Educational Objectives 1.2.3. Produce, publish, and present

psychology-related research at
After five (5) years, the graduates of the Master of Arts local/national conventions to further
in Clinical Psychology program are: conclude psychological phenomena.
1.1.1. Committed advocates and active
1.2.4. Acquire certification and license as
collaborators in solving issues in the field Registered Psychologist
of psychology;
1.1.2. Initiators of transfer of research output into
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2. Master of Arts in Psychology globally.
2.1. Program Educational Objective 2.2.2. Plan, apply and justify ethically and
After five (5) years, the graduates of the Master of Arts in effectively psychological-based and
Psychology program are:
evidence-based interventions in all
2.1.1 Committed advocates and active
disciplines of Psychology to challenge the
collaborators in solving issues in the field
depth in their knowledge and application
of psychology;
of psychological concepts and frameworks
2.1.2 Competent professional in providing to problems of greater complexity.
advanced psychological teaching and
2.2.3. Write an adept psychological assessment
research;
report using polished skills in
2.1.3 Initiators of transfer of research output into administering and interpreting different
programs beneficial to the community; psychological tests.
2.1.4 Active Registered Psychologist 2.2.4. Produce, publish, and present

psychology-related research at
Graduate will serve as competent and morally upright: local/national conventions to further
Assessment Psychologists Clinical Psychologists conclude psychological phenomena.
Counseling Psychologists Educational Psychologist
Developmental Psychologists 2.2.5. Pass the Board Examination for
Industrial/Organizational Psychologists Psychologist.
Social Psychologists Psychology Instructor
Forensic Psychologists Researcher 3. Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling
Academician
After five (5) years, the graduates of the Master of Arts in
Psychology program are:
The Master of Arts in Psychology program aims to
3.1.1. Committed advocates and active
produce graduates who can: collaborators in solving issues in the field
2.2.1. Demonstrate professional competence in of counseling;
communication skills to creatively facilitate
3.1.2. Competent professional in providing
workshops and be empowered with
advanced counseling program to students;
speaking engagements to contribute to
the awareness of the other psychological
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3.1.3. Initiators of transfer of research output into 4. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

programs beneficial to the community;
3.1.4. Active Registered Guidance Counselors
After five (5) years, the graduates of the Doctor of
Philosophy in Psychology program are:
Graduates of this program, will serve as competent and 4.1.1. Committed scholars are nurturing the use
morally upright: of the ethical practice in solving
School Guidance Counselor multidisciplinary concerns.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Youth and Family Field Counselor 4.1.2. Globally engaged professional leading in
The administrator of Counseling Institutions the field of academe and research;
3.2. Program Learning Outcomes 4.1.3. Certified Psychologist in a specialized
area
The Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling
program aims to produce graduates who can:
Graduates of will serve as competent and morally upright:
3.2.1. Demonstrate professional competence in
communication skills to creatively facilitate Psychology Program Head University Professor
workshops and be empowered with University Professor Administrator
speaking engagements to contribute to Researcher Psychologist
the awareness of the other counseling Educational Consultants
globally. 4.2. Program Learning Outcomes
3.2.2. Develop evidence-based counseling The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology program aims to
produce graduates who can:
program focused on assisting clients
4.2.1. Apply specialized knowledge and skills to
towards academic, personal-social, and
advance psychological research, teaching,
career growth.
and consulting;
3.2.3. Produce, publish, and present counseling-
4.2.2. Publishes and disseminates knowledge
related research at local and national
for the advancement of the discipline and
conventions to further conclude
practice of Psychology;
counseling phenomena.
4.2.3. Exercise leadership in furthering new
3.2.4. Pass the Board Examination for Guidance
knowledge;
Counselors
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4.2.4. Mentors other teachers and researchers in 1.2.4. Obtain instruction and learning
research and publication; experiences compliant to global standards
and are technology and research driven.
4.2.5. Collaborate with colleagues in
multidisciplinary/cultural teams. A. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
1. Master in Information System

A. ENGINEERING
1. Master of Engineering Management with Three to five years after graduation, the graduates
Specialization in Construction and Project of the MIS program will serve as competent and morally
Management upright:
IS Manager
1.1. Program Educational Objectives Solutions Specialist
Information Systems Analyst
Three to five years after graduation, graduates of Data Analyst
will serve as competent and morally upright: IS Consultant
Database Administrator
Project engineer Specialist & Researchers Academic Practitioner
Project Contractor Designer and Consultants
Managers 1.2. Program Learning Outcomes
1.2. Program Learning Outcomes Upon graduation, the graduates shall:
1.2.1. Acquire recent concepts, theories, and 1.2.1. Utilize knowledge in computing, business
trends on construction and project processes and project management in the
management practice of the Information systems field.
1.2.2. Analyze, design, implement and evaluate
1.2.2. Be equipped with skills in leadership and computing solutions appropriate to address
management that will prepare them to problems in the area of information systems.
cope with the demand and challenges of 1.2.3. Develop or strengthen policies and
the changing times and with the strategies in the administration of computer
continuous growth and development in the and web-based information systems
engineering industry. 1.2.4. Use research as a tool for the advancement
of information systems principles and
1.2.3. Practice the value of prioritizing ethical
practice.
and professional responsibilities
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1.2.5. Leverage on current and emerging IS trends Graduate School Publication

for the continuous improvement of
organizational processes. The Graduate School Journal with ISSN 2244-3045 provides
1.2.6. Recognize the legal, social, ethical and medium for publishing annually researches conducted by both
professional issues affecting both local and faculty and students. To date, GS has issued 8 volumes (printed);
volumes 7-8 are available online.
international community.
1.2.7. Engage in life-long learning, skills
advancement and continuous professional
development. Active Extension
GS Attributes UB’s expansion program has already crossed the high seas and
has traversed the highlands and cities thereby clearing all barriers
P –Prime mover of authentic knowledge to carry out its commitment to academic growth and development.
R - Responsive and responsible scholars The Graduate School branched out to Calapan, Oriental Mindoro,
I - Involved advocates of lifelong learning at the Luna Goco Colleges during the opening of the first semester
D – Dedicated, competent and ethical professionals of School Year 2010-2011. Likewise, a Memorandum of
E – Empowered and globally competitive leaders Agreement was entered into by the UB and Calayan Educational
Foundation Inc. for a partnership in the Graduate Extension
Program in June 2010 in Lucena City.
In 2014, UB Graduate School and the Adventist University of the

Accreditation Status Philippines (AUP) forged partnership to organize series of
seminars on quantitative research and statistics. This endeavor
To date, University of Batangas has 50 programs with the has benefited a number of faculty and students in the Graduate
Federation of Accrediting Agency of the Philippines (FAAP) School in terms of research capability building.
certified accreditation status through PACUCOA. Seven of the 50
programs are in Graduate School namely: Presently, UB GS is also being offered in UB-Lipa Campus.
st
Master of Arts in Education Level III 1 RA
Master in Business Management
st
Level III 1 RA POLICIES
st
Master in Public Administration Level III 1 RA
st
MS in Mathematics Level II 1 RA
st
Ph.D in Education Level II 1 RA Admission/Enrolment.
st
Ph.D in Business Management Level II 1 RA Admission to the Graduate School is on application basis. Inquiries
st
Ph.D in Public Administration Level II 1 RA concerning admission or academic regulations should be
addressed to the Dean, the Department Chair or to the Secretary
of the Dean. Application forms for entry may be secured from the
Dean’s Office or through the use of Admission online facility.
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Program and/or have obtained a passing rate in the

1. Admission is open to all students who meet the school’s entrance examination/application assessment. .
specific standards, requirements and regulations. The following Meanwhile, Master’s degree holder with weighted
requirements should be submitted to the Secretary of the GS Dean average of 1.50 or higher is required for the Doctoral
or to the University Registrar: Program. He/she should also be proficient in
English, has the ability to think critically and logically
For New Enrollee in the Graduate Degree and manifest evidence of research capability.
• Official Transcript of Records (Original Copy) Probationary Admission. Probationary admission is

