The MPM Plan of Study (for Newly Admitted Students)

Modified on Wed, 13 Dec, 2023 at 9:49 PM

The MPM Program consists of a 36-unit academic course/program and a written comprehensive examination. The 36 academic courses include five (5) mandatory core courses, i.e. these courses should all be taken by the students; two (2) survey courses; three (3) courses in the field of specialization; and two (2) electives (from the pool of survey and field of specialization courses not yet taken by the students).


Students are expected to take the courses in the following sequence:


TermNumber of Units Required
Graduate Admission Test (GAT) is required before admission to the MPM Program
1st Semester
  • Core Subject (3 units)
  • Survey Subject (3 units)
6 units
2nd Semester
  • Core Subject (3 units)
  • Core Subject (3 units)
6 units
3rd Semester
  • Core Subject
  • Major Subject
6 units
4th Semester
  • Major Subject (3 units)
  • Survey Subject (3 units)
6 units
5th Semester
  • Core Subject (3 units)
  • Major Subject (3 units)
6 units
6th Semester
  • Major/Survey Subject
  • Elective
6 units
TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS36 units
Comprehensive Exam (student must have a GWA of 2.0 or better)


For admission-related details, you may kindly visit UPOU website.


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