About my college education: It was challenging yet exciting. Marketing involves a lot of planning and decision-making. To survive the life of a Marketing student, you need to be creative and must possess good judgement. Marketing revolves around the world of making consumers happy. So, a person taking this course must be customer-oriented and have interpersonal skills. Lastly, one must be a team player in order to complete this course successfully since you may always be grouped with other people.

My current job: Currently, I am a Sales Tax Specialist in a 500 fortune international manufacturing company.

Am I using what I learned in college: My current job may not be the typical career a Marketing graduate would hope for, although, most of what I've learned in college help me in doing my job efficiently and effectively. My day in my job would usually involve contacting customers. My customer-oriented skill comes into play. I also do a lot of decision-making. Finally, I work in a team so what I've learned with all those years of group activities way back in college proved to be important in doing my job.

How long did it take to find a job: It took me 6 months.

Do I recommend studying : If you are a creative and an ambitious individual, then, this is the course for you. Many has become successful in the field of Marketing. You may start low, which most usually do. If you are hard-working and given the right opportunities, you will definitely end up having the salary you wanted. Surely, Marketing is interesting. Meeting the need of a consumer and keeping him satisfied is definitely a fulfilling career.

Why did I choose Business Administration: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) was not my first choice actually neither my parents choice, I wasn't also aware that the university was offering that course. After I passed the entrance exam, we were required to fill up form for aptitude exam, that was the time that I discovered about BSBA. To my surprise, it was the first time for the university to offer the course under the Institute of Management department. Right there and then, I've decided to take that course.

About my college education: I have learned a lot in my course. Honestly, we didn't only experience enjoyment all the time, there were also ups and downs. I have learned a lot of management techniques especially when dealing with people. In our first and second years, we have learned theories mostly in the four corners of the classroom but from time to time we were sent to outside activities like comparing establishments and businesses which I enjoyed most. I have learned that lessons were less difficult if you will learn to love them. Take for example our accounting class, most of us were so bored because we're purely dealing with numbers but I've learned to like it especially when I can answer the 'why' and 'how' that makes me excited to learn more.

There were assignments and exams that were difficult and others were not, it depend on the availability of your source. It's easy when you already know the answer or you have an idea on where to get it. At this time, information are highly available in the internet and in the library or even in our phones so it became fast and easy to answer assignments. There are cases that activities and assignments need a creative mind, in times like this I ask help from others but it is important to nurture your own skills.

Being the pioneer class, we started with 54 students. No one of us failed but two of our classmates transferred to different schools, one stopped for a mission of their church, and the other one died. So, fifty (50) of us graduated this year 2014.

My current job: Right now, I'm so blessed to be hired in a great company, Universal Robina Corporation, as a Junior Management Trainee under Corporate Planning.


Am I using what I learned in college: My learning in college greatly contributed in order for me to land a job. Since I will be working under corporate planning department, my learning in strategic management, total quality management, accounting will be useful in my job.

How long did it take to find a job: I have graduated March 28, 2014 but I started job hunting in the month of May. I applied May 7, 2014 at JG Summit Group of Companies, the mother company of URC, via jobstreet and had been through with a lot of interviews. The day of my first and final interview with URC, I was called that I was chosen by the manager and director as their management trainee, it was in the 3rd week of May. It takes a lot of faith and prayer as well as knowledge & confidence.

Do I recommend studying Business Administration: If you're a BSBA graduate you will surely have a lot of job opportunities especially when you graduate with honors. Actually, I was a working student when I was in college but I managed to graduate with honors by making my weaknesses as my strength. BSBA is a very flexible course, you can actually work in any industry and business is everywhere.

If you will be working with companies in the cities you can have a salary of around P12,000-P25,000/month as a fresh graduate. Surely, if you are an experience individual you can have a higher pay.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: The following are my tips for students who wants to be successful in BSBA course:
1) Learn to love BSBA
2) Make sure to learn with excitement and be updated with daily news especially the ones which are related to business.
3) In every exam, reporting, activity, and assignment, make sure to do your best, do not settle for less.
4) Maintain a harmonious relationship with your classmates and teachers.
5) Before going to school, make sure that you are comfortable with your dress, shoes and other things to make you face your lessons and activities with confidence.
6) Review your lessons before going to sleep so that you can fully understand the details and you will do minimal review when exam came.
7) Follow school and classroom rules and regulations to avoid bad records.
8) Engage in school and other extra curricular activities especially in leadership for you to improve your skills and will help you land a job in the future.
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About my college education: During my tertiary education, professors uses latest learning approach to catch up today's fast paced technology which students can easily adapt to. Learning becomes interactive.