• Authenticated Birth Certificate given when:
• Photocopy of Marriage contract (if married)
• An applicant has lower than 2.0-weighted average.
For Transferees (additional to above requirements for new He/she may be admitted in a non-degree program
enrollees) until completion of 15-18 units. He/she shall qualify
in the degree program if the weighted average in the
• Certificate of eligibility to transfer first 15-18 units is 1.5 or better.
• Graduate course taken from other schools in
official transcript of records for GS evaluation 3. New student is required to take the entrance
examination/application assessment and undergo interview with
For Foreign Students (additional to above requirements for the Dean and/ or Department Chair. Only those who completed
new enrollees) their Master’s degree in UB shall be exempted from the entrance
examination/application assessment when they enroll in the
• Student Visa or Study Permit Doctoral program.
• Photocopy of Alien Certificate of Registration
4. An applicant may be given up to nine unit transfer
In case of failure to submit the enrolment credentials, a credits for Master’s and 12 unit transfer credits of graduate level
waiver form should be accomplished and submitted by the course work for Doctoral provided that the units were earned within
applicant to the Dean’s Office for filing and reference. The the last five years (Master’s) and seven years (Doctoral) and
applicant is expected to conform to the requirements stated in the earned from a reputable institution and accredited university.
waiver within the prescribed period to make the enrolment official.
5. Student in the Master’s and Doctorate programs
2. There are two categories for admission to the Graduate pursuing areas different from his/her field of specialization in the
School. undergraduate/ master’s level respectively shall be required to
take additional units in the major subjects. The Dean shall decide
Regular Admission. Regular admission is granted if the number of units depending on the evaluation of the
the following conditions are met. undergraduate /master’s credentials presented and on certified
work experience.
• An applicant for graduate programs is a Bachelor’s
degree holder with a general Weighted Average of 6. A non-thesis Master’s degree applicant may be
2.0 or its equivalent or higher for the Master’s admitted to the doctoral program according to the discretion of the
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Dean. Likewise, they are required to take bridging program which iv. Present the action research during the
includes enrolment to Thesis Writing, Method of Research and Research Forum
related major course and submission of research output.
Retention
BRIDGING PROGRAM
1. Master’s degree 1. A student with grade of 2.0 in more than three subjects
a. Not aligned BS degree with the MA program = will not qualify for enrolment in thesis/dissertation writing.
Additional 3 major subjects with option to credit
2. A grade lower than 2.0 does not entitle one to any
the related credentials of equivalent to 3 units
graduate credit for a subject.
Note: For Non-MA Guidance and Counseling,
they have to take board subjects 3. An Incomplete grade can be completed within a one-
year period only. Thereafter, it shall be automatically rated Failed.
2. Doctorate degree
a. Not aligned MA degree with the Doctorate Refresher course is given to student who has:
program
i. Additional 3 MA major subjects with option 1. Finished the academic units but has not taken and passed
to credit the related credentials of the Comprehensive Examination yet but has already
equivalent to 3 units exceeded the residency requirements of five (5) years for
Note: For Non-MA Psychology , they Master’s and seven (7) years for Doctoral programs.
have to take board subjects
2. Not completed the academic units and already exceeded
b. Aligned Non-thesis MA degree with the Doctorate the residency requirements.
program
i. Enroll in Seminar in Thesis Writing; 3. A student who is advised to enroll in refresher course/s
ii. Publish an action research (journal format) pays full tuition and other fees for the course/s and is
at the GS Research Journal expected to complete the course requirements. The
iii. Present the action research during the student receives a grade/rating for very refresher course
Research Forum he/she enrolled.
c. Not aligned and Non-thesis MA degree with the Audit Course. Course audit is given only to a student who has
Doctorate program passed the comprehensive examination and still within the
i. Additional 3 MA major subjects with option residency requirement of five (5) years for Master’s and seven (7)
to credit the related credentials of years for Doctoral programs. A student who wishes to audit a
equivalent to 3 units; course must state his/her intent/reason to do so at the time of the
ii. Enroll in Seminar in Thesis Writing; registration and must indicate the remarks For Audit in the column
iii. Publish an action research (journal format) Unit in the Registration Form. Student who intends to audit a
at the GS Research Journal, course must go through the same registration procedure as other
students and are required to pay full tuition and other fees for the
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course. Audited courses are counted as part of the student’s

regular load. He/she is expected to complete course requirements Requirements.
but he/she does not receive any rating nor earn credit
The student is eligible to take the comprehensive
For those students who passed the comprehensive examination examination upon verification that:
but no longer within the residency requirements are required to
take two major courses and Statistics for Research and Evaluation 1. The student is in the final session of the semester and
and Methods of Research ) with passing grade. will complete all coursework in his program of study.
2. The student is in good financial standing with no

Conduct of Comprehensive Examination outstanding balances due or owed.
The comprehensive examination is the culmination of the Application

student’s advanced studies, which evaluate cumulative knowledge
covered throughout the entire program. The examination offers The student must complete the application process as
each student the opportunity to demonstrate new learning, described:
emerging skill sets and accomplishments. The questions are
closely tied to the learning objectives of the program; hence, 1. Review Student Evaluation Form to make sure that the
materials learned from the previous subjects will be relevant for the information is correct.
comprehensive examination.
2. Consult the Dean/Program Chair/Faculty to ensure
The Comprehensive Examination Guide program/subject requirements have been met.
The Comprehensive Examination Guide is designed to 3. Obtain approval/signature on the Application Form for
help students understand the examination process and to Comprehensive Examination from the GS Dean.
efficiently and effectively prepare them to take the examination.
The guide outlines the policies and procedures that apply to the Timeline and Calendar
administration of the examination.
1. The Comprehensive Examination must be
Standards. The Comprehensive Examination is composed administered three times per year or one time per First
of a maximum of fifteen questions in the comprehensive Semester, Second Semester and summer terms.
examination. These questions are developed to ensure that they
are aligned with the objectives and subject outputs. The 2. The Comprehensive Examination must be
examination question will require the students to integrate administered at a time scheduled by the GS Dean
research, theory, philosophy, current issues and best practices into preferably one week after the last day of classes per
his response. The student is expected to write a minimum of three term. The date is posted at the Bulletin Board at the
and a maximum of five pages when answering each question. Dean’s Office at the beginning of each term.
Procedures. The applicant for Comprehensive

Examination must observe the following procedures.
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3. The student will have a maximum of one year to

