Get ready for the world. Study at Mapúa Senior High School. Take college readiness to a higher level! THE VIEWBOOK 2015 2 MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ABOUT MAPÚA: Founded on January 25, 1925, by Don Tomas Mapúa, an architecture graduate of Cornell University in the United States and the first registered Filipino architect, Mapúa Institute of Technology is the biggest engineering school in the Philippines. It has campuses in Intramuros, Manila, and in Makati City and runs Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) in Southern Luzon and Message of the Principal Malayan High School of Science (MHSS) in Pandacan, Manila. Mapúa envisions itself to be one of the best universities in the world, unceasingly fostering Prior to 2011, the Philippines was the only remaining country in its tradition of excellence in engineering, architecture, information technology (IT), business, and Asia to keep the 10-year basic education before college. Because social sciences education. It provides students a learning environment that will make them globally of this, many criticized that Filipino students were falling behind competitive, engaging in economically viable research, development and innovation to provide in the core academic subjects—Mathematics, Science, state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities. and English. The institute has continuously formed international linkages with prestigious companies and With the implementation of the K-12, young adults universities for research and development purposes, and international on-the-job trainings to are given better opportunities to ready themselves for prepare its students to the world of practice. the tertiary level of education. They are given a chance to enter the work force after completion of secondary Board of Trustees levels. Students are also better equipped to pursue higher education. Lastly, the K-12 system reduces the We cannot become number of residency years in college. what we need to be by There are only so Conquer the Mapúa Senior High School provides these “remaining what we are.” many tomorrows. world with your “ Do it now. ” “ astuteness; liberate opportunities for you. the unaware with For 90 years, Mapúa has been providing world- your wisdom.” Secretary Alfonso T. Yuchengco Chairman class quality education. And you, in choosing Mapúa Helen Y. Dee Cesar E. A. Virata Trustee Trustee Senior High School, are taking college readiness to a higher level! With the global In whatever you do and in whatever circumstances accreditations and recognitions that “you find yourself in, always Never falter even if the With your Mapúa the Institute and its programs have, you give your best. Commit whole world watches, for education and the right to a life of excellence and great people are born for attitude, you can change are sure that you have made the right integrity. Strive to a higher “ “ these moments.” the world.” purpose beyond just decision in choosing to enroll here as material achievements.” Yvonne S. Yuchengco Dodjie S. Maestrecampo another step in achieving your goals in Maria Mercedes M. Corrales Trustee Trustee Trustee the future—whether it is to continue with higher studies or become a professional abroad. Mapúa is now formally Success can only be Self-belief is With the ever-evolving world multiplied a hundred all leveled up to a earned with hard work, times when you are global state of play!” “ and is not given, today, Mapúa SHS will help you “ “ inherited, or reserved.” taught the right way.” acquire advanced skills that will Alfonso S. Yuchengco III Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea Atty. Samuel V. Torres make you globally competitive. Trustee Trustee Corporate Secretary The competent faculty of Mapúa SHS, tasked to deliver the most effective education standards, Officers of the Administration will not only provide an overview of knowledge inside Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea Atty. Ma. Eloisa R. Gan Christopher C. Apsay the classroom, but will also President Vice President for Operations Controller encourage students to explore Chief Executive Officer and think outside the box. Marina B. Bayag Atty. Denise Jordan P. Arenillo In Mapúa Senior High Dr. Bonifacio T. Doma Jr. Vice President and Assistant Head, Legal Affairs Department School, students are always one Executive Vice President for Treasurer step ahead! Academic Affairs Brian O. Co Geraldine C. Gochioco Chief Information Officer Ruth C. Francisco Assistant Vice President for Gianina Angela Celine O. Executive Vice President Administration Cabanilla for Finance and Administration/ Chief Knowledge Officer Chief Finance Officer Dr. Dionisia Lanuza Dr. Dionisia M. Lanuza Principal for Senior High School Principal, Mapúa Senior High School 2 MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY THE VIEWBOOK 2015–2016 