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

DR. BERNARDO M. VILLEGAS

Founder and Professor, University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P)
Visiting Professor of IESE Business School in Barcelona
Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University

DR. WINSTON B. PADOJINOG  

President, UA&P
DBA, De La Salle University
International Faculty Program, IESE Business School, Spain     

DR. GEORGE MANZANO  

PhD in Economics, University of New South Wales, Australia

DR. ELIGIO P. SANTOS

Ph. D. in Organizational Development
Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute

DR. ROQUE L. CARBALLO

Ph. D in Philosophy, University of Navarra, Spain

DR. ALFONSO HIQUIANA

Ph. D. in English Studies: Language, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman 

MR. JUSTIN REGINALD NERY, CPA

Master of Science in Finance, UP Diliman

MR. WILLY CUASON

Master’s degree, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Wales College of Cardiff

MR. VICENTE MAURICIO

MBA units, De La Salle University

MR. SENEN U. REYES

MBA, ADMU

MS. DITAS R. MACABASCO

MS Agricultural Economics, UP Los Baños

MS. MARIE ANNETTE G. DACUL

DBA units, De La Salle University

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


HOW TO ENROLL

Submit the following requirements to [email protected]

Download the application form and brochure here:

AEP Brochure

AEP Application Form

You can also watch the orientation here: https://bit.ly/AEPorye

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants can send their requirements to [email protected] on or before August 1, 2025.