CBA Program Offerings

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY (BSA) 

This program provides general accounting education to students who want to pursue a professional career in Accountancy in general and in Public Accounting. Further, this program complies with the latest competency framework for professional accountants issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) through their International Education Standards. Thus, this qualifies the graduate of the program to take assessments leading to certifications in Accountancy given by the Professional Regulatory Commission – Board of Accountancy PRC-BOA) and other global professional Accountancy organizations. As a study field, Accountancy involves providing assurance and audit services for statutory financial reporting, tax-related services, and management advisory services partnering in management decision-making. It also involves devising planning and performance and control systems and providing financial reporting and control expertise to assist various stakeholders in making decisions. 

Accreditation: 

  • Granted Level 3 PACUCOA Re-accredited Status for BS Accountancy 

Certifications: 

  • BOOKKEEPING NC III QUALIFICATION (TESDA) The BOOKKEEPING NC III 

The qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to journalize transactions, post transactions, prepare a trial balance, prepare financial reports, and review the internal control system. 

Career Opportunities: 

Public Practice 

  • Audit Associate, Senior Audit Associate 
  • Advisory Associate, Senior Advisory Associate 
  • Tax Associate, Senior Tax Associate 
  • Partner, Senior Partner, Senior Consultant 
  • Independent Practitioner 

Commerce and Industry 

  • Cost Analyst 
  • Investment Analyst 
  • Accountancy Staff 
  • Tax Accounting Staff 
  • Financial Analyst 
  • Budget Analyst 
  • Credit Analyst 
  • Cost Accountant
  • Controller/Comptroller 
  • Senior Information Systems Auditor 
  • Senior Loan Officer 
  • Senior Budget Officer 
  • Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer 
  • Chief Information Officer 

Government 

  • State Accounting Examiner 
  • NBI Agent 
  • Treasury Agent 
  • State Accountant 
  • LGU Accountant, 
  • Revenue Officer 
  • Audit Examiner 
  • Budget Officer 
  • Financial Services Specialist 
  • Financial Services Manager 
  • Audit Services Manager 
  • Senior Auditor National Treasurer 
  • Vice President for Finance/CFO (for GOCCs) Commissioner 
  • Associate Commissioner 
  • Assistant Commissioner, (COA, BIR, BOC). 

Education 

  • Junior Accounting Instructor 
  • Senior Faculty 
  • Accounting Department Chair 
  • Vice President for Academic Affairs 
  • Dean 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 

This program provides general accounting education to students who want to pursue a professional career in management accounting. Further, this program complies with the latest competency framework for professional accountants issued by the International Federation of Accountants (I FAG) thru their International Education Standards. Thus, this qualifies the graduate of this program to take assessments leading to global professional management accounting organizations’ certifications in management accounting. As a field of study, management accounting is a profession that involves partnering in management decision-making, devising planning and performance management systems, and providing expertise in financial reporting and control to assist management in the formulation and implementation of an organization’s strategy. By working across functions, management accountants understand the links between operational activity, financial resource generation and consumption, and value generation and preservation. They perform a vital role in supporting organizational performance by creating plans and monitoring execution. 

Certifications: 

  • BOOKKEEPING NC III QUALIFICATION (TESDA) The BOOKKEEPING NC III 

The qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to journalize transactions, post transactions, prepare a trial balance, prepare financial reports, and review the internal control system. 

Career Opportunities: 

Public Practice 

  • Junior Analyst 
  • Consulting Staff 
  • Internal Auditor 
  • Accounting Staff 
  • Financial Manager 
  • Internal Audit Manager 
  • General Accounting Manager 
  • Vice President for Finance 

Commerce and Industry 

  • Cost Analyst 
  • Investment Analyst 
  • Accountancy Staff 
  • Tax Accounting Staff 
  • Financial Analyst 
  • Budget Analyst 
  • Credit Analyst 
  • Cost Accountant
  • Controller/Comptroller 
  • Senior Information Systems Auditor 
  • Senior Loan Officer 
  • Senior Budget Officer 
  • Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer 
  • Chief Information Officer 

Government 

  • State Accounting Examiner 
  • NBI Agent 
  • Treasury Agent 
  • State Accountant 
  • LGU Accountant, 
  • Revenue Officer 
  • Audit Examiner 
  • Budget Officer 
  • Financial Services Specialist 
  • Financial Services Manager 
  • Audit Services Manager 
  • Senior Auditor National Treasurer 
  • Vice President for Finance/CFO (for GOCCs) 

Education 

  • Junior Accounting Instructor 
  • Senior Faculty 
  • Accounting Department Chair 
  • Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Dean 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION (BSCA) 

The BSCA program immerses its students in various in-depth practical training and seminars facilitated through its college-based organization – the Philippine Society of Customs Administration (PSCAS). Such notable events include the first International Port Tour held in Singapore; various Domestic Port Tours; seminars coordinated by government agencies such as the Tariff Commission regarding Tariff Classification, and; Value-added Service Provider simulation workshops in coordination with private partners. The BSCA program develops the academic prowess of its students and molds them accordingly to become community-caring individuals founded by integrity, professionalism, and discipline. 

