BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Effective S.Y 2011 2012

COURSE DESCRIPTION OF MINOR BUSINESS EDUCATION AND

MAJOR/PROFESSIONAL SUBJECTS

Basic Business Core Subjects

Accounting 1 & 2: Introduction to Accounting
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 6 units
Introduction to Accounting is a course that covers the fundamentals of accounting.
Specifically, this course addresses accounting terminology, revenue, expenses, net
income, the accounting equation, debits, credits, and balancing the accounting formula,
the accounting structure, the accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, the trial balance and
more. It also guides students to learn how to read financial statements properly, and
how to grab meaningful information from the balance sheet, income statements and
cash flow statements.
Mgmt 1: Principles of Management
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3 units
This course provides instruction in principles of management that have general
applicability to all types of enterprises; basic management philosophy and decision
making; principles involved in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling; and recent
concepts in management. This course is a thorough exploration that provides students
with effective people-management skills that they can use immediately.
Mktg 1: Principles of Marketing
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3 units
This course provides the basic concepts and methods of marketing. It provides a
comprehensive study on the marketing variables, namely: product, price, place, and
promotion.
Fin 1: Principles of Money, Credit and Banking
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3 units
This course revolves around the money, credit and banking aspects in the Philippines. It
is the pre-requisite subject for BSBM 2.
Eco 1: Introduction to Microeconomics Theory and Policy w/ Land Reform and
Taxation
Prerequisite: None

Credits: 3 units
This course deals with the study of the behavior of individual economic units. It studies
how industries and market operate and evolve, why they differ from one another, and
how they are affected by government policies and global economic conditions. It
specifically deals with the concepts of supply and demand in the market, consumer
behavior, production and cost, and competition. It also presents a study on the basic
principles of economics. The latter part of the course will be focused on Taxation, Land
Reform and Comprehensive Agrarian reform.
TQM: Total Quality Management
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3 units
The total quality management (TQM) course is a component of Quality Assurance that
tries to integrate quality practices into every phase of production. This Quality
Assurances course affects many industries, from creative design to manufacturing. The
TQM course also covers tools that help to constantly evaluate and improve Quality
Assurance within a production environment. It includes the concept/terminology of TQM,
Vision and Reality-Bridging the Gap, Seeking Practical Feedback for supervisors and
Continuing Improvement.

Business Education Core

Eco 2: Introduction to Macroeconomics

Prerequisite: Econ. 1
Credits: 3 units
This course deals with the study of the economy in the aggregate. It examines how
economic agents as a whole respond to changes in the economic environment. It also
studies how their actions feedback on the economy. It specifically deals with the study
of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), GDP growth rate, Gross National Product, Inflation
Rates, Unemployment rates, Aggregate supply and demand, Fiscal Policies and Money
Supply determination.
Accounting 3 & 4: Partnership and Corporation
Prerequisite: Accounting 1 and 2
Credits: 6 units
This course is a continuation of Accounting 1 & 2 and covers accounting for
corporations and partnerships. It also provides an introduction to managerial
accounting. Accounting 1 & 2 is a prerequisite for taking this course.
Tax 1: Income Taxes
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units

This introductory tax course is primarily concerned with income taxation. It involves
basic principles and rules of the income tax system as they apply to individual,
partnership, corporation and trust. The course emphasizes the concepts of filing
requirements, the determination of and adjustments to gross income, personal and
business deductions and business income. Some of the basic elements of corporate
taxation will be introduced.
Tax 2: Business Taxes & Other Taxes
Prerequisite: Tax 1
Credits: 3 units
An in-depth study of corporate taxation. Topics include estate tax, donors tax, valueadded tax, other percentage taxes and tax administration and procedure (in national
taxation). Tax 1 is a pre-requisite of this course.
Law 1: Obligations and Contracts
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3 units
This unit includes the discussions of the basic principles in obligations and contracts
formulation. Discussion will center more on laws included in business management.
Law 2: Law on Negotiable Instruments
Prerequisite: Law 1
Credits: 3 units
This course covers fundamentals of laws concerning the formation and the performance
of contracts, sale of goods transactions, creation and the transfer of negotiable
instruments, and selected transactions in real and personal property.

