It is also mandated to promote research, advance studies and progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.

SPAMAST traces its roots from Malita Barangay High School when it was created through Municipal Ordinance No.

In 1969, a Marcos–type building with 10 rooms was constructed in a two-hectare lot donated by Mrs. Juanita De Salmon.

On March 9, 1984, the Batas Pambansa Bilang 65 changed the name of MAMAST to “Southern Philippines Agri-Business, Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST)” to expand its scope and interest in the fields of agriculture and fisheries.

In 1989, SPAMAST acquired an 8-hectare land in Buhangin, Malita which is now the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) Campus.