Ph.D. Application Center

1. Welcome to the UPCBA Ph.D. Program's application page

                The application deadline for AY 2008-2009 has expired. 
                Application for AY 2009-2010 is now open. The application deadline is March 13, 2009.
                Applicant information entered in the application form is sent by e-mail to phd.cba@up.edu.ph.
                Instructions on how to submit by e-mail are given in Section 1B.

                Detailed Application Information can be found in Section 2 below.

A. Application Process

The application procedure requires the use of the free and downloadable Adobe Reader software to complete the application form. The latest version of this software must be downloaded and installed first before proceeding with the application process. The installation file of Adobe Reader's latest version can be downloaded here.

Note that the submission of applicant information by e-mail is just one of the requirements for admission to the Ph.D. Program. A HARDCOPY of the accomplished application form (Section 1D) must also be submitted to the Ph.D. program office in addition to the other requirements which are enumerated in section 2B below.

B. Instructions for Submission of Application Information by E-mail

1. Download the latest version of  Adobe Reader (version 9) and install in your computer.
   PLEASE NOTE: Most of the old versions will not be able to save the information you will type in to the application form.
   

2. Download and open the application form using the reader. 
   

3. Provide (type in) the required information.
   

4. Click on the "Save" button located at the upper left corner of the first page of the form.
   

5. When the "Select Email Client" choice box appears, select "Internet Mail" and click on "OK".
   

6. In the window that appears next, accept the default filename, PhD_application_form.xml, and click on "Save" to save the information you entered in the application form. 
   

7. Send the file that you saved by e-mail to phd.cba@up.edu.ph

C. Download Forms Here

 
            Application Form, AY 2009-2010
            Recommendation Form, AY 2009-2010

D. Hardcopy Submission of Application

To obtain a hardcopy of the completed application form, click on the "Print Form" button located at the upper left corner of the first page. Please deliver this personally or send by regular mail, together with other application materials, to:

          Ph.D. Program Office
          College of Business Administration
          University of the Philippines
          Diliman 1101, Quezon City, Philippines

2. Application Information

A. Application Schedule for AY 2009-2010

B.  Admission Requirements

1. Hardcopy of the completed application form for admission. The application form is available here. Instructions on how to submit online can be found above.
2. Application fee. The non-refundable examination and processing fee is PhP 750.00 for local applicants and US $50.00 for foreign applicants. Make checks payable to the University of the Philippines. Payments should be made at least a day before the Ph.D. entrance examination. Payment on examination day will not be allowed.
3. Two personal recommendations. This is submitted by the 2 referees chosen by the applicant. It is the responsibility of the applicant to send the recommendation form to the referees. The recommendation form is available here. Instructions on how to submit by e-mail can be found above.
4. Official copy of Master’s and Undergraduate Transcript of Records. These should bear the (original) seal of the issuing institution, and indicating the degree, date of graduation, and DECS Special Order number. Minimum academic degree requirement for the application to be considered is a bachelor’s degree from a reputable academic institution. (Scanned copies may be emailed but originals need to be provided upon acceptance in the program.)
5. Certification of present position(s) held. This should include description of duties and responsibilities, as certified by the employer on company stationery. (Scanned copies may be emailed.)
6. Ph.D. Admission Test. All applicants can take either this test, the GMAT or the GRE.
7. Interview. Applicants who pass the admission test are interviewed by the doctoral faculty.

C. Subject Proficiency

1. Mathematics proficiency. All applicants will be evaluated for mathematics proficiency. If deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee, applicants may be required to either take summer courses in mathematics offered by the Diliman campus or pass a math valdaiton exam administered by the Ph.D. office. (Note: Summer classes in the university usually start middle of April.)
2. English Proficiency. Those who are not from English-speaking countries, or who do not come from universities using English as the medium of instruction, are required to submit TOEFL scores. If deemed necessary, foreign applicants may be required to take Intensive English courses on campus, which start around early May 2009.
3. GMAT/GRE scores. Scores obtained during the past year may be submitted as part of the requirements in lieu of the admission test. Those who do not intend to take the local Ph.D. admission test should take the GMAT or the GRE not later than February 2009.