Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is a four-year program that focuses on managing businesses and their overall operations. The program involves critical decision-making skills in order to successfully strategize business operations. It teaches students a basic and clear understanding of the functions of every division in a company, be it in marketing, finance, operations, human resources, and office management.
Recommended Senior High School Strand
Students who want to pursue a degree in BS in Business Administration are encouraged to take the Accountancy, Business and Management strand. This strand provides the basic concepts of business and financial management, and corporate operations that will be helpful for college.
Subjects and Curriculum
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Accounting
- Business Communication
- Basic Finance
- Basic Microeconomics
- Business Law
- Income Taxation
Admission Requirements
Qualifications
- The student must be a high school graduate.
However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the
Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.
- The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.
Basic Requirements
- Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
- Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
- Most recent medical and dental health record
- Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
- Certificate of Good moral character
- Copy of honorable dismissal
- Copy of high school diploma
- (1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture
Program Outcome
Graduates of BS in Business Administration are expected to be able to:
- Study and analyze the business environment
- Create operational plans
- Think of modern business ideas
- Effectively manage a business unit for economic sustainability
- Conduct research methods from a business perspective
On-The-Job Training/Internship
During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in various corporate and business companies.
Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.
Board Exam
The BS in Business Administration does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Master’s degree followed by a Doctorate degree to gain expertise in the industry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of BS in Business Administration may pursue a career path in various corporate and business companies. They may for roles such as a marketing officer, sales representative, account manager, lead manager, retail manager, and business development executive.
