Why did I choose BSBA in Management Accounting: Choosing my degree in college was an easy decision. Throughout my life, I always wanted to be like my mother, an auditor. I loved accounting subjects and anything that has something to do with my analytical skills.

About my college education: Most of the students compare BS Accountancy and Management Accounting courses since both courses major in Accounting. But the two courses really has different curriculum and approach.

Management accounting helped me not just to analyse the problem using accounting analysis but also helped us how to make a decision using different approach being in upper or middle management. Management accounting give me new ideas on how to improve my decision making skills from knowing the problem until creating alternative solutions in a particularly problem using accounting or management skills.

One of my difficult subject was our Cost accounting wherein we need to chose an existing company and create case and financial analysis. The said assignment was required us to visit the chosen company and create documentation. It was difficult since we really need to contact owners and upper management of a particular company and ask permission to access their data and visit their place. But the project gave us more knowledge and ideas of how a company really work in a particular industry.

Passing the exams especially in our major subjects was really a hard thing to do. You really need to study well and analyse well everything. Every school year more of my classmates are shifting other courses because they cannot maintain their grades anymore.

Taking this course will require you patience and motivation to hold on and take it seriously. It was never really an easy course wherein you need to work on your entrepreneurial and accounting skills. Why do you think I succeed? Because I work on it and at the same time I enjoyed working on it.

My current job: I am currently a Operation Supervisor in an Accounting BPO at Makati. I have been working for 4 years now.

As a Supervisor in Accounting BPO I monitor and review accounting and related system report for accuracy and completeness. I obtain knowledge of the client's business and accounting systems to understand the transaction flow of the business and to develop expectations on the possible movements of the balances that were subsequently validated in the conduct of audit procedure.

Am I using what I learned in college: There are actually a lot of things you need to learn during work that you never learned from school. But there are skills from schools that I have apply during work. Like using familiarizing an accounting system which our school taught us. So it was already easy for me to understand how accounting system work.

How long did it take to find a job: A week after my graduation I was already hired in an accounting firm in Makati. It was really a hard decision for me to accept the Job since I was planning to continue studying and take my MBA program that time. But I realized that as a graduate student, I still have so many things to consider and to learn in this kind of industry.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: Business graduates always has a space in any kind of industry. They can function in marketing, sales, accounting, admin, and solution services.

A fresh graduate student of BSBA major in management accounting can expect a minimum of 13,000 salary but if you had a chance to took and pass the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) board exam you can expect a minimum of 25,000 salary. But you really need to spend more time and money taking CMA board exam.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Like other professionals said, you need to love your job. Its also like taking your course. You need to love your course for your to become successful. You have to decide it is really what you want and if it's really what makes you happy. Because when you realized that it was not really what makes you happy you already loss a lot of time and money. And you can always be successful in the field where your heart belongs.

About my college education: Having been completed tertiary education is but an honor for the rest of my life. And with help of Mariano Marcos State University, with my determination to succeed, the desire for excellence and competencies I gained, it molded me into what I am now and my philosophies.
Management Accounting is both a discipline in professional accounting development and imbued with effective and efficient ideas in Management. I developed the value of analysis, mathematics, management and value crafting plus interpersonal communication. Not by just being at par, but even greater as I expected.

My current job: Operations Analyst at Deutsche Bank- Deutsche Knowledge Services.

Am I using what I learned in college: I have to say that working is very different compare to your college days. Although, great foundations taught in school is promising though not a hundred percent application to where I am now.

How long did it take to find a job: Just as soon as I expected. I was surprised that I could enter DEUTSCHE with competitions to greater universities in Manila.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: Absolutely, management accounting is interdisciplinary course providing promising careers to graduates. A very in demand course and flexible course which actually you can be a manager, accountant, professor, analyst, banker and etc.

Why did I choose : I wanted to be a CPA and this course was the best choice for this purpose. It seems a good combination to have both management and accounting.

