The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Operations Management is a four-year degree program designed to equip students with relevant knowledge and necessary skills in product development and distribution. The program focuses heavily on the internal processes that consist of manufacturing and service operations. Students will then learn the organizational strategy as a whole, from planning, scheduling, layout, purchasing, inventory, and quality control. BSBA in Operations Management majors will learn to efficiently allocate budget in production operations. 

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in BSBA in Operations 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

• Principles of Management
• Human Behavior in Organization
• Principles of Marketing
• Introduction to 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 Operations Management 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 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 Operations Management program 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 Operations Management may pursue a career path in various corporate and business companies. They may apply as a management trainee, operations management assistant, technical operations staff, warehouse assistant, or administrative officer.