complete and pass the comprehensive examination Pass (87 and above)
process, once they are qualified to take it. Conditional Pass (80-86)
Fail ( 79 and below)
Administration Process
Pass. When a student earns a Pass on the examination,
1. The Program Chair/faculty will be designated by the he is eligible to proceed to thesis/dissertation writing
Dean as the comprehensive examination
administrator for each examination session. Conditional Pass. When a student earns a conditional
pass on his exam, he may retake the portion of the examination
2. If the student withdraws to sit for the examination at that is deficient for re-evaluation.
the designated time, notice of withdrawal must be
made in writing, at least one week prior to the Fail. If a student gets a failing mark on the examination, he
scheduled date of the examination. In the case of an will have one additional opportunity to retake the examination. The
extreme emergency, the student must contact the student should meet with his faculty advisor or with the Dean to
Dean as soon as possible. discuss the difficulties he had with the examination. The latter will
provide the student specific feedback regarding deficits and
3. The student can expect the results in approximately improvements needed in order to pass the examination.
two weeks from the date of the examination. The
student will be advised of the result by printed Examination Retake
notification.
The student who does not pass the comprehensive
Evaluation examination and the one who earns a conditional pass and are
unable to earn a passing score on the written examination on the
1. The comprehensive examination is read by two trained first attempt will be given additional opportunity to pass the exam.
faculty members designated by the Dean. Examination If on the second attempt, the student does not pass the rewritten
review is confidential and no student identifying examination, he/she will be given a Fail rating in the examination.
information is provided to the reader. In such case remediation and tutorial assistance will be provided
by the faculty adviser/dean. If the student fails to pass the
2. The comprehensive examination is scored against comprehensive examination on the second attempt, he will be
mastery of the program specific learning outcomes advised to re enroll at least 12 units of the major subjects.
and in accordance with the graduate level
expectations of performance. The rubric used for Academic Dishonesty
evaluation is attached.
The student committing the act of dishonesty or plagiarism
Scoring will be given a Fail rating in the comprehensive examination.
The comprehensive examination will be scored using a Notice and Record Keeping
standard evaluation rubric. Results will be based on the cumulative
average score as follows:
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UB GS will retain hard copies of Pass and Conditional 2. Prepare an outline of your response before you
Pass comprehensive examination for six months and failed attempt to answer the questions.
examination results for two years. The records of results will be
individually maintained in the students’ academic file until 3. Respond to all parts of the questions.
graduation.
4. Responses should be well-processed, well-written,
Preparation well-organize, and in the form of professional essay,
with beginning, middle and end.
The student is advised to accomplish the following tasks in
the preparation for the comprehensive examination: 5. Rewrite the questions before presenting the
responses.
1. Review the nature and scope of the issue/content
addressed in the program 6. Include references, citations, and examples from the
research literature and significant concepts and
2. Outline major themes in courses and course readings, insights gained from all studies and research.
class presentations, written assignments and
independent readings and research. Basic Rules of Presentation
3. Prepare to cite the major research findings that 1. Start with the definition of terms if necessary.
address the themes and issues
2. Explore and cite historic, current and relevant theories.
4. Summarize topics pertaining to the end-of-program
learning outcomes including current social and policy 3. Evaluate current relevant research in the field.
issues that relate to the profession and practice
4. Discuss the relevant data and statistical findings.
5. Organize sources and resources collected from the
current literature in the student’s field of concentration 5. Make sure that the data used are accurate and
current.
6. Assemble all course materials including textbooks,
papers, journals, and all work products 6. Assess implementation issues
7. Draw conclusions
Strategies for Success 8. Critique your conclusions.
When taking the comprehensive examination, there are Writing Style Guidelines
some basic strategies to help the student succeed.
Use academic writing style as follows:
1. Read exam questions carefully.
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1. Do not use first person narrative. Use third person

narrative.
Additional Research Requirements for Graduation
2. Do not refer to gender unless it refers to a particular
person. 1. Master’s Degree (with thesis)
a. Thesis
3. Do not start the sentence with it, there is, or there are. b. Publication of the thesis in Journal format to the
GS Research Journal
4. Do not start the sentence with a number . Do not use c. Presentation of the thesis to one (1) International
contraction in formal writing. or two (2) local research fora
5. Remember that the purpose of the task is to show 2. Master’s Degree (non-thesis)
what you have learned and that you can critically a. Special project (ie Feasibility study, Capstone
evaluate and appropriately apply theory to a given project, Research)
problem. b. Publication of the project in Journal format to the
GS Research Journal
6. Cover all the assigned tasks and answer all questions. c. Presentation of the thesis to one (1) International
or two (2) local research fora
3. Doctorate Degree
Grading System a. Dissertation
b. Publication of the Dissertation in Journal format to
1. The six-point system of grading is being used with the the GS Research Journal
following grade equivalent. c. Presentation of the Dissertation to one (1)
International or two (2) local research fora
98 – 100 1:00
95 – 97 1.25
92 – 94 1.50
89 – 91 1.75 Honors and Awards
87- 88 2.00
86 & below Fail
1. Latin Honors are awarded to graduating students
enrolled to recognize their exemplary performance in the Graduate
2. An incomplete grade becomes a failure if not settled
School. For Master’s Program, only graduating students enrolled in
within a year.
the thesis program are qualified for Latin Honors
3. INC is given to a student who is unable to submit any
For Summa cum Laude. To be given to students whose
of the requirements of his subject and the student is
weighted average is 1.00 and with Excellent rating in
given one academic year to complete the said
Thesis/Dissertation. All units must be earned in UB within the
requirements. Thereafter, it shall be automatically
prescribed period as stated in the GS Student Handbook and the
converted to Failed.
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final oral defense of thesis/dissertation must be done within the declared Awardee of the Dean’s Citation for Best
Academic Year of its first enrolment. Thesis/Dissertation
For Magna cum Laude. To be given to students whose

weighted average is 1.15 or higher and without grade lower than Classroom Activities
1.25. The candidate must have Outstanding rating in
Thesis/Dissertation. All units must be earned in UB within the
1. Only those students in the official enrolment list shall be
prescribed period as stated in the GS Student Handbook and the
accommodated by the professor. If the name of the
final oral defense of thesis/dissertation must be done within the
student is not included in the list, it must be reported
Academic Year of its first enrolment.
immediately to the Dean’s Office for verification.
For Cum Laude. To be given to students whose weighted
2. Students are required to attend orientation activity usually
average is 1.25 or higher and without grade lower than 1.50. The
held at the first day of school. Likewise, attendance is
candidate must have Very Good rating in Thesis/Dissertation. All
encouraged in other activities like research fora,
units must be earned in UB within the prescribed period as stated
community outreach - related events and the like.
in the GS Student Handbook and the final oral defense
thesis/dissertation must be done within the Academic Year of its
3. Students and faculty members are expected to come to
first enrolment.
class regularly and punctually. In case of absence or late
coming of the professor, he/she should notify the GS
2. To recognize skills and competencies in research,
Office in order to do the necessary arrangement for the
Dean’s citation is given for the best thesis/dissertation. The citation
concerned class/es.
shall be limited to one awardee per program. Specific guidelines
governing the selection process are as follows:
4. For any co-curricular activity to be held outside the
University, the professor must first secure the permission
1. Candidates who receive a minimum grade of 1.25 in the
of the Dean by submitting a proposal not later than a week
oral defense are qualified for the initial screening to be
prior to its conduct.
conducted by the Dean.
5. Report of attendance should be intact. The professor
2. For the final screening, a group of three panel members
should keep records of attendance for reference purposes.
shall evaluate and judge the thesis or dissertation based
on the following criteria:
6. The use of educational technology units like multimedia
projectors, TV units and others must be properly
2.1 relevance and contribution to theory or body
requested through the secretary of the Dean’s Office.
of knowledge or the subject of inquiry 50%
2.2. scientific method in the conduct of the
7. For the proper up-keep of the GS classrooms, everyone is
thesis/dissertation 40%
expected to see to it that blackboards are cleaned properly
2.3. conformity to format requirements 10%
after use for the next user; air-conditioning units are
switched off and the floors are free from litter.
Total 100%
3. The candidate who garnered the highest rating shall be
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8. Both students and faculty members are required to questions maybe given
observe proper dress code that manifest the sense of by other panel members.
professionalism and decency. 5.2.3. Time allotment for the defense is as
follows:
9. Test permits should be made available during the major 1-2 hours for Master’s programs
examination schedule. Hence, every student should see to 2-3 hours for Doctorate Programs
it that settlement of school fees is up to date.
6. Questions to be asked will be sequential following the
10. All works submitted are expected to be faculty members’ order of the problems, though cross references maybe
or student’s own work. Anyone who reiterates or draws done in the process of questioning. Panel members
others’ ideas or facts used in his/her work must cite the with questions in the first chapters will ask question
sources. first.
11. Faculty members should submit the grading sheets with 7. After the questioning is completed, suggestions for
the respective grades of the students a week after the improvements of manuscripts will be done in
Final Examination schedule. consensus.
8. Deliberation by the panel members and GS Dean in the

presence of the adviser
Thesis and Dissertation Defense
9. Comments and suggestions on the technical aspects of
the manuscript such as format, typographical errors or
A student should be able to undertake three-phase
grammar are noted by the assigned recording secretary
defense (proposal defense, pre-oral defense and final
and shared to the candidate for incorporation
defense) which should have been completed in three
consecutive terms.
10. The adviser may clarify questions, guide the candidate
but not answer for the candidate during the defense.
Procedure
1. Introduction of the candidate, adviser and the panel Composition of the Panel Members
of examiners by the GS Dean.
2. Prayer to be led by the candidate 1. Members of the panel of examiners in any phase of the
3. Summary of the study by the candidate
defense are appointed by the GS Dean
4. Questioning by the Panel members
2. The thesis/dissertation panel of examiners
5. Modes of conducting the Questioning
shall be composed of :
5.1. Ten-minute question and answer by each panel
2.1. Chairman
member and the candidate
2.2. Thesis/Dissertation Adviser
5.2.1. Freewheeling formal questioning
2.3. Industry Expert/Research Expert (optional)
5.2.2. Each panel member will ask his/her
2.4. Faculty member/Program Head
questions/clarifications and /or give 2.5. External Member
observations, and then follow up
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3. All members of the panel should be doctorate degree CURRICULUM

