Where Greatness in the Ordinary begins

The School of Economics (SEC) takes pride in being the forerunner of the University of Asia and the Pacific, as well as being one of the pioneers of economics education in the country.
Founded by two of the country’s foremost economists Bernardo M. Villegas and Jesus P. Estanislao in 1967 as the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), the School of Economics filled the need for effective economic research applied to policy making and private sector business strategy. CRC started its Master’s degree program in Industrial Economics in 1969. In 1974, to help senior executives steer their company to greater productivity and social responsibility, CRC began its Strategic Business Education Program (SBEP), one of the first executive programs in the Philippines. In 1979, to answer the need for stronger economic skills for mid-level managers and young professionals, CRC began offering a professional master’s degree through its Applied Business Economics Program (ABEP).
In 1995, the University of Asia and the Pacific was born. The School of Economics began offering an undergraduate program in economics, while CRC remained as a non-stock, non-profit research and consultancy arm of UA&P. In 2019, SEC began offering a PhD in Business Economics. To date, the School of Economics offers the following: bachelor’s degree in Business Economics, a master’s of science degree in Industrial Economics, a professional degree in Applied Business Economics, and PhD in Business Economics (PhDBE).
Graduates of the School of Economics have worked and gained prominence in various capacities in government, multinational agencies, and private companies both here and abroad.
Programs

Bachelor's Programs
- 4-Year Program: Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (BSBE)
- 5-Year Program: BSBE + Master of Science in Industrial Economics (MSIE)
- 6-Year Program: Senior High School + BSBE + MSIE

Graduate Programs
- Applied Business Economics Program (ABEP)
- Strategic Business Economics Program (SBEP)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Economics (PhDBE)
Faculty

Dr. Victor A. Abola

Ms. Mary Grace R. Agner

Mr. Paul M. Argamosa

Dr. Romeo Matthew Balanquit

Dr. Germelino Bautista

Dr. James Caswang

Dr. Jovi C. Dacanay

Dr. Roberto De Vera

Ms. Viory Yvonne T. Janeo

Dr. George N. Manzano

Ms. Nikka C. Pesa

Mr. Perry Reyes

Dr. John Paolo Rivera

Mr. Rafael Rivera

Dr. Cherrylyn Rodolfo

Ms. Diana Rueda

Dr. Carlos Tabora

Dr. Francisco Cid L. Terosa

Dr. Peter L. U
Alumni

Dr. Gene Paul S. Ambrosio

Dr. Tomas Aquino

Ms. Rachel Belandres

Mr. Oliver Butalid

Mr. Claro Cordero

Mr. Omar T. Cruz

Mr. Jared Desello

Mr. Karl Leung

Mr. Nicolas L. Mapa

Mr. Emilio S. Neri

Ms. Karmi Palafox

Dr. Gloria Pasadilla

Ms. Teresa Rivera

Dr. Cherry Lyn S. Rodolfo

Usec. Ceferino Rodolfo

Ms. Rachel Marie Rustia-Olarte
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