College applications and entrance exams can be overwhelming, especially when considering the family business of doctors, lawyers, and nurses. Picking the right college with the best business program is crucial. Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) is located south of Greater Manila and offers students the opportunity to explore their full potential through new business program offerings, collaborating with top-ranked innovative colleges like Arizona State University (ASU). This collaboration allows students to explore their full potential and make informed decisions about their future.

Arizona State University (ASU) has been ranked the top most innovative university in the U.S. for eight consecutive years, ahead of MIT and Stanford. ASU is among the top 1% of universities worldwide and among the top 150 universities by the Shanghai Ranking, 2022. A groundbreaking collaboration between Mapúa schools and ASU focuses on Business and Health Sciences programs, offering students an immersive internationalized education with faculty and students from around the world.

Need more reasons why Mapúa MCL is cool for school? No spoilers here, so do read on.

  1. Mapúa MCL’s business programs are built on the legacy of its mother institution, Mapúa University, which has been recognized as among the top four universities in the country. Imagine joining the workforce with a world-class education in your back pocket. 
  2. The groundbreaking partnership with Arizona State University! It’s pretty cool that Mapúa MCL students have courses enhanced by the ASU curriculum while continuing to pay a local tuition fee. Plus, they get a chance to join student exchange programs in the U.S. and other parts of the world. 
  3. Hybrid learning is the way to go! The state-of-the-art Mapúa MCL-ASU Global Classroom delivers synchronous classes led by renowned faculty and industry leaders from ASU and other partner international universities. This fosters cultural diversity and encourages collaborative learning. Students also get a holistic and globalized view of the rapidly shifting business landscape. 
  4. Students get the opportunity to join the ASU-Cintana Summer Experience. Students like Business Administration major Kiel Enrique Domingo get to spend two weeks in an educational yet fun immersion on-site at Arizona State University. Check out interactive workshops, inspirational lectures, and all kinds of activities – focused on building sustainable and innovative solutions for the world’s toughest challenges – while making new friends and having lots of fun. 
  5. Learn from the best beyond the textbook! Masterclasses are delivered by top business leaders such as Mr. Bong Consing (President and CEO of Ayala Corp). Mapúa MCL leverages the expertise of these pillars of the business community alongside that of its rockstar faculty members. Students benefit from a theoretical foundation for their studies and real-world scenarios through various symposia led by C-level executives. 
  6. Now let’s talk about the university’s vast network of industry connections – among the country’s top corporations – leveraging Yuchengco Group of Companies and Ayala Corp! This underscores the relevance and practicality of the business program offerings, as these connections give students an edge when it’s time for internships and job placement. 
  7. Up the anté on graduate employability stats via micro credentials offerings. Mapúa MCL students can pick through several short courses and studies that give them soft skills and practical knowledge to complement their collegiate studies. It’s almost like a 1-2 punch in jumping ahead of the application game. 
  8. Mapúa MCL has always prided itself on being a safe space for the students as they journey through the learning curve that is their college years. Non-academic activities allow the kids to explore their passions while sharpening their skills and talents. Being in a university that champions excellence at every step is the key to success. 
  9. If there is a clear example of the positive impact Mapúa MCL education can bring, it is the success of their alumni. Mark Earl Angelo Antonio once walked their halls, completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy. He subsequently completed his graduate studies overseas. He now works as a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young UK & Ireland, doing his part in transforming the industry he is working in. Their experience at Mapúa MCL became a defining moment as they embarked on their careers. 

A solid education is so essential in this highly competitive space that young people find themselves in. Being able to study in an institution like Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna sets graduates of its Business Programs apart from the madding crowd. Having a globalized and internationalized perspective on a constantly shifting industry landscape delivers that competitive edge for future careers. This is the goal set by Mapúa MCL, and their vision is to keep pushing the country’s next generation of business leaders.