Mindanao University of Science and Technology
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Mindanao University of Science and Technology (Filipino
: Pamantasang Agham at Teknolohiya ng Mindanao) commonly known as MUST is a higher education institution in the Philippines
. It was known as Mindanao Polytechnic State College
until 7 January 2009 when it has achieved its university status after a long odyssey from its humble beginnings as a tradeschool in 1927.
The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in engineering, science and technology with over 40 bachelors degree programs, 16 masters degree programs and 3 doctors degree programs.
Its main campus is located in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
, with satellite campuses in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
, Oroquieta city and Panaon, Misamis Occidental
.
The seed of MUST gained roots through the Pre-Commonwealth Act No. 3377 known as the Vocational Act of 1927. It was named as the Misamis Oriental Trade School (MOTS) which catered to the elementary level only but eventually in 1936, it opened a secondary four-year program.
In accordance to Republic Act No. 672 of 1952, MOTS became Mindanao School of Arts and Trades (MSAT) offering trade technical curriculum. Later in 1970, the school was authorized by virtue of RA 3959 to offer Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and the Evening Opportunity Programs. In 1978, Presidential Decree 1431 upgraded the institution to Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Polytechnic State College. In 1991, it was renamed Mindanao Polytechnic State College (MPSC) and it also gained a new function - provide extension services.
The proposal to convert MPSC to MUST was presented in 1998, to the constituents of the institution and the general public. But the bill failed to prosper due to the moratorium on the creation of SUCs in the country (1998), Senate adjournment (2003); and the bill named HB 4914 was filed during the 13th Congress but was not finalized.
In 2006, Cong. Rufus Rodriguez
filed House Bill 4914. On October 3, 2008, the historic Senate Public Hearing happened at the university gymnasium with Sen. Miguel Zubiri as the presiding officer. Eventually, the Senate and Congress approved the bill in December 2008.
On January 7, 2009 Republic Act No. 9519 was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the MUST Gymnasium. The occasion was graced by senators, congressmen, local officials, civic organizations, GOs, private sectors, higher education institutions and stakeholders.
MUST's academic programs operate on a semester calendar beginning in early June and ending in late March.
College of Policy Studies, Education and Management
College of Industrial and Information Technology
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Policy Studies, Education and Management
College of Industrial and Information Technology
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Policy Studies and Education Management
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in the Philippines
, tuition and matriculation fees continue to rise in the past decade. Government subsidy has been gradually withdrawn as it is now a semi-government
state university. In a semester, student expenses reach as high as 50% of that of nearby private universities (e.g., Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Liceo de Cagayan University
, Capitol University
). As of 2007, only 75 million pesos
was appropriated for general administration and support, support to operations, and other operations by the budget department
.
Filipino language
This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
: Pamantasang Agham at Teknolohiya ng Mindanao) commonly known as MUST is a higher education institution in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It was known as Mindanao Polytechnic State College
Mindanao Polytechnic State College
Mindanao University of Science and Technology commonly known as MUST is a higher education institution in the Philippines...
until 7 January 2009 when it has achieved its university status after a long odyssey from its humble beginnings as a tradeschool in 1927.
The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in engineering, science and technology with over 40 bachelors degree programs, 16 masters degree programs and 3 doctors degree programs.
Its main campus is located in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Cagayan de Oro City
Cagayan de Oro; , officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is the provincial capital city of the province of Misamis Oriental in the Philippines...
, with satellite campuses in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
Jasaan is a town in the Province of Misamis Oriental in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. It is approximately 28 kilometers eastward from the capital city of Cagayan de Oro...
, Oroquieta city and Panaon, Misamis Occidental
Panaon, Misamis Occidental
Panaon is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 7,441 people in 1,645 households.-Barangays:Panaon is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.* Baga* Bangko...
.
Vision
The Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) is one of the country's leading providers of scientific and technological knowledge and skills.The mission
The University shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional and advanced instruction in mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and advanced research and extension work in human resource development in critical skills and competencies required for global competitiveness. — Section 2. General Mandate, RA 9519.The core values
- Moral uprightness
- Unselfish dedication
- Social responsibility
- Total quality management
History
Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) has achieved its university status in 7 January 2009 after a long journey from its humble beginnings as a tradeschool in 1927.The seed of MUST gained roots through the Pre-Commonwealth Act No. 3377 known as the Vocational Act of 1927. It was named as the Misamis Oriental Trade School (MOTS) which catered to the elementary level only but eventually in 1936, it opened a secondary four-year program.
