University of the Philippines School of Economics
Six decades after the UP School of Economics (UPSE) was established in 1965, UPSE has been the second home of thousands of students trained rigorously in economic analysis and policy making.
UPSE was designed to provide instructions leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics. These are the BS in Economics, BS in Business Economics, Master of Arts (Economics), Master in Development Economics, and Doctor of Philosophy (Economics). Many of the prime movers in government, business, civil society and academia obtained their formal trainings in economics from UPSE. UPSE is also known to have an internationally renowned Ph.D. program in economics.
There are three functional departments in UPSE – the Department of Economics which is responsible for the academic degree programs, the Economics Research Center which oversees the School’s research projects, and the Public Affairs Office which coordinates the School’s various extension, training and public service activities.
UPSE was first housed in Palma Hall. In 1977, it moved to its brand-new buildings located along Osmeña Avenue. The construction of the buildings was financed by the Philippine Center for Economic Development (PCED) and designed by renowned architect, Carlos Arguelles. The buildings are currently undergoing retrofitting, rehabilitation and improvement to continue preparing for the future economists who will be trained by UPSE.
