Objectives

The Graduate school aims to meet the objectives of Jose Rizal University of developing responsible and useful citizens, by contributing to the growing need for people who can add value by leading, managing, thinking, creating, building and innovating. It aims to do this by developing managers and leaders who can introduce and develop quality management and innovations into their companies, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions, to allow these organizations to effectively meet the changing challenges of the market place, both globally and in the Philippines.

During the school year 2004-2005, the MBA and MPA Programs garnered the seal of excellence and distinction with the grant of Level II Accreditation by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). This seal of excellence acknowledges Jose Rizal University's MBA and MPA Programs as among the most credible and the best in the country. The MPA Program in particular, is probably the only one so far in the country that has been granted PACUCOA Level II Accreditation.

Likewise, in September 2006, the MAEd program was granted Level I accreditation by the same accrediting body, the PACUCOA.

Additionally, per Fund Assistance to Private Education (FAPE) and Evaluation of Graduate Education in the Philippines (EGEP) result and findings, our MBA Program is one among the top ten, while our MPA Program is one among the top five nationwide.

This and the JRU Graduate School's continuing efforts towards excellence in graduate school instruction, research and extension services will surely give its graduates the decisive edge, not only in meeting the challenges of the new workplace but also in turning them into events of national and local development.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the graduate program, the applicant must possess a bachelor's degree in arts or sciences. No entrance examination is required.

New students

-          Completed application for admission (JRU Form 1)

-          Completed subject application form (JRU Form 3)

-          Two identical 2” x 2” photographs

-          Official Transcript of Records / copy of grades

Transfer students

-          Completed application for admission (JRU Form 1)

-          Completed subject application form (JRU Form 3)

-          Two identical 2” x 2” photographs

-          Certification of Honorable Dismissal

-          Official Transcript of Records / copy of grades

Foreign nationals

-          Completed application for admission (JRU Form 1)

-          Completed subject application form (JRU Form 3)

-          Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)

-          Study Permit issued by the Commission on Higher Education

Proof of citizenship (for students with alien surnames but claiming Filipino citizenship)