Major/Professional Subjects for Major in Human Resource Management and

Development
BAHRD 1: Business & Professional Communication
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
This unit includes the principles and roles of business communication and the need for
communication skills in global market. Emphasis on written communications such as
standard and persuasive business letters memorandum, informational as well as
analytic reports. Studies effective proposals, resumes, and other employment-related
documents. Develop professional planning, organizing, and outlining skills as well as
editing proficiency.
BAHRD 2: Administrative Office Management
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units

This course is a study of the different phases of administrative office management and
its vital role in the business organization. It also includes the importance of AOM on
management, technology, managements decision making and the need for good
planning toward job satisfaction and self-actualization. It covers topics like the basic
concepts of AOM, managing a culturally diverse workforce, managing administrative
services, and controlling administrative services.
BAHRD 3: Labor Law and Legislation
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
The course covers the introduction to the basic concepts and principles of the Philippine
Labor Code as an indispensable tool in human resource management. Knowing the
various labor and social legislation is as indispensable as knowing the basic laws of the
land. The scope will also cover the different government instrumentalities involved in
implementing labor and social legislations like the Department of Labor, National Labor
Relations Commission, the Social Security System, etc The student is given the
opportunity to learn how the various labor laws affect the manner business operates,
the interplay of various sectors, the limitations and scope of freedom in the workplace
will influence the culture of the organization.
BAHRD 4: Production & Operations Management
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
This course is a survey of the fundamental concepts of production & operations
management, and the use of quantitative methods and computer application for
forecasting, resource allocation, decision theory, capacity planning, project
management, inventory management and quality assurance.
BAHRD 5: Recruitment and Selection
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
This course covers the fundamental methodologies of attracting new talents needed by
the organization with emphasis on effective sourcing of manpower, selection of
prospective employees, matching job requirements with qualifications of applicants in
the work place, induction of newly hired employees to facilitate their integration in the
new business environment. The students will be oriented with the strategies and
techniques to fill up vacant positions at the right time with adequate qualifications of new
hires will help organizations achieve its business plans and operational objectives for a
given period.
BAHRD 6: Human Behavior in Organization
Prerequisite: BAHRD 1 - BAHRD5
Credits: 3 units
This course studies the various types of organizational structures, both formal and
informal, with special emphasis on the behavior of people within those structures.
Topics include organizational communication, worker motivation, leadership, employee

attitudes, team dynamics, organizational change & cultural perspectives in the

workplace.
BAHRD 7: Strategic Human Resource Management
Prerequisite: BAHRD 1 - BAHRD5
Credits: 3 units
This course will allow students to work with a seasoned and capable mentor who will
guide the students in their self-discovery. The philosophy on the self as the primary
instrument and a key success factor in effectively performing strategic HR work will be
the cornerstone of this course. Various self-assessment tools and instrumentation will
be utilized to enhance self-understanding/processing.
BAHRD 8: Entrepreneurial Management
Prerequisite: BAHRD 1 to BAHRD 5
Credits: 3 units
The course aims to teach the approach of entrepreneurs used in identifying opportunity
and creating new ventures; the analytical skills that are needed to practice this
approach; and the background knowledge and managerial skills that are necessary for
dealing with the recurring issues involved in starting, growing, and harnessing the value
of new ventures.
BAHRD 9: Training and Development
Prerequisite: BAHRD 1 - BAHRD5
Credits: 3 units
The course discusses training as related to organizational objects. Training models,
learning theory, evaluation methodologies, instructional techniques and topics of special
interest are emphasized
BAHRD 10: Compensation Administration
Prerequisite: BAHRD 1 - BAHRD5
Credits: 3 units
The course includes examination of theories, models and procedures required to
develop compensation and reward systems in organizations. Economic, psychological
and social elements of compensation. Determination of compensation structures and
differentials, forms of compensation and reward, compensation levels.
BAHRD 11: Labor Relations and Negotiations
Prerequisite: BAHRD 1 to BAHRD 5
Credits: 3 units
The course uses cases, lectures and simulations to develop negotiation skills in a
variety of management situations, including union-management relations. Issues
include preemployment discussions, collective bargaining, arbitration, mediation,
agency, renegotiating contracts, and multiparty discussions.
BAHRD 12: Marketing Management
Prerequisite: BAHRD 6 to BAHRD 11