In accordance to Republic Act No. 672 of 1952, MOTS became Mindanao School of Arts and Trades (MSAT) offering trade technical curriculum. Later in 1970, the school was authorized by virtue of RA 3959 to offer Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and the Evening Opportunity Programs. In 1978, Presidential Decree 1431 upgraded the institution to Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Polytechnic State College. In 1991, it was renamed Mindanao Polytechnic State College (MPSC) and it also gained a new function - provide extension services.
The proposal to convert MPSC to MUST was presented in 1998, to the constituents of the institution and the general public. But the bill failed to prosper due to the moratorium on the creation of SUCs in the country (1998), Senate adjournment (2003); and the bill named HB 4914 was filed during the 13th Congress but was not finalized.
In 2006, Cong. Rufus Rodriguez
Rufus Rodriguez
Rufus B. Rodriguez is a Filipino politician. A member of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino party, and affiliated with the Genuine Opposition, he was elected as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Second District of Cagayan de Oro City beginning in 2007.A graduate of the De La...
filed House Bill 4914. On October 3, 2008, the historic Senate Public Hearing happened at the university gymnasium with Sen. Miguel Zubiri as the presiding officer. Eventually, the Senate and Congress approved the bill in December 2008.
On January 7, 2009 Republic Act No. 9519 was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the MUST Gymnasium. The occasion was graced by senators, congressmen, local officials, civic organizations, GOs, private sectors, higher education institutions and stakeholders.
Milestones and Timeline
- 1927 Pre-CommonwealthCommonwealthCommonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. Historically, it has sometimes been synonymous with "republic."More recently it has been used for fraternal associations of some sovereign nations...
Act No. 3377 known as the Vocational Act of 1927 established Misamis Oriental Trade School (MOTS) operating at the elementary level. In 1936, the intermediate program was replaced with the four-year secondary trade program. - 1952 Republic Act No. 672 converted MOTS into the Mindanao School of Arts and Trades (MSAT) offering two-year trade technical education. In 1970, Republic Act of 3959 authorized the offering of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and the Evening Opportunity Programs.
- 1978 Presidential Decree 1431 converted MSAT to Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Polytechnic State College (DMMMPSC) with the mission "to provide quality relevant and trained human resources and to promote research supportive to the industrialization of Northern Mindanao."
- 1991 Republic Act No. 7102 renamed DMMMPSC to Mindanao Polytechnic State College (MPSC) with the addition of the third function of the college — extension services — in the original mission.
- 1995 Proposal for Mindanao University of Science and Technology was presented to the faculty and staff, students, PTA officials, and the general public. In 2002, Congressman John Michael C. Luzon of the Lone District of Cagayan de Oro filed House Bill No. 4582 for the conversion of MUST. The House Sub-Committee on Higher Education approved the billBill (proposed law)A bill is a proposed law under consideration by a legislature. A bill does not become law until it is passed by the legislature and, in most cases, approved by the executive. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act or a statute....
in 2003. - 2009 Republic Act No. 9519 converted Mindanao Polytechnic State CollegeMindanao Polytechnic State CollegeMindanao University of Science and Technology commonly known as MUST is a higher education institution in the Philippines...
(MPSC) into a university. MPSC will now be known as Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST). - In February 2011, during the MUST days, Rufus RodriguezRufus RodriguezRufus B. Rodriguez is a Filipino politician. A member of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino party, and affiliated with the Genuine Opposition, he was elected as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Second District of Cagayan de Oro City beginning in 2007.A graduate of the De La...
said that a bill will be drafted to transform MUST into University of Science and Technology in the Philippines (USTP).
General Mandate
The University shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and advanced instruction in mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and advanced research and extension work in human resource development in critical skills and competencies required for global competitiveness. (Republic Act 9519)Academic Programs offered in the Main Campus
The four or five year, full-time undergraduate programs comprise a majority of enrollments at the university and emphasizes instruction with an "engineering, sciences and technology focus."MUST's academic programs operate on a semester calendar beginning in early June and ending in late March.
