Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program is intended to prepare students for a professional Accounting career, provides students with the most intensive, rigorous, and thorough training for the CPA Board examinations, covers the essential branches of the accountancy discipline with a focus on financial accounting and statutory audit, and develops students to be conversant with IT concepts for business systems, internal control standards and practices, and security of information
PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
Three to five years after graduation, the Accountancy alumni shall:
- Performed relevant functions of increasing responsibility or by successfully applying accounting, taxation, business consultancy, and auditing proficiency as a member of multi-disciplinary management teams.
- Practiced accountancy profession with good ethical and professional standards
- Engaged in lifelong learning by pursuing related professional qualifications and certifications that are nationally and/or internationally recognized.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
The students should attain the following by the time of graduation:
- Effective communicate orally and in writing.
- Apply information and technology (ICT) skills as required by the business environment.
- Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace.
- Resolve business issues and problems, with a global and strategic perspective using knowledge and technical proficiency in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cost accounting and management, accounting and control, taxation and accounting information systems.
- Ability to conduct accountancy research through independent studies of relevant literature and appropriate use of accounting theory and methodologies.
- Apply knowledge and skills to successfully respond to various types of assessments including professional licensure and certification.
- Confidently maintain a commitment to good corporate citizenship, social responsibility and ethical practice in performing functions as an accountant.
- Demonstrate a service orientation in one’s profession.
- Develop lifelong learning.
CAREER OPTIONS
Graduates of BSA can have professions and careers as
- Junior Auditor
- Tax Staff
- MS Staff
- Financial Accountant
- Internal Audit Staff
- Financial Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Cost Accountant
- Auditing Examiner
- State Accountant
- LGU Accountant
- Revenue Officer
- Financial Services Specialist
- Accounting Instructor
- Audit Manager
- Tax Manager
- Consulting Manager
- Comptroller
- Senior Information System Auditor
- Senior Fraud Examiner
- Senior Forensic Auditor
- State Accountant
- State Auditor
- Financial Services Manager
- Audit Services Manager
- Senior Auditor
- Senior Faculty
- Accounting Department Chair
- Partner in a public accounting-auditing firm
- Chief Information Officer
- Vice President for Finance
- Dean of Accountancy
- Entrepreneur-Business Person
- Corporate Lawyer
- Management Consultant
CORE FACULTY MEMBERS
| Faculty Name | Field of Specialization |
| Prof. Bernadette Baran | Financial Accounting, Conceptual Theory of Accounts |
| Prof. Lucas Torres | Advanced Accounting, Government Accounting, Auditing |
| Prof. Jamil Carandang | Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing |
| Atty Agatha Bermejo | Business Law |

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting program is a business management variant that provides people with the necessary managerial knowledge and skills for the efficient application of techniques in the Controllership operations of public entities, corporate enterprises, and business entrepreneurs covering strategic planning, budgeting, financial accounting, financial analysis and reporting, cost accounting, management performance accounting, investment management, internal control systems, inventory control, asset management, and risk management.
PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
Three to five years after graduation, the BS Management Accountancy alumni shall:
- Performed relevant functions of increasing responsibility or by successfully applying accounting, taxation, business consultancy, and auditing proficiency as a member of multi-disciplinary management teams.
- Practiced management accounting profession with good ethical and professional standards
- Engaged in lifelong learning by pursuing related professional qualifications and certifications that are nationally and/or internationally recognized.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
The students should attain the following by the time of graduation:
- Effective communicate orally and in writing.
- Apply information and technology (ICT) skills as required by the business environment.
- Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace.
- Resolve business issues and problems, with a global and strategic perspective using knowledge and technical proficiency in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cost accounting and management, accounting and control, taxation and accounting information systems.
- Ability to conduct accountancy research through independent studies of relevant literature and appropriate use of accounting theory and methodologies.
- Apply knowledge and skills to successfully respond to various types of assessments including professional licensure and certification.
- Confidently maintain a commitment to good corporate citizenship, social responsibility and ethical practice in performing functions as an accountant.
- Demonstrate a service orientation in one’s profession.
- Develop lifelong learning.