Credits: 3 units
This course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the role of
marketing management in the society, the economy and the firm. It deals with the
marketing strategies of management. Case analyzes are used to encourage creative
thinking, decisionmaking
and policy formulation among students.
BAHRD 13: Practicum I (On-the-Job Training)
Prerequisite: BAHRD 6 to BAHRD 11
Credits: 5 units
A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of
previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty
sponsor and coordinated with a business organization.
BAHRD 14: Special Topics in Human Resource Management
Prerequisite: BAHRD 6 to BAHRD 11
Credits: 3 units
The course covers range of major issues impacting on human resource management in
organizations including demographic and social change, ethics in HRM, managing
diversity, assessment center techniques, the impact of Government legislation on HRM,
the contribution of HRM to improving productivity, managing outsourcing, career
development and mentoring.
BAHRD 15: Organizational Development
Prerequisite: BAHRD 6 to BAHRD 11
Credits: 3 units
The student will be given the general idea of what is involved in developing
organizations to achieve its vision and mission, its philosophies and culture to ensure its
competitiveness in a globalized economy. It will also cover topics such as principles and
theories of organization development, performance management, culture and change
management.
BAHRD 16: Practicum II (On-the-Job Training)
Prerequisite: BAHRD 13
Credits: 10 units
Interns are required to complete 500 hours of internship experience in conjunction with
the designated internship coordinator. The internship experience will emphasize
supervisory responsibilities whenever possible. This experience will be formulated by
the faculty, the designated coordinator, the student, and an industry professional, a
cooperative effort that helps to ensure the students success. The internship will be
augmented by written and oral reports, industry performance evaluations, and faculty
oversight.
BAHRD 17: Project I (Feasibility Study)
Prerequisite: BAHRD 12 to BAHRD 15
Credits: 5 units

This unit involves the preparation of a feasibility study on developing a business

enterprise sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation.
Ethics: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Prerequisite: Introduction to Philosophy with Logic & Critical Thinking
Credits: 3 units
This course is designed to inform and stimulate thinking on issues of ethics and social
responsibility encountered in business. The material covered is intended to prepare
students to recognize and manage ethical and social responsibility issues as they arise,
and to help them formulate their own standards of integrity and professionalism. The
overall course objectives are to increase awareness of the ethical dimension of
business conduct, to contribute insight into the professional standards and
responsibilities of students in their future careers; to develop analytical skills for
identifying and resolving ethical and social responsibility issues in business; and to
practice decision making about ethical and social responsibility issues. The course also
provides an opportunity for students to reflect on and critically examine the values and
assumptions brought to business decisions, both by themselves and by others.

Major/Professional Subjects for Major in Marketing Management

BAMM 1: Business & Professional Communication
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
This unit includes the principles and roles of business communication and the need for
communication skills in global market. Emphasis on written communications such as
standard and persuasive business letters memorandum, informational as well as
analytic reports. Studies effective proposals, resumes, and other employment-related
documents. Develop professional planning, organizing, and outlining skills as well as
editing proficiency.
BAMM 2: Professional Salesmanship
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
The course will put selling on a professional basis-that takes into account the demands
of changing times, advanced technologies, new products, and sophisticated buyers.
BAMM 3: Distribution Management
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
The course covers the principles and functions of distribution management, the roles of
marketing channels and physical distribution in the marketing system, the cost
implications of management decisions involving distribution. The course aims to

crystallize students understanding of distribution cost analysis through their

involvement in exercises and actual projects in the area of distribution management.
BAMM 4: Product Management
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
The course discusses product management typically deals with all of the end-to-end
aspects of a product or product line including product profitability, the role may be split
with closely related functions Product marketing, program management, and project
management.
BAMM 5: E-Commerce and Internet Marketing
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
This course parallels the study of basic marketing and explores key marketing concepts
in the context of today's digital/Internet environment. It fills the gap for those who have
found Internet Marketing studies, which suffers from too much E and not enough
marketing or are too narrowly or technically focused on e-commerce.
This course will introduce the student to many marketing uses of the Internet. Featured
are both discussions of E-Marketing strategy and practice with Web page authoring
skills. Projects range from solving e-marketing problems to interviewing a professional
and creating a Web site. The student will be exposed to the development or evaluation
of a strategic marketing plan for a product or product mix offering on the Internet and
development or evaluation of the companys e-strategy and web site.
BAMM 6: Human Behavior in Organizations
Prerequisite: BAMM 1 BAMM 5
Credits: 3 units
This course studies the various types of organizational structures, both formal and
informal, with special emphasis on the behavior of people within those structures.
Topics include organizational communication, worker motivation, leadership, employee
attitudes, team dynamics, organizational change & cultural perspectives in the
workplace.
BAMM 7: Strategic Marketing Management
Prerequisite: BAMM 1 BAMM 5
Credits: 3 units
The course introduces students to the process of developing and managing marketing
strategy, examining how firms create and sustain customer valuefrom market analysis
and product positioning to communications and channel systems design.
BAMM 8: Entrepreneurial Management
Prerequisite: BAMM 1 to BAMM 5
Credits: 3 units
The course aims to teach the approach of entrepreneurs used in identifying opportunity
and creating new ventures; the analytical skills that are needed to practice this

