Satisfaction of MDRM Alumni with The Program’s Curriculum, ‎College Advisement, Facilities, and Overall Educational Experience

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    • Dr. Nickie Boy A. Manalo Batangas State University, The National Engineering University, Philippines
    https://doi.org/10.14419/3dz0ze90

    Received date: June 30, 2025

    Accepted date: August 5, 2025

    Published date: October 22, 2025

  • MDRM Students; Curriculum; Educational Experience; Strengths and Weaknesses

  • Abstract

    The purpose of the study was to determine the level of satisfaction among MDRM students with the program's subject matter. It ‎focused on the curriculum, academic advisement and support, and the respondents' overall educational experience. A total of 24 ‎program alumni participated in the survey, providing both quantitative and qualitative feedback. The results revealed that most ‎respondents were male, aged between 30 and 39, currently residing outside Batangas Province, and working in the field of DRRM. ‎Additionally, the majority expressed satisfaction with the program’s curriculum, the college’s advisement and support, and reported ‎a high level of satisfaction with their overall educational experience. Most of the identified strengths were related to the expertise and ‎depth of knowledge of the DRRM faculty, as well as the relevance of the courses included in the curriculum. However, the most notable weakness was the lack of coordination and communication between the college and other units regarding admissions and program information. It was also found that most respondents would recommend the program to others and are open to receiving ‎updates from the ACTION Center/DREAM Academy and CABEIHM. Based on these findings, a set of recommendations is ‎proposed to maintain the quality of education and improve areas related to the delivery and management of the program‎.

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    Manalo , D. N. B. A. . (2025). Satisfaction of MDRM Alumni with The Program’s Curriculum, ‎College Advisement, Facilities, and Overall Educational Experience. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(6), 482-491. https://doi.org/10.14419/3dz0ze90