In line with the Department of Education’s Memorandum No. 012, s. 2026, Mapúa University Senior High School is taking a transformative leap in education with the implementation of its enhanced curriculum. This strengthened curriculum will be fully rolled out in School Year 2026-2027, designed to sharpen learner mastery, align with industry demands, and prepare students for higher education.

Introducing New Academic Pathways

The University has consolidated its offerings into eight specialized Academic Pathways (ACAD A–H) to better equip students for their chosen college degrees and future careers. These were carefully planned to provide targeted knowledge and skills for graduates to make them highly employable and future-ready in their chosen fields.

• ACAD A – Arts: Visual Arts and Design, Media and Performing Arts, Applied Arts
• ACAD B – Business: Business Administration, Accountancy, Business Analytics with AI, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management and Technology, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism Management
• ACAD C – Communication: Communication Arts, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences
• ACAD D – Design: Architecture and Design
• ACAD E – Engineering: Engineering, Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences
• ACAD F – Fitness and Sports: Physical Education, Sports Wellness and Management
• ACAD G – GenTech for IT: Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Entertainment and Media Computing, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
• ACAD H – Health: Health Allied, Health Sciences, Biological Engineering

Academic Roadmap for Students at Mapúa

At Mapúa, the Senior High School curriculum is structured to gradually transition students from broad foundational learning to specialized preparation for college:

Grade 11: Each semester, students take six Core Courses that are common to all strands. These provide essential knowledge and skills across general education. Alongside these, students choose two Electives tailored to their selected academic pathway, allowing them to begin exploring areas aligned with their future degree.

Grade 12: By this stage, the curriculum is fully specialized. All courses are Electives, meaning every subject is directly connected to the student’s chosen pathway. This ensures that the entire year is focused on building expertise and readiness for college programs.

Mapúa’s Commitment to Excellence

With these enhanced pathways, Mapúa Senior High School is not only complying with DepEd’s strengthened curriculum but also setting a new benchmark in academic innovation. By aligning education with industry and higher learning, the University ensures its students are future-ready and competitive in this rapidly-changing world.

Click here to learn more about the new senior high academic pathways offered by Mapúa University.