The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Banking and Finance is a four-year degree program designed to equip students with knowledge in investments, financial management, and capital markets. Students will also have an understanding of the financial aspects of the economy, operations of financial institutions, and financial management of business operations to effectively apply business administration principles.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in BSBA in Banking and Finance 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

• Principles of Management
• Human Behavior in Organization
• Principles of Marketing
• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Basic Finance
• Philippine Business Environment
• Management Accounting
• Business Ethics

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 Banking and Finance 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 usually required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in relevant workplaces such as financial institutions, corporations, 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

The BSBA in Banking and Finance 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 Banking and Finance may pursue a career path in any financial institutions, corporations, and auditing companies. They may apply as an accounting officer, banking assistant, loan officer, budget analyst, and tax examiner.