I think you need a combination of different skills. College has a different mixes of people including professors and students; and no single skill can be used. Students should adapt to changes. For me reasonable thinking will put all these skills.

My current job: International Property Specialist

Am I using what I learned in college: Although theory and application are very different, some practical lessons can be used, particularly it's the business correspondence, I'm using it to communicate with my clients in sending proposals. I even use simple business techniques learned in school such as setting up an appointment effectively.

How long did it take to find a job: It took me a month.

Do I recommend studying : Yes I recommend taking this course to upcoming college students.
In terms of employment opportunities, marketing graduate can easily be hired because of versatility of acquired knowledge in school.
Marketing is very dynamic, it can bring you to any type of career levels more than just a management.
Finding the right job in the field of interest helps in determining the salary of an employee. With my current work, I am satisfied with what I am receiving.

Why did I choose BSBA-HR: Since High School, I dream to interview applicants or to be part of conducting training to the employees. And studying Human Resources have different channels of opportunity (Like being part of recruitment, admin, training, compensation and benefits and any other related field related to HR) that can help me to land a job.

About my college education: I learned a lot of things with the course I take but there is one thing that struck me the most is learning the principles of the business organization, conducting training, labor laws and Organizational development that really helps me to do my current role in one of a social enterprise company here in the Philippines as a trainer.

I admit that not all subjects are easy as counting 1,2,3. I really had a hard time in studying Income Taxation, Business Finance and Logic (I know, you are surprised), not because of the subject matter but I think, the professors have their different approach in teaching the subject that sometimes makes the subject harder. But from there, there is one thing that the professors teach me, and it's all about being prepared and confident about yourself.

The most useful thing I learned, when we study the Training and Development Subject that helps me today in organizing and conducting training, making training modules and guidelines, and pre-training needs like doing training analysis.

Passing the exam? Yes, it is not difficult to pass the exams, but it depends upon your subject interest, but if you are not doing well and you don't like the subject, do not use it as an excuse! That is already your opportunity to prove that you are smart and hardworking student. Students fail the exam because they do not study well their lessons (Period), don't forget to apply the cause and effect principle when it comes to exam results.

Traits and Attitude to finish the course, here's the ingredients for your success!
8 Packs of Hardwork and Smartwork/ 1 pack per semester
8 Pieces of confidence/ don't be shy! It will help you to land a job easy
8 liters of Patience, I know it will be a long journey but never give up on what you will going to start, you will cultivate all of the good things after you graduate ;).
8 teaspoon of Bravery, too much is bad that will turn you mad and wild, A teaspoon of bravery is enough. It will help you to build confidence to face the challenges in your studies.
8 gallons of Integrity, Rule of thumb - cheating is good for you today but it will not help you to learn and to prepare yourself in the future. I admit, I cheat before I think once or twice but I learned from it. Don't let yourself harvest spoiled fruit at the end.
8 cups of stewardship, use your brain! it is a gift from God, so don't use it for useless things like playing games during class, or have a chit-chat with your seatmate. There is always a time and place for everything.
8 spoons of humility or humbleness/ there is I in Pride, not all people will like that! Letting your pride high will just contain you to learn more. If you don't know, ask someone that is good to the subject matter you HATE. Not all your classmate will help you but someone in the class or in the school will help you with the subject. Always remember that successful people always drink a dosage of humbleness and a swallow bars of pride.
Millions of Pieces of Faith, Have faith to our Creator, you know He have a plan for you why you choose that course or why you had a hard time in some of the subjects. Don't give up, don't jump to one course to another, He can't help you to establish yourself and prepare you in the future. Finish what you started and God is always there to help you to finish your training.

My current job: Retail Training Associate is responsible for:
Create training modules aligned with the current process and operations furnished by Merchandising operations Department and training needs.
Conduct training to new hired merchandisers in preparation to their operational needs
Conduct up-skills training (product, sales training) to the merchandisers for performance and sales improvement
Monitor real time performance monitoring for coaching and evaluation
Create training and evaluation reports of the merchandisers

Am I using what I learned in college: Not all of the subjects I learned are relevant to my current role. The things I learned in college that is very useful is about organizing training, doing training needs analysis, organizational development, and maybe some of accounting principles because training is also equal to the expense to the company so I also make reports about the expenditures while doing a certain training.