The BSCA program within LPU-Manila is regarded as the home of the Customs Broker Licensure Examination (CBLE) Topnotchers due to its continuous production of cream of the crop students. It is constantly regarded as the best institution in teaching the customs broker profession and received numerous awards such as the Center of Excellence for BS Business Administration & BS Customs Administration by the Commission on Higher Education. The Philippines’ First Center of Excellence for Customs Administration. Additionally, the program has also pioneered events such as the First International Port Tour and serves as the mother chapter of the Philippine Society of Customs Administration (PSCAS). 

Accreditations: 

  • Philippines’ First Center of Excellence for Customs Administration 
  • Awarded Center of Excellence for BS Business Administration & BS Customs Administration by the Commission on Higher Education 
  • Granted Level 3 PACUCOA Re-accredited Status for BS Accountancy and BS Customs Administration 

Certifications: 

  • Warehousing NC II with provision for National Certifications 
  • Customs Broker Licensure Examination (CBLE) BSCA graduates must take the CBLE, a licensure examination conducted and mandated by the Philippine Regulation Commission to allow the practice of the Customs Broker Profession. The exam is comprised of questions regarding Customs and related laws, procedures in both importation and exportation, border control, duties, and taxes computation, and all other appropriate matters related to rendering valuable service to importers and exporters. Graduates of BSCA is required to pass the Customs Broker License Examination (CBLE). LPU has been consistent in its graduates’ appearance on the prestigious Top Ten list of CBLE Passers. 

Career Opportunities: 

  • Licensed Customs Broker 
  • Customs Controller 
  • Expeditor 
  • Export Administrator 
  • Export Controller 
  • Export Services Manager 
  • Exports Sales Manager 
  • Freight Forwarder 
  • Global Forwarding Agent 
  • Import and Export Clerk 
  • Import and Export Consultant 
  • Import and Export Manager 
  • Import Coordinator 
  • Import Customs Specialist 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 

MAJOR IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 

BSBA in Business Management is a four-year degree program designed to equip students with a strong foundation of management concepts, principles, and business functions from marketing and finance to operations management. Taking a Business Management program allows students to develop a broad understanding of business organizations and provides them with vast knowledge in relevant areas such as markets, customers, finance, operations, communication, innovation, idea generation, business opportunities, business analytics, business policy & strategy, and research & development. Business Management coursework is strategically designed to align with real-world business scenarios taught from an industry-relevant perspective. Students will learn through positive learning outcomes by studying business case studies, business presentations, and interact with experts in the field. Students are also given field exposure in the global business environment through international industry field visits and internships. The Business Management program equips students to gain relevant management and entrepreneurial skills to manage their own business. 

Accreditations: 

  • Center of Excellence for Business Administration by the Commission on Higher Education 
  • Granted Level 4 PACUCOA Accredited Status for BS Business Administration 

 Certifications: 

  • Registered Business Professionals 
  • Registered Financial Planner 
  • Events Management Services NC III 
  • ERP and SAP Certificate 
  • TOEIC Certification 
  • Civil Service Exam 
  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification 

Career Opportunities   

Business Analyst Business Adviser Business Development Assistant 
Data Analyst Data Scientist Data Manager 
Management Consultant Project Manager Risk Manager 
Management Analyst General and Operations Manager Product Developer 
Personal Assistant Program Assistant Office Coordinator 
Administrative Assistant Human Resources Assistant Assistant Office Manager 
Office Manager Community Manager Client Services Manager 
Account Executive Banker Commercial Manage 
Graduate Management Trainee Business Development Manager Buying Administrator 
Product Manager Innovation Manager Social and Community Service Managers 
Research and development Manager Business reporter Business proposal writer 
Development Director Director of Operations Business planner 
Research associate Industrial Relations Consultant Event Coordinator 
Executive Assistant Social media manager Public relations manager 
New Venture Developers Sales Managers Public Relations Specialist 
Business Owner Academician Chief Executive Officer 

MAJOR IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT 

BSBA in Marketing Management is a four-year degree program designed to equip students with a strong foundation of management concepts, principles, and application of business functions in the areas of marketing from product development, eCommerce, sales management, pricing & costing, brand management, market research and analytics, retail and distribution management, to integrated marketing communications. The Marketing Management program prepares students to be responsive and proactive in dealing with the total business environment by honing their technical skills and marketing skills through modern marketing practices. Marketing Management coursework is designed heavily to align with the updates of the real-world business marketing scenarios taught from a marketing perspective. Students will learn through positive learning outcomes by studying business marketing case studies, conducting business presentations through a sales pitch, product presentations, market research, marketing plan proposals, and advertising. Over the four years of the program, students are given multiple opportunities to hone their technical skills in sales and marketing through business case competitions. Students are also given field exposure in the global business environment through international industry field visits and internships. The Marketing Management curriculum will equip the students to gather, process, and analyze consumer and market data to make informed decisions, formulate and implement traditional and digital marketing and communications strategies, and creatively innovate a product or develop a brand that includes value propositions.  

