The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP), through its College of Applied Economics (CAEc), is officially launching the Economics Collaborative Online International Learning (E-COIL) Program. This 35-day virtual engagement, running from October 30 to December 12, 2025, marks a significant step in the University’s mission to foster world-class delivery of its academic programs through international collaboration. 

In partnership with Universitas Brawijaya (UB) in Indonesia, this innovative program brings together 180 participants—including 30 students from USeP and 148 from UB—to work in a borderless digital environment. The project, titled “Review of Research Articles in Scopus-indexed Economics Journals,” is designed to train students in the critical evaluation of high-impact research and the real-world application of economic theories.

This program is a direct implementation of the USeP Strategic Plan 2022-2027, which aims to deliver future-driven academic programs through transdisciplinary and alternative learning modalities. By promoting student and faculty mobility, CAEc continues to build dreams without limits, transforming communities in the ASEAN region and beyond.

Program Highlights:

The 7-week timeline features a mix of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, ensuring flexibility while maintaining high engagement. Highlights include:

• Expert Lectures: Sessions on finding high-impact journals led by Prof. Lina Asmara Wati (UB) and techniques for literature review by Dr. Jennifer E. Hinlo (USeP).
• International Teamwork: Mixed groups of USeP and UB students will collaborate to select, critique, and present their findings.
• Culminating Activity: A final presentation where students showcase their work to faculty and peers, sharing their international learning experiences.