How long did it take to find a job: I never had a hard time to land a job after graduation since I follow the advice of one of my professors that on our Final On the job Training, it must our prospected company. After Graduation, that was May of 2013, I continue my internship. After a month, my HR Manager told me to process my requirements and gave me the JO.

Do I recommend studying BSBA-HR: Yes! Since BSBA major in Human Resources has a lot of career opportunities in Business World, you can be a part of admin team, training team, recruitment team, payroll team, or may finance/accounting team.

For fresh graduates, depending on what role you have, you can earn as much as P15,000 - P18,000 a month.

For more experience employee - they can earn P18,000 - P40,000
(positions - HR Officer, Recruitment Officer, Admin Officer, Supervisor, HR Manager, Training Manger, Recruitment Manager, HR Head)

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Ensure you have deep interest in business organization, talking to other people, and ensure you have a strong personality but a mixture of humbleness and more importantly ensure that you really want the course, it is a big factor to consider in taking up the program. If you don't have any choice and BSBA is your last resort, think about it, I know you want to take up IT or Accountancy or Engineering and the slots are full : (but I will tell you, Human Resources in all companies ROCK! I know it myself because I am working in Human Resources Department. There will be a time you will fall in love with the course and embrace it. But if you really don't like it from the heart and mind and considering the course, you are wasting your time.

Why did I choose Business Administration: I chose this particular course because I wanted to be like my mother who is a businesswoman. I myself is also business-minded that's why I chose this course as my stepping stone.

About my college education: I have learned a lot in this course almost all the things that we need to learn before we go to the outside world like accounting, finance, human resources management, economics, mathematics like algebra, trigonometry, calculus and statistics, quantitative management, organizational behavior, marketing subject like marketing management among others.

The subject that is the most difficult for me was calculus. I quite don't get it why we have to take it up. The most useful things I learned are the case studies that we are doing because we were able to know what large companies have in common and what they are experiencing as well as their strategies.

Passing the exams are very difficult. Some failed the exams. During our time only a few shifted to a different course. Those are the courses that they really want for themselves.

You just have to be patient and you must love you do in order to succeed in this course. You must be bold and courageous to take all the risk in order to succeed.

My current job: Currently I am a Licensed Real Estate Broker.


Am I using what I learned in college: I was able to apply it in dealing with customers, my colleagues and the management.

How long did it take to find a job: I easily found a job after graduating.
I applied to one company but I was not hired mainly because I don't have any work experience and the second company that I applied to hired me for the reason that even if I don't have any work experience we are going to be trained to fit our job description.

Do I recommend studying Business Administration: In terms of employment opportunities I recommend this course, because you can be be employed in almost all types of industries.

In terms of salary level it varies widely depending on the industry you are into. As a fresh graduate I was earning P15,000 plus food and transportation allowances.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: To those people who are considering studying BS in Business Administration you must love this course with all your heart. As this will be your guide to succeed in the future.

Why did I choose Marketing Management: Actually, I started as a Civil Engineering student for two years. But as it hit me, that course does not really fit my skills. So I shifted courses to pursue a degree in Marketing Management.

About my college education: Each and every subject are what every student will encounter when they graduate and meet the real world, and that is the most important thing. Students should experience real-life situations in a simulated environment such as classrooms for them to learn effectively. I know I had, and I am really thankful I experienced and learned as soon as possible.

I can say shifting to marketing management was one of the best life decisions I ever had. I did not see class as a burden but as a journey, as it suits my skills like a glove fits my hands. Seamlessly, I finished the course for only two and a half years, coping up for lost time I had during my Civil Engineering class stint.

My current job: Currently, I am a Sales and Dealer Development Coordinator for the Power Products Department of Honda Philippines, Inc.

Basically, I am in-charge for the operations of Power Products for Region 11 and 12. Me and my team visit Farms, Fishing villages, and Construction sites to conduct demos and promote the products. I also make proposals, present to Top Japanese Management, and implement whatever promos our local partner dealers will be conducting.

Am I using what I learned in college: Technical and working attitude. Skills such as analytical skills and critical thinking were really be sharpened in college. Also, attitude towards working with other people, or even working alone, was developed in college.

How long did it take to find a job: Even before I graduate, I already worked for a national company, Unilab Foundation, as their Mindanao Representative to promote their community outreach programs. After I graduated, I worked as a Medical Representative for a start-up pharmaceutical company for a year. Then after is when I was hired at Honda Philippines, Inc.