holders for thesis/dissertation defense
CURRICULUM
Criteria for Evaluating Thesis and Dissertation
A. The thesis/dissertation manuscript are submitted during MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
the oral defense (50%) Major: Educational Administration
1. Mechanics 5%
2. Organization, Coherence/Consistency 15%
CORE/FOUNDATION COURSES 9 units
(Unity of Ideas)
3. Quality of research content 30% MAEA 300 Methods of Research 3
Subtotal 50% MAEA 301 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio Cultural
Foundations of Education 3
MAEA 302 Statistics in Research and Evaluation 3
B. The Candidate’s ability to defend his/her research paper
(50%) MAJOR COURSES 15 units
MAEA 303 Principles and Theories of Educational Administration 3

1. mastery of the Content of the research 10% MAEA 304 Human Resource Management 3
2. Knowledge of the Problem 10% MAEA 305 Career Development and Work Values in Organization 3
3. Clarity and comprehensive in the 5% MAEA 306 Educational Policy Making and Planning 3
presentation of the research MAEA 307 Comparative Strategies and Use of Technology in Teaching 3
MAEA 308 Trends and Issues in Philippine Education 3
4. Ability to orally communicate ideas well MAEA 309 Curriculum, Instructional Materials Development and
and comprehend and respond well to 10% Innovations 3
questions MAEA 310 Advanced Assessment Techniques of Learning 3
5. Ability to keep discussion on the MAEA 311 Principles and Procedures of Guidance
in the Educational Program 3
main issue 10% MAEA 312 Management Information System 3
6. Ability to demonstrate professional
attitudes toward suggestions and COGNATE/ELECTIVE SUBJECTS 6 units
revisions 5%
MAEA 313 Comparative Educational Administration 3
Subtotal 50% MAEA 314 Principles and Theories of Educational Technology 3
MAEA 315 Community Service and Relations in Education 3
TOTAL 100% MAEA 316 Dynamics of Intra and Interpersonal Relations 3
MAEE 311 Advanced Grammar and Composition 3
MAEE 313 Expository and Reportorial Writing 3
Other guidelines: (or a choice of 6 units from the list of major courses that have not been
a) Give panel members sufficient time to read the taken. Students may also enroll in two allied courses in MBM, MPA and
manuscript or 2 weeks before the schedule defense MAEE)
b) Fees must be settled 2 weeks before the THESIS WRITING 6 units
schedule of defense Thesis 1 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3
c) Without manuscript and/or fees, no schedule will Thesis 2 Thesis Writing 3
be issued
TOTAL 36 units
d) Maximum of 6 students per day, priority will be
based on date of submission Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling
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Thesis 2 Thesis 2
CURRICULUM CURRICULUM
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Major: Filipino
Major: English
FIL 500 Methods of Research 3
FIL 501 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio Cultural
MAEE 300 Methods of Research 3
MAEE 301 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio Cultural
FIL 502 Statistics in Research and Evaluation 3
MAEE 302 Statistics in Research and Evaluation 3
KURSO SA LARANGAN 15 units
(Maaring pumili ng limang (5 ) kurso sa larangan )
MAJOR SUBJECTS 15 units
FIL 503 Introduksyon sa Pag-aaral ng Pinagmulan at Pag-unlad ng
Wikang Filipino 3
MAEE 303 Philosophy of Literature 3
FIL 504 Paraan at Pamaraan ng Pagtuturo ng Filipino Gamit ang ICT
MAEE 304 Philippine Literature 3
Teknoloji sa Pagtuturo 3
MAEE 305 Literary Theory and Gender Criticism 3
FIL 505 Panunuring Pampanitikan 3
MAEE 306 The Appreciation of Literary Art 3
FIL 506 Paglinang ng Kurikulum, Paghahanda ng Kagamitang Panturo at
MAEE 307 The Art of William Shakespeare 3
Pagbuo ng Pagsusulit Pasalita at Pasulat 3
MAEE 308 The Teaching of Literature 3
FIL 507 Kontemporaryong Literaturang Filipino, Pangrehiyonal at Asyano 3
MAEE 309 Creative Online Writing and Social Media 3
FIL 508 Istruktura ng Wika/Pangungusap 3
MAEE 310 The Age of Romanticism 3
FIL 509 Pananaliksik sa Filipino 3
FIL 510 Pagsasaling Wika 3
MAEE 312 Teaching English as a Foreign Language 3
FIL 511 Ponoloji ng Wikang Filipino 3
FIL 512 Makabagong Balarila at Balarila ni Dr. Jose Rizal 3
FIL 513 Pagpaplanong Pangwika ng Pilipinas 3
ELECTIVE/COGNATE SUBJECTS 6 units
KOGNEYTS/ELEKTIB 6 units
MAEE 314 Oriental Literature 3
MAEE 315 Comparative Literature 3
FIL 514 Online na Pagsulat 3
MAEE 316 Contemporary Literature 3
FIL 515 Analisis ng Sintaks at Semantiks 3
MAEE 317 Drama; The Performing Art 3
FIL 516 Desktop Pablising, Iskript at Radyo Brodkasting 3
MAEA 315 Values Education Through Community Service 3
FIL 517 Linggwistikang Filipino 3
MAEA 316 Dynamics of Intra and Interpersonal Relations 3
FIL 518 Seminar: Mga Piling Babasahin ng Wikang Filipino,
Pangrehiyunal at Asyano 3
(or a choice of 6 units from the list of major courses that have not
FIL 519 Seminar: Mga Piling Diksyunaryo 3
been taken. Students may also enroll in two allied courses in MAEA)
FIL 520 Panitikang Popular 3
FIL 521 Pagsusulit sa Wika at Pagbasa 3
THESIS WRITING 6 units
Thesis 1 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3
Thesis 2 Thesis Writing 3
TOTAL 36 units

KABUUAN 36 units
Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling
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Thesis 2
CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM
MASTER IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE
Major: Social Studies
CORE/FOUNDATION COURSES 9 units CORE/FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 9 units
MASS 200 Methods of Research 3 MPES 300 Methods of Research in Physical Education and Sports
MASS 201 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio Cultural and Wellness 3
Foundations of Education 3 MPES 301 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio-Cultural
MASS 202 Statistics in Research and Evaluation 3 Foundations of Education 3
MPES 302 Statistics in Research and Evaluation 3
MAJOR COURSES 15 units
MASS 203 Cultural Geography 3
MASS 204 Geography of Southeast Asian Region 3 MPES 303 Foundation of Physical Education, Sports and Science
MASS 205 Culture and Personality 3 MPES 304 Biomechanics and Movement Education 3
MASS 206 The Rural Community 3 MPES 305 Human Anatomy and Physiology 3
MASS 207 Issues and Problems in Philippine Local Government MPES 306 Philippine and International Folk Dances 3
and Administration 3 MPES 307 Individual-Dual Sports and Philippine Games 3
MASS 208 Curriculum, Instructional Materials Development and MPES 308 Gymnastics and Combative Sports 3
Innovations 3 MPES 309 Teaching Team Sports 3
MASS 209 Trends, Educational Issues and Contemporary Society 3 MPES 310 Organization and Management of Physical Education
MASS 210 Technology in Educational Learning Environments 3 Sports and Sports Science 3
MPES 311 Methods and Techniques in Teaching Physical Education
COGNATE/ELECTIVE SUBJECTS 6 units and Sports 3
MPES 312 Emergency Preparedness and Response Management 3
MASS 211 Educational Policy Making and Planning 3
MASS 212 Dynamics of Intra and Interpersonal Relations 3 COGNATE/ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units
MASS 213 Community Service and Relations in Education 3
MASS 214 Advanced Grammar and Composition 3 MPES 313 Human Resource Management 3
MASS 215 Expository and Reportorial Writing 3 MPES 314 Special Education, Sports and Wellness 3
MPES 315 Water Safety and Life Guarding 3
(or a choice of 6 units from the list of major courses MPES 316 Theory of Coaching 3
that have not been taken. Students may also enroll
in two allied courses in MAED) THESIS WRITING 6 units

