International Academy of Management and Economics
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| International Academy of Management and Economics | |
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| Established | 1985 |
| Type | Private business school, Non-sectarian |
| President | Emmanuel T. Santos, LL.B., M.B.A., Ph.D. |
| Location | San Antonio Village, Makati City, Philippines  |
| Website | www.iame.edu.ph |
International Academy of Management and Economics or I/AME (pronounced "I aim") is a private, non-sectarian, degree-granting business school in Makati City, Philippines.[1]
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[edit] History
In 1979, I/AME's precursor was established under the name International University Foundation. It was founded by lawyer and educator Dr. Emmanuel T. Santos.
In 1985, I/AME was accredited as a local institution by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines.[1]
On March 21, 2003, I/AME became the first Makati City-based business school to fulfill the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 for establishing a Quality Management System for the Provision of Higher Education in Management, specifically for the design, delivery, and testing of business courses, and overall facilities management.[2]
The first batch of graduates held ceremonies in Hotel Miramar in Hong Kong in 1982.[3]
[edit] IAME Closure by CHED
In February 2012 the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ordered the closure of I/AME. CHEd Chair Patricia Licuanan said the International Academy of Management and Economics (IAME) had committed “gross and serious violations and continuous defiance, and non-compliance by the institution of CHED Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSG).”[4]
Licuanan said the order also “denied with finality” IAME’s appeal to an initial closure order last year.
The order also barred IAME from “offering any extension classes,” that is, tying up with other schools to offer courses. The school “shall cause the cessation of any and all such extension classes, if any, existing and being operated by the institution or by any of its agents.”[5]
[edit] PRESS STATEMENT to CHED Closure
A press statement of IAME challenged CHED's closure: "The notice of closure by CHED to IAME ( eye-aim) has no force and effect, or cannot be implemented because of pending appeal of IAME (eye-aim) to the Office of the President of the Philippines."
"IAME prayed that the President lift or cancel the Order of closure for being groundless, and in violation of due process, violation of academic freedom, and for being and act of retaliation or vindictiveness of CHED NCR Director Catherine Castaneda because IAME (eye-aim) filed a complaint against her for violating Sec 3 (E) of the anti-graft and corrupt practices law and anti-red tape law in the Office of the Ombudsman."
"Hundreds of graduates of IAME (eye-aim) suffered personal injury because of the delay by CHED-NCR Director and her staff in the processing and issuance of Special Order (SO) resulting in their failure to be promoted in their respective offices."
"We, the International Academy of Management and Economics, engaged in rendering services in the Field of Education particularly in providing Masteral and Doctorate Degrees for both PRIVATE and GOVERNMENT SECTOR, has formally filed a FORMAL Complaint with the OFFICE of the OMBUDSMAN against the FOLLOWING persons namely: Catherine Casteneda, Director of CHED-NCR; Dr. Jessie Abril, ES II; Dr. Winefreda Asor, ES II; Ms. Bellaflor Coronado, ES II; Mr. Elso Laureano, ES II; Mrs. Ofelia Mabitazan, ES II; Mrs. Leonila Oineza, EPS I; Mrs. Editha Paragas, Records Officer III; Ms. Liza Magana; and Dr. Irriveri, all CHED-NCR employees for violations of: 1) Section 3 (e) and (k) of Republic Act 3019, otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act; and 2) Sections 7, 8 (2), 11 (4) and (6) of Republic Act 9485, otherwise known as the Anti-Red Tape Law."
"The said complaint was filed and received by the Office of the Ombudsman dated 28 February 2011 and 2011, for that MAIN REASON they FORCIBLY ATTEMPT to FORECLOSE this institution of LEARNING WITH THE USE OF FORCE AND INTIMIDATION AND THREAT. Thus on -2 February 2012, CHED officials accompanied by Senior State Solicitor General from the Office of the Solicitor General came with NO AUTHORITY, NO PROPER NOTICE and ADVICE to the PARTY or PARTIES concern. This BLATANT act amounts to GRAVE ABUSE of their OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS and AUTHORITY on the part of the COMMISSION on HIGHER EDUCATION, after its failed attempt to EXTORT MONEY from us by the PERSON who wrote and signed the said Final Closure Order, in the person of ATTY. JULITO VITRIOLO, Executive Director of CHED, whom we believe to be the same person who made such recommendation to the CHED en banc."
[edit] Academic offerings
I/AME provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in management. All graduate degree programs are held on Saturdays and can be completed in one to three years (academic requisites except publication). Most graduate students are working in business firms, colleges, and government agencies.[3]
- Diploma in Management
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (in partnership with University of Southern Queensland of Australia)
- Master of Business Administration
- Executive Master of Business Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Management
[edit] Faculty and management
I/AME is owned and managed by its founder, chairman and chief executive officer, Dr. Emmanuel T. Santos.
Lecturers include corporate practitioners and academics who earned degrees from such schools as Asian Institute of Management, University of the Philippines, Adamson University, University of Santo Tomas, De La Salle-Professional Schools, Inc., Ateneo Graduate School of Business, Far Eastern University, University of Asia and the Pacific, Wharton School, Cornell University, Brigham Young University, Australian National University, Williams College, University of Tokyo, Harvard University, New York University, Seattle University, University of Georgia, Leicester University, and Oxford University.[6]
[edit] Facilities
I/AME is housed in a modern-style building in Metro Manila's financial district with a business library, an IT resource center, a publishing house, an auditorium, a gym, executive conference suites, and a fine dining restaurant.[7] The school lies in the heart of the central business district of Makati City.[8]
[edit] Prominent alumni
I/AME has produced the following alumni:[9]
- Dante Sy, Ph.D., director, National Tax Research Center of the Philippines
- Jovel Cuaresma, Ph.D., professor, Gokongwei School of Management, Ateneo de Manila University
- Roman Leus, Ph.D., vice president, Treasury Marketing Unit, Security Bank
- Manuel Martinez, Ph.D., entrepreneur and management professor
- Melanie Marquez, BSBA, Miss International 1979 winner and supermodel
The order also barred IAME from “offering any extension classes,” that is, tying up with other schools to offer courses. The school “shall cause the cessation of any and all such extension classes, if any, existing and being operated by the institution or by any of its agents.”[10]
[edit] External links
- International Academy of Management and Economics: official school website
- Commission on Higher Education: official Philippine government authority on higher education
[edit] References
- ^ a b Directory of Higher Education Institutions, Commission on Higher Education, 2006-2007.
- ^ I/AME Newsletter, April 2006 Issue, IAME Press.
- ^ a b Official Primer, I/AME, 2006.
- ^ http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/146011/makati-business-school-ordered-shut[1]
- ^ Ibid
- ^ Official Faculty List, Office of the Dean, I/AME Administrative Offices, 2006.
- ^ "I/AME: In the heart of Makati", Business Education Supplement, The MBA Quarterly, June 2002 Issue.
- ^ Map of the Makati City Central Business District, Philippine Maps Inc., 2003.
- ^ Alumni List, Office of the College Registrar, I/AME Administrative Offices, 2006.
- ^ Ibid