Do I recommend studying Marketing Management: In studying Business Administration, the opportunities are limitless. In my case, I worked from Pharmaceutical to Machinery industry. How did I do it? My course is, if not, the most flexible course available out there. You can basically sell anything and everything under the sun. May it be local or international, you will always have an opportunity to work and grow as a professional and a person.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Learn as much as possible, as fast as possible. Companies are expanding every year. As I always say, SEIZE EVERY OPPORTUNITY. Also, try to pursue further education. As much as possible, pursue a Master's Degree course that is either align with your college course (I'm currently pursuing an MBA Degree) or align with your current work (If you work for the government, you may also consider Master's Degree in Public Administration). Whichever path you take, always look for yourself to be developed. Immerse yourself in seminars to make yourself more competitive and appraise your value.

Why did I choose BSBA in Business Economics: I chose to study this particular course because economics is a flexible course. You will be able to touch Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and even understand entrepreneurship.

About my college education: The course for me was challenging. At times, you would find it difficult but interesting. There is a thrill once you are in this course especially when you are around your cool professors. It is fun in the sense that sometimes you would find each situation congruent or at least comparable to the theories you study inside the class. For you to survive and succeed in this course, you need to be analytic and open for possibilities. You need to be a fighter to finish this course. I tell you, it would be difficult but everything would be worth it.

When you are an economics graduate, you fully appreciate the role of the government together in partnership with private entities. Moreover, you get to know what causes poverty and it gives you a chance to understand on how you could fully help in poverty alleviation.

My current job: I am a Research Analyst at Republic Biscuit Corporation. I do technical research on market data and determine the veracity of the data gathered.

Am I using what I learned in college: What I have learned in college is very helpful in my current job. It enabled me to think out of the box, it enabled me to be an asset to the company I'm working with. The analytical side of me have been very helpful. The way I deal with things is more strategic.

How long did it take to find a job: It took me 2 months to find my ideal and right job after graduation. I could say that there was a lot of offers and calls even before graduation but of course, I still had to consider standards before accepting the job offer.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Business Economics: The employment opportunities after you graduate are endless. For sure, you could have numerous job titles because this course is flexible. The salary level is good and benefits are maximized for every economics graduate.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: My advice for those people in considering studying in this course is that, be ready to face hundreds of real economic situations that would show up as you participate in the course. Do not give up because at the end of the road, everything is priceless. It is fulfilling. Every theory comes naturally to you that you can relate it to your real life situations.

Why did I choose Business Administration: I chose that course, because I know in my self that it suites to my abilities and attitude, because I really love doing business and negotiate something.

About my college education: Difficult in the sense that you really need exert full effort in studying that course, you really need to be more conscious and be more witty of the things that you're going to make. Interesting because, it well help you to succeed and teach you how to live and stand in a business world.

Actually for me, all courses didn't require a specific skills or attitudes, as long as you have the patience and perseverance in studying that course then you will succeed and conquer those hindrances that you face. But you need to make sure also that you will love the course you wanted to have, it's the important attitude that you need to have

My current job: Right now I'm currently working in a BPO Industry, that requires sales and negotiate with different people with different attitudes.

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, I really used what I learned from school. And it's a big big help.
I use sales, and negotiation with people

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

Do I recommend studying Business Administration: Yes, I will really recommend that course, you can easily find jobs.

I can say that salary you will receive is more than what you expected

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Just be more patient, at first it's really difficult but just always think positive, that how big the challenge you faces, the big is the reward that awaits you also. Also just always think that you loved the course you take and just enjoy facing your challenges.

About my college education: The course was interesting specially I was majoring Business Economics. It was difficult and challenging. For me to be able to finish the course, you really need the math, logical, analytical skills and of course hard work.

My current job: Science Research Specialist at DOST

Am I using what I learned in college: I found it very practical but not all. Basically, I'm applying what I've learned from my major subjects and also the business plan preparation.

How long did it take to find a job: Right after graduation. Actually it was before my graduation. I was chosen to be early employed with the foundation which aims to help young professionals build their confidence and technically train them to face the real employment world. I stayed their for 3 years before my job at DOST.

Do I recommend studying Business Administration: I will definitely recommend this course for many reasons. Population of the Economists in the Philippines is very minimal thus competition is not that big. Aside, it gives me many employment opportunities like banks and many government agencies with good salary.