About my college education: I learned of how corporations were established and who were the incorporators, the Board of Directors, and stockholders. This was important in the management of the business. By learning that the corporation is run by the policies and directives of the Board, I was able to understand the bigger picture of how big business is operated. I learned also that a small business can succeed if more capital is put in to make it grow. The course did not have any hard subject. The Accounting and Math subjects were easy to understand. The teachers seemed not to fail any of my classmates. So I can remember that most if not all really graduated. There were only a few of us compared to the other schools that were open to both female and male. This school did not look much at profits but on the quality of the education.

Since the teachers were mostly ladies like us, there was a kind of easy understanding and respect. They were accessible and considerate of our schedules and projects. They showed us goodness of heart and compassion.

My current job: My current job is an Accountant in a big multinational company. The pay is much higher than the usual rate in the Filipino companies for the same job description or functions.

Am I using what I learned in college: I remember that a bag full of cash was left in one of the tables in the canteen in our school during my college days, I gave it to the Registrar’s Office. I learned that honesty makes one feel very good inside. I am still trying to be honest all the time in my work.

How long did it take to find a job: After graduating I was hired in a marketing company. It was my first job and I really felt good. Then I reviewed for the Board exam for Accountants. I passed it and became a CPA.

Do I recommend studying : The accounting course is needed in each office. But it is better if one becomes a Certified Public Accountant so that she can earn more.

There is a better chance of employment or work if one takes this course because this makes the employer think that a graduate of this course will understand business.

Why did I choose BSBA in Accountancy: To be honest I didn't choose this course but eventually I fell in love with it.

About my college education: Its really challenging and fun experience.

My current job: For the meantime I'm still processing my requirements, got a job offer from Accenture. It's Data Analyst position it's all about processing all the billings and solve all the customer concerns. But I still have a plan to apply in BPI bank as Phone Banker (CSE specialist).

How long did it take to find a job: It took me 2 weeks to get a job.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Accountancy: All companies are in need of accounting graduates for their accounting department. Accounting is a lifeblood of all company.
Basic salary is P10,000-P15,000

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: The course that you choose it's really a crucial thing in your entire life, it will determined your future. Let me say this Choose a course that while working in your course enjoyed it. In skills and attitude it's all depend to us guys if you want to get a honors. Start it now! read a lot of books, make friends to students that love to study and have the same interest with you. Always have a mental attitude that you always get a 1.0 in every subject that you've get so you yourself will make necessary work to get that.

Why did I choose BSBA in Management Accounting: I decided to take up this course because I believe that this is one of the practical courses nowadays since every company and institution needs an Accounting and Management professionals. I also love doing small business of my own like selling different stuffs so through this course I can be able to acquire better knowledge about the different aspects of business. I am also dreaming of being a business tycoon.

About my college education: In my four years stay in the university as a Management Accounting Major, I learned the importance of management and accounting in business and how can you apply the management principles into your daily life. Some of the difficult subjects are the Advanced Accounting and Government Accounting. Mostly the exams were comprehensive and many of us were able to pass it except for some instances wherein it was really tough to understand some of the topics. For a student to survive the course, one must have the analytical mind especially when dealing with different Accounting Transactions, one must also have the determination, perseverance and eagerness to learn. Positivity is also important.

My current job: Presently, I am doing a small business and I am studying to further enhanced my skills in other aspects.

Am I using what I learned in college: I have applied the principles of monitoring your finances, how can you generate income in doing your own business and how will you succeed in the business world.

How long did it take to find a job: It took me only a month to find a job. The demand for Management and Accounting graduates is very high.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: If you believe that you have the analytical mind and can study under pressure then you can succeed the course. This is also a very good start when you are dreaming to put up your own business someday as you will be equipped with all the necessary information on management and accounting principles.

The demand for Management Accounting graduates is continuously emerging. Different institutions need Accounting Staffs, Accounting Specialists and Management Staffs and Officers.

Fresh graduate can earn the minimum of Php12,000 a month and at least Php 20,000 for more experienced employee.

