The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial Management is a four-year program recommended for people who plan to pursue a career in Banking and Finance Industry. The program aims to help students acquire analytical skills, perception, and competencies necessary for sound financial decision making in the business world. It focuses on financial analysis, economics, investment strategies, management systems, banking, and commercial planning. 

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in BSBA in Financial Management 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

• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Basic Microeconomics
• Money, Credit, and Banking
• Business and Finance
• Taxation and Public Finance
• Principles of Banking and Corporation Finance
• Principles of Investments
• Financial Policy and Central Banking

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 BSBA in Financial Management are expected to be able to:

• Understanding the concepts and principles of Financial Management
• Understanding theories and modeling approaches to Financial Management
• Analytical Skills on Investment Strategies
• 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 BSBA in Financial Management 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 BSBA in Financial Management may pursue a career path in various corporate and business companies. They may apply for roles such as bank teller, accounting clerk, payroll associate, finance officer, financial advisor, financial analyst, and investment analyst.