It began with the offering of non-degree (technical-vocational) courses in 1970s and was formally established in 1990, making it the first open learning institution in the country. It is one of the only two open learning institutions in the Philippines recognized by the UNESCO Asia Pacific Knowledge Base on Open and Distance Learning. [2]
The PUP Open University was established to provide educati
on opportunities to individuals aspiring for higher education and improved qualifications but were unable to take advantage of traditional modes of education because of personal and professional obligations. It is also known as the "Pamantasang Bayan," literally translating as "Nation's University" in Filipino. Institutes and center[edit]
The PUP Open University consists of three units: Institute of Open and Distance Education/Transnational Education, Institute of Non-Traditional Studies Program and ETEEAP, and the Center of Professional and Continuing Studies, under which the Nontraditional Study Program and Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program are under. The PUP Open University offers the following degree programs:
Institute of Open and Distance Education/Transnational Education[edit]
Bachelor's Programs[edit]
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Programs[edit]
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Information Technology
Master's Programs[edit]
Master's in Communication
Master's in Educational Management
Master's in Public Administration
Master of Science in Construction Management
Master of Science in Information Technology [3]
Institute of Non-Traditional Studies and ETEEAP[edit]
Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)[edit]
Bachelor's in Advertising and Public Relations
Bachelor's in Broadcast Communication
Bachelor's in Cooperatives
Bachelor's in Office Administration
Bachelor's in Political Science major in International Relations
Bachelor's in Public Administration and Governance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Development Management
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Sociology [4]
Non-Traditional Study Program (NTSP)[edit]
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Filipinology
Bachelor's in Advertising and Public Relations
Bachelor's in Banking and Finance
Bachelor's in Broadcast Communication
Bachelor's in Cooperatives
Bachelor's in Journalism
Bachelor's in Office Administration
Bachelor's in Public Administration and Governance
Bachelor's in Political Science, Major in International Relations
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Development Management
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Operational Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Political Economy
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Bachelor's in Tourism Management
Master's in Communications
Master of Public Administration
Master of Business Administration
