To qualify for admission to the Institute of Graduate Studies, an applicant must meet the following general and specific standards:
- Student must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.00 or 85% (except NSTP and PE). Student with lower general average than the prescribed rating may be admitted to the master’s program on probation. While on probationary status, s/he is allowed to carry the maximum load of only six (6) units per term. S/he will be placed in full standing status after having obtained an average rating of 1.5 or better in the first 12 units.
- Specific programs may have different requirement as well as additional requirements such as materials and a personal interview, to wit:
- Master in Public Administration
- At least two (2) years of government/ public service in any capacity
- Master in Business Management
- BS Commerce or BS Business Administration graduate
- Non-business course graduate must finish 18 tool courses. While earning these units, s/he may enroll any two basic/major subjects in the MBM program.
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience/ service.
- Master of Arts in Education
- Should be an education graduate
- For non-education graduate, at least 24 units of professional education in the undergraduate level.
- At least two (2) years of teaching experience/ service.
- Master of Arts in Nursing
- Should be a Registered Nurse
- At least two (2) years of experience in nursing and/or related field.
- Pass the qualifying examination and interview.
- All applicants for admission must submit the following;
- Original Transcript of Records from recognized colleges or universities (with remarks, “Copy for Gordon College” or “Granted Honorable Dismissal”).
- Two ID pictures (2×2/passport size)
- Certificate of Employment
- A Php200.00 non-refundable fee for application processing.
- Additional materials, if required by specific program.