Master in Business Administration in the Philippines

The Master in Business Administration (MBA) program is a two-year graduate program usually taken by mid-career professionals to gain an advantage in their professional careers. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills that will make them qualified and competent in higher-level management positions. The program centers on the current management techniques, functional areas in the field of business, relevant concepts in economics, applied mathematics, statistics, and behavioral science, and their practical applications. It does not only teach students about theories and applications of business concepts, processes, tools, and techniques but also teaches students about managerial tools and right decision-making processes in a business.

Recommended Undergraduate Program

Students who wish to pursue a Master of Business Administration should have an undergraduate degree in the business or management field. However, students who do not hold an undergraduate program in those fields but still wish to pursue the program are encouraged to take at least 18 units of courses in the relevant fields.

Subjects and Curriculum

• Managerial Accounting

• Marketing Research

• Financial Management

• Managerial Statistics

• Economic Analysis of Business

• Production and Operations Management

• Entrepreneurial Management

• Project Research and Development

• International Business

• Management Information Systems

• Marketing Management

• Financial Accounting

• Management Policy

• Problems in Personnel Management

• Organization Theory and Design

• Human Behavior in Organization

• Research Methodology

• Communication Skills Development

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

• The student must have an undergraduate degree relevant to the program

• The student must pass the Graduate Admissions Test of the university

Basic Requirements

• Undergraduate Transcript of records (Original and Photocopy)

• Recommendation letters from former professors, deans, or colleagues

• Letter of intent

• Most recent medical and dental health record

• Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate

• Copy of undergraduate diploma

• (1) Latest 2”x2”ID Picture

Areas of Specialization

• Business Management

• Marketing

• Tourism Management

• Finance

• Operations

• Human Resource Management

• Entrepreneurship

• Economics

• Industrial Management

• Organizational Development

• International Business

• Environment Management

Program Outcome

Graduates of Master of Business Administration are expected to be able to:

• Communicate effectively in a variety of formats

• Identify key issues facing businesses or specific business units

• Utilize qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate and solve critical business problems

• Integrate tools and concepts from multiple functional areas to solve business problems

• Evaluate and integrate ethical considerations when making business decisions

• Incorporate varied perspectives when making business decisions

Board Exam

The Master of Business Administration 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 Master of Business Administration may pursue a career path in business, government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, or private companies. They may apply as a marketing head, sales representative, account manager, lead manager, retail manager, operations head, and business development head.