Graduate Program

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The Graduate Diploma in Tourism Development and Management is the entry program for graduate studies in UP-AIT. The 21-unit program leads to the Master of Science in Tourism Development and Management program where students have the option to take a thesis or non-thesis track.

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning

2. At least one year work experience

3. Intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced studies, as determined through an entrance exam and interviews by a Graduate Program Committee

4. Satisfaction of additional University requirements such as health clearance and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the unit and/or the Graduate Program Committee

5. As per University policy foreign applicants whose medium of instruction in their previous degrees held is not English should have taken either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• For TOEFL, score of at least 500 in the paper-based, 173 in the computer-based or 61 in the internet based (IBT) test
• For IELTS, score of at least 5.5 score in the exam

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Download the Application Documents

1. PSA Birth Certificate*

2. Marriage Contract (if applicable)*

3. Official Transcript of Records or True Copy of Grades*

4. Diploma*

5. Certificate of Employment/Contract of service or proof of previous employment or self-employment

6. Two (2) pcs. passport size photos

7. Two (2) completed recommendation letters from former or current employers, supervisors or professors.  Download the recommendation form here. Each recommendation letter should be sent by directly by the recommending professor or supervisor via email: aitgradprog.upd@up.edu.ph

8. Duly accomplished application form

9. Data Consent Form

*Please submit a digital, clear photo or scanned copy upon application. Original document may be required upon admission

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Submit your application

Submissions are facilitated online. Click on the blue button above to submit your application. Deadline to apply is on June 30, 2022

For question or clarifications, send us a message at aitgradprog.upd@up.edu.ph. 

Qualified applicants will receive a notice on their schedule of exam and interview.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Opening of Applications	May 2, 2022
Deadline of Applications	June 30, 2022
1st Batch of Interview	June 15, 2022
2nd Batch of Interview	July 8, 2022
Entrance Examination	July 8, 2022
Announcement of Results	July 15, 2022
Registration of Students	August 31, 2022