Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BS-MGT)

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Program Background

Degree Codes: BS-MGT
Total Academic Units: 182
Total Non-Academic Units: 9

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management (MGT) program prepares students to become competent, ethical, and socially responsible managers capable of leading organizations in a rapidly evolving business environment. As businesses face increasing complexity driven by globalization, technological change, and shifting stakeholder expectations, managers must develop a broad understanding of organizational systems while applying sound managerial judgment in addressing real-world challenges.

The program provides a strong foundation in the core functional areas of business, including management, finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and business law. Through this integrated approach, students learn how organizations operate as interconnected systems and how managerial decisions influence performance, strategy, and long-term sustainability.

Grounded in Lasallian values, the MGT program develops leaders who combine analytical thinking, ethical discernment, and effective communication in addressing complex business problems. Students are trained to perform the fundamental management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling while working collaboratively within diverse teams and multicultural environments.

By integrating business knowledge, critical thinking, technological awareness, and leadership development, the program prepares graduates to pursue careers as managers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and business professionals committed to excellence, integrity, and service to the common good in both local and global contexts.

The program also emphasizes innovation, strategic thinking, and responsible leadership, enabling graduates to design and implement business initiatives that contribute to organizational success and societal development

Program Learning Objectives

Basic, fundamental, and foundational business skills across functional areas
Graduates will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and application of essential business skills across functional areas (e.g., accounting, analytics and information technology, commercial law, finance, human resources, and/or marketing).
Ethical and compliant
Graduates will exhibit a strong commitment to ethical decision-making and/or adherence to legal or regulatory requirements in business contexts, recognizing their responsibility to stakeholders and society at large.
Lasallian business leadership (humanistic and sustainability-oriented for the common good)
Graduates will exemplify the principles of Lasallian business leadership, emphasizing humanistic values, social responsibility, and sustainable practices to promote the common good for all.
Innovative and technologically adept
Graduates will possess the ability to leverage innovative thinking and cutting-edge technology to identify and solve complex business challenges, remaining agile and adaptive in an ever-evolving global marketplace.
Communication (English and Filipino)
Graduates will effectively articulate and discuss the latest developments within the specific field of practice, and proficiently communicate, in English and in Filipino, the company’s or its functional areas’ situations to stakeholders through both oral and written forms.
Critical, analytical, and creative problem-solving using ICT
Graduates will critically, analytically, and creatively solve problems and drive results using appropriate decision tools, while effectively and efficiently utilizing information and communication technology.
Teamwork, independence, and values reflection
Graduates will work effectively and independently within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, while clarifying and reflecting on personal values in relation to organizational culture, including considerations of faith and business practices.
Execution of management functions
Graduates will execute the fundamental management functions, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
Strategic planning and execution
Graduates will strategically plan and execute business-related activities.

Program Requirements

Course Requirements	Total	T1	T2	T3	T4	T5	T6	T7	T8	T9	T10
FOUNDATION	15	15	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
NLCC (Academic)	8	–	–	–	2	2	2	–	–	2	–
NLCC (Non-academic)	(9)	(1)	(3)	(3)	(1)	0	0	0	0	(1)	0
CHED CORE	45	–	6	9	6	3	3	9	–	6	3
BUSINESS CORE	72	–	9	9	6	9	12	6	9	3	9
MANAGEMENT MAJOR / ELECTIVES	48	–	3	3	6	6	3	6	6	6	3
TOTAL per term	182 (9)	15 (1)	18 (3)	21 (3)	20 (1)	20	20	21	15	17 (1)	15

Program Structure

The MGT program is designed with a progressive learning pathway that enables students to move systematically from foundational business knowledge to integrative management practice and strategic decision-making. The structure ensures increasing cognitive complexity, practical exposure, and alignment with the program learning outcomes.

Foundation (Year 1)

Students build essential business foundations through courses such as Business Mathematics and Finance, Fundamentals of Accountancy, Principles of Marketing, and Organization and Management, developing the managerial mindset required for understanding how organizations operate and create value.

Functional Business Foundations (Year 2)

Students deepen their understanding of the core functional areas of business through courses in finance, marketing, operations management, human resource management, and business law, strengthening their ability to analyze business situations and coordinate organizational resources effectively.

Advanced Management (Year 3)

Learning progresses to higher-level managerial and strategic competencies through courses such as Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Research Methods, and Operations and Technology Management, enabling students to evaluate complex business environments and formulate effective managerial solutions.

Application and Integration (Year 4)

Students synthesize their learning through Internship, Thesis 1 (Proposal Development), and Thesis 2 (Results and Strategy), where they apply management theories and decision-making frameworks to real organizational contexts, conduct applied research, and develop practical recommendations for business improvement.

MGT Major Courses (Management)

Course Code	Course Title	Brief Description
RESBUSM	Business Research Methods	Introduces students to research design, data collection, and analytical techniques used in business research. Students learn how to formulate research problems, analyze data, and generate evidence-based managerial recommendations.
SIMMODE	Simulation Models for Business	Develops analytical decision-making through the use of simulation and regression models. Students learn how to evaluate different decision scenarios and analyze business outcomes using modeling techniques.
BIGDATA	Big Data Techniques and Technology	Introduces the concepts and tools used in analyzing large datasets for business decision-making. The course covers data visualization, statistical analysis, and exploratory modeling techniques to support managerial insights.
PROJECM	Project Management for MGT Students	Provides students with frameworks and quantitative tools for planning, scheduling, and controlling business projects from initiation to completion.
INNOVTE	Innovations and Technology Management	Examines how organizations manage technological change and innovation to maintain competitiveness and create new business opportunities.
CORPENT	Corporate Entrepreneurship	Explores innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives within established firms, including intrapreneurship and corporate venturing strategies.
COBFSDS	Feasibility Study for Management Students	Guides students in evaluating business opportunities through market, technical, financial, and organizational feasibility analysis.

MGT Major Courses (Internship)

Course Code	Course Title	Brief Description
PRCMOJT	Individual-based Internship	A 300-hour supervised internship where students work with partner organizations to perform specific tasks and apply business management concepts in real workplace settings under the guidance of a company supervisor and faculty adviser.
PRCMPRJ	Project-Based Internship	Provides students with practical experience by completing structured projects for partner organizations, allowing them to apply business theories and management skills in real or virtual professional environments.

MGT Major Courses (Thesis)

Course Code	Course Title	Brief Description
THSBUS1	Thesis 1	Students develop a research proposal addressing a relevant business or management problem through literature review and research design development.
THSBUS2	Thesis 2	Students conduct and complete an applied research project addressing a real business issue and present findings with managerial recommendations.

Application Requirements

Copy of Grade 11 or 12 ID card
Recent 2×2 or Passport-size Photo (Specifications: white background, neutral expression, no eyeglasses or colored contacts, ears visible (unless prohibited by religious customs)
Grade 11 Report Card or Transcript of Records/Form 137 (High school applicants with 1st and 2nd-semester report cards must ensure that both Report Cards are signed by the designated signatories)

Admission Requirements

To be submitted once the applicant has received an offer letter.
Academic Records
Grade 12 students who are expected to graduate at the end of Academic Year 2025-2026

Secondary Scholastic Record (in DLSU Format, signed by SCHOOL REGISTRAR or PRINCIPAL). Download the form here.
Certificate of Non-Issuance of Numerical Grades if you are an applicant from a school with non-numerical (Pass/Fail) grades.
Certificate of Good Moral Character (CGMC). The CGMC should be officially issued and signed by the school’s authorized signatory during the student’s Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 years.
Transcript of Records IF you are an applicant from a school not recognized by the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd).

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