Doctors degree programs
College of Arts and Sciences- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences
- major in Applied Mathematics
- major in Mathematics Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
- major in Chemistry
College of Policy Studies, Education and Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Planning and Management
- Doctor in Technology Education
- Doctor in Public Administration
Masters degree programs
College of Engineering and Architecture- Master of Engineering Sciences
College of Industrial and Information Technology
- Master in Information Technology
- Automotive and mechanical Technology
College of Arts and Sciences
- Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences
- Master in Science in Science Education
- major in Chemistry
- Master of Science in Teaching Physical Sciences
- Master of Science in Technology Communication Management
College of Policy Studies, Education and Management
- Master in Arts in Educational Planning Management
- Master in Public Administration
- Master in Arts in Special Education Teaching
- Master in Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Master in Technical Teacher Education
Bachelors degree programs
College of Engineering and Architecture- Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
College of Industrial and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Automotive and Mechanical Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Technology and Management
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
- major in Architectural Drafting Technology
- major in Automotive Engineering Technology
- major in Civil Engineering Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with CCNACCNACCNA is the certification from Cisco.CCNA certification is a second-level Cisco Career certification...
curriculum - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Design and Fabrication Technology
College of Arts and Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Physical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Physical Sciences Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
- major in Applied Mathematics
- major in Mathematics Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Technology and Communication Management
College of Policy Studies and Education Management
- Bachelor in Elementary Education
- major in Special Education
- Bachelor in Secondary Education
- major in Technology and Livelihood Education
- major in Mathematics
- major in Physical Sciences
- Bachelor in Technician Teacher Education
- Bachelor in Public Administration
Professional programs
- Certificate of Teaching
- Diploma in Special Education Teaching
- Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)
- CISCOCiscoCisco may refer to:Companies:*Cisco Systems, a computer networking company* Certis CISCO, corporatised entity of the former Commercial and Industrial Security Corporation in Singapore...
Certified Network Associate (CCNACCNACCNA is the certification from Cisco.CCNA certification is a second-level Cisco Career certification...
) - Center for Local Governance
- Implementor of Promoting English Proficiency (PEP) Project in Mindanao
Vocational Education and Training programs
- Automotive Servicing
- Commercial Cooking
- Computer Hardware Servicing & Networking
- Electronics Servicing
- Industrial Electricity
- Welding Technology
Upcoming programs
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Master of Science in Chemistry
Academic Programs offered in Satellite Campuses
The flagship university in Cagayan de Oro offers the largest number of degree programs, and the satellite campuses are known to lead and specialize in specific programs.Jasaan Campus
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Technology and Management
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor in Secondary Education
- major in Technology and Livelihood Education
- Three-Year Technician Program
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Panaon Campus
- Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resource Technology and Management
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Science Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
- Bachelor in Elementary Education
- Diploma in Information Technology
Accreditation
Accreditation of academic programs have been conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). Some programs reach as high as level III. The competent accreditation status provided MUST with COE and COD grants from CHEDCommission on Higher Education (Philippines)
The Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, , abbreviated as CHED. The CHED is attached to the Office of the President for administrative purposes...
.
| Program | Level (Accreditation status) | Duration of validity of Accreditation Status |
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Qualified for Level III | January 2008 - December 2008 |
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Level III Accredited | Aug. 2010 |
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Level I Accredited | Dec. 1, 2005 - Nov. 30, 2008 |
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Level I Accredited | Dec. 16, 2006 - Dec. 15, 2009 |
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Level I Accredited | Dec. 16, 2007 - Dec. 15, 2010 |
The University Seal
The seal of MUST is the official device used by the university as its official symbol and mark for its legal and public documents and publications. The current seal in use was chosen through the MUST seal making contest after the school granted university status.- The navy blueBlueBlue is a colour, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 440–490 nm. It is considered one of the additive primary colours. On the HSV Colour Wheel, the complement of blue is yellow; that is, a colour corresponding to an equal...
symbolizes importance, confidence, power, authority, intelligence and stability. - The color whiteWhiteWhite is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness.White light can be...
symbolizes purity, cleanliness and peace. - The sunSunThe Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
is an emblem of glory and brilliance. It also symbolizes hope, happiness, life, spirituality and optimism. - The globeGlobeA globe is a three-dimensional scale model of Earth or other spheroid celestial body such as a planet, star, or moon...
