The Agribusiness Executives’ Program (AEP) is a 6-month Certificate Program designed to develop the managerial, analytical and strategic thinking skills of executives and managers.

 Both content and design are based on a comprehensive needs analysis and innovative design process done in collaboration with agribusiness industry practitioners and experts.

OBJECTIVES

¨ Develop analytical and decision-making skills for managing food and agri-related businesses

¨ Apply management tools of benchmarking and competitiveness analyses

¨ Provide an in-depth understanding of global markets and supply/value chains

¨ Strengthen leadership competence

¨ Update core management skills and capabilities

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

¨ Highly integrated program consisting of six modules

¨ Three-day classes every month (Thursday to Saturday) for face to face classes and five-half days every month for online classes (see the important dates below)

¨ Lectures by leading agribusiness experts, industry practitioners and guest lecturers

¨ An action-learning approach, with emphasis on skills development and application of learnings to field-based projects and organizations

· Case method: Through the use of realistic case studiesthis method will challenge participants to revise approaches to strategic decision-making, question long-held assumptions, develop personal capabilities and acquire new tools to become a successful business leader.

· Peer learning: Through intense peer interaction and exchanging ideas.  The power of dialogue and teamwork in dealing successfully with the challenges of the job.

· Variety: The program also comprises lectures, simulations, and breakout sessions. 

· Lectures: Delivered by leading agribusiness experts, industry practitioners and guest lecturers.

 

BENEFITS

Broaden your horizon and expertise.  Exposure to global, regional and domestic trends and market dynamics to enhance strategic capabilities and planning.

Strengthen your core management skills.  Deeper understanding of the general management tools to execute for greater effectiveness and impact on organizational roles.

Shape your companies’ future.  Deepen understanding of value chain and competitiveness, expand perspective and insights that will drive the company’s future. 

Earn UA&P Alumni Status.  AEP Graduates are considered alumni of the UA&P and are eligible for lifetime membership with endless opportunities for further learning, networking, and enjoyment.

A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

 Upon completion of the program, the participant receives a Certificate of Completion from UA&P.

THE PROGRAM

CORE LECTURERS

PROF. ROLANDO T. DY, PhD

Executive Director, Center for Food and Agri Business (CFA)
PhD Development Management, University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P)
International Faculty Program. IESE Business School, Spain
MS Industrial Economics, UA&P
BS Engineering, University of the Philippines (UP)    

DR. WINSTON B. PADOJINOG  

DBA, De La Salle University (DLSU)
International Faculty Program. IESE Business School, Spain
MS Industrial Economics, UA&P
BS Economics, UP Visayas
BS Management, UP Visayas     

DR. PETER LEE U  

PhD Economics, Purdue University
International Faculty Program. IESE Business School, Spain
MS Industrial Economics, UA&P
BS Industrial Management Engineering, DLSU    

DR. GEORGE MANZANO  

PhD in Economics, University of New South Wales, Australia

DR. ELIGIO P. SANTOS

PhD Organization Development, South East Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute
MBA, DLSU
BS Management, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)


DR. ROQUE L. CARBALLO

PhD in Philosophy, UN, Spain
MA Education, UN, Spain
AB Mathematics, DLSU
 

PROF. JESUSA C. BIGAY, CPA, CMA

MBA, DLSU
SBEP, UA&P
 

MR. DIONISIO C. PAPELLERAS

MBA, UP
BS Chemical Engineering, UP
 

MR. JASON N. DE VILLA

Communication Degree, UN, Spain
MA Journalism, UP Diliman
BS Medical Sciences (Intermed Program), UP Manila
 

MR. SENEN U. REYES

MBA, ADMU
BS Agricultural Engineering, UP Los Baños
 

MS. DITAS R. MACABASCO

MS Agricultural Economics, UP Los Baños
BS Agricultural Business, UP Los Baños
 

MS. MARIE ANNETTE G. DACUL

DBA units, DLSU
MS Agricultural Economics, UP Los Baños
BS Statistics,  UP Los Baños

INTERNATIONAL LECTURERS

DATO’ MUSTAPA JUMAN

Certificate on Development Studies, Cambridge University
Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts, University of Malaya, Malaysia

PROF. PAUL TENG

Senior Adviser, Director’s Office,
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

IMPORTANT DATES

Modules 1-6 will be face to face (Davao until Module 5, Ortigas for Module 6/graduation).

HOW TO ENROLL

Submit the following requirements to [email protected]

Download the application form and brochure here:

AEP Application Form

AEP Brochure

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants can send their requirements to [email protected] on or before August 21, 2023.