THESIS WRITING 6 units Thesis 2 Thesis Writing 3

Thesis 2 Thesis Writing 3 TOTAL 36 units
TOTAL 36 units
Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling Thesis 2.
Thesis 2.
53 54
CURRICULUM Thesis 2.
MASTER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
CORE/FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 9 units

MAP 300 Methods of Research in Psychology 3
MECE 300 Methods of Research 3 MAP 301 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio-Cultural
MECE 301 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education 3
Foundations of Education 3 MAP 302 Statistics in Research and Evaluation 3
MECE 302 Statistics in Research and Evaluation 3
MAJOR SUBJECTS 15 units MAJOR SUBJECTS 15 units
MECE 303 History, Philosophy and Foundations of Early MAP 303 Advanced Theories of Personality 3
Childhood Education 3 MAP 304 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3
MECE 304 Development and Evaluation of Early Childhood MAP 305 Advanced Abnormal and Clinical Psychology 3
Education 3 MAP 306 Advanced Psychological Assessment 3
MECE 305 Global Perspectives in Early Childhood Education 3 MAP 307 Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy 3
MECE 306 Development Characteristics of Young Children 3 MAP 308 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
MECE 307 Comparative Strategies and Use of Technology MAP 309 Human Resource Management 3
in Early childhood Education 3 MAP 310 Advanced Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3
MECE 308 Seminar in Early Childhood Disabilities 3
MECE 309 Curriculum and Instructional Materials Development
in ECED 3 COGNATE/ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units
MECE 310 Advanced Assessment Techniques in ECED 3
MECE 311 Children’s Literature for Early Childhood Teachers 3 MAP 311 Advanced Social Psychology 3
MECE 312 The Role of Play in Early Childhood Education 3 MAP 312 Seminar on Filipino Psychology 3
MAP 313 Forensic Psychology 3
COGNATE/ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units MAEE 311 Advanced Grammar and Composition 3
MAEE313 Expository and Reportorial Writing 3
MECE 313 First and Second Language Development in Early
Childhood Education 3
MECE 314 Classroom Management 3 THESIS WRITING 6 units
MECE 315 Values Education Through Community Service 3
MECE 316 Dynamics of Intra and Interpersonal Relations 3 Thesis 1 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3
MAEE 311 Advanced Grammar and Composition 3 Thesis 2 Thesis Writing 3

THESIS WRITING 6 units TOTAL 36 units

Thesis 2 Thesis Writing 3 Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling
Thesis 2.
TOTAL 36 units
55 56
CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM
MASTER OF ARTS IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

MAGC 300 Methods of Research in Guidance and counseling 3
MACP 300 Methods of Research in Clinical Psychology 3 MAGC 301 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio-Cultural
MACP 301 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education 3
Foundations of Education 3 MAGC 302 Statistics in Research and Evaluation 3
MACP 302 Statistics in Research and Evaluation 3
MAGC 303 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio-Cultural
MACP 303 Advanced Theories of Personality 3 Foundations of Guidance and Counseling
MACP 304 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 MAGC 304 Counseling Theories, Tools and Techniques 3
MACP 305 Advanced Abnormal and Clinical Psychology 3 MAGC 305 Advanced Psychological Assessment 3
MACP 306 Advanced Psychological Assessment 3 MAGC 306 Organization, Development and Management of
MACP 307 Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Counseling Programs 3
MACP 308 Ethics of Psychology and Counseling 3 MAGC 307 Group Process and Counseling with Program Development 3
MACP 309 Group Therapy 3 MAGC 308 Career Guidance and Academic Counseling 3
MACP 310 Individual Assessment 3 MAGC 309 Counseling children and Adolescents 3
MAGC 310 Counseling Practicum 3
COGNATE/ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units
COGNATE/ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units
MACP 311 Advanced Social Psychology 3
MACP 312 Seminar on Filipino Psychology 3 MAGC 311 Advanced Seminar in Guidance and Counseling 3
MACP 313 Forensic Psychology 3 MAGC 312 Theories of Personality 3
MAEE 311 Advanced Grammar and Composition 3 MAGC 313 Abnormal Psychology 3
MAEE 313 Expository and Reportorial Writing 3 MAGC 313 Development Psychology 3
Thesis 1 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3 THESIS WRITING 6 units

TOTAL 36 units
TOTAL 36 units

Thesis 2. Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling
Thesis 2.
57 58
Thesis 2.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS
MASTER IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
FOUNDATION COURSES 9 units
MSM 400 Research Methodology 3
MSM 401 Philosophical, Psychological and Socio-Cultural MIS 600 Research Methods In Information Management 3
Foundations of Education 3 MIS 601 Information Systems Policy and Strategy 3
MSM 402 Teaching of College Math 3 MIS 602 Computer Ethics 3
MIS 603 Principles of Programming Languages
MSM 403 Real Analysis 3
MSM 404 Mathematical Logic and Set Theory 3 MIS 604 Computer Programming 3
MSM 405 Mathematical Analysis 3 MIS 605 Web Information Systems 3
MSM 406 Differential Equations 3 MIS 606 Advanced Computer Systems 3
MSM 407 Modern Geometry 3 MIS 607 Strategic Information Systems Development 3
MSM 408 Theory of Numbers 3 MIS 608 IT Project and Change Management 3
MSM 409 Linear Algebra 3 MIS 609 Information Systems Project 1 3
MSM 410 Abstract Algebra 3 MIS 610 Information Systems Project 2 3
MSM 411 Advanced Calculus 3
MSM 412 Numerical Analysis 3 ELECTIVE COURSES 12 units
MSM 413 Vector Analysis 3
A choice of 12 units from the list of major courses that have not been
ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units taken or a choice of 12 units from the list below. Students may also enroll in two (2)
allied courses either in MBBA or MAED or both.
MSM 414 Mathematical Statistics and Probability 3
MSM 415 Quantitative Methods in Business 3 MIS 611 Ethical Issues Confronting Computer Professionals 3
MSM 416 Modern Complex Analysis 3 MIS 612 Business Intelligence 3
MSM 417 Topology 3 MIS 613 Supply Chain Management Systems 3
MSM 418 Special Problems in Higher Mathematics 3 MIS 614 Enterprise Resource Planning 3
MSM 419 Mathematics in Finance 3 MIS 615 Project Planning and Management 3
MSM 420 Inferential Statistics 3 MIS 616 Organization Development 3
THESIS WRITING 6 units COMPRREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
Thesis 1 Seminar on Thesis Writing 3 TOTAL 42 units
TOTAL 36 units
59 60
CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM
MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Major: Business Administration (With Thesis)
Major: Business Administration (Non-Thesis)
MBBA 500 Business Research 3 FOUNDATION COURSES 12 units

MBBA 501 Business Statistics 3
MBBA 502 Strategic Management 3 MBBA 500 Business Research 3
MBBA 503 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 3 MBBA 501 Business Statistics 3
MBBA 502 Strategic Management 3
MAJOR COURSES 12 units MBBA 503 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 3
MBBA 504 Marketing Management 3