approach; and the background knowledge and managerial skills that are necessary for
dealing with the recurring issues involved in starting, growing, and harnessing the value
of new ventures.
BAMM 9: Consumer Behavior
Prerequisite: BAMM 1 to BAMM 5
Credits: 3 units
This course involved a study of consumer behaviour as a tool for marketing decision. It
describes the rationale for studying, the consumer behaviour outcomes, and the
consumer behaviour process: the psychological core, the process of making decisions,
and the postdecisions evaluation. Consumers culture, consumer behaviour outcomes
and issues concerning consumer welfare is also discussed.
BAMM 10: Retail Management
Prerequisite: BAMM 1 to BAMM 5
Credits: 3 units
This course provides the student with a comprehensive view of retailing and an
application of marketing concepts in a practical retail managerial environment. We will
analyze current multi-channel retail strategies among bricks-and-mortar and web-based
firms. Retailing is changing today, and the successful business will know how to identify,
adapt, and plan with the changes, without moving away from its core competencies. We
will consider: the development of a retail format and its strategy, the analysis of a target
market, demographic analysis related to site selection, retail personnel issues, and
category management. Buying, financial analysis, and pricing will also be investigated.
BAMM 11: Marketing Research
Prerequisite: BAMM 1 to BAMM 5
Credits: 3 units
This course that deals with the study of the planning, collection and analysis of data
relevant to marketing decision making and communicating the results of this analysis to
management. It further deals with the function which the consumer, customer and public
to the marketer through information that is used to identify and define marketing
opportunities and problems; generate, refine and evaluate marketing actions; monitor
marketing performance and improve understanding of marketing as a process.
BAMM 12: Marketing Management
Prerequisite: BAMM 6 to BAMM 11
Credits: 3 units
This course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the role of
marketing management in the society, the economy and the firm. It deals with the
marketing strategies of management. Case analyzes are used to encourage creative
thinking, decisionmaking and policy formulation among students.
BAMM 13: Practicum I (On-the-Job Training)
Prerequisite: BAMM 6 to BAMM 11
Credits: 5 units

A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of

previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty
sponsor and coordinated with a business organization.
BAMM 14: Special Topics in Marketing Management
Prerequisite: BAMM 6 to BAMM 11
Credits: 3 units
Discussion and evaluation of significant trends and updates in the field of marketing
management.
BAMM 15: Advertising
Prerequisite: BAMM 6 to BAMM 11
Credits: 3 units
This course aims to provide thorough understanding about Advertising and the Real
world. It will help student analyze marketing/advertising opportunities and will be able to
know the process in creating and advertising plans. This course discusses details about
advertising foundation and environment, advertising media, and creating advertising.
This will introduce student to the richness and variety of the advertising world.
BAMM 16: Practicum II (On-the-Job Training)
Prerequisite: BAMM 13
Credits: 10 units
Interns are required to complete 500 hours of internship experience in conjunction with
the designated internship coordinator. The internship experience will emphasize
supervisory responsibilities whenever possible. This experience will be formulated by
the faculty, the designated coordinator, the student, and an industry professional, a
cooperative effort that helps to ensure the students success. The internship will be
augmented by written and oral reports, industry performance evaluations, and faculty
oversight.
BAMM 17: Project I (Feasibility Study)
Prerequisite: BAMM 12 to BAMM 15
Credits: 5 units
This unit involves the preparation of a feasibility study on developing a business
enterprise sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation.
Ethics: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Prerequisite: Introduction to Philosophy with Logic & Critical Thinking
Credits: 3 units
This course is designed to inform and stimulate thinking on issues of ethics and social
responsibility encountered in business. The material covered is intended to prepare
students to recognize and manage ethical and social responsibility issues as they arise,
and to help them formulate their own standards of integrity and professionalism. The
overall course objectives are to increase awareness of the ethical dimension of
business conduct, to contribute insight into the professional standards and
responsibilities of students in their future careers; to develop analytical skills for

identifying and resolving ethical and social responsibility issues in business; and to
practice decision making about ethical and social responsibility issues. The course also
provides an opportunity for students to reflect on and critically examine the values and
assumptions brought to business decisions, both by themselves and by others.