CAREER OPTIONS
Graduates of BSMA can have professions and careers as
- Junior Auditor
- Tax Staff
- MS Staff
- Financial Accountant
- Internal Audit Staff
- Financial Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Cost Accountant
- Auditing Examiner
- State Accountant
- LGU Accountant
- Revenue Officer
- Financial Services Specialist
- Accounting Instructor
- Audit Manager
- Tax Manager
- Consulting Manager
- Comptroller
- Senior Information System Auditor
- Senior Fraud Examiner
- Senior Forensic Auditor
- State Accountant
- State Auditor
- Financial Services Manager
- Audit Services Manager
- Senior Auditor
- Senior Faculty
- Accounting Department Chair
- Partner in a public accounting-auditing firm
- Chief Information Officer
- Vice President for Finance
- Dean of Accountancy
- Entrepreneur-Business Person
- Corporate Lawyer
- Management Consultant
CORE FACULTY MEMBERS
| Faculty Name | Field of Specialization |
| Prof. Bernadette Baran | Financial Accounting, Conceptual Theory of Accounts |
| Prof. Lucas Torres | Advanced Accounting, Government Accounting, Auditing |
| Prof. Jamil Carandang | Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing |
| Atty Agatha Bermejo | Business Law |

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management program is a business management variant that provides people with the necessary managerial knowledge and skills for the efficient application of techniques in the marketing operations of public entities, corporate enterprises, and private individuals covering product development, crafting of marketing strategies, pricing, advertising, branding, positioning, wholesaling, retailing, on-line marketing, inventory management, distribution, logistics, warehousing, storage, and supply chain management. Academic instruction is blended with research and community extension activities plus 670 hours of internship that immerses students in actual work situations in all facets of marketing operations.
PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
Three to five years after graduation, the BSBA-Marketing Management alumni shall:
- Demonstrated and applied critical thinking ability, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, quantitative and information communication technology skills as members of multi-disciplinary management teams in a wide variety of business organizations in the local and international arenas. Practiced accountancy profession with good ethical and professional standards
- Attained junior managerial positions that require the application of management skills and Laurelian leadership qualities in their specific areas of specialization such as marketing management, management accounting, operations management and financial management.
- Pursued or obtained a graduate business degree, or attended/completed lifelong learning education, acquired other related professional qualifications and certifications that are nationally and or internationally recognized.
- Undertaken initiatives toward social responsibility and scholarly work as researcher, lecturer-professor, or trainer in academe and/or industry.
CAREER OPTIONS
Graduates of BSBA-Marketing Management can have professions and careers as
- Marketing Management Trainee
- Marketing Assistant
- Inventory Control Staff
- Merchandiser
- Advertising Assistant
- Sales Representative
- Receptionist
- Front Desk Clerk
- Order-Billing Assistant
- Account Executive
- Product Supervisor
- Sales Supervisor
- Sales Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Vice President for Marketing
- Vice President for Logistics and Distribution
- Entrepreneur-Businessperson
- Marketing Consultant
STUDENT OUTCOMES
The students should attain the following by the time of graduation:
- Effective communicate orally and in writing.
- Capacity to solve business problems by using quantitative and qualitative models of decision making.
- Apply information and technology (ICT) skills as required by the business environment.
- Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace.
- Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility.
- Design an innovative business plan focusing on the specific business function (marketing and/or operations).
- Conduct business research
- Demonstrate a service orientation in one’s profession.
- Develop lifelong learning
CORE FACULTY MEMBERS
| Faculty Name | Field of Specialization |
| Prof. Anna Kagaoan | Digital Marketing, Product and Brand Management, Advertising and Promotions |
| Dr. Leonor Alusen | Marketing Research, Corporate Social Responsibility, Quality Management Sytems |
| Dr. Francis Ashipaoloye | Strategic Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship |
| Dr. Neil P Balba | Systems Analysis and Design, Data Science and Data Analytics |
| Prof. Christopher Dennis E. Catapang | Strategic Marketing Management |
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Operations Management program is a business management variant that provides people with the necessary managerial knowledge and skills for the efficient application of techniques in the operations of public entities, corporate enterprises, and business entrepreneurs with a focus on quantitative management techniques, product research and development, production methods, business processes, quality control systems, operations research methods, logistics and supply chain management, and project management.
PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
Three to five years after graduation, the BSBA-Operations Management alumni shall:
- Demonstrated and applied critical thinking ability, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, quantitative and information communication technology skills as members of multi-disciplinary management teams in a wide variety of business organizations in the local and international arenas. Practiced accountancy profession with good ethical and professional standards
- Attained junior managerial positions that require the application of management skills and Laurelian leadership qualities in their specific areas of specialization such as marketing management, management accounting, operations management and financial management.
- Pursued or obtained a graduate business degree, or attended/completed lifelong learning education, acquired other related professional qualifications and certifications that are nationally and or internationally recognized.
- Undertaken initiatives toward social responsibility and scholarly work as researcher, lecturer-professor, or trainer in academe and/or industry.

STUDENT OUTCOMES
The students should attain the following by the time of graduation:
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Capacity to solve business problems by using quantitative and qualitative models of decision making.
- Apply information and technology (ICT) skills as required by the business environment.
- Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace.
- Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility.
- Design an innovative business plan focusing on the specific business function (marketing and/or operations).
- Conduct business research
- Demonstrate a service orientation in one’s profession.
- Develop lifelong learning
CAREER OPTIONS
Graduates of BSBA-Operations Management can have professions and careers as
- Operations Management Trainee
- Operations Management Assistant
- Production Planning and Control Staff
- Technical Staff
- Project Management Assistant
- Quality Control Assistant
- Production Planning and Control Supervisor
- Production Line Supervisor
- Quality Control Supervisor
- Facilities Supervisor
- Production Planning and Control Manager
- Quality Control Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Vice President for Operations
- Vice President for Research and Quality Assurance
- Entrepreneur-Businessperson
- Quality Assurance Consultant
CORE FACULTY MEMBERS
| Faculty Name | Field of Specialization |
| Prof. Christopher Dennis E. Catapang | Operations Management, Inventory Management and Control |
| Dr. Leonor Alusen | Operations Research, Productivity Tools, Quality Management Systems, Logistics Management and Control |
| Dr. Neil P. Balba | Systems Analysis and Design, Data Science and Data Analytics |
| Dr. Francis Ashipaoloye | Strategic Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship |
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Science in Custom Administration program is ideal for those who want to pass the licensure examination for Customs Brokers on their first take and who intend to pursue a career in the exciting world of import-export, international logistics, and customs management.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
Three years after graduation, BSCA graduates imbued with the LPU Laguna core values of God-centeredness, leadership, innovativeness, integrity, nationalism, and service-orientedness, shall have:
- Demonstrated capability as Certified Customs Broker by attaining supervisory or managerial positions in small to medium sized companies or in government agencies and performing relevant functions of increasing responsibility or by successfully applying customs brokerage proficiency as a member of multi-disciplinary teams or as independent Customs Brokers.
- Exhibited critical thinking and problem solving abilities and interpersonal, communication, quantitative and computer skills in a wide variety of private or government organizations in the local or international arenas.
- Demonstrated awareness of the importance of observing professional integrity and ethics in the conduct of their work as Licensed Customs Broker.
- Valued the significance of life-long learning and pursued or obtained a graduate business degree, or attended/completed lifelong learning education, acquired other related professional qualifications and certifications that are nationally and/or internationally recognized.
- Participated in social responsibility advocacies or professional fellowship in order to contribute to the overall welfare of society.

Student Outcomes (SO)
At the time of graduation, the BSCA students shall be able to:
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Capacity to solve business problems by using quantitative and qualitative models of decision making.
- An ability to apply knowledge of customs, tariff and supply chain
- Apply information and technology (ICT) skills as required by the business environment.
- Apply knowledge and skills to successfully respond to various types of assessments including professional licensure and certifications.
- Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace.
- Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility.
- Demonstrate a service orientation in one’s profession.
- Develop lifelong learning
CAREER OPTIONS
Graduates of BS Customs Administration can have professions and careers as
- Declarant
- Air/Sea Cargo Documentation Clerk
- Import-Export Assistant
- Customs Examiner/Appraiser
- International Trading Documentations Officer
- Customs Bonded Warehouse Officer
- International Logistics Supervisor
- Customs Broker
- International Courier
- International Cargo Forwarder
CORE FACULTY MEMBERS
| Faculty Name | Field of Specialization |
| Prof. Raniel Orocay | Customs Appraisal and Assessment, Customs Valuation, Special Duties and Trade Remedies |
| Atty Agatha Bermejo | Business Law, Laws on Partnership and Corporations |