MBBA 505 Human Resource Management 3 MAJOR COURSES 24 units
MBBA 506 Production and Operations Management 3
MBBA 507 Financial Management 3 MBBA 504 Marketing Management 3
MBBA 508 Entrepreneurial Management 3 MBBA 505 Human Resource Management 3
MBBA 509 Management Information System 3 MBBA 506 Production and Operations Management 3
MBBA 510 International Business 3 MBBA 507 Financial Management 3
MBBA 511 Human Behavior in Business 3 MBBA 508 Entrepreneurial Management 3
MBBA 512 Legal Aspect of Business 3 MBBA 509 Management Information System 3
MBBA 513 Total Quality Management 3 MBBA 510 International Business 3
MBBA 511 Human Behavior in Business 3
ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units MBBA 512 Legal Aspect of Business 3
MBBA 513 Total Quality Management 3
MBBA 514 Asian Immersion Program 3
MBBA 515 Executive Leadership 3 ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units
MBBA 516 Business Consultancy 3
MBBA 517 Project Management 3 MBBA 514 Asian Immersion Program 3
MBBA 515 Executive Leadership 3
THESIS WRITING 6 units MBBA 516 Business Consultancy 3
MBBA 517 Project Management 3
Thesis 1 Seminar on Thesis Writing 3
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TOTAL 36 units
Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling TOTAL 42 units
Thesis 2.
61 62
CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM
Major: Human Resource Management (With Thesis)
Major: Human Resource Management (Non- Thesis)
MBHRM 500 Methods of Research
MBHRM 501 Business Statistics 3 MBHRM 500 Methods of Research
MBHRM 502 Strategic Management 3 MBHRM 501 Business Statistics 3
MBHRM 503 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 3 MBHRM 502 Strategic Management 3
MBHRM 503 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 3
MBHRM 504 Strategies in Recruitment and Selection 3 MAJOR COURSES 24 units

MBHRM 505 Training and Development 3
MBHRM 506 Compensation and Benefits 3 MBHRM 504 Strategies in Recruitment and Selection 3
MBHRM 506A Labor-Management Relations 3 MBHRM 505 Training and Development 3
MBHRM 507 Business and Employment Laws 3 MBHRM 506 Compensation and Benefits 3
MBHRM 508 Career Development in Organization 3 MBHRM 506A Labor-Management Relations 3
MBHRM 509 Human Behavior in Organization 3 MBHRM 507 Business and Employment Laws 3
MBHRM 510 Human Resource Information System 3 MBHRM 508 Career Development in Organization 3
MBHRM 511 Strategic Human Resource Management 3 MBHRM 509 Human Behavior in Organization 3
MBHRM 512 Total Quality Management 3 MBHRM 510 Human Resource Information System 3
MBHRM 511 Strategic Human Resource Management 3
ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units MBHRM 512 Total Quality Management 3
MBHRM 513 Asian Immersion Program 3 ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units

MBHRM 514 Executive Leadership 3
MBHRM 515 Business Consultancy 3 MBHRM 513 Asian Immersion Program 3
MBHRM 516 Project Management 3 MBHRM 514 Executive Leadership 3
MBHRM 515 Business Consultancy 3
THESIS WRITING 6 units MBHRM 516 Project Management 3

Thesis 2 Thesis Writing 3 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TOTAL 36 units
TOTAL 42 units
Thesis 2.
63 64
MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Thesis 2.

CURRICULUM
(With Thesis)
MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(Non-Thesis)
MPA 600 Research Methods in Public Administration 3
MPA 601 Theory and Practice of Public Administration 3 FOUNDATION COURSES 12 units
MPA 602 The Philippine Administrative System 3
MPA 603 Ethics, Power and Accountability in the Public Service 3 MPA 600 Research Methods in Public Administration 3
MPA 601 Theory and Practice of Public Administration 3
MAJOR COURSES 12 units MPA 602 The Philippine Administrative System 3
MPA 603 Ethics, Power and Accountability in the Public Service 3
MPA 604 Human Behavior in Organization 3
MPA 605 Public Personnel Management 3 MAJOR COURSES 18 units
MPA 606 Financial Management in Government 3
MPA 607 Public Fiscal Administration 3 MPA 604 Human Behavior in Organization 3
MPA 608 Methods of Policy Analysis 3 MPA 605 Public Personnel Management 3
MPA 609 Public Policy and Program Administration 3 MPA 606 Financial Management in Government 3
MPA 610 Rural Administration and Development 3 MPA 607 Public Fiscal Administration 3
MPA 611 Urban Administration and Development 3 MPA 608 Methods of Policy Analysis 3
MPA 612 The Philippine Public Enterprise System 3 MPA 609 Public Policy and Program Administration 3
MPA 613 Financial Management in Public Enterprise 3 MPA 610 Rural Administration and Development 3
MPA 614 Information Management for Public Organization 3 MPA 611 Urban Administration and Development 3
MPA 615 Technology Innovation for Public Administration 3 MPA 612 The Philippine Public Enterprise System 3
MPA 616 Special Problem in Governmental Management 3 MPA 613 Financial Management in Public Enterprise 3
MPA 614 Information Management for Public Organization 3
ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units MPA 615 Technology Innovation for Public Administration 3
MPA 616 Special Problem in Governmental Management 3
A choice of 12 units from the list of major courses that have not been taken or a
choice of 12 units from the list below. Students may also enroll in two (2) allied ELECTIVE COURSES 12 units
courses either in MBBA or MAED or both.
A choice of 12 units from the list of major courses that have not been taken or a
MPA 617 Human Resource Management 3 choice of 12 units from the list below. Students may also enroll in two (2) allied
MPA 618 Fiscal Policy and national Development 3 courses either in MBBA or MAED or both.
MPA 619 Project Development Management 3
MPA 620 Local Government Administration 3 MPA 617 Human Resource Management 3
MPA 621 Economics of Public Enterprise 3 MPA 618 Fiscal Policy and national Development 3
MPA 622 Information Systems Development for Public Administration 3 MPA 619 Project Development Management 3
MPA 623 Administrative Innovations and Reform 3 MPA 620 Local Government Administration 3
MPA 624 Administrative Communication 3 MPA 621 Economics of Public Enterprise 3
MPA 622 Information Systems Development for Public Administration 3
THESIS WRITING 6 units MPA 623 Administrative Innovations and Reform 3
MPA 624 Administrative Communication 3
Thesis 2 Thesis Writing 3 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TOTAL 42 units
TOTAL 36 units
65 66
MASTER IN PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP
(Non- Thesis)
MASTER OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
FOUNDATION COURSES 12 units (With Thesis)

MPSALE 500 Methods of Research in Public Safety Administration 3
MPSALE 501 Leadership & Organization Theory 3 FOUNDATION COURSES 15 units
MPSALE 502 Public Safety Law 3
MPSALE 503 Statistics I Research & Evaluation 3 MECM 1 Engineering Research and Development 3
MECM 2 Software Development Tools and Methodology 3
MECM 3 Optimization Techniques 3
MAJOR COURSES 18 units MECM 4 Advanced Engineering Statistics 3
MECM 5 Human Behavior in Organization 3
MPSALE 504 Public Safety Leadership, Administration and Change 3
MPSALE 505 Leadership as a Critical Reflection 3 MAJOR COURSES 9 units
MPSALE 506 Community Assessment & Evaluation 3
MPSALE 507 Community Building & Dynamics of Community MECM 6 Management of Construction Systems 3
Organizations 3 MECM 7 Project Planning and Control 3
MPSALE 508 Foundations of Leadership: Intellectual & Ethical Traditions 3 MECM 8 Project Costing and Financial Management 3
MPSALE 509 Communication, Conflict & Decision Making 3
MPSALE 510 Political Violence and Terrorism 3 ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units
INTEGRATIVE COURSES 6 units MECM 9 Advanced Engineering Analysis 3

MECM 10 Numerical Methods 3
MPSALE 511 Contemporary Issues for Public Safety Leaders 3 MECM 11 Advanced Concrete Design 3
MPSALE 512 Integrative Seminar 3 MECM 12 Advanced Foundation Engineering 3
MPSALE 513 Intelligence and Strategies Analysis 3 MECM 13 Total Quality Management 3
MECM 14 Special Topics in Construction Management 3
COGNATE/ELECTIVE COURSES
MPSALE 514 Strategic Planning and Budgeting 3 Culminating Requirement for Thesis Program 6 units
MPSALE 515 Information System Protection 3
MPSALE 516 National Security Strategy 3
MECM 15 Thesis 6
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TOTAL 36 units
TOTAL 42 units

Thesis 2.
67 68
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION

MASTER OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
With Specialization in Construction and Project Management ( Major in Educational Management)
(Non- Thesis) BASIC COURSES 15 units
PhDEM 701 Advanced Research in Education 3