Major/Professional Subjects for Major in Financial Management

BAFM 1: Business & Professional Communication
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
This unit includes the principles and roles of business communication and the need for
communication skills in global market. Emphasis on written communications such as
standard and persuasive business letters memorandum, informational as well as
analytic reports. Studies effective proposals, resumes, and other employment-related
documents. Develop professional planning, organizing, and outlining skills as well as
editing proficiency.
BAFM 2: Financial Management
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
Introduction to financial management and finance; Cash flows and financial analysis;
The make up of interest rates, risk and the time value of money in financial calculations:
The techniques of valuing bonds and stocks and the risks associated with valuations;
Capital budgeting techniques, cash flows estimation and risks in capital budgeting; The
components of capital, the cost of capital and leverage; Managing working and capital,
cash and financing; Corporate financial planning, corporate restructuring and
international finance.
BAFM 3: Financial Analysis and Reporting
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
This course deals with solving common financial problems. The primary focus is on
equity (share) valuation, with some attention given to credit analysis and the valuation of
debt. The methods of fundamental analysis will be examined in detail and applied in
cases
and projects involving listed companies. Topics include models of shareholder value
and a comparison of accounting and discounted cash flow approaches to valuation,
methods of financial statement analysis, testing the quality of financial reports,
designing value-added
metrics, forecasting earnings and cash flows, pro-forma analysis for strategy and
planning, and the determination of price/earnings and market-to-book ratios.
BAFM 4: Banking and Financial Institutions

Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects

Credits: 3 units
Courses in this area are designed to develop an understanding of financial institutions
and financial markets and their relationship to public policies and management policies.
Included are studies of market structure, profit strategies, relationship of commercial
banks and other financial institutions, problems of asset and liability management, and
theory of interest and asset prices.
BAFM 5: Monetary Policy and Central Banking
Prerequisite: Basic Business Core Subjects
Credits: 3 units
Part 1: Introduction and Overview Barter, payments and a money economy;
Money,inflation, interest rates and output; Intermediation and the financial system;
Financial instruments, markets and institutions; Interest Rates and term structure
Financial services industry; Origins of banks; Why is the financial industry special;
Banking and financial regulation; Risks in financial intermediation.
Money creation and central banking; Multiple deposit creation; Demand and supply for
money and reserves; Deposit creation by banks and the role of a central bank;
Instruments of monetary policy
Operation of the monetary board
Policies
Part 2: Central Banking
Central Banking Chapters; Crosses, Models, and Curves; Monetary Theories; Policies,
Ideas and Results
BAFM 6: Human Behavior in Organizations
Prerequisite: BAFM 1 BAFM 5
Credits: 3 units
This course studies the various types of organizational structures, both formal and
informal, with special emphasis on the behavior of people within those structures.
Topics include organizational communication, worker motivation, leadership, employee
attitudes, team dynamics, organizational change & cultural perspectives in the
workplace.
BAFM 7: Strategic Financial Management
Prerequisite: BAFM 1 BAFM 5
Credits: 3 units
The course enables the student to have an integrated view of the management of a
financial institution. Topics include corporate environmental scanning, situation audit,
objective setting, strategy and tactics formulation, financial planning and control in the
context of a periodic planning cycle. Case studies of planning in financial institutions will
be extensively used. The profit/cost center performance via the transfer pool pricing
management information requirements as well as designing the database management
system will also be discussed.
BAFM 8: Entrepreneurial Management