About my college education: I really love my course and my school. It was a lot of fun. It's like a roller coaster ride wherein I've encountered ups and downs, success and failure but overall a satisfying experience and memories that I will not forget for the rest of my life.
My course has taught me to become versatile, friendly and creative. I remember the project that my professor in Marketing ordered us to do, that is to create a unique profitable service that will appeal to PUPIAN students. It started when I was 3rd year college. What I did was to form a group and build up my idea of having a massage center in our school with a twist, wherein instead of massaging them personally we got the help of Garra Ruffa fish, a therapeutic tiny fish that will help to clean your body by eating your dead cells. As a result, it clicks with all the students cause us to become the talk of the campus since that was new to them and there's a point of curiosity that leads them to try the service. For me that was one of my unforgettable moments in college that I need to do in order to pass my major subject in Marketing. That activity helps me to become more futuristic, think out of the box attitude, flexible and hard working. All in all, I can say that my course fits me because it represents myself and it helps me to grow my inner and outer potential.

My current job: I am a Sales and Marketing Assistant in Philprime Global Corporation. We are in the field of construction and earned already a respectable 40 years in the industry. As an assistant, my job is to coordinate and deal to a lot of people both to the clients and personnel. My job allows me to gain a technical knowledge that belongs for a civil engineer. Since our clients are mainly engineers I need to know all the things to our products because I am handling the phonecall inquiries, sometimes I even go to the project site just to offer our products to our clients like my experience of going to Bataan, Batangas and Cavite wherein I can say that the experience is truly worthwhile. I am so happy that I am employed to this company.

Am I using what I learned in college: Absolutely, what I learned to our university was really practical. Now that I am a career woman now there is the time wherein I think what we did on our college days was tougher than in the reality. On our college days we need to come up with a unique ideas that will improve the marketability of a certain company but now in my work even small ideas, not that so unique, it was very valued and considered already a bright idea. Meaning life in the business world was so easy, just be imaginative and creative.

How long did it take to find a job: It took only 2 and a half months when I employed to my first job. At first I tried to the industry of telecommunication and banking but I failed to get the job there because maybe, really not meant to be. Others offered me a high salary but requires a pressured schedule and toxicating kind of work wherein at the end of the day I refused with the offer.

Do I recommend studying Marketing Management: My answer here is A BIG YES! Of course, I will recommend the course of Business Administration Major in Marketing Management as a one of a great course to incoming college students. The reasons are, aside from the fact that it will open a lot of opportunities for them, it is also an interesting subject that allows students to experience a lot of things like building a creative career path of them, become socialized, learned to value and express the talents they have and so much more. Actually after graduation, we could easily seek jobs since the course was very versatile. We could line ourselves to the different vacant position in the industry. So therefore I highly recommend this course to all students who will be a college student this coming school year.

Why did I choose BSBA in Financial Management: When I was young I wanted to work in a bank just like my father. He asked me after high-school on what course would I choose and I said that I wanted to be like him. He recommended taking a course about financing. That made it more justifiable for me to take this particular course.


About my college education: What I learned while studying at UM is that being observant is important. As a professional he/she must be aware of the surroundings. With that he can easily adapt to what is happening and knows what solution to imply. Anything in the school can be learned from books, lectures, and research but the right attitude can only be attained through self-discipline.

My current job: I’m working as Marketing assistant for globe communications today. I organize market research, arrange promotional events, assist the manager in writing reports and analyzing data. I also help the manager on online traffic with web-related campaigns and I Communicate with clients.

Am I using what I learned in college: All is attainable if we just persist. The student must always be determined, diligent, obedient, and disciplined this traits will take you to success. For me they must not also forget to slow down sometimes and appreciate things close to them because by doing it that is the time that they really learn.

How long did it take to find a job: I thought that it was going to take long but thank god after graduating I easily got to work as sales representative. I was referred by a friend who also worked at that company.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Financial Management: To graduate Finance management, opportunities of working on banks, private companies, and even abroad opens up.

Salary level of P10,000 – P15,000/month as minimum. If you were to work abroad it would be way much higher.


Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: The student must always be determined, diligent, obedient, and disciplined this traits will take you to success. For me they must not also forget to slow down sometimes and appreciate things close to them because by doing it that is the time that they really learn.
I advice them to always listen to the professors. Even they are strict and terror, try to earn their interest. Absorb what they lecture, comply with the projects and requirements on time. Also give time to read your books and do some research.

Why did I choose BSBA in Financial Management: I see the importance of managing personal & company finances, in my first 2 years in college. So I pushed in to majoring in Finance.

About my college education: I was easy for my cause I really wanted my course. In fact I graduate as a cum laude. But I can't say it was easy for everyone cause not all of my classmates was rewarded with that distinction. To succeed in my course you just need 2 things first patience and second you have to love math.

My current job: Financial Analyst

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, financial statement knowledge. I also use TVM in my personal life. But actually in my daily life I can incorporate lessons such as investment management for my investment plans also other subjects as economics in my everyday life.

How long did it take to find a job: I was already employed, a month before my graduation. My job was waiting for me.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Financial Management: Actually all. There are so many jobs waiting for finance graduated considering it's really not a the choice of most students because as they say it's "scary". But honestly even my blockmates who are not cum laude's didn't have a hard time seeking a job because it's everywhere you just have to choose your own selected field.

Salary depends on the job that you prefer, this is the case for all jobs. But in my case my starting salary is around 20k

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Everyone say it's "scary" but I had block mates who weren't that good in math but graduated in that degree. Its because of their perseverance to finish the course. So it's really not impossible.

Why did I choose BSBA in Banking and Finance: I chose this course because first and foremost, Business graduate are in high demand worldwide. Careers with business course are diverse and often highly paid.

About my college education: In this course, I learned how financial analysis thinkers decide, and make certain assumptions for an individual who wants to invest. This course is not only focus on business and finance major alone. There are some subjects that you need to undergo which their prerequisite whether you like it or not.

I can say that the most difficult subjects I learned is philosophy. I learned how to become at ease in every hectic deadlines to submit a proposal and thesis.

There are exams that are difficult and there are also not. Some passed and others failed. In my case, I hadn't encounter anyone who tried to shift for a new course.


My current job: I am a loan processor. Being a loan processor, from the term itself, I am responsible in processing of loans by investigating, conducting interviews to clients and approving loans.

Am I using what I learned in college: I learned to value time and money.

How long did it take to find a job: I got my first job just the day after my graduation, because I applied a week before our graduation program.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Banking and Finance: I can recommend this course because every company needs to have an employee who is knowledgeable in terms of monetary.

A fresh graduate can earn 12,000 per month.
A more experienced employee can get 25,000 per month.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Students who wants to pursue this course must have love for mathematics. They should have knowledge in English communication because you are going to use it in whole semesters. In order to pass this course you should devote on it wholeheartedly, determined to finish it and keep on reading and research because not all lessons are being taught by professors.

Why did I choose BSBA in Financial and Management Accounting: I chose BS in Business Administration because I knew to my self that I am interested to it. I'm a business minded person since first before I took that course.

About my college education: The course is quite difficult because of many accounting subjects, it is more on intellectual, decision making than memorizing. This course is more on thesis, but I survive. And the most enjoyable that I experienced was when we did a new business idea, that is our project, we create a unique business then sell it to our school then boom we got a 1.00 grade in that subject and also we have an extra income. :)
Yeah, there were somebody failed and some of them repeated the subjects or shifted to other courses. But this all I can say No Pain No Gain. Just study hard, do all your best, and focus.

My current job: I am working now in BANCO DE ORO, UNIBANK. My position there is accounting assistant, where we are balancing the daily transactions of the bank branch such as the debit and credit of the bank, checks, and the client's transactions.

Am I using what I learned in college: I learned to be independent. Just be yourself. And the lessons I took in college like accounting problems, and decision makings, I used it now in my job.

How long did it take to find a job: April 2013 when my graduation march then after one week I found a job in the internet then BDO was my first choice so I applied and thanks God I passed the exams and interview then June 3, 2013 date of hired and that was the starting of my work.
And now, I am working one year in my company and I'm so much happy because I'm near to my success.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Financial and Management Accounting: Now a days, business courses are in demand to the company because we are now in the business world. They need you. Many companies are rising right now with their business products.

Salary level:
Fresh graduate, don't be choosy because in reality the salary range you will earn from the start is 13k to 16k, but don't worry it will be higher when you work for a year in your company.


Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: I advice to the students who entering college, when you choosing a course be sure you are interested to it. Business Administration course have a different majors, major in marketing, logistics management, entrepreneurship, human resources, financial and management accounting. No courses are easy, your path to succeed is to enter in difficult situations. Just you need is where your heart belong is.

Why did I choose Marketing Management: I chose this program not only because I want to gain knowledge and gain a bachelor degree but because I know that this program can help me to become more confident in every aspects of my life. I know that this program can teach me more things that I am not yet aware and help me to fully understand what marketing is.

About my college education: Taking marketing management course is not easy, but as semester goes by I already feel how interesting and how fun this course was. There are a lot of things that I learned and a lot of knowledge gained. I've learned how to deal with different kinds of people with different kinds of traits.
To be able to be successful in this course, you should be patient and love what you are doing. You should not only absorb what you have learned but you should put it into practice. And lastly you should love and have passion on what you are doing so that you can be able to achieve your success.