PhDEM 702 Philosophy of Values and Social Issues 3
PhDEM 703 Contemporary Philosophies 3
PhDEM 704 Philosophy of Man 3
MECM 1 Engineering Research and Development 3
PhDEM 705 Educational Management Ethics 3
MECM 2 Software Development Tools and Methodology 3
MECM 3 Optimization Techniques 3
MECM 4 Advanced Engineering Statistics 3
MECM 5 Human Behavior in Organization 3
PhDEM 706 Advanced Strategic Management 3
PhDEM 707 Development Education 3
PhDEM 708 Education Finance and Budgeting 3
MECM 6 Management of Construction Systems 3 PhDEM 709 Human Resource Management Models and Practices 3
PhDEM 710 Management of Reforms and Innovations in Education 3
MECM 7 Project Planning and Control 3
PhDEM 711 Administrative Policy and Legal Environment in Education 3
MECM 8 Project Costing and Financial Management 3
PhDEM 712 Economics Education 3
PhDEM 713 Professional Issues in Education 3
ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units
PhDEM 714 Management of Educational Technology and Innovations 3
MECM 9 Advanced Engineering Analysis 3 PhDEM 715 Systems Management 3
PhDEM 716 Education and Culture 3
MECM 10 Numerical Methods 3
PhDEM 717 Administration and School Governance 3
MECM 11 Advanced Concrete Design 3
MECM 12 Advanced Foundation Engineering 3
ELECTIVES/COGNATES 9 units
MECM 13 Total Quality Management 3
MECM 14 Special Topics in Construction Management 3
PhDEM 718 Total Quality Management in Education 3
PhDEM 719 Crisis and Conflict Management in Education 3
PhDEM 720 Seminar in Philosophical Values 3
Culminating Requirement for Non- Thesis Program 6 units
PhDEM 721 Research Colloquium 3
PhDEM 722 Management Communication 3
MECM 16-A Practicum 1 3
MECM 16-B Practicum 2 3 Students may enroll in two (2) allied courses either in DBM or DPA or both.
Students may enroll in any two (2) subjects which have substantial bearing
on the dissertation.
DISSERTATION WRITING 15 units

Seminar in Dissertation Writing 3
TOTAL 36 units
Dissertation Writing 12
Language requirement (reading examination of any of the following: Mandarin,

Bahasa Indonesia, Niponggo, German, Chinese, Spanish, etc.)
TOTAL 60 units
Dissertation Writing
69 70
CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM
( Major in English)
( Major in Filipino)
BASIC COURSES 15 units BASIC COURSES 15 units
PhDF 701 Advanced Research in Education 3
PhDE 701 Advanced Research in Education 3 PhDF 702 Philosophy of Values and Social Issues 3
PhDE 702 Philosophy of Values and Social Issues 3 PhDF 703 Contemporary Philosophies 3
PhDE 703 Contemporary Philosophies 3 PhDF 704 Philosophy of Man 3
PhDE 704 Philosophy of Man 3 PhDF 705 Philosophy of Language and Literature 3
PhDE 705 Philosophy of Language and Literature 3
MAJOR COURSES 21 units (Kursong Panlahat)
PhDE 706 Studies in Genre and Media 3 PhDF 706 Seminar sa Barayti at Baryasyon ng Filipino 3
PhDE 707 Studies in Rhetoric, Writing and Literacy 3 PhDF 707 Istraktura ng Wika/Pangungusap sa Filipino 3
PhDE 708 Community Literacy and Intercultural Inquiry 3 PhDF 708 Panitikan, Kasaysayan at Sining sa Pilipinas 3
PhDE 709 Poetry and Things: From Romanticism to Contemporary 3 (Karagdagang 3 kurso sa alinmang kursong larangan)
PhDE 710 Gothic Novels and Romantic Poems 3 PhDF 709 Komparatibong Pagpaplanong Pangwika 3
PhDE 711 Gender in Literature 3 PhDF 710 Pagsasaling Pampanitikan at Teknikal 3
PhDE 712 Literature and Digital Humanities 3 PhDF 711 Analisis ng Ponoloji at Morpoloji ng Filipino 3
PhDE 713 American Orientalism and Asian American Literary Criticism 3 PhDF 712 Desk Top: Pablishing ng Pahayagan 3
PhDE 714 Victorian Self and Society 3 PhDF 713 Seminar : Mga Piling Diksyunario 3
PhDE 715 Introduction to Textual Analysis 3 PhDF 714 Drama at Teatro sa Pilipinas 3
PhDE 716 English for Special Purposes 3 PhDF 715 Seminar: Natatanging Paksa/Akda 3
PhDE 717 Language and Culture 3 PhDF 716 Estetika ng Panitikan ng Pilipinas: Mga Teorya at Konsepto 3
PhDF 717 Pananaliksik sa Filipino 3
PhDE 718 Asian Immersion Program 3 PhDF 718 Kasaysayan ng Linggwistika ng Pilipinas 3
PhDE 719 Leadership Strategies 3 PhDF 719 Leksikal at Semantikal na Pagpapaunlad ng Filipino 3
PhDE 720 Management Information System 3 PhDF 720 Produksyong Pampanitikan ng mga Kilusang
PhDE 721 Seminar in Ethical Theory 3 Pampanitikan 3
PhDF 721 Research Colloquium 3
Students may enroll in two (2) allied courses from PhDEM.
Students may enroll in any two (2) subjects which have substantial bearing Students may enroll in two (2) allied courses from PhDEM.
on the dissertation. Students may enroll in any two (2) subjects which have substantial bearing
on the dissertation.
Seminar in Dissertation Writing 3 Seminar in Dissertation Writing 3
Dissertation Writing 12 Dissertation Writing 12
TOTAL 60 units TOTAL 60 units

Language requirement (reading examination of any of the following: Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Niponggo, German, Chinese, Spanish, etc.)
Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling
Dissertation Writing. Dissertation Writing.
71 72
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
( Major in Mathematics)
BASIC COURSES 12 units
BASIC COURSES 15 units
PhDBM 700 Advanced Business Research 3
PhDM 701 Advanced Research in Education 3 PhDBM 701 Philosophy of Values and Social Issues 3
PhDM 702 Philosophy of Values and Social Issues 3 PhDBM 702 Contemporary Philosophies 3
PhDM 703 Contemporary Philosophies 3 PhDBM 703 Philosophy of Man 3
PhDM 704 Philosophy of Man 3
PhDM 705 Teaching College Mathematics 3 MAJOR COURSES 27 units
MAJOR COURSES 21 units PhDBM 704 Foundation of Philosophy in Business 3

PhDBM 705 Best Practices in Marketing Management 3
PhDM 706 Theory and Philosophy of Numbers 3 PhDBM 706 Strategic Human Resource management 3
PhDM 707 Abstract Algebra 3 PhDBM 707 Advanced Production and Operations Management 3
PhDM 708 Modern Linear Algebra 3 PhDBM 708 Corporate Finance 3
PhDM 709 Numerical Methods 3 PhDBM 709 Advanced Strategic Management 3
PhDM 710 Advanced Differential Equations 3 PhDBM 710 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3
PhDM 711 Advanced Calculus 3 PhDBM 711 Production and Operations Management 3
PhDM 712 Modern Geometry 3 PhDBM 712 E-Business 3
PhDM 713 Topology 3 PhDBM 713 Environment of Business 3
PhDM 714 Modern Complex Analysis 3 PhDBM 714 Current Business Management Problems and Issues 3
PhDM 715 Real Analysis 3 PhDBM 715 Advanced Concepts in Organization and Management 3
PhDM 716 Special Problems in Higher Mathematics 3 PhDBM 716 Portfolio Management and Investment Analysis 3
PhDM 717 Mathematical Statistics and Probability 3 PhDBM 717 Agribusiness Management 3
ELECTIVES/COGNATES 9 units ELECTIVES/COGNATES COURSES 6 units
PhDM 718 Differential Geometry 3 PhDBM 718 Asian Immersion Program 3

