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Office of the Institute Secretary aitois.upd@up.edu.ph
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Tel. No. (+632) 8981 8500 loc. 2799

Student records, transcript and diploma, student registration, admission

Please address your letter to:
Dr. Monina M. Buccat
Officer in Charge, Office of the Institute

Division of Academic Affairs daa.ait@up.edu.ph
Tel. No. (+632) 8981 8500 loc. 2798

Academic programs, curriculum and instruction, faculty complement

Please address your letter to:
Dr. Monina M. Buccat
Director, Division of Academic Affairs

AIT Graduate Program aitgradprog.upd@up.edu.ph

Graduate program courses, general inquiries, graduate student application and admission

Please address your letter to:
Dr. Ivan Anthony Henares
Graduate Program Coordinator

Division of Tourism Research and Extension Services aitdtres.upd@up.edu.ph
Tel. No. (+632) 8981 8500 loc. loc. 2799

Tourism research, partnership opportunities, extension services, trainings, conferences, events

Please address your letter to:
Dr. Ramon Benedicto Alampay
Director, Division of Tourism Research and Extension Services

AIT Library aitlibrary.upd@up.edu.ph
Tel. No. (+632) 8981 8500 loc. loc. 2800

Appointment request for library use, inquiries on tourism resources and collection, loan and return of books

Please address your letter to:
Ms. Gladys Florendo
AIT Head Librarian

Office of the Dean aitdean.upd@up.edu.ph
Tel. No. (+632) 8981 8500 loc. loc. 2796

Please address your letter to:
Dr. Leticia Susan Lagmay-Solis
Dean, UP AIT

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question in mind? We listed down some of the Frequently Asked Questions in the graduate program to help guide you. If you have further questions not covered in this FAQ, please send us an inquiry through aitgradprog.upd@up.edu.ph

UP AIT offers the Graduate Diploma in Tourism Development and Management (GDip TDM) which leads to the degree of Master of Science in Tourism Development and Management (MSTDM).

The graduate program courses are listed here. You may also view the description of courses here If you would like to know more about the subjects, please send us an e-mail.

All tourism and non-tourism graduates, with at least 1-year work experience and who would like to obtain a diploma and/or an advance degree in the field of tourism management and development may apply.

The list of requirements and downloadable application forms can be found in this page.

Yes, applicants whose work experiences are non-tourism related are welcome to apply. However, all applications will be assessed based on results of entrance examination, interview, academic performance, essay, and recommendations.

At present, UP AIT does not accept shiftees for the Graduate Program. Courses/Subjects taken in other colleges or universities will not be credited for the completion of the GDipTDM and MSTDM.

The entrance exam uses different types of questions that aim to assess your current knowledge, comprehension, logic, and analytical skills. Advanced knowledge of tourism is not required.

The application process is conducted online. Please ensure that you have read and understood the program details before submitting your application here. Once you have completed the application requirements, you can now proceed to submit your application.

For questions or concerns, please contact the Graduate Program office at aitgradprog.upd@up.edu.ph

The UPAIT Graduate Program is intended to meet the professional development needs of graduates to advance their careers in the tourism industry. Thus the UPAIT Graduate Program as much as practicable will offer weekday evenings (5:00 PM onwards) and Saturday classes (scheduled between 8 AM – 7 PM).
All classes are currently conducted remotely (online synchronous and asynchronous sessions). To be updated on the University Academic Policies on remote learning visit the website of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Graduate students are advised to take 9 units to get full load credit per semester or an equivalent of 2 – 3 classes per semester depending on the course credit units.

All students enrolled in the Graduate Program of UP AIT need to take a total of 21 units of required and elective Courses, which will allow the completion of a Graduate Diploma. Should the student want to advance to a Master’s Degree, the student needs to take 16 or 19 more units depending on the track they choose; Plan A is a thesis track with 19 units or Plan B, a non-thesis track with 16 units.

Full-time GDipTDM students, taking a normal load, may complete the degree in three semesters (approximately 1.5 years). The time limit for the completion of all diploma requirements shall be no more than two (2) years starting from the student’s first enrollment in the course and shall include all leaves of absence from the program.

If GDipTDM graduates choose to continue to MSTDM, you must complete an additional 19 units (Plan A, thesis track) or 16 units (Plan B, non-thesis track), which may be taken in two semesters and one mid-year term. The time limit for the completion of the Master’s requirements shall be three (3) years, starting from the student’s first enrollment in the course and shall include all leaves of absence from the program.

Yes. There will be time limit of 2 years from enrollment for the GDipTDM, and a time limit of 3 years for MSTDM, maximum years to finish is 5 years.

The cost per unit is Php 2,000 and the estimated cost of tuition fees for full load per semester is around Php 20,000 – 25,000.

Students and prospective applicants are requested to search for available grants or scholarships at the University of the Philippines Office of Scholarships and Student Services.

For list of available scholarships visit the website of the University of the Philippines Office of Student Scholarships.

Contact Us

The University of the Philippines, Diliman is currently implementing alternative work arrangements. Please ensure to schedule and coordinate your visit in advance before proceeding to our campus.

Get in touch

Please ensure to schedule and coordinate your visit in advance before proceeding to our campus.

Location:

AIT Building, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1101

Email:

asianinstituteoftourism.upd@up.edu.ph

Call:

(+63 2) 8 981 8500 extension #2798

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