MBA Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program of the University of the Philippines Cebu School of Management develops professionals into ethical, analytical, and innovative business leaders capable of addressing organizational challenges in a rapidly changing global environment. Anchored on the University’s values of Honor and Excellence, the program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and strategic mindset necessary to lead organizations, drive innovation, and create meaningful impact in their communities and industries.

The MBA is a 42-unit, non-thesis graduate program delivered through a trimester system and designed for working professionals with at least two years of full-time work experience. Students may complete the degree through either a Comprehensive Examination or a Research Project/Business Study Mission, allowing them to apply their learning to real-world business challenges.

As the flagship graduate management program of UP Cebu, the MBA continues to prepare professionals who are not only competent managers but also transformative leaders capable of contributing to the growth of organizations, industries, and communities throughout Central Visayas, the Philippines, and the global business landscape.

By the Numbers

  • 42 Graduate Units
  • 3-Year Recommended Study Plan
  • 3 Trimesters per Academic Year
  • 15 Core Courses
  • Multiple Elective Specializations
  • 2 Completion Pathways: Comprehensive Examination or Research Project/Business Study Mission
  • Minimum 2 Years Professional Work Experience Required for Admission

Program Learning Outcomes

PLO1. Lead organizations strategically to achieve business and entrepreneurial objectives while creating sustainable and value.

PLO2. Analyze complex business and management problems and generate ethical and innovative solutions.

PLO3. Apply management theories, quantitative methods, digital and enabled tools to analyze busines opportunities and challenges and support evidence-based decision making.

PLO4. Collaborate effectively and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams:

    • Providing evidence-based feedback to improve performance
    • Integrate feedback from peers/supervisors to enhance outcomes
    • Develop team member capabilities and leadership capacity
    • Foster inclusive and respectful team environments

PLO5. Present business insights and recommendations effectively across diverse context:

    • Convey ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral formats
    • Adapt communication style to diverse cultural contexts

PLO6. Demonstrate the University’s values of Honor and Excellence through integrity and professionalism in conduct, decision-making and service:

    • Integrate stakeholder perspectives and potential decision impacts

    • Maintain professional standards facing ethical dilemmas

PLO7. Practice lifelong learning to adapt to evolving business environments:

    • Demonstrate self-directed learning to address skill gaps

    • Apply tools and best practices to improve performance