Manila Central University

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Manila Central University, located at the heart of Metro Manila, is a pillar in health science and professional programs in the Philippines. MCU began as a private review class for pharmacy board examination aspirants in 1904 and has since contributed to individuals' overall development.
MCU is committed to doing its share in improving the lives of people. It always raises its standards and improves its facilities to enable its graduates to meet the Philippines' challenges and opportunities and around the world. We train students to develop the means to build the future they dream of. The knowledge and ideals that Mideast in our students will provide them the skills and confidence they need to achieve. The MCU graduates' track record of success and excellence is a testament to the mission that we in MCU have bestowed upon ourselves.
Sustain the leadership of MCU in health science professional programs through holistic education, technology-based instruction, and research that is responsive to the country's needs, region, and growing global village. Develop students to be well-rounded individuals who are more human, more humane, equipped with adequate knowledge and skills, and imbued with desirable personality traits, love of country, and sense of public service and enable them to participate intelligently and actively in the community and national development efforts through competent instruction, immersion, research and quality assurance initiatives.
Over ten years ago, Manila Central University set its sights on quality initiatives and focused on curriculum review, high ranking, and firm board performance for its colleges, research and development, faculty development, and enrollment. In keeping with the times and to set the direction for its stakeholders, the MCU vision, mission, institutional philosophy, and core values were amended in 2017. The right focus and direction have since born fruit as MCU displayed banner developments in the past previous years.
The library is located on the 2nd, third and 4th floor of the LRC Building. With its spacious area and centralized cooling system, it is conducive to learning. The collection includes catalogs and updated books for each college. It has foreign and local periodicals that have updated subscriptions. It also provides instructional and informative materials covering various interests.
The Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC) is implemented. Students are given the freedom to read different reference materials and circulation books through the Open Shelf System. It is operated by professional librarians who assist and supervise students during their research activities. The College of Business and Technology has an active learning environment that develops our students' professional competence. We broaden the skills and values essential for responsible citizenship and leadership in the business community and society.
The Accountancy program prepares students for careers in accounting. It equips them with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to deal effectively with problems related to professional accountants and responsible citizens. It forms young graduates with the knowledge, proficiency, and intellectual abilities to provide services that the public needs from professional accountants. It prepares the students to take and pass the Certified Public Accountant board exams and obtain employment as professional accountants.
The Business Program is committed to the pursuit of excellence in undergraduate business education. The program aims to provide the necessary skills in management. It enables closer integration between formal classroom education and current business practices, provides the exposure necessary in meeting the business world's demands through its apprenticeship program, and trains students to be generalists in their major field of study.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science studies concepts and theories, algorithmic foundations, implementation, and application of information and computing solutions. The BSCS program develops students to be researchers and computing professionals proficient in designing and developing computing solutions. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is studying the utilization of computers and computer software to plan, install, customize, operate, manage, administer, and maintain an information technology infrastructure. The BSIT program prepares students to be IT professionals and be well-versed in application installation, operation, development, maintenance, administration, and familiarity with hardware installation, operation, and maintenance.
Dr. Aristotle T. Malabanan's appointment as the fourth president of MCU in 2009 coincides with its 105th anniversary. His academic and management prowess and firm resolve to further develop MCU benefited all its stakeholders, especially the students, faculty members, and employees. In 2015, a review of the MCU Vision, Mission, Institutional Philosophy, and Values was conducted.
On February 15, 2017, the MCU Board of Trustees led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Luningning T. Estanislao, approved the revisions as recommended by MCU President, Dr. Aristotle T. Malaban.On January 30, 2018, the MCU Board of Trustees elected Mrs. Luningning T. Estanislao as President of MCU. Mrs. Estanislao will hold President and Chief Operating Officer of MCU concurrent with her position as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. In the same meeting, the MCU Board also elected Dr. Crisostomo T. Malabanan as a Member of the Board of Trustees of MCU effective January 30, 2018.

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