About my college education: My 4 years study at Saint Columban College was full of amazing experiences. My school is expert in producing competent students and I am proud to be one of its best product. Academic aspect is of high quality and in fact this school is known and considered as the most prestige school within the city. Most of daughters and sons of high class people in the society were sent in this school. This is the most preferred school if you are looking forward for a great experience in the field of business course most especially, accountancy course.

It needs a thorough and diligent study in order to graduate in this institution. I worked hard as a student to comply all the requirements given by instructors. Aside from high quality of academic learning, students are encourage to participate in many organizations and clubs within the school in order to develop talents, skills and creativity. My experience was a great preparation for me and molded me to what I am today. As a leader of one of the organizations, I was able to make myself even more responsible not just to my duty for the entire club but also in managing my time and myself.

My current job: My current job is a content writer/blogger/SEO while being a youth network pastor in one of the pentecostal church in this city. I am currently ministering youths of different campuses and helping them how to become a good citizen in this city and to mold a Christ-like character while achieving their dreams in life.

Am I using what I learned in college: I am a business course product. Though the main requirement for being a writer is just knowing how to write in English, still, my overall knowledge helps me to be very effective in producing quality and helpful articles for my clients. I believe a writer/SEO must really know the flow and the tactics in business before becoming more effective.

How long did it take to find a job: I already got a job while I was studying. I was about to enter into 4th year of my college life when I luckily hired in one of the outsourcing company within the city as a writer.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: Business course is the "never dying" course from the beginning. Business is everywhere and so job opportunity is everywhere too. Any establishment deals with business. Earning the salary depends upon how wise and hardworking a person is in applying and fulfilling his duty. Lots of opportunity when a person is graduated in business course because we are not encourage to work for someone else but to do business too which is the key to a more successful career.

About my college education: My college education is far from interesting. If anything, it's a disappointment. The blame is both on me. I never learned to appreciate and love the course I took up because of one single thing: it's not where my passion is. And this made everything so difficult. Every getting up from bed was a torture. Every lesson was so Greek to me that I never paid attention and gave my best shot to really understand all the lessons we had.

Accountancy and Management Accounting are banks of numbers, equations, graphs and problems. These two require above-average analytic skills, unaltered love for math, little to no social life, and sleepless nights. Unfortunately, I didn't (and I still don't) have all of these.

My current job: English tutor and freelance writer

Am I using what I learned in college: At some instances, I'm able to use what I learned in school. My involvement in the University's publication helped me improve my writing, which is the very essence of my current job.

How long did it take to find a job: Not long. I was able to find a job immediately. The same is true with my college classmates.

Do I recommend studying Management Accounting: In terms of employment opportunities, yes. But I'd rather advise incoming freshmen to follow their passion instead of forcing themselves to take up a course solely based on job demand.

Why did I choose BSBA in Management Accounting: I love numbers.

About my college education: I have improved my analysis. A good training and of course it helped improve my skills in dealing with numbers.

My current job: I am an offshore bookkeeper doing remote jobs at home. I have a full time job from an Australian company as their bookkeeper and at the same time I have clients from USA, Singapore, Canada and New Zealand with the same role too.

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, all of my skills that I have learned in my college were helpful in my current job, to be specific, doing the tax computations, payroll computations and all the accounting concepts. My analysis was really enhanced with my present job.

How long did it take to find a job: 4 months after my graduation.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: Yes, I highly recommend this course, most especially now a days that BPO's and remote jobs are in demand. A big salary plus just working in your home is a very convenient way and money saving.

Why did I choose : I had a feeling it would be the course that would give me a bright future ahead of me. I always thought any course involving business would be great to study since it is very useful, plus knowing accounting would be very much more helpful for achieving a good career as it is closely related to every business.

About my college education: I learned the basics and techniques of accounting. I did not find any subject difficult. All were enjoyable and I passed them all. Each student should know how to manage his time for studying and leisure.