represents the global community which the university aims to serve, and it also symbolizes the global competitiveness. - The laurelLaurel-Botany:* Laurel family , a group of flowering plants** Azores laurel ** Bay Laurel , also called True Laurel** California Laurel ** Camphor Laurel...
symbolizes triumph, hope and victory. - The atomAtomThe atom is a basic unit of matter that consists of a dense central nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons. The atomic nucleus contains a mix of positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons...
and the gearGearA gear is a rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with another toothed part in order to transmit torque. Two or more gears working in tandem are called a transmission and can produce a mechanical advantage through a gear ratio and thus may be considered a simple machine....
represents "Science and TechnologyScience and technologyScience and technology is a term of art used to encompass the relationship between science and technology. It frequently appears within titles of academic disciplines and government offices.-See also:...
" which are considered flagship degrees of the University. - The year 1927 indicates the founding year of the University.
Former seal
- The portions colored red, yellow and blue represent the flag of the PhilippinesFlag of the PhilippinesThe national flag of the Philippines is a horizontal flag bicolor with equal bands of royal blue and scarlet red, and with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist; in the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun with eight primary rays, each containing three individual rays, which represent...
hung vertically. - The bookBookA book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of hot lava, paper, parchment, or other materials, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf or leaflet, and each side of a leaf is called a page...
and the torchTorchA torch is a fire source, usually a rod-shaped piece of wood with a rag soaked in pitch and/or some other flammable material wrapped around one end. Torches were often supported in sconces by brackets high up on walls, to throw light over corridors in stone structures such as castles or crypts...
symbolize the education that every student wants to acquire from this College. - The gearGearA gear is a rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with another toothed part in order to transmit torque. Two or more gears working in tandem are called a transmission and can produce a mechanical advantage through a gear ratio and thus may be considered a simple machine....
represents technologyTechnologyTechnology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
which is considered as the flagshipFlagshipA flagship is a vessel used by the commanding officer of a group of naval ships, reflecting the custom of its commander, characteristically a flag officer, flying a distinguishing flag...
course of this College. - The 24-toothed gear symbolizes the 24-hour service of the College to the community.
- The year 1927 shown inside the book represents the year when MPSC was founded.
Semi-government status
Although MUST is enlisted as one of the then-inexpensive major state universityState university
In the United States, a state college or state university is one of the public colleges or universities funded by or associated with the state government. In some cases, these institutions of higher learning are part of a state university system, while in other cases they are not. Several U.S....
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, tuition and matriculation fees continue to rise in the past decade. Government subsidy has been gradually withdrawn as it is now a semi-government
Semi-government
Semi-government is a term which is usually used to define a company, department, or an institute which is basically a government run institution however it enjoys a certain degree of independence.Mostly those institutes are defined as semi government institutes that are not run directly by the...
state university. In a semester, student expenses reach as high as 50% of that of nearby private universities (e.g., Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Liceo de Cagayan University
Liceo de Cagayan University
The Liceo de Cagayan University is a non-sectarian university in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Currently it has 12 colleges and 5 departments. Its current president is Dr...
, Capitol University
Capitol University
Capitol University is a non-sectarian, co-educational private university located in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. It is duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a stock corporation and operates with the authority of the Department of Education for its primary and secondary...
). As of 2007, only 75 million pesos
Pesos
Pesos may refer to** Peso, the currency, in plural form* Fenfluramine, by the trade name Pesos...
was appropriated for general administration and support, support to operations, and other operations by the budget department
Department of Budget and Management (Philippines)
The Philippines' Department of Budget and Management is an executive body under the Office of the President of the Philippines...
.
See also
- Mindanao Polytechnic State CollegeMindanao Polytechnic State CollegeMindanao University of Science and Technology commonly known as MUST is a higher education institution in the Philippines...
- Cagayan de Oro CityCagayan de Oro CityCagayan de Oro; , officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is the provincial capital city of the province of Misamis Oriental in the Philippines...
- Northern MindanaoNorthern MindanaoDesignated as Region X of the Philippines, Northern Mindanao is composed of five provinces and two cities classified as highly-urbanized, all occupying the north-central part of Mindanao island, and the island-province of Camiguin...
- MASCUF