De La Salle University - Manila

College of Business and Economics

Vision

The College of Business and Economics envisions itself as a leading institution of undergraduate and graduate education and research in business and economics in the Philippines and in the Asia-Pacific region.

It is committed to the unrelenting pursuit of excellence in teaching and research through the use of state-of-the-art technology, through the constant development and implementation of innovative academic programs that are attuned to the changing needs of Philippine society, and through the continuous enhancement of the academic credentials, teaching skills, and research capabilities of its faculty.

Mission

Guided by this vision, the College of Business and Economics seeks

• to train young men and women in the arts and methods of business and economics to prepare them for careers in government, business, and the academe,
• to produce technically competent and morally upright professionals who are committed to the ethical practice of their professions and who are dedicated to the nation's development;
• to undertake theoretical and empirical researches in the various disciplines of business,
• to enhance the of business and economics education in the country through the training of business and economics educators, the promotion of research, and the dissemination of research findings, and
• to provide expert advice in business and economics to the government, the business sector, civil society groups, and international development agencies in order to promote national development.

Overview

The College of Business and Economics, in consonance with the Lasallian values of Religio, Mores, and Cultura, and the tradition of academic excellence of De La Salle University, is committed to the continuous pursuit of excellence in undergraduate business education responsive to the needs of national development.

Through its innovative and creative programs, the College dedicates itself to the training of students to become professional business leaders imbued with moral values and receptive to the changing demands of technology.

Its philosophy is symbolized by a triad of R's: Reputable in Business Education, Research-oriented in their professions, and Responsive in meeting the needs of Philippine society.

The College trains its students to become professional business leaders who are receptive to the changing demands of technology and who can, at the same time, give a sense of morality to the world of business. Students, therefore, acquire diverse knowledge involving subjects in the humanities and liberal arts as well as subjects related to commerce. Students can specialize in any of the seven (7) areas offered: Accountancy, Business Management, Legal Management, Management of Financial Institutions, Marketing Management, Advertising Management, and Economics.

Students who wish to acquire extensive background in both the fields of business and economics can pursue a double-degree program which combines a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in any of the other business programs or Bachelor of Arts major in Economics with major in any of the other business programs. This double-degree program provides students with a theoretical as well as empirical exposure to economics, blended with the practical orientation of the tools in business analysis, management science, accountancy, finance, law, and marketing.

The best evidence of the high quality of De La Salle Business and Economics Program is the large number of its graduates who have assumed top-level positions in Philippine business and industry, and who have helped make the country more self-reliant by contributing to its economic growth.