My current job: My job is to make sure that all materials and supplies needed in a construction are bought on cheaper process and delivered on time to where these are needed.

Am I using what I learned in college: By doing accounting practicum in many companies I was enabled to become an expert on the cost-benefit of each material and the expenses in each business.

How long did it take to find a job: One month after graduation, I got employed.

Do I recommend studying : I highly recommend this course to all those who want to work inside an office where the sun does not burn you, but still earn good income.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: This course is always preparatory to having one's own business or being employed in an enterprise.

About my college education: It is somewhat similar to Management Accounting or Accounting Technology. It is a hybrid course because you will take up major subjects in accounting and management. This course could not be eligible for a CPA exam but it is a ladderized program in which your accounting and management subjects would be credited if you will take up Accountancy.

My current job: Chinese Financial Translator

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, my course is a very practical course because first of all it is a business course and all business needed somebody who knows or who has accounting skills. You don't have difficulty in finding a starting career.

How long did it take to find a job: Immediately. I already worked while at school because I was a grantee of the MASICAP II Program in which we are trained to do feasibility studies for Small and Medium Enterprises and fielded on other cities while still enrolled in the university.

Do I recommend studying Accountancy: Yes, I would recommend this course to others because its flexibility. You will not only equipped on accounting skills but on other aspects of business such management, marketing and etc. As for my experience, I received an above minimum rate.

Why did I choose BSBA in Management Accounting: To know more about in business and accounting. And discover some technique on how to manage finances.

About my college education: It is interesting and a challenge, since we were solving problems and having a case study which is happening in our community. Nothing difficult if you study well. others had failed exams because they were taking it for granted. Others will not succeed due to financial problem, and others even if they lack finances but still having a determination to reach their goals.

My current job: Accounting Staff in Southern Mindanao Mission, In charge in receiving and equipment inventory.

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, because I am a working student, working in the business office of the school. Theories in school are more difficult than in actual flow of work.

How long did it take to find a job: Two weeks only...

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: I think employment opportunities in this course are wide and the salary level will compensate your needs & wants, much more to the experienced employee.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: For those who are taking BSBA major in management accounting don't take for granted, because education is the only thing that others can't steal from you...

Why did I choose BSBA in Management Accounting: Someday I really want to put up my own business and become one of the richest business women in the Philippines.

About my college education: I have learned accounting process. I really find accounting subjects difficult. All about basic accounting like making journal entries the debit and credit.

Passing the exams is not difficult if you really listen to your teachers and you study well before the examination. There are some students who shift from other course but they are just few.

To pass this kind of course you must be very discipline in times of studying your lessons, dependent and patient.

My current job: Accounting Staff in Broadway Travel Inc.

How long did it take to find a job: It took 2 weeks for me to have a job.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: If you really want this course you must ready yourself for a big stress and dependent working. And even your having a hard time sometimes you should not give up instead make it an inspiration for you to pursue your career and finish study.

About my college education: My education was very challenging, every day in school I considered it as a challenge. You don't be a good math student in order to succeed in this course, what important is you have the willingness to learn and motivation to proceed your degree.

My current job: Virtual Assistant

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, I used it until now, first is time management. I also use marketing.

How long did it take to find a job: 6 months

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: Yes, employment opportunites are good.

About my college education: In the very first place I thought this course is all about mathematical concepts and process. I was proven wrong as Accounting deals more with applied logic and thorough analyses. It uses mathematics as a tool so that results attained are used for analyses which are then reported to the users of financial statements. Such reports serve as a basis for decision-making.

My current job: Accounting Assistant

How long did it take to find a job: 2 months

About my college education: The best education I've ever had and even I'm 3 months away from my graduation, I got several jobs in prestigious companies in the Philippines. I loved the environment and the professors were so helpful. They were very professional and shared a lot of nuggets of wisdom. It was not just interesting, but I learned a lot. Though Accounting is a very difficult major, I was able to finish my preferred units.

