BLU CE [vance once oo Euthenics 1 History of AMA University and AMAOEA GMLINC oe Hi ory of AMA University and AMAOEd ‘This module contains the following topics; 1. History of AMA University 2. History of AMA University Online Education History of AMA Univer The 1 the dream of the late Amable 2M. Aguiluz Sr, (AMA), Auditor General and National Treasurer during the term of Diosdado Macapagal, to build an institution that would provide ‘oritass education tothe Filipino youth ‘That dream bore frit on October 20,1980 when hs son, i Amable R, _Agullu2 V (ARAV), established the AMA Institute of Computer Studies and ‘thus blazed the trai for popular computer education in the country. Originally located along Shave Boulevard, the pioneering school offered EDP Fundamentals, Basie Programming and Technology Carver courses. In June 1981, the AMA Computor College (AMACC) was launched with four- _yea agree course in BS Computer Science, the firstto be offered in the ‘country: From only 13, the student population of AMACC surged to 600 in 1983 and 2,000 n 1985, To meet the growing demand for computer courses, _AMACC established its first campusin Makati in 1983.A second campus followed in 1986 in Project 8, Quezon City 1m 1967, the AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC) was established to offer short coursesin programming and two-year technical vocational courses, ‘Today, thore are 16 company-owned ACLC branches and more than 100, franchised learning enters. Inthe same year, AMA Basle Education was formed to offer elementary, high school and eventually pre-school education. Now known as St Augustine International Schoo! ithas eight (6) local branches located in Metro Manila, ‘Laguns, Cebu City, Mactan, Bacolod and Davao. 1m 1996, AMA setup the AMA Telecommunications and Electronics Learlng, ‘Center (AMATEL) the county's first ever telocommunications school. Its now called AMA international Institute of Technology (AIT) and has Drancites in Cubao, San Pero, Laguna and Mindoro, 1In 1998, the ABE International Business College was established to offer ‘courses in Hotel and Restauraat Management (HRM), Business ‘Administration and computer related courses, Today, ABE has 25 branches Course Module nationwide, ABE isan International school afilated with ABE inthe United Kingdom It offers not just local, but also international diploma and Interuational practicum program. ‘The AMA school network also expanded overseas with branches in Los Angeles, California; Manama, Bahrain, Bangladesh; China and Hong Kong, In 2000, AMAES launched its most ambitious expansion program with no less than 14 branches being set up nationwide to help its graduates find ‘employment. AMA established inthe same year its own manpower placement agency n 2000 called INFOTECH Professional Services Ine ‘Theyear 2002 saw AMA expanding into maritime education, medicine,“Academy (NMA) the AMA Schools of Medicine and Nursing [ASMN) andthe St Augustine School af Nursing (SASN) are making mark in thelr respective fields with their T- based Curries ‘The AMA Education System (AMAES) the umbrella for AMA schools currently boasts of more than 200 campuses natlonwide and in key forelgn cities. Ithas proudly produced more than 150,000 professionals who have ‘been gainfully employed locally and overseas. (On August 20, 2001, AMA was granted University stats by che Commission ‘on Highor Education (CHED) ~ well-earned tribute to the first ISO certificated computer educational institution in the Philippines. Founding ‘Chairman Dr Amable R Aguiluz V was installed as the first AMA University president. 1m 2015, AMA launched the AMA University Online Education (AMAOEd). History of AMAOEd AMA University Online Education (AMAOEA) isthe firs fll online education {nthe Philipines. Irupholds the vision and mission of its institution as it responds to the cultural shift toa digitized age, opening its doors for anyone from the Pilippines and abroad, who are wiling to learn anc advance their Jnowledge ina wide variety of courses. AMAOE’ endeavors to stress the ‘importance of eduesting the youth as wells employed individual seeking degroes, andthe fostering of everyone's potential asa productive portion of today's competitive society. ‘The chairman has envisioned “Education for Al, Limitless and Borderless” and utilizing technology te achieve itis one step closer tothe dream. ‘The program is open tall interested applicant: those who wanted to take refresher courses or second degree, those who wanted to take earn their ‘undergraduate degree and graduate degrees, They may be working students, Filipinos from various regions in the Philippines, and Overseas Filipino ‘Workers (OFWs) who sought to pursue degree. The program alsa gives an ‘opportunity for international students and people aflicted with disabilities, ‘who can study in the comfort oftheir own homes. ‘The AMA Online Education program isa form of study where students are not under a continuous and immediate supervision of teachersina Icue/classroom setting It favors an independent self-learning syle which takes place outede a formal classroom. oa ewes BecUREoes Despite the physical separation between the learner and the teacher, this does not mean that students are left on thet own. Learners are expected to perform the rsual loaning activities dane by students in traditional classes Unlike face: tosface classes, course materials are usually the starting point for study and teaching/learning s mediated through the use of technology. Online mentoring and other forms of knowledge transfor via elearning rethod are developed and adopted for fasta delivery oflessons. These strategies enhance acessto the online university degree programs, Students arelkewise provided with specially packaged instructional materials orself- Tearning modules which they could study on their own most ofthe time ‘Keoping up with the rapid pace ofthe digital age, ANA University will now ‘eater tal aspiring learners who want to abtain a diploma for an aceredited undergraduate degree through the use ofthis one-ofarkind education elnvention through the use of technology, Le. the internet.Course Module