UP Cebu SoM continues to strengthen engagement with industry partners through SYNERGY: Faculty Visits and Immersion. SYNERGY fosters collaboration between the academe and the business sector. Through industry visits, and consultations, the initiative provides opportunities for faculty members to apply their expertise to organizational challenges while fostering the connection between academic knowledge and industry practice.
During the Midyear Term of Academic Year 2025-2026, SoM engaged with several organizations in Cebu, exploring opportunities for collaboration in organizational development, strategic management, and business process improvement.
Exploring Partnerships with MCCI
On April 21, 2026, SoM representatives met with the board members of the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) for initial discussions on potential collaboration and partnership. The engagement provided an opportunity to explore avenues for deepening institutional relationships between SoM and the local business community
Supporting Organizational Development at BYD Cebu
On July 4, 2026, SoM engaged with representatives from BYD Cebu’s Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Operations, Marketing, and Finance departments. Discussions focused on proposals for the company’s employee manuals, providing an opportunity to contribute academic and management perspectives to organizational policies and practices.
Business Process Improvement with KGK Management
On July 27, 2026, a final project output involving a service request portal was presented to the Property Management team of KGK Management. The engagement demonstrated the application of technology and management knowledge in developing solutions for organizational service processes.
Strategic Planning Engagement with Archiglobal
Also on July 27, 2026, SoM representatives met with Archiglobal’s top management to discuss the organization’s structure and strategic planning processes. The ongoing engagement focuses on providing inputs that may support organizational development and strategic decision-making.
Connecting Academic Expertise with Industry Needs
These engagements reflects SoM’s continuing efforts to expand relationships with industry stakeholders and promote the practical application of academic expertise. By engaging directly with organizations, the School creates opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaborative problem-solving, and future partnerships.
Through SYNERGY, the UP Cebu School of Management seeks to advance meaningful academe-industry collaboration that supports organizational development, enriches academic practice, and contribute to the broader business community.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals