School of Management

Operations Management is a cornerstone discipline in the field of business administration, focusing on the design, implementation, and control of processes that transform inputs into goods and services. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, concepts, and techniques essential for effectively managing operations within organizations across various industries.

Operations Management is a cornerstone discipline in the field of business administration, focusing on the design, implementation, and control of processes that transform inputs into goods and services. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, concepts, and techniques essential for effectively managing operations within organizations across various industries. 

Overview

This course provides a solid foundation in financial economics by exploring how individuals and firms make decisions under risks and uncertainty, how assets are priced in competitive markets, and how financial institutions shape economic outcomes. Uniquely bridging economic theory with practical application, it highlights the real-world impact of financial systems in the Philippine context through focused discussions on sustainable finance, OFWs remittances, microfinance, and cooperatives: sectors vital to inclusive and sustainable economic development. Learning is enriched through policy simulations, economic news analysis, guest lectures, and student-led engagement activities.

Rationale

This 3-unit course, designed for undergraduate students pursuing a minor in Finance, bridges core economic theories with real-world financial practices in the Philippine context. By contextualizing theoretical concepts within local experiences, students will gain practical insights into how financial systems can promote equity, sustainability and inclusive economic development.

Research Project 

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse landscape of financial institutions, offering students an in-depth understanding of their roles, structures, functions, and significance within the broader financial system. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, case studies, course activities and practical applications, students will delve into the intricate workings of banks, investment banks, non-banks, insurance companies, and other key intermediaries.

By the end of this course, students will emerge with a well-rounded understanding of financial institutions, ready to navigate the complexities of the financial industry and contribute to informed decision-making in a rapidly evolving global financial landscape.

Course Description

The application of fundamental economic tools of analysis in management.

Overview

Managerial Economics emphasizes on managerial decision making. Samuelson and Marks (2012, p.3) define the managerial economics as “the analysis of major management decision using the tools of economics – demand and cost, monopoly and competition, the allocation of resources, and economic trade-offs – to aid managers in making better decisions.” 

Rationale

This 3-unit course taken by undergraduate junior students is designed to link economic principles and business knowledge and applications to generate well-informed managerial decisions. This course also intends to help students demonstrate mastery in the use of spreadsheets like Excel for quantitative analysis and presentations. 

Course Description
The application of fundamental economic tools of analysis in management.
 
Overview
Managerial Economics emphasizes managerial decision making. Samuelson and Marks (2012, p.3) define managerial economics as “the analysis of major management decisions using the tools of economics – demand and cost, monopoly and competition, the allocation of resources, and economic trade-offs – to aid managers in making better decisions.”
 
Rationale
This 3-unit course taken by undergraduate junior students is designed to link economic principles and business knowledge and applications to generate well-informed managerial decisions. This course also intends to help students demonstrate mastery in the use of spreadsheets like Excel for quantitative analysis and presentations.
 

Introduction to the principles governing financial management of business enterprises with emphasis on short-range planning and management of working capital.

BA 230 Marketing Management 

This course is designed to introduce students to the exciting and dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business; it's a mindset, a set of skills, and a way of thinking that can be applied in various contexts, from launching a startup to driving innovation within established organizations. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the entrepreneurial process, from idea generation to business planning and beyond.

Economic theory and policy with reference to the Philippines business environment.

Principles and techniques of business organization and management, and organizational behavior.

Class Schedule:

Mondays and Thursdays: 9:00-10:30 AM

Room #: 102 A&B

Principles and techniques of business organization and management, and organizational behavior.