Prerequisite: BAFM 1 to BAFM 5

Credits: 3 units
The course aims to teach the approach of entrepreneurs used in identifying opportunity
and creating new ventures; the analytical skills that are needed to practice this
approach; and the background knowledge and managerial skills that are necessary for
dealing with the recurring issues involved in starting, growing, and harnessing the value
of new ventures.
BAFM 9: Investment and Portfolio Management
Prerequisite: BAFM 1 to BAFM 5
Credits: 3 units
A study of fundamental theories of optimal portfolio selection, investment evaluation,
securities valuation, industry and company analysis in relation to stock market
operations, management of fixed income investments, international portfolio
diversification.
BAFM 10: Credit and Collection
Prerequisite: BAFM 1 to BAFM 5
Credits: 3 units
This course covers techniques of establishing the credit, obtaining and checking
information, servicing the loan, billing and collecting the amount due. Each of a banks
installment credit operation is carefully scrutinized. After successfully completing this
course the student should have a working knowledge of: Collection policies and
procedure; Principles of credit evaluation; Open-end credit; Direct lending; Leasing of
consumer goods; Indirect lending; Legal aspects of instalment credit; Organizing and
managing an installment loan department.
BAFM 11: Capital Markets
Prerequisite: BAFM 1 to BAFM 5
Credits: 3 units
This course focuses on Capital Market Theory, its efficiency and implications. It
establishes its coherence with the rest of the financial institutions within the financial
environment. The course also deals with the relationship of the financial market with the
government and how the latter stands a powerful influential tool. The course likewise
attempts to develop the analytical ability of the students through various financial case
presentations.
BAFM 12: Global Finance with E-Banking
Prerequisite: BAFM 6 to BAFM 11
Credits: 3 units
Review of basic corporate finance terms, issues in internationals trade and
multinationals; Macro determinants of exchange rates; Foreign exchange markets;
Futures and options, parity conditions and more on hedging; Measuring accounting
exposure; Managing accounting exposure; International Financing; Capital Budgeting
and the Cost of Capital; Transfer pricing and asset management

BAFM 13: Practicum I (On-the-Job Training)

Prerequisite: BAFM 6 to BAFM 11
Credits: 8 units
A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of
previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty
sponsor and coordinated with a business organization.
BAFM 14: Financial Controllership
Prerequisite: BAFM 6 to BAFM 11
Credits: 3 units
A course in the controllership function in a business organization with focus on financial
institutions (banks, investment houses, finance companies, stock brokerages, and
insurance companies). It covers the management of data and information, the systems
of control through operating and capital budgets, tax administration, protecting of
assets, and general internal control systems and procedures.
BAFM 15: Public Finance
Prerequisite: BAFM 6 to BAFM 11
Credits: 3 units
Examines issues central to majority of the most pressing issues in public affairs: market
outcomes, government expenditure programs, and taxation; Examines the major
strengths and weakness of the market and explore why government involvement is
necessary, Examines the models welfare economics use to describe optimal patterns of
government expenditure and taxation, Use the models to analyze real-world problems
and programs, And use of both efficiency and equity criteria to evaluate many policies
and policy proposals.
BAFM 16: Practicum II (On-the-Job Training)
Prerequisite: BAFM 13
Credits: 10 units
Interns are required to complete 500 hours of internship experience in conjunction with
the designated internship coordinator. The internship experience will emphasize
supervisory responsibilities whenever possible. This experience will be formulated by
the faculty, the designated coordinator, the student, and an industry professional, a
cooperative effort that helps to ensure the students success. The internship will be
augmented by written and oral reports, industry performance evaluations, and faculty
oversight.
BAFM 17: Project I (Feasibility Study)
Prerequisite: BAFM 12 to BAFM 14
Credits: 5 units
This unit involves the preparation of a feasibility study on developing a business
enterprise sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation.
Ethics: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Prerequisite: Introduction to Philosophy with Logic & Critical Thinking

Credits: 3 units
This course is designed to inform and stimulate thinking on issues of ethics and social
responsibility encountered in business. The material covered is intended to prepare
students to recognize and manage ethical and social responsibility issues as they arise,
and to help them formulate their own standards of integrity and professionalism. The
overall course objectives are to increase awareness of the ethical dimension of
business conduct, to contribute insight into the professional standards and
responsibilities of students in their future careers; to develop analytical skills for
identifying and resolving ethical and social responsibility issues in business; and to
practice decision making about ethical and social responsibility issues. The course also
provides an opportunity for students to reflect on and critically examine the values and
assumptions brought to business decisions, both by themselves and by others.
COURSE DESCRIPTION OF GENERAL EDUCATION SUBJECTS
ENGLISH
Engl. 1: Study and Thinking Skills
This course aims at developing habits of thinking, listening, reading and writing skills.
Emphasis is laid on mastering of basic grammatical structure in English.
Engl. 2: Writing in the Discipline
This course aims to reinforce and broaden the students listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills. It deals with the forms of oral communication, building word power,
sentences construction, paragraph composition writing and preparing a term paper.
Engl. 3: Speech and Oral Communication
This course provides for the improvement of skills needed in oral interchange between
people. It includes a study of the mechanics of oral communication and public speaking,
the principles underlying the performance of each form and great deal of opportunity for
intensive practice.
Engl. 4: Literature I
The literature of the Philippines should focus on the literatures of the regions of the
Philippines, whether in native or foreign languages from the beginning of Philippine
history to the present. Care should be taken to ensure adequate attention to literary
texts and authors outside the National capital Region.
Engl. 5: Literature II
The continued study of literary forms or genres, exemplified this time by selected literary
texts form various countries, written during different historical periods.
FILIPINO

