The Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting is a four-year degree program that provides students with knowledge and skills in management. It includes discussions on the systems, procedures, and policies relevant to company management and decisions. The program also aims to produce globally competitive students who are capable of applying both accounting and management techniques.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in Management Accounting are encouraged to take the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand. This strand provides the basic concepts of business and financial management, and corporate operations which will be helpful in their college journey.

Subjects and Curriculum

• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Principles of Organization & Management
• Management of Accounting Synthesis
• Quantitative Technical In Business
• Law on Business Organizations
• Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting

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 Management Accounting are expected to be able to:

• Execute strategic management
• Show quantitative problem-solving abilities
• Use analytical abilities to solve accounting related problems
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Knowledgeable of Business Fundamentals

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are usually required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in relevant workplaces such as corporate and auditing 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

To become a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a graduate should have an active membership in the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) then pass the first and second part of the CMA exam. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in Management Accounting may pursue a career path in any corporate and auditing companies. They may apply as a management accounting staff, internal auditor, risk management officer, tax accounting staff, management trainee, credit investigators, financial analyst, budget analyst, credit analyst, and financial adviser.