28 Apr 2014

The Philippine Embassy kindly informs the public that the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) will be offering online the Graduate Certificate in ASEAN Studies (GCAS) and the Master of ASEAN Studies (MAS) starting August 2014.

The GCAS aims to produce graduates with comprehensive understanding and mastery about ASEAN and the countries comprising it, and who can contribute to an enhanced and heightened ASEAN community's consciousness and awareness of its ties in history and culture. In addition to the aforementioned objectives, the MAS program aims to produce graduates who can apply balanced theoretical and practical perspectives in engaging with issues and problems in the ASEAN region; contribute to knowledge creation, research development and sharing in ASEAN studies; and undertake further and advanced study in ASEAN studies and related areas.

The program is open to post-baccalaureate individuals, professionals, diplomats, policy analysts, educators, business people, public servants, NGO staff members, development workers and others who are qualified and academically competent to pursue a graduate level education.

Online applications for admission can be made until 31 May 2014. For further details, interested individuals can visit www.upou.edu.ph, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or contact tel. no. (+63) 49 536-6001 to 06 local 710 or 821.

Thank you.

http://fmds.upou.edu.ph/index.php/component/content/article/23- academics/postbacprog/155- asean