Manila, Philippines – It has been
said that knowledge is power. In this modern digital-driven world, the access
to information to fuel this knowledge has been greater than ever. Joining the
workforce armed with the tools and global perspective needed to navigate this
space is the golden ticket. This was the impetus for Mapúa University to create
a more holistic campus experience to prepare its students for a fast-paced
future. Their collaboration with Arizona State University enhances these
program offerings through its Global Classrooms, where the world is, literally
at their students’ fingertips.
School work, especially for college students, can be
quite challenging. Trying to find that balance between attending classes,
passing tests, doing extra-curricular work, setting goals, and spending time
with family and friends can be overwhelming. Not to mention growing up and
navigating the greater space beyond the four walls of the classroom. Psychology
major Jade Vincent Raymundo describes the student experience as “Keeping
informed as it will be our sword and shield in a world full of uncertainties.
There are lots of opportunities everywhere, and those who know about them will
be able to utilize and grab each opportunity.”
Mapúa University, being among the top educational
institutions in the country, used these markers as the foundation for the
business and health science courses they crafted with Arizona University. The
students also have the chance to benefit even more from key pillars - Global
Immersion, Real-Experiential Learning, Digital Mastery and Advanced and
Immersive Facilities. “One of the good things about studying business at Mapúa
is the abundance of resources and endless learning opportunities. It allows us
to continuously absorb and apply our knowledge, making our learning journey
seamless and dynamic,” points out Business Administration student Angelique
France Santiago. “Moreover, Mapúa provides various free resources that greatly
benefit business students, further enriching our education.”
The students also have the chance to benefit even more
from key pillars - Global Immersion, Real-Experiential Learning, Digital Mastery
and Advanced and Immersive Facilities.
One of the most important innovations brought about by
the partnership are the Global Classrooms, driving an internationalized
education for its students. They now have the opportunity to share a
synchronous learning experience with peers from all over the world, with
classes being led by professors from the ASU-Cintana Alliance,while maintaining
affordability. “If our students can’t afford to go to the US, then the US can
come to their classroom.” shares Dr. Jagdeep Jassel, Dean of Mapua’s business
school. “We have Global classroom initiatives and global signature courses
which will be taught by an international faculty.” Business Administration
student Janna Fel Mari A. Lucea echoes how valuable this resource has been to
her as a student. “The presence of ASU faculty brought a fresh
perspective and an international dimension to the classroom, enriching the
overall educational environment,” adding positive impact on my learning
experience.” She also found the active learning techniques like group
discussions, case studies, and collaborative projects as critical in
encouraging student participation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Alongside
the professors of ASU are special sessions by industry leaders and subject
matter experts, helping them gain valuable global perspectives on various
fields of study.
The Global Classrooms have become a cost-effective way to
connect students with ASU’s renowned faculty, given that Mapúa also has
campuses in Laguna and in Mindanao. Access to the best resource speakers is
made possible with minimal impact on tuition and fees. This platform also
provides students with access to over 600 online courses offered by ASU's
network – enabling them to develop a worldview mindset and prepare themselves
for a thriving career. To this, Lucea adds, “The collaboration between local
and international professors provided a globalized educational experience and
expanded our horizons, enhancing our academic growth and preparing us for a
global workforce.”
Mapúa University takes pride in being able to offer
students with a unique experience during their time on campus. Access to
globalized and internationalized learning sessions via the Global Classrooms,
in collaboration with the ASU-Cintana Alliance, has been a game changer in
business and health science education. “Mapúa University provided me with a
nurturing and stimulating learning environment that had not only helped me grow
academically but has also shaped me into being versatile,” explains accountancy
major Aliyah Jem Evangelista. “Meeting people from different programs and
departments not only expanded my knowledge beyond my field but it has also
exposed me to how our respective fields intersect.” As they approach
graduation, these students are guaranteed one thing – a firm foundation driven
by Mapúa’s key learning pillars, enhanced by ASU’s worldview, that will set
them up for future success. “Growing up can have many other different
meanings,” is how Dr. Jag presents it. “How do we embrace digital? How do we
embrace international components? How do we embrace real life work experience?
We need to volunteer for this. We want to encourage our students and teachers
to opt for this challenge.”
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About iPeople. iPeople, inc. (PSE:IPO) is one of the leading education
groups in the country, with approximately 60,000 students. It owns 7
educational institutions which together offer quality education to students
across all income segments, with campuses in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Bicol,
the Visayas and Mindanao. Its schools include Malayan Education System, Inc.
(operating under the name of Mapúa University), one of the country’s leading
engineering and technical universities, and its subsidiaries, Mapúa Malayan
Colleges Laguna, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao in Davao, and Malayan High
School of Science in Manila. Its schools also include the University of Nueva
Caceres, the oldest and largest private university in Bicol, National Teachers
College, the country’s pioneer private teacher training tertiary education
institution, and APEC Schools, the country’s largest chain of private
stand-alone high schools in the country. Learn more about iPeople at https://hoi.com.ph/home/,
About Mapúa
University. Mapúa University is a top-ranked higher education
institution in the world, among the top 6% of all the world’s higher
educational institutions, and one of only 4 Philippine universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World
University Rankings (WUR) 2023. It is also ranked #2 in
research in the Philippines by THE. It is a Quacquarelli
Symonds-rated 4 Star institution and among the top 100 universities in Southeast
Asia. It also won the Gold Award for Digital Readiness from the prestigious
Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards 2022. Mapua is a comprehensive
university, with almost a century of cutting-edge education, offering
academically excellent programs in Engineering and Sciences, Architecture and
Design, Information Technology, Business and Management, Communication and
Media Studies, Liberal Arts, Health Sciences and Senior High School. Learn more
about Mapua University at https://www.mapua.edu.ph/.
About Arizona State
University. Arizona State University has developed a new model for
the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to
access, excellence, and impact. ASU has been ranked as #1 in the US for
innovation for 8 consecutive years by US News and Report, the leading U.S.
universities ranking system. ASU is also ranked in the Top 100 in the world for
academic reputation by Times
Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2021, and #1 Public University in the U.S. chosen
by international students, according
to the Institute of International Education Open Doors Report 2022. Learn more about Arizona State University
at https://www.asu.edu/.
About Cintana Education Cintana Education enables universities around
the world to increase quality and scale in order to provide more students with
the education they need and deserve. Cintana provides world-class expertise and
access to its own proprietary resources, as well as those of ASU, a top ranked
university that shares its vision of expanding access through growth and
innovation. Cintana is also building the ASU-Cintana Alliance, an international
network of universities that will work together to meet the rising global
demand for high quality post-secondary education. Learn more about Cintana
Education at https://www.cintana.com/.
