Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Management Accounting is a four-year degree program that combines accounting, finance, and management. The BSBA in Management Accounting program teaches students all the operations, accounting, and financial functions, marketing management, business structures and leadership development within an organization.
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
- Business Computer Application
- Business Communication
- Business Finance
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Management and Organization
- Managerial Accounting
- Principles of Money
- Credit and Banking
- Financial Accounting
- Law on Business Organizations
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 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 BSBA in Management Accounting may pursue a career path in any corporate and auditing companies. They may apply as a management accounting staff, tax accounting staff, management trainee, credit investigators, financial analyst, budget analyst, credit analyst, and financial adviser.
