Buthenics 1 History of AMA University and AMAOEd 4 @ONLINE GOONS oes History of AMA University and AMAOEd This module contains the following topics: 1. History of AMA University 2. History of AMA University Online Education History of AMA University Course Module ‘The AMA Group of Companies was built upon the dream of the late Amable M. Agulluz Sr. (AMA), Auditor General and National Treasurer during the term of Diosdado Macapagal, to build an institution that would provide world-class education to the Filipino youth. ‘That dream bore fruit on October 20, 1980 when his son, Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V (ARAV), established the AMA Institute of Computer Studies and thus blazed the trail for popular computer education in the country. Originally located along Shaw Boulevard, the pioneering school offered EDP Fundamentals, Basic Programming and Technology Career courses. In June 1981, the AMA Computer College (AMACC) was launched with four- year degree course in BS Computer Science, the first to be offered in the country. From only 13, the student population of AMACC surged to 600 in 1983 and 2,000 in 1985. To meet the growing demand for computer courses, AMACC established its first campus in Makati in 1983. A second campus followed in 1986in Project8, Quezon City. In 1987, the AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC) was established to offer short courses in programming and two-year technical vocational courses. Today, there are 16 company-owned ACLC branches and more than 100 franchised learning centers. In the same year, AMA Basic Education was formed to offer elementary, high schooland eventually pre-school education. Now known as St. Augustine International School, it has eight (8) local branches located in Metro Manila, Laguna, Cebu City, Mactan, Bacolod and Davao. In 1996, AMA set up the AMA Telecommunications and Electronics Learning Center (AMATEL) - the country’s first ever telecommunications school. Itis, now called AMA International Institute of Technology (AlIT) and has branches in Cubao, San Pedro, Laguna and Mindoro In 1998, the ABE International Business College was established to offer courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM), Business Administration and computer related courses. Today, ABE has 25 branches