How Mapúa graduate education redefines professional success in today’s competitive job market

In today’s landscape, graduate education is far from being a luxury. Amid growing demands for specialized skills, a graduate degree from a globally competitive university is an essential credential for career advancement, leadership development, and global competitiveness.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2025 report, workers can expect that two-fifths (39%) of their existing skill sets will be transformed or become outdated over the 2025-2030 period. Given the evolving skill demands, the scale of workforce upskilling and reskilling expected is significant. In addition, a 2024 study by Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) notes that the Philippines is dealing with the persistent challenge of skills mismatch in the workforce that hampers economic growth.

Mapúa University launches School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, signs strategic partnership for student opportunities

Mapúa University, building upon its century-long legacy of academic excellence, is officially disrupting the landscape of higher education with the landmark launch of its innovation-led School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at Ayala Malls Manila Bay—the university’s first-ever in-mall campus.

The event also served as a platform for Mapúa University to formalize its strategic partnership with Ayala Land Hospitality (ALH), the owner of the Seda Hotel brand, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay (AMMB), through a ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing.

Mapúa Education Group unveils Co-Intelligence AI integration, launches first-ever BS AI Engineering program in PH

The Mapúa Education Group is redefining the future of education with the groundbreaking launch of its Co-Intelligence AI (Artificial Intelligence) Strategy, a forward-thinking initiative to empower students, faculty, and employees to thrive in a world where human creativity and critical thinking integrate seamlessly with artificial intelligence. 

The official launch was marked with an event held at the Mapúa University campus in Makati City led by Mapúa University President and CEO Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo and key officials from the network of Mapúa Education Group including Mapúa University, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL), Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM), and Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC).

“AI is no longer optional. It is reshaping industries, redefining skills, and reimagining learning. This is why today we are formally launching the Mapua Education Group's