3 The Mapúan Edge Get ready for the world. • ABET-accredited academic programs Study at Mapúa Senior High School. • Programs accredited by accrediting bodies in the Philippines (PTC-ACBET, PACUCOA) • IT programs up for accreditation visit by PICAB* Preparing for your future is best done early. Be exposed to invaluable learning opportunities that only the country’s premier technological school can give you. As the first school in • CHED Center of Development for Southeast Asia to have ABET-accredited* engineering and computing programs, Mapúa nine academic programs Institute of Technology offers programs that are globally recognized for quality. Now is the • Leader in outcomes-based education time to make the Mapúa edge your edge. • Consistently produced board exam topnotchers Mapúa SHS will be on semestral system. First semester will be in July; second will be in • Institutional linkages with foreign December. Both will have 20 weeks each. universities and research institutions Why enroll Senior High School at Mapúa? • World-class researchers/ 1. Early admission to college faculty members 2. Special courses will be offered for advanced placement opportunities in college. • A faster web experience inside 3. Takes one (1) year to finish a Master’s Degree if the student will pursue a the campuses BS-MS program. (16 terms to finish a straight BS-MS program) 4. Senior High School curriculum will be aligned to the college curriculum to give an • Commitment to carbon footprint reduction. edge to the students enrolled. 5. Established industry partners 6. Performance in the board exams How do I apply? apúa continues its tradition of THE FIRST SCHOOL IN THE PHILIPPINES TO 1. Submit all admissions requirements. excellence by consistently updating HAVE PROGRAMS FULLY ACCREDITED BY Applicants with at least 85% General Weighted Average (GWA) and final grades in Mits programs and perfecting them. PTC-ACBET Science, Mathematics, and English in Grade 9 are exempted from taking the Mapúa Blazing a trail in internationalizing Philippine Another proof of the Institute’s being world Scholastic Aptitude Examinations (MSAE). education and serving as benchmark for class, the Philippine Technological Council 2. Pay the application fee of P550. neighboring countries, Mapúa is the first school (PTC) granted four Mapúa engineering in the entire Southeast Asia to be granted programs, namely IE, CE, EE, and ECE, with accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation its full accreditation. PTC is the umbrella Commission of ABET (www.abet.org) for organization of all engineering professional Semestral Calendar for Senior High School eight of its engineering programs; and by the groups in the country and a provisional 20 weeks per semester Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET member of the Washington Accord, an for two of its computing programs. This means international agreement among accreditation Schedule 6 days per week of classes graduates of Chemical Engineering (ChE), Civil bodies in different countries responsible for Half-day schedule: Engineering (CE), Computer Engineering (CpE), accrediting engineering degree programs. AM: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM PM: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics Engineering ............................................. Duration First semester July to November (ECE), Environmental and Sanitary Engineering As part of its continuous quality of classes Second semester December to May (EnSE), Industrial Engineering (IE), and Mechanical improvement efforts, the Institute had pursued Engineering (ME), as well as Computer Science an ISO certification to ensure consistency and Vacation 2 weeks between 1st and 2nd semester (CS) and Information Technology (IT), have equal high standards in all its operating practices. Last schedule May and June footing with graduates worldwide. September 30, 2014, Mapúa was granted an ISO certification (ISO 9001:2008 (QMS). *US-based ABET is a non-profit group that accredits college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology. It is the leading agent of the Washington Accord. (www.abet.org) ________ *PCS-Information Computing Accreditation Board, provisional member of Seoul Accord 4 MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY THE VIEWBOOK 2015–2016 5 and the scholarly works of Mapúa faculty and In terms of output, Mapúa has produced more students, researchers, labs, and centers. ® than 250 board topnotchers on record since ............................................. Blackboard Learn 2002, with six sterling No. 1s in the EE, ME, Internationalization of programs. One of the CE, ChE, Sanitary Engineering, and Geology main initiatives that the Institute focuses on licensure examinations in 2014 to top them off. until 2020 is to build a solid reputation for ............................................