PhDM 719 Inferential Statistics 3 PhDBM 719 Leadership Strategies 3
PhDM 720 Operations Research 3 PhDBM 720 Advanced Concepts in Business Consultancy 3
PhDM 721 Research Colloquium 3 PhDBM 721 Current Trends in Project Management 3
PhDM 722 Mathematical Logic and Set Theory 3
PhDM 723 Mathematics in Finance 3 DISSERTATION WRITING 15 units
DISSERTATION WRITING 15 units Seminar in Dissertation Writing 3

Seminar in Dissertation Writing 3
Dissertation Writing 12 Language requirement (reading examination of any of the following: Mandarin,
Bahasa Indonesia, Niponggo, German, Chinese, Spanish, etc.) TOTAL 60 units
TOTAL 60 units Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling
Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling Dissertation Writing.
Dissertation Writing.
73 74
Dissertation Writing.
CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PSYCHOLOGY
Pre-Requisite Subjects for Non-Psychology Graduates 12 units
PhDPA 700 Advanced Research in Public Administration 3 Advanced Theories of Personality
PhDPA 701 Philosophy of Values and Social Issues 3
Advanced Normal Psychology
PhDPA 702 Contemporary Philosophies 3
PhDPA 703 Philosophy of Man 3 Advanced Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy
Advanced Psychological Assessment
MAJOR/CORE COURSES 27 units
PhDPA 704 Philosophical Foundation of Politics 3
PhDPA 705 Best Practices in Public Administration 3 PDPSY 700 Advanced Behavioral Statistics
PhDPA 706 Strategic human Resource Management 3 PDPSY 701 Advanced Research Methods 1
PhDPA 707 Government Budgeting and Fund Control 3 PDPSY 702 Advanced Research Methods 2
PhDPA 708 Public Policy and Program Administration 3
PhDPA 709 Advanced Strategic Management 3 MAJOR/CORE COURSES 18 units
PhDPA 710 Dynamics and Ecology of Public Management 3
PhDPA 711 Advanced Statistics in Quantitative Research 3 PDPSY 703 Research and Development in Filipino Psychology 3
PhDPA 712 Problems and Issues on Political, Economic & Social Dev’t 3 PDPSY 704 Family and Marital Psychotherapy 3
PhDPA 713 The Philippine Administrative System 3 PDPSY 705 Test Theory and Instrument Construction 3
PhDPA 714 Management of Technology and Innovations 3 PDPSY 706 Mental Health and Psychological First Aid 3
PhDPA 715 Government Management System 3 PDPSY 707 Research and Issues in Human Development 3
PhDPA 716 Strategic Negotiations and Crisis Management 3 PDPSY 708 Applied Research Methods in Psychology 3
PhDPA 717 Authentic Leadership and Development 3
ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units ELECTIVES 12 units
PDPSY 709 Foreign Language 3
PhDPA 715 Problems and Issues on Political, Economic & Social Dev’t 3 PDPSY 710 Psychopharmacology 3
PhDPA 716 Environmental Analysis & Legal Aspects of Public Admin 3 PDPSY 711 Projective Techniques and Diagnostic Assessment 3
PhDPA 717 Organization Development 3 PDPSY 712 Seminar in Global issues and Emerging Trends 3
PhDPA 718 Advanced Strategic Management 3
PhDPA 719 Administrative Innovations and Reforms 3
INTERNSHIP 6
PhDPA 720 Public Finance Management and Budgeting 3
PDPSY 713 Internship (500 hrs.)
Seminar in Dissertation Writing 3 DISSERTATION 9 units

PDPSY 714 Dissertation Writing I (Title Proposal) 3
Language requirement (reading examination of any of the following: Mandarin, PDPSY 715 Dissertation Writing II (Pre-Oral Defense) 3
Bahasa Indonesia, Niponggo, German, Chinese, Spanish, etc.) PDPSY 716 Dissertation Writing III (Final Defense) 3
TOTAL 60 units
TOTAL 54 units
75 76
GRADUATE SCHOOL DEAN, PROGRAM CHAIR AND STAFF

§ Coordinator, GS-Research
§ Officer-In-Charge, Graduate School
DR. ROEL ASI
Dr. AURORA P. TOLENTINO Doctor of Philosophy in Education , major in English
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration
§ Coordinator, Community Extension Services
§ Program Chair, Teacher Education
MRS. ADELAIDA VIDUYA
Dr. LOLITA F. TEGON Master in Business Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Education major in Educational
Management § Coordinator, Faculty-Library Committee (FLC)
§ Program Chair, Business Management DR. LOLITA F. TEGON

Doctor of Philosophy in Education major in Educational
Dr. NINA MACARANDANG Management
Doctor of Philosophy -Business Management
§ Dean’s Secretary
§ Program Chair, Public Administration
MRS. ADELAIDA VIDUYA
Dr. AURORA P. TOLENTINO Master in Business Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration
§ Program Chair, Mathematics
Dr. MIRAFLOR GUTIERREZ

Doctor of Education major in Leadership and Management For any inquiry, you may reach GS Office at 723-1446
local 110 or you may send email at:
§ Program Chair, Psychology [email protected]
DR. GLADIOLA EJE

Doctor of Philosophy in Psycholog
§ Coordinator, Extension Schools
DR. GERMAN ROSALES

Doctor of Philosophy in Filipino and Linguistics
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GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK Contents

Additional Research Requirements for Graduation ................. 44

• Increase the University's productivity and innovation in

We envision the University of Batangas to be the center of

• Pursue academic excellence through a continuing search 7I

Mission Statement § Master of Science in

English, Science, Filipino, Social Studies, Educational

3.2.4. Utilize intellectual honesty, independent

4.2.5. Produce competent and professionally 1.2.4. Manifest business competencies in

Business Consultants Entrepreneurs

Office Managers Office Supervisors Community Leaders Consultants

A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Three to five years after graduation, graduates of the

Public Servants Strategists 3.2. Program Objectives

1.2. Program Learning Outcomes programs beneficial to the practice of

1.1. Program Educational Objectives 1.2.3. Produce, publish, and present

functions and phenomena locally and

2.1.4 Active Registered Psychologist 2.2.4. Produce, publish, and present

3.1.3. Initiators of transfer of research output into 4. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

1.1. Program Educational Objectives

1.2. Program Learning Outcomes Upon graduation, the graduates shall:

1.2.5. Leverage on current and emerging IS trends Graduate School Publication

In 2014, UB Graduate School and the Adventist University of the

Program and/or have obtained a passing rate in the

• Official Transcript of Records (Original Copy) Probationary Admission. Probationary admission is

course. Audited courses are counted as part of the student’s

2. The student is in good financial standing with no

The comprehensive examination is the culmination of the Application

Procedures. The applicant for Comprehensive

3. The student will have a maximum of one year to

Strategies for Success 8. Critique your conclusions.

1. Do not use first person narrative. Use third person

For Magna cum Laude. To be given to students whose

8. Deliberation by the panel members and GS Dean in the

3. All members of the panel should be doctorate degree CURRICULUM

MAEA 303 Principles and Theories of Educational Administration 3

CORE/FOUNDATION COURSES 9 units CORE/FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 9 units

Thesis 1 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3

Thesis 1 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3

MASTER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

CORE/FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 9 units

MAJOR SUBJECTS 15 units MAJOR SUBJECTS 15 units

Thesis 1 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3

Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling

MASTER OF ARTS IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

CORE/FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 9 units

Thesis 1 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3 THESIS WRITING 6 units

Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling

Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling

MBBA 500 Business Research 3 FOUNDATION COURSES 12 units

MBBA 504 Marketing Management 3

MBHRM 504 Strategies in Recruitment and Selection 3 MAJOR COURSES 24 units

MBHRM 513 Asian Immersion Program 3 ELECTIVE COURSES 6 units

Thesis 1 Seminar on Thesis Writing 3

MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Thesis 2.

Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling

FOUNDATION COURSES 12 units (With Thesis)

INTEGRATIVE COURSES 6 units MECM 9 Advanced Engineering Analysis 3

Note: Passing the Comprehensive Examination is a requirement prior to enrolling