Fil. 1: Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino

Ang Filipino 1 ay isang metalinggwistik na pag-aaral sa gamit ng akademikong Filipino
sa ibat ibang sitwasyon at larangan. Sa paraang interdisiplinaryo at interaktivo,
inaasahang mauunawaan at malilinang sa mga studyante ang mga kailangang
kaalaman at kasanayan sa paggamit ng Filipino sa lalong mataas na edukasyon.
Fil. 2: Pagbasa at Pagsulat tungo sa Pananaliksik
Nagbibigay ng fokus ang kusong ito sa pagbasa at pagsulat bilang instrumento sa
pagkatuto. Pag- aaralan dito ang mga estratehiya sa kritikal na pagbasa ng ibat ibang
genre ng mga tekstong nakasulat. Idedebelop din ang mga kasanayan sa pag-unawa
lalo na ang kasanayan sa pagsulat ng iba ibang akademiko. Magiging batayanng paksa
ang ukol sa Humanidades, Agham Panlipunan at Agham Teknolohiya.
MATHEMATICS
Math 2a: College Algebra
Mathematics is a set of procedure of thinking. College Algebra deals on signed
numbers, definitions, theorems, and methods of elementary algebra. It aims primarily to
strengthen and maintain previously learned skill foundation laid in the high school years
and enabling the students to be better prepared for more high standard kind of algebra.
Math 3a: Business Statistics
Analyzes both qualitative and quantitative data for the purpose of solving businessrelated problems. Topics include measures of central tendency, dispersion, and
skewness, probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypotheses
testing, and regression and correction.
Math 4a: Mathematics of Investment
This course provides a comprehensive study of the basic concepts of investment
mathematics, which includes interest earnings, annuities, amortization and sinking
funds and bonds.
NATURAL SCIENCES
Nat. Sci. 1: Introduction to Physical Science
An introductory course designed to allow students to explore the basic concepts of
physical science. Students will be introduced to the history and nature of science. The
course includes an introduction to the fundamental concepts of physics, chemistry, and
earth science with environmental management. Students will be encouraged to explore
the relationship between science and everyday life.
Nat. Sci. 2: Introduction to Biological Science

This course deals with the structural and physiological principles of the plants and
animal cells. The different organs and systems found in the plants and animals will be
covered. The introduction to chemistry will be incorporated in the different topics.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Econ. 1: Introduction to Microeconomic Theory and Policy w/ Land Reform and
Taxation
This course deals with the study of the behavior of individual economic units It studies
how industries and market operate and evolve, why they differ from one another, and
how they are affected by government policies and global economic conditions. It
specifically deals with the concepts of supply and demand in the market, consumer
behavior, production and cost, and competition. It also presents a study on the basic
principles of economics. The latter part of the course will be focused on Taxation, Land
Reform and Comprehensive Agrarian reform.
Econ. 2: Macroeconomics
This course deals with the study of the economy in the aggregate. It examines how
economic agents as a whole respond to changes in the economic environment. It also
studies how their actions feedback on the economy. It specifically deals with the study
of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), GDP growth rate, Gross National Product, Inflation
Rates, Unemployment rates, Aggregate supply and demand, Fiscal Policies and Money
Supply determination.
Hist. 3b: Philippine History
This course deals with the history and government of the Philippines that serves as the
guiding charter of the present Philippine government as well as the concerned
individuals embodied in it. It reveals not only the kind of leadership, the political
experience, the socio-moral values and the cultural heritage that we have, but also the
aspirations and details of our country. The details on the history of our country can be
shown ancient to present.
Hum. 1: Introduction to Music and Art Appreciation
This course highlights the visual arts, music and dance, literature drama and the film as
special friend of the humanities. It also present to the students the importance of the
human being, his thoughts, and feelings, and how he express those feelings and
emotions through the manifestation of the arts. It also makes the students aware of the
importance of arts and its vital role to ones life. Hence, this course aims to enable
students and teachers to plan creative activities and to projects individual lifestyle.
Philo 1: Introduction to Philosophy and Logic
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of logic, and the
applications used. It discusses the nature, functions and applications of reasoning, the
uses of daily language,

