Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Business Economics is a four-year degree program that equips students with an understanding of key economic theories, principles, and models. The program tackles specific topics on banking, investment, development planning, and business processes. It gives students a wider understanding of how financial markets work, how products are manufactured, and the proper distribution of goods and resources.
Recommended Senior High School Strand
Students who want to pursue a degree in BSBA in Business Economics 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
- Introduction in Accounting
- Business Communication
- Basic Finance
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 Business Economics 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 corporations 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 Business Economics 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 Business Economics may pursue a career path in corporations and business companies. They may apply as a management trainee, economics researcher, commodity analyst, business economist, market research analyst, financial analyst, and investment analyst.
