Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
University of the City of Marikina | |
Motto | Discipline, Excellence, Good Taste |
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Type | Public, City University |
Established | June 6, 2003 |
Location | Marikina City, Metro Manila,, Philippines |
Colors | Green |
Affiliations | ALCU |
Website | PLMAR Official Website |
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (simply known as PLMar) is the first city government-funded university in Marikina City, Philippines. It was established to provide quality but affordable territory education to the residence of Marikina by Ordinance No.015 Series of 2003. The effort was spearheaded by Mayor Marides C. Fernando, Cong. Marcelino Teodoro, and Dr. Jerome Mendoza. Its guiding slogan is para sa kaunlaran, tao naman (for prosperity, people turn).
Enrollment in 2003 was 1,424 students and has successively increased; the 2012-2013 enrollment is 6,051. PLMar surpasses the national rate of graduates who pass the professional, Regulation Commission National Board Examinations for Nurses, Teachers and Criminologist. PLMar has a commitment to produce work-ready, career-focused, and community-oriented graduates, and has been successful in developing globally competitive graduates that are employed internationally.
The present leadership is headed by Mayor Del R. De Guzman, and with karunungan one of the 7-k flagship programs of his administration, PLMar gears its programs toward their achievement and hope to maintain Marikina as a vibrant community of citizens, proud of their roots and have a mutual concern for the common good.
Vision
PLMar, a model University that meets global challenges producing disciplined and excellent leaders.
Mission
PLMar is committed to produce work-ready, career-focused, and community-oriented graduates honed through holistic and lifelong learning.
Curricular offerings
Short Courses
- Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Services (ladderized)
- 1 year Caregiver NC II
Four-year Programs
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Special Education (SPED)
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino, English, Mathematics
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Development management, and Entrepreneurial Management
- Bachelor of Science in Criminology
- Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications
Five-year Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Graduate Programs
- Master of Arts in Education, major in Educational Management
- Master in Business Administration (Special Management Program)
- Master of Arts in Educational Management
- Master of Education (Non-Thesis)
- Master in Business Administration
- Doctor in Public Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management
See also
- Local colleges and universities
- Marikina City
- Association of Local Colleges and Universities
- Pamantasan
- Alculympics