Metis College launched a business education program on Friday, designed for professionals seeking practical skills rather than traditional credentials.
The college, founded in 2023, aims to serve working professionals with a modular MBA program. It offers courses in eight-week terms with monthly start dates, progressing from foundational skills to applied strategy.
“We created Metis for people who move—people who don’t wait for perfect conditions,” said Trisha Roque-Oreta, director of learning experience at Metis, at the launch held at F1 Hotel in Bonifacio Global City.
“Education here isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about developing the kind of leadership that knows how to navigate uncertainty with clarity and purpose,” she said.
Metis, named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, offers a globally-accredited MBA through partnerships with Woolf University and the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. The college said it serves over 2,000 students.
“Everything I learn, I can use the next day,” said Migs Martinez, an Athena scholar, who works in client strategy.
“This isn’t education for someday. It’s designed for now,” said Martinez.
The program is a full member of Woolf University, offering ECTS-accredited degrees and provides access to Oxford’s Saïd Business School faculty and alumni network.
Student ambassadors at the launch highlighted the program’s practical applications.
“The best part of Metis is that it doesn’t feel like a classroom,” said Dreya Evangelista.
“It’s space to listen, reflect, and grow—not just for grades, but for real conversations about who we’re becoming,” said Evangelista.
Khail Macadaeg cited a transformative international immersion in London, while Shawntel Nieto, a social impact entrepreneur, spoke about leadership aligned with personal values.
Keynote speaker Francis Kong emphasized the importance of defining one’s purpose.
“Burnout isn’t always about too much work. Sometimes, it’s about borrowed purpose. You need to define your own,” Kong said.