📝 MMDC Practicum/ Internship Guide

At MMDC, the Practicum or Internship is more than a graduation requirement—it’s a strategic opportunity for real-world learning, career enhancement, and professional growth.

Whether you're a fresh graduate, a working student, or a career shifter, the Practicum Program is designed to help you:

• Apply what you've learned in actual industry environments
• Strengthen your professional competencies
• Expand your network and portfolio
• Align your academic work with your career direction

As defined in CHED Memorandum Order No. 17, s. 2021, the internship program aims to:

“Provide students with an opportunity to complement their formal learning with practical knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes, and to gain hands-on experience in a recognized Host Training Establishment (HTE).”

🎓 Who is Eligible?

You may enroll in the Practicum course once you have completed and passed:

• All major and specialization courses as indicated in your program’s Curriculum Plan: 🔗 BA & 🔗 IT.
• Your Feasibility Study (for BSBA students) or Capstone Courses (for BSIT students)

✅ What to Prepare Before You Begin

To ensure a smooth practicum experience, complete these steps beginning the term before your intended Practicum term:

🗂 Explore MMDC’s Employer Partners

MMDC has a network of reputable Host Training Establishments (HTEs) that welcome students from various backgrounds, including working professionals.

• Refer to the list of partner HTEs:  🔗 MMDC Practicum Partners SY2526
• Review your options and begin shortlisting based on your interests, preference, location, and goals

💡 Already working? You may propose your current employer as your HTE—provided that the nominated company meets CHED’s standards for reputable training establishments, complies fully with MMCL’s accreditation procedures, and aligns with the core objectives of the internship program as defined in CHED CMO No. 17 and MMDC’s Practicum Guidelines. Any deviation from these may compromise the approval of the partnership.

⏱ Required Hours

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take other courses while doing Practicum?
Yes. You may take up to 6 additional units, with approval from your Program Head, to ensure your academic load stays manageable.

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What if I don’t finish my internship?
You must notify your Program Coordinator and submit a letter of intent at least 3 working days before your last day.

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Will internships be conducted online or onsite?
Onsite, online, and hybrid internships are available. MMDC has a mix of HTEs offering flexible modalities. For working students, remote and asynchronous setups are available through select partner companies.

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Can I propose my own Host Training Establishment (HTE)?
Yes—as long as it meets CHED’s standards, passes MMDC’s accreditation process, and supports your learning objectives. This includes your current employer if relevant to your field of study. 

Please take into account that the HTE accreditation process typically runs for at least a month before a partnership and agreements are established between MMCL/MMDC and the employer partner. 

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Can my current job count as my internship?
If your current job is directly aligned with your MMDC program, it may be considered for practicum credit. You must:

• Be actively performing tasks relevant to your field of study. You may refer to the training plan of your specialization which will be published by the Program Heads.
• Submit proof of work scope and responsibilities
• Go through the same endorsement and documentation process as regular HTEs
• The HTE to go through the accreditation process and supportive of the practicum objectives

Final approval will depend on CHED and MMDC guidelines and the fulfillment of the accreditation process.

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I’ve been employed doing relevant work for years—do I still need to do an internship?
If you have already been employed in work that is directly aligned with your MMDC program, you may qualify for the Portfolio Track instead of completing a traditional internship. This track is designed for students who have already demonstrated, through years of experience, the foundational knowledge and skills that the practicum aims to develop. You must:

• Be actively performing or have performed tasks relevant to your field of study, as reflected in the training plan per specialization to be published by the Program Heads

• Submit proof of your work scope and responsibilities

• Provide evidence of work and experience verified by an authority in your workplace, showing that you have already gained the essential practicum competencies

The Portfolio Track recognizes your prior professional experience and allows you to meet the practicum requirement by showing that you have already achieved the outcomes expected from internship training.

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Can I count unrelated work experience as my internship?
No. If your job is not related to your program specialization, it cannot be credited as your practicum. You must still complete a qualifying internship aligned with your academic track.

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Can I do an internship in advance and have it credited later?
MMDC only credits internships done within the approved Practicum term and under an official enrollment. Voluntary or early internships done outside the required term are not credited retroactively unless pre-approved and officially processed through MMDC.

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How will the internship work if I am currently based outside the Philippines?
If you're currently based abroad, you can still complete your Practicum remotely. MMDC works with partner HTEs that offer fully online internships, making it possible for students outside the Philippines to participate without needing to report onsite.

When selecting or proposing an HTE, ensure that:

• The internship can be done completely online
• The company can provide regular supervision and feedback
• You can complete all MMDC documentation, reporting and evaluation requirements
• The HTE aligns with CHED and MMDC standards

Internship is a required academic component and must be completed during your enrolled Practicum term, regardless of your location.

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