The BS Math program with specialization in Business Applications is a degree developed in response the needs of industry and the business sector. It has been compliant with the standards set by the Commission on Higher Education and had been assessed by the ASEAN University Network.
In response to several factors, the program has been revised to cover 12 terms, up from the original ten terms with a summer practicum term. One factor is the recent move of the Philippine Educational system from a 10-year basic education cycle to a 12-year cycle, commonly referred to as the K-12 system. The transition to K-12 brought with it corresponding changes in the general education curriculum and the migration of some introductory level college courses to the senior high school level.
In view of the changes brought about by the transition to K-12, De La Salle initiated its own review and revision of programs to make it more attuned to the needs of today’s students and more competitive even in the international level. The changes also addressed keeping our programs in line with recognized international standards.
One final factor that precipitated the need to revise our offering is the release of CHED Memorandum Order No. 48 Series of 2017, on the policies, standards, and guidelines for the BS Math and BS Applied Math programs. Making sure that we remain compliant with the new provisions of the CMO, minor changes were also incorporated in the degree program.