Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting


Program Description

The program provides general accounting education to students wanting to pursue a professional career in Management Accounting. As a field of study, management accounting is a profession that involves partnering in decision-making, planning, and providing expertise in financial reporting and control to assist management in the formulation and implementation of an organization’s strategy.

The Accountancy program provides a foundation of practical knowledge, skills and ethical values geared towards producing competent professional management accountants with proactive values and attitudes.

Core Subjects
  • Law on Obligations and Contracts
  • Business Laws and Regulations
  • Regulatory Framework and Legal Issues in Business
  • Management Science
  • International Business and Trade
  • Accounting Research Methods
  • Management Accounting Internship
  • Management Accounting Research
  • Statistical Analysis with Software Application
  • Governance, Business Ethics, Risk Management and Internal Control
  • Managerial Economics
  • Economic Development
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards
  • Intermediate Accounting
  • Financial Markets
  • Financial Management
  • Accounting Information System
  • IT Application Tools in Business
  • Cost Accounting and Control
  • Strategic Cost Management
  • Strategic Business Analysis
  • Business Tax
  • Income Tax

Program Outcomes
  • Technical Competencies
    • Resolve business issues and problems with a global and strategic perspective using the knowledge and technical proficiencies in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cost accounting and control, management accounting, taxation, business laws/ regulations, financial management, risk management, and accounting information systems.
    • Conduct accountancy research through independent studies of related literature and appropriate use of accounting theory and methodologies.
    • Apply knowledge and skills to successfully respond to various types of assessments.
  • Business Acumen
    • Identify and select the proper decision-making tools to solve problems and drive results critically, analytically, and creatively.
    • Organize and lead groups to plan and implement business related activities.
    • Work independently and communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
  • Leadership & Governance
    • Demonstrate commitment to good corporate citizenship and social responsibility.
  • Information & Communications Technology
    • Quickly adapts to available business and digital technology applications in the performance of tasks.
    • Employ technology as a business tool in capturing financial and non-financial information to generate reports as basis in making decisions.
  • Ethics, Integrity & Accountability
    • Acts ethically at all times in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.
    • Demonstrate integrity in the performance of tasks and in dealing with colleagues and other parties.

Career Opportunities

  • Public Practice:
    •   Junior Analyst
    •   Consulting Staff

  • Commerce and Industry:
    •   Cost Analyst
    •   Investment Analyst
    •   Accounting Staff
    •   Tax Accounting Staff
    •   Financial Analyst
    •   Budget Analyst
    •   Credit Analyst
    •   Cost Accountant

  • Government:
    •   State Accounting Examiner
    •   NBI Agent
    •   Treasury Agent
    •   State Accountant
    •   LGU Accountant
    •   Revenue Officer
    •   Audit Examiner
    •   Budget Officer
    •   Financial Services Specialist

  • Education:
    •   Junior Accounting Instructor

  • Public Practice:
    •   Senior Consulting Manager
    •   Financial Advisory Manager

  • Commerce and Industry:
    •   Controller/Comptroller
    •   Senior Information Systems Auditor
    •   Senior Loan Officer
    •   Senior Budget Officer

  • Government:
    •   State Accountant V
    •   Director III and Director IV
    •   Government Accounting and Audit
    •   Financial Services Manager
    •   Audit Services Manager
    •   Senior Auditor

  • Education:
    •   Senior Faculty
    •   Program Chair

  • Public Practice:
    •   Partner
    •   Senior Partner
    •   Senior Consultant / Financial Advisor

  • Commerce and Industry:
    •   Finance Director
    •   Chief Financial Officer
    •   Chief Information Officer

  • Government:
    •   National Treasurer
    •   Vice President for Finance (for GOCCs)
    •   Commissioner
    •   Associate Commissioner
    •   Assistant Commissioner

  • Education:
    •   Vice President for Academic Affairs
    •   Dean

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