[3] The Institute was reorganized in 1968 though Republic Act (R.A.) 5334, converting it into the Asian Center.

Through R.A. 5334, the Center managed to become a degree-granting institution while continuing to performs its research functions.

Aside from these courses, students are also required to demonstrate competence in one Asian language.

Students taking their Master's degree in Asian Studies specializes on one of four area of specializations namely: On the other hand, the Philippine Studies program is designed to produce specialists with a broad and integrated comprehension of Philippine society, external relations, political and socio-economic development, and culture.

It also includes the study of Filipino society and culture and its constituent ethnolinguistic groups.