The College conducts R&E activities in economics, agricultural and applied economics, and agribusiness management focused on promoting efficient and competitive economic activities, improving income distribution, protecting the environment, and managing natural resources. CEM collaborates with the Tokyo University of Agriculture in conducting the Philippine Bio-business Practice that provides Japanese students with hands-on experience in tropical agriculture, as well as with other Asian universities through various student and faculty exchange programs. ICOPED, a cooperative training service provider, offers training to professionals to build competencies and skills to manage and operate cooperatives as viable economic and social enterprises.