The Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication is a graduate school in media studies in the Philippines. It is considered as one of the leading communication institutions in the Philippines and the ASEAN Region. The institute was established in 1980 as the Asian Institute of Journalism. In 1994, the institute was renamed the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication to expand to other forms of media. It provides graduate education and professional training. The institute offers the following academic programs: The institute also offers a ladderized program in post-grad communication. AIJC’s research and development and consultancy (RDC) program includes policy research; design, implementation and evaluation of development communication initiatives, public information, social mobilization and advocacy programs; and design and implementation of management information systems. Making a difference in national development, many RDC outputs have been institutionalized in several development programs.