The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) is one of the three faculties of studies of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). It was established in 2004 when the then Faculties of Health Sciences and of Management Studies, both established in 1995, were merged.

The Master of Public Management (MPM) Program of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University (UPOU) was first offered during the second semester of AY 1997-1998.

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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), is hosting an online study session on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) as part of the Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs (DMfE) Non-Formal Course and ENT 108 (Digital Marketing) of the Associate in Arts in Digital ...

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) proudly welcomes its new Dean, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan. A distinguished academic and social work professional, Dr. Taylan brings extensive experience in teaching, research, and leadership to the role.

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI), recently concluded the first run of the Basics of Resilience (BoR) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on 16 February 2024.

The MR&DM program will be offered online, consistent with UPOU’s mandate to provide opportunities for alternative access to quality higher education by offering baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate degree programs by distance education, as well as RA 10650 (Open Distance Learning Act), which provides for expanding access to educational ...

JMDS is the official scientific online journal of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the UP Open University (UPOU). It started as the FMDS Research Bulletin, which was launched in 2012.

As part of the 2023 program goals of FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N (Growing Appreciation toward Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition), the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) starts accommodating students working with their research experimentations.

📣 Join us for the 44th seminar in the Sustainable Shared Growth Webinar Series as we provide updates on the Alitaptap Community Currency Pilot Study of UPOU FMDS, as well as benchmarking with Bali’s currency. 🪙 The session, "What’s Up with Ali: The UPOU Community Currency Pilot Study," will take place on March 20, 2025, from 1:30 PM ...