My current job: Sales and Marketing Specialist/ Writer/Events Organizer/ Academics Teacher/Entrepreneur/Recruiter/ Life Coach/ Online Job employee across the globe catering to US, Canada, Australian and Asian employers.

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes. Certainly.

How long did it take to find a job: Not too long. I was a working student with Wendy's and McDonald's. Then before graduation, I was hired as Marketing Officer for Mastercard.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: Yes. They will learn a lot and earn a lot after studying in PSBA. And most of all could 'help' others!

Why did I choose BSBA in Management Accounting: Something that runs in the family.

About my college education: It was fun, interesting and life changing.
Communication with the people around you. You need to learn how to get along with other no matter what.

My current job: unemployed from April 2014.

Am I using what I learned in college: I was able to apply most of my experiences in school in my Job. I was able to apply my skills such as creating project flows, adapting to the people in the company, being able to understand business terms, making the right decisions for the business.

How long did it take to find a job: 4 months.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: For employment opportunities one must be clear on what he/she wants on what to do in a job. This course has a vast selection on possible job opportunities such as marketing, accounting, office, administrative positions. If you are unable to know what kind of work you are interested in you may have difficulty on getting a job after graduation. For the salary well the higher the position the greater the Salary.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Always learn on how to adjust and adapt on the environment. It is easy to learn the academe but it is difficult to build relations with the people around you.

Why did I choose BSBA in Management Accounting: My father was the one who wanted me to take my first course, BS in Accountancy. Then I shifted to BSBA major in Management Accounting.

About my college education: Accountancy is really a hard course. You should really study well and always give attention to class. This course is not about math, it is more on analyzing. I shifted to Management Accounting because I didn't meet the maintaining grade. It really not my choice to study accountancy, that's is why I think I didn't enjoy it.

My current job: I still don't have a job. I graduated 2 months ago.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Choose the course you really want, not what your parents what you to take. Take this course if you really want to be an accountant. In this course, you should very be dedicated student. Always study hard.

Why did I choose BSBA in Management Accounting: I was planning to have my own business in the future and I would liked to study on how to administer my own business, and at the same time knowing how to prepare and analyze the profitability, ROI, etc.

About my college education: My accounting skills, business perspective and management knowledge improved and this course taught me how to manage my time and do multi- tasking. Our professors were always wanted us to get out of the shell though, I'm thankful for it because in reality I was always used to it.

My current job: I'm currently employed as Finance Officer in a private company for almost one year and 6 months. All sleepless nights and efforts during college have been paid off, they offer me above-minimum salary plus other benefits. It feels so good to live on your own, buying stuffs from your own savings, and lastly support my family financially.

Am I using what I learned in college: Not all, the curriculum should be changed. They should have added more training and management subject on how to deal with your workmates.

How long did it take to find a job: It took me three months

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: Yes. In demand job these days.
Every business needs accountants, accounting staffs to prepare and analyze financial data.

Why did I choose BSBA in Financial and Management Accounting: I honestly don't know up to this point.

About my college education: It's somewhat confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it. All you need to have is patience.

My current job: Workforce Specialist. We keep track of all the details of the site's operations.

Am I using what I learned in college: I am in a different field where I can't use the skills which I learned from college.

How long did it take to find a job: 2 months.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Financial and Management Accounting: I haven't really practiced it yet so I really can't tell.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: My advice is to have lots of patience. You must study hard for you to reach your goal and be a successful person.

About my college education: Completing a course only needs determination to graduate.

My current job: Freelance writer

Am I using what I learned in college: Lessons learned during college are proven prerequisite in future life.
I am using my logic and the way I understand things in life.

How long did it take to find a job: I already had job while I was studying since my parents cannot afford all my educational fees. After graduation, I was very easy for me to find job since I already have experience and am able to make wise decisions.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Management Accounting: Yes. I can recommend this course since it taught me how to analyze things carefully before making decisions.
Salary level of this course is not that high compared to other courses but it is flexible and you can use this in any other work.