My current job: I am a project employee in one of the branch of Malayan Insurance Company, Inc.

Am I using what I learned in college: I used some of the things that I learned in college in my current job. I can now understand and handle different clients with different traits. I can able to promote the services that our company offers.

How long did it take to find a job: It took me 10 months before I find a job after graduation because there are a lot of considerations that I should consider.

Do I recommend studying Marketing Management: Yes I will recommend this course to others in terms of employment opportunities because this course can give us a lot and better opportunities. And lastly, I will recommend this course because in marketing you will not on gain a lot of knowledge but also we can earn a lot of money as long as we are eager, patient and hardworking.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: The advice that I can give to people who are considering studying this program, you should understand every single thing that you are gaining. You should take every thing seriously and with love. You should learn and understand how to deal with different types of customers because they are very important in every business. And lastly, just enjoy and love every thing in this course.

About my college education: My course was not my first choice but I learned to love it. It involved mathematical as well as analytical skills. It needed patience and lots of gruelling hours of studying. Our practical exams gave us insights on the real corporate world. They gave us a feel of what it's like to be a part of the business world. My course introduced me to different office jobs and has fully equipped me to handle them well.

My current job: Treasury Supervisor

Am I using what I learned in college: Definitely yes.
I was able to use everything I learned in college in my current job. My knowledge in accounting and finance are very important tools to my work in the office. I easily grasped my duties and obligations in the office so I need only minimum supervision. Before I was promoted to Treasury Supervisor, I did purely accounting and bookkeeping tasks like recording of accounts, journalizing, posting to ledgers and filing. When I was transferred to the cash department, I was able to use my knowledge in cash management, ensuring that the office will not run out of funds. I practically managed all the receipts and disbursements transactions of the office.

How long did it take to find a job: I was employed five months after graduation

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Accountancy: I think that the course I've chosen will always remain to be useful and important despite the fast changing times and the modern technology. Everything in the business world requires accounting and office works. There's only a need to upgrade your knowledge especially in the use of the computer and other modern equipments. But the whole procedure in running an office or any business, for that matter, remains the same.
For me, pursuing a course which was not my first choice, never gave me regrets. My university has developed me into a person who is ready to meet any challenge in life after school. Proof of this is the several promotions I've been given and even an offer to manage the entire office.
As for the salary level, I can say it has made me financially stable. I have learned to love my course, after all and my career is very self-fulfilling. I strongly recommend my course to the incoming college students. Anyway, every office requires and needs an accountant, office clerk or finance employee.

Why did I choose BSBA in Financial Management: I chose this course because I firstly thought it would be like BS Accountancy, but as soon as I was enrolled and got into the course, I took back what I thought financial management would be. I chose to study Financial Management because of the versatility of it's course outline. I also chose this course because right there and then when you finish studying this course it would give multiple working opportunities as well as you can be very versatile into different kinds of job opportunities.

About my college education: I found Financial Management as difficult but very fun and exciting. It helps you think critically by making you think everything outside a box. It's making you very mature, disciplined and responsible. It may make you think that some other subjects of the course aren't quietly related to the course itself but when you are in the deeper side of the course you can find that every thing that you can see is connected to financial management.
Skills and attitude that is required in this course is that you must be a critical thinker enough to understand situational problems. You should also possess the value of patience and responsibility because you are in need in analyzing things that requires other sources. And you must also possess the attitude of studying ahead of time because from the time your professor is going to discuss that kind of topic you will no longer feel difficulty with the topic presented.

My current job: As of now, I'm still on the pre-employment stage. My current job is a CRA-Investment Trainee.

Am I using what I learned in college: I have used my knowledge in Basic Accounting 1,2 and 3 when I was having my internship program at Del Monte Philippines Incorporated.

How long did it take to find a job: I only took me 1 month to find this job.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Financial Management: Employment Opportunities:
You can be of the following:
1. Banker
2. Financial Adviser
3. Auditor
4. Stock Broker
5. Internal Auditor/ Auditor
6. Tax Adviser
7. Financial Manager/ Financial Trader
8. Investment Analyst
9. Operational Investment Banker
10. Company Treasurer/ Bank Treasurer
And many more that involves finance and business

Salary level of these kind of career ranges from 20000-25000 for being an entry-level.


Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: I can say that please take up this course. This course is very versatile that gives off many job opportunities. The Philippines is in need of graduates from this course to help out other Filipinos be very knowledgeable with our country's transactions and other means of getting an income.

