Metis College launched a business education programme on Friday, 29 March 2025, designed for professionals seeking practical skills and immediate impact—rather than traditional academic credentials.
The college, founded in 2023, aims to serve working professionals through a modular MBA model. It offers courses in eight-week terms with monthly start dates, progressing from core business fundamentals to applied strategy and a final capstone challenge.
“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 event held at F1 Hotel in Bonifacio Global City.
“Education here isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about developing the kind of leadership that can navigate uncertainty with clarity and purpose.”
Metis, named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, offers a globally recognised MBA through partnerships with Woolf University and collaboration with Saïd Business School – University of Oxford. The college currently serves more than 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 MBA programme is a full member of Woolf University, offering ECTS-accredited degrees. Participants also gain access to Oxford Online Programmes delivered by Saïd Business School – University of Oxford, and can earn a certificate of attendance from the School, along with engagement opportunities through its global e-lumni 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 a space to listen, reflect, and grow—not just for grades, but for meaningful conversations about who we’re becoming.”
Khail Macadaeg shared that an international immersion in London was personally transformative, 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.
