What are the qualifications required to apply for the MBA program?

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Post-graduate work experience:
  • MBA Standard - At least two years of work experience
  • MBA Middle Managers - Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in a management or supervisory role
  • Ateneo-Regis MBA - Minimum of seven (7) years of leadership experience,
  • preferably at the executive level or in a strategic management capacity, or performing a role with significant responsibility
  • MBA in Health -  Minimum of five (5) years work experience related to the health industry
• General Weighted Average (GWA) of 85%, B, 2.0 or its equivalent

What is the application procedure for the MBA program?

1.  Complete the online application.
2. Submit the following admission requirements to admissions.gsb@ateneo.edu:
   • A copy of your Transcript of Records (with GWA) from the last school attended. If GWA is not indicated, you may submit your computation using the standard formula: Total of (Grades x Units), then divide by the Total Number of Units.
   • Updated Curriculum Vitae with photo
   • Two recommendation forms using the prescribed format:
     • MBA Standard and MBA in Health: Two recommendations from your last school attended or current employer
     • MBA Middle Managers: Two recommendations from your current employer, preferably your direct superior and HR
     • Ateneo-Regis MBA: Two recommendations from individuals who can attest to your executive leadership qualities, strategic vision, and potential impact in leadership roles

When do you accept applications? 

The MBA program have a rolling admissions process, which means you can join the next upcoming trimester or term. This is the Academic Calendar for SY 2024-2025.  

How much is the MBA tuition and what are the payment modes?

The MBA tuition is charged per subject every term, with the total fee depending on the subjects you enroll in. Click here for the Schedule of Fees for SY 2024-2025. The payment mode for the MBA program requires full payment of tuition upon enrollment for your selected subjects each term.

What is the learning mode for the MBA program?

We have transitioned to 50% online and 50% on-site learning mode. Classes are held on weeknights and Saturdays, with the specific schedule varying based on the course offerings for each trimester/term. Each subject typically has one session per week.

I want to continue my application but I can't remember my applicant ID number. What should I do? 

Send an email to admissions.gsb@ateneo.edu with your complete name. To streamline the application process and avoid any confusion, we kindly ask that you refrain from creating multiple online applications. 

I am a foreigner, how do I apply?

In addition to the standard admission requirements, foreign applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. Transcript of Records. If the original document is not in English, both the copy of the document and the English translation must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin, or by the originating country’s Embassy or Consulate in the Philippines
2. If the applicant is from a non-English speaking country, working English proficiency, both oral and written evidenced by IELTS Band 7 or higher
3. Copy of passport
4. An approved visa valid for study in the Philippines. As a rule, foreigners in the Philippines under a 9(a) visa cannot study in the Philippines. That visa must be converted to a student visa (9(f). Other visas valid for study include: 
   
   1. 9(f) – Student
   2. 9(g) – Working, Missionary
   3. 13(a-g) - Immigrant
   4. 47(a)(2) – Special Non-Immigrant
   5. Diplomatic Visa – extend to dependents
   6. SRRV – Retirees
   7. SIRV – Investors
5.  Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR-I Card) issued by the Bureau of Immigration. 
6. Certificate of Employment – for those under a 9(g) visa

What are the qualifications required to apply for the MEnt program?

• Ownership: Must be the owner of a business enterprise (either full ownership or in partnership) that has been in operation for at least two (2) years.
• Control: Applicants should have full control of the enterprise or the business unit they are heading.
  • For second or third-generation entrepreneurs, the position must be General Manager (GM) or its equivalent, or they must have full authority over a specific branch, unit, or department of the enterprise, with more than two (2) years of experience in the enterprise.
  • For Social and Corporate entrepreneurs, an appointment letter from the company CEO/President/GM must be submitted.
• Legitimacy: The enterprise must be a duly registered corporation, partnership, or single proprietorship engaged in a legitimate/legal business undertaking.

What is the application process for the MEnt program?

1. Submit the following documents to entrep.gsb@ateneo.edu:
   • Pre-qualification application form 
   • Company profile and SEC/DTI registration
   • Latest audited financials of the business/company (either internal or audited)
   • Updated Curriculum Vitae
   • Appointment Letter indicating the position in the company (if required by Guru)
2. Schedule and pass an interview with an MEnt Guru. Please note that a second interview may be conducted if needed by the MEnt Program Director.  

How much is the MEnt tuition fee and what are the modes of payment?

Program Tuition Fee: PHP 450,000.00
Installment Payment Plan: Down payment of PHP 144,000.00 upon enrollment + 17 monthly installment payments of PHP 18,000.00 each (post-dated checks required).

Cash Payment Discount: PHP 425,000.00

I am not a degree holder/I did not finish college. Can I still apply for MEnt?

Yes, you may still be considered for the program if you meet the other admission requirements. AGSB will grant the title of Certified Master Entrepreneur to student-entrepreneurs who were unable to finish college but have completed the academic and attendance requirements of the MEnt program.

Is the class purely online?

No, the program is a blend of 50% face-to-face classes and 50% online classes. Online classes are conducted via Zoom, while face-to-face classes are held at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business in Rockwell, Makati City.

What is the application process for the MESEDEV program?

1. Sign up for the initial screening interview.
2. Submit the following documents to admissions.gsb@ateneo.edu:
   • Pre-Qualification form
   • Financials of the business/company for the last two (2) years
   • Company profile
   • Updated Curriculum Vitae
   • One-page write-up containing:
   • Elaboration of your five-year vision (i.e., where do you see your social enterprise in five years?)
   • Description of your business model
   • Description of your main stakeholders
3. An interview will be scheduled after document submission.

How many class days are there for the MESEDEV program?

There are two class days per week for a total of 90 class days throughout the 18-month 

What is the program fee for the MESEDEV program, and what are the available payment options? 

The program fee is PHP 300,000. The available payment options are: all cash, per module, and once a month.