Why did I choose BSBA in Financial Management: I chose to have studied this course because I believe this course is a stepping stone towards my dream of becoming a successful business owner.

About my college education: At first, I could say that the course was a bit boring for me, but when time came that interesting articles of the subjects came to surface, such as money matters, economic conditions, factors affecting FOREX exchange, etc. The subject became very fun and interesting. If there's a skill that would require in succeeding this course, it would be flexibility, flexibility on time, and ideas. If you are flexible enough to deal with the pressures, then you will have no reason not to engage in this course.

My current job: I am currently Studying again,but I am doing a part time job as a financial officer in a school.

Am I using what I learned in college: Regarding my job and the course I finished in college, I can really say that it was very practical of me to have studied the course in business administration in relation to my current job. Accounting for money matters is exactly what I have used in doing my current job.

How long did it take to find a job: 1 week.

Do I recommend studying BSBA in Financial Management: I would really recommend this course not only in terms of salary level, but also in careers, I recommend this kind of course when the person having the dream of pursuing business ventures, I strongly recommend this course for persons who love the world of money and currencies.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Study hard, gain friends, practice speaking with confidence, and mostly, do your every subject with effort and style. That's what it takes to surviving.

Why did I choose Marketing Management: During my last year in high school I wasn't decided yet as to what course to take in college. I wanted to take up interior design, I know I have this creativity in me but I am not confident enough to take fine arts as a course. I also tried child development courses which I passed with a school that has expensive tuition fees. I think the deal breaker was to get a course wherein I don't have to worry much on the expenses and where I can land a job in a variety of industry and that is to take up Commerce/business administration.

About my college education: I learned a lot from school. Marketing theories strategies etc. The subject I enjoyed the most are my business communication subjects. Wherein I got a perfect score in one of the prelim exam. I enjoyed the interaction among the students and the idea of communicating to real institutions and companies to be able to get the assignments done. Some exams are difficult to pass but nobody had to repeat the subject. Self motivation is I think a good attitude that will get you through any course in your college life.

My current job: I am now a stay at home mom for a month, but my most recent job was a Marketing assistant position for a distribution company.
I was assigned to be Marketing assistant for an incoming sports brand here in the country. I have to take care of all the marketing programs for the brand, in-store and online. I also handle the social media accounts of this brand and partnership with bloggers and celebrities as well as sports enthusiast. I do competitor reports and market research for the brand.

Am I using what I learned in college: I honestly think that I wasn't able to apply things that was taught during college, or maybe I wasn't aware that I am already doing it. What I am quite sure is that all the activities and knowledge from my school and the fact that my school was one of the top schools in the country made me more confident to face the job interviews; and that confidence gave me an edge in making things work when you already got the job.

How long did it take to find a job: It took me four months after graduation to land a job.

Do I recommend studying Marketing Management: I recommend BSBA Marketing Management because I believe it will give you a vast opportunity to work in different industries after graduation.
Salary wise, it depends on which company and what industry. Fresh graduates usually get minimum wage but it gets better once you are an experienced employee.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: You have to have the heart and determination to pass everything. Equipped yourselves with an open mind and positive attitude because most of the students taking this course are competitive and outgoing.

Why did I choose BSBA in Financial Management: I transferred from BS-Accountancy to BSBA-Major in financial management. Financial Management focuses more on the operational cash flow of the corporation or of a company.

About my college education: What I cannot forget in this course is everything about good and bad investments.
The subjects that are most difficult would probably be the minor subjects (Rizal, NSTP, PE, mostly are the ones who would fail the students even if it is a minor subject. Especially NSTP, they are very strict and high standards in that subject matter.)

Investment is the most useful, you can see investment in your everyday life. It makes you to think more of a businessman than an ordinary person.

Major subjects are very difficult but the ones who aim to have no line of 7 can do it better than the others, no, some others shift course, but just in a different major.


My current job: I am currently in my second year of law school.

How long did it take to find a job: My first job offer was 4 months after my graduation, thanks to a referral from letran.


Do I recommend studying BSBA in Financial Management: For employment opportunities, BSBA-major in financial management is good. BSBA-FM gives you varieties of work that you can do. You can have different jobs and even be a CFO if you are good.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Do not feel belittled by the BS-AC, as far as anybody know, what you are learning is the same as what they are learning.
You just have to prove that they are not higher than you.
Be sure to be creative and also sociable, it may become handy when it comes to your thesis'