Pol. Sci. 1d: Politics and Governance w/ Philippine Constitution

This course deals with the systematic and comprehensive study of the government,
state and the constitution of the Philippines. Primarily it is concerned with how the
government operates and its functions to the growth and development of not only the
government but also the society in general. A systematic comprehensive careful study
of the course makes one aware of the definition and limitation of the power vested in the
government and the rights of the people with in the state. Furthermore, it enhances
nationalistic feeling and cooperation of the people. Knowing the different principles that
govern each public affairs and relations help the students realize and feel that they need
to take stand in the development of Philippine Society.
Psycho. 1: General Psychology w/ DE and AIDS Education
It is a three unit course which deals with the study human behavior. It is particularly
focused on the what, why and how of human behavior. Drug Education and prevention
has been incorporated in the subject matter. Practical applications of the different
learning experiences conducted with the students.
Socio. 1a: Society and Culture w/ FP
This course deals with the Philippine Value System and motivations that help explain
peoples characteristics, traits and behavior. It includes the family, its role, forms
structure and Family Planning methods to help students understand how Sociology
shapes the society of the future.
Rizal: Life, Works and Writings of Rizal
The course deals with the life, works and writings of Dr. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal. It
aims to present to the students the different attribute that made him acclaimed, Great
Malayan. It presents the richness of Rizals thought and teaching which are his living
legacies to the human race. The course further aims to let the students see themselves
in Rizals life they may realize the essence of their being a Filipino and that their
national consciousness be awakened and help the Philippine attain greater heights. It is
within the aim of this course that these young citizens develop in them a perspective
and horizons patterned with that of Rizal that is worth emulating.
COMPUTER
Comp. 1: Basic Computer
The course deals with the fundamental concepts of computer. It consists of the
introduction to data processing, history of computers and facts about computer
developments. It will also cover partly some concepts on word processing and
introduces the Turbo Basic language
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE 1: Physical Fitness

This course includes instruction and practice of alignment positions, facing, posture and
gymnastic free hand and other physical fitness exercise and skills.
PE 2: Rhythmic Activities
It includes steps, movements and music related to dance particularly social dances,
foreign dances and also the Philippine Folk Dances. These social dances when learned
by the students foster camaraderie and sociability among the different members of the
society. Learning the foreign folk dances also teach the culture of their foreign brothers.
On the other hand, students learning the Philippine folk dances develop patriotism and it
also preserves the culture of the early Filipinos. These dances aim to keep individuals
suppleness and develop coordination, flexibility and to keep the body graceful.
PE 3: Individual and Dual Sports
Practice in fundamental skills and study rules in Badminton, Table Tennis and other
Individual and Dual Sports.
PE 4: Team Sports
This course deals on team sports or events competed or contested among groups or
teams.
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
NSTP 1: National Service Training Program
The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) is one of the three components of the
National Service Training Program (NSTP). NSTP is a program aimed at enhancing
civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth. It is attained by developing
the ethics of service and patriotism specifically designed to enhance the youths active
contribution to the general welfare. CWTS 1 is designed to train, encourage and help
students to plan, implement and evaluate community projects and activities. This will
contribute to the general welfare and betterment of the life of community members that
will lead to community development. It is intended for improving health, education,
safety, livelihood, environment, entrepreneurship, arts, recreation, morals of the
citizenry and other social welfare services.
NSTP 2: National Service Training Program
The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) is one of the three components of the
National Service Training Program (NSTP). NSTP is a program aimed at enhancing
civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth. It is attained by developing
the ethics of service and patriotism specifically designed to enhance the youths active
contribution to the general welfare. CWTS 2 is a continuation of CWTS 1 designed to
train, encourage and help students to organize, plan, implement and evaluate
community projects and activities. This will contribute to the general welfare and
betterment of the life of community members that will lead to community development. It
is intended for improving health, education, safety, livelihood, environment,
entrepreneurship, arts, recreation, morals of the citizenry and other social welfare
services.

BIBLE
Bible 1: Christian Foundation
This course introduces a brief study of the Old Testament books, the power of the Bible
writing as applied in ones life, the social behavior of man or influences of a group or
individual, which affects his personality, leadership, group participation, attitudes and
prejudices. It is an analysis of religion as an important institution of society with the
emphasis of the life, person and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Bible 2: Christian Life and Ethics
This course is a general approach of the study of social religious process in the
dynamics of the social system with emphasis of the basic guidelines in social and
religious living in a social organization based on scriptural principles. It also introduces
the basic knowledge of love, selection and marriage preparation components of marital
adjustments, parenting and marital problems.