About TMC
The Technology Management Center of the University of the Philippines advances the study and practice of technology management.
A Multidisciplinary Program
The Technology Management Center (TMC) is a multi-disciplinary program of the University of the Philippines. It was formally established through a resolution approved by the UP Board of Regents on 23 February 1995.
The TMC is the first of its kind in the country and the ASEAN region, being an interdisciplinary undertaking where it draws from the expertise, experience and perspectives of nine UP Diliman units affiliated with the Center, namely, the:
• College of Science
• College of Engineering
• College of Business Administration
• School of Economics
• College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
• National College of Public Administration and Governance
• College of Home Economics
• Asian Center
• Institute of Small Scale Industries
The TMC is directly attached to the Office of the Chancellor of UP Diliman for its administrative supervision and program coordination. Assisting the Chancellor in the administration of the Center is the TMC Coordinating Council composed of the deans and directors of the affiliated UP Diliman units. The day-to-day management of the Center is the responsibility of the Executive Director, assisted by the Deputy Director. The programs and services of the Center, which are described below, are undertaken through a select group of UP Diliman affiliate faculty members, adjunct faculty, and research fellows. These faculty and fellows are renowned for their outstanding qualifications and experience in teaching, consulting and research in academe, industry and government, in their respective fields of discipline and in various aspects of Technology Management or its components.
Respond to the recognized need of firms and industries for technology upgrading, productivity improvement, and enhanced global competitiveness.
Bridge the gap between execution and strategy. We ensure technology is deployed ethically, securely, and in full support of organizational mandates.
Our Vision
The TMC is guided by a renewed vision in the performance of its mandate, which is, to serve as a world-class center for advanced education, research, and extension services in the new and dynamic field of Technology Management.
Our Mission
TMC’s mission is the management and integration of the technological processes of a firm or nation with the end in view of formulating and implementing a coherent technology strategy that informs and reinforces the firm’s or nation’s overall strategy.
Our Purpose
Provide advanced education and training in technology management.
Provide government with advice and assistance on technology forecasting, planning, policy, R&D management, and other macroeconomic aspects of technology management.
Assist local entrepreneurs and industries in harnessing and managing technology for competitive advantage.
Undertake interdisciplinary research on various aspects of technology management.
Raise public awareness of science, technology, and innovation for economic growth and better living standards.
UP Quality Policy
The University of the Philippines commits to meeting standards of academic excellence as guided by the UP Charter and defined within the changing context of national, regional, and global developments that profoundly impact universities worldwide.
UP is committed to creating and sustaining a quality culture in all its programs and constituent units supported by a quality management system of global standards to fulfill its vision, mission, and mandate.
With this system, UP shall:
• Produce graduates who will lead in the advancement of knowledge, contribute to national development, and thrive in a changing global landscape;
• Undertake research and creative work to contribute to the pursuit, creation, and translation of knowledge into innovative solutions to national and global problems and challenges;
• Spearhead public service work that brings about meaningful change in the community and the country;
• Create an environment that supports the holistic development of its students, faculty, research and extension personnel, professional staff, administrative staff, and other stakeholders;
• Deliver stakeholder-driven support services and adhere to the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Align our policies on research and innovation, activities in teaching and learning, and outreach engagements with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As a guide to the continuous improvement of the University’s performance in carrying out its mandate, the UP Quality Policy shall be communicated to all stakeholders.
UP recognizes that to sustain academic excellence, a quality assurance system will enable it to continuously enhance the quality and relevance of its academic programs. The UP Quality Assurance System, previously known as the Academic Assessment and Development System, aims to assure the Filipino public as well as national and international stakeholders that UP programs and delivering units meet standards of academic excellence as currently defined within the changing context of local, national, regional and global developments that have had profound impact on universities worldwide.