Accreditations: 

  • Center of Excellence for Business Administration by the Commission on Higher Education 
  • Granted Level 4 PACUCOA Accredited Status for BS Business Administration 

 Certifications: 

  • Registered Marketing Professionals 
  • Registered Financial Planner 
  • Events Management Services NC III 
  • ERP and SAP 
  • TOEIC Certification 
  • Civil Service Exam 
  • GoogleAds Search Certification 
  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification 

Career Opportunities: 

Content Writer Content Specialist Content Strategist 
Content Marketing Producer   
Content Manager Content Marketing Manager Content Director 
Brand Strategist Brand Manager Brand Marketing Manager 
Brand Activation Manager  Director of Brand Marketing Director of Brand Strategy 
Ecommerce Content Specialist  Ecommerce Marketing Analyst Ecommerce Marketing Manager 
Ecommerce Marketing Director   
Email Marketer Email Developer Email Marketing Strategist 
 Email Operations Manager   
Director of Email Marketing    Demand Generation Manager Campaign Manager 
Analyst Relations Analyst Relations Specialist Analyst Relations Manager 
Corporate Communications Assistant  Corporate Communications Manager Director of Communications 
Public Relations Intern Publicity Assistant Media Relations Coordinator 
Marketing Communications Specialist  Public Relations Manager  Marketing Communications Manager 
Market Research Interviewer Market Research Analyst Marketing Data Analyst 
Qualitative Research Assistant Insights Analyst Product Research Analyst 
Director of Market Research     
Partner Marketing Advisor Partnership Marketing Manager Partnership Marketing Director 
Corporate Partnership Marketing Manager Director of Influencer Marketing and Partnerships   
Affiliate Marketing Manager Channel Marketing Director  
Junior Product Marketing Associate Digital Product Marketing Manager  Director of Product Marketing 
 Portfolio Marketing Manager Product Marketing Manager  
 Solutions Marketing Manager Senior Product Marketing Manager  
Engagement Coordinator Engagement Manager  
Social Media Strategist Social Media Editor Social Media Manager 
Social Media Marketing Manager Director of Social Media Director of Social Media Marketing 
Multimedia Communications Specialist    Community Manager Digital Communications Professional   
Product Developer Production Manager Product Manager 
Copywriter Creative Marketer Content Strategist 
Marketing Assistant Event / Media Planner Marketing Manager 
Promotions Coordinator Public Relation Representative Public Relations Manager 
Sales Associates Sales Representative Sales Manager 
Procurement Assistant Procurement Supervisor Procurement Manager 
Trade Marketer Web Marketing Manager Account Executive 
Advertising Assistant Advertising Manager Professor of Marketing and Allied Business Courses 

MAJOR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 

BSBA in Operations Management is a four-year degree program designed to equip students with a strong foundation of business operations concepts, principles, and application of business functions in the areas of operations from product development to logistics management, pricing & costing, facilities management, inventory management, and control, environmental management, quality management, productivity and quality tools, and operations research and analytics. The BSBA-OM program prepares students to be responsive and proactive in dealing with the total business environment by honing their technical skills and competence in operations through modern operations management practices. Operations Management coursework is designed heavily to align with the updates of the real-world business operations scenarios taught from an industry-relevant perspective, specifically in a manufacturing firm. Through positive learning outcomes, students will learn by studying business operations case studies, project management planning to implementation, plant tours, and industry immersion. Students are also given field exposure in the global business operating environment through international industry field visits and internships. 

Accreditations: 

  • Center of Excellence for Business Administration by the Commission on Higher Education 
  • Granted Level 4 PACUCOA Accredited Status for BS Business Administration 

 Certifications: 

  • Registered Operations Management Professionals 
  • Registered Financial Planner 
  • Events Management Services NC III 
  • ERP and SAP 
  • TOEIC Certification 
  • Civil Service Exam 
  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification 
  • Six Sigma Certification 
  • Scrum Master Certification 

Career Opportunities: 

Warehouse Assistant Warehouse Supervisor Warehouse Manager 
Operations Management Assistant Operations Analyst Operations Manager 
Inventory and Supply Assistant Inventory and Supply Supervisor Inventory and Supply Manager 
Project Assistant Operations Officer Project Manager 
Stock Personnel Management Trainee Purchasing Manager 
Logistics Coordinator Logistics Supervisor Logistics Manager 
Business Analyst Business Strategist Professor 
Technical Staff  Quality Control Specialist Quality Control Manager 
Supply Chain Specialist Distribution Supervisor Distribution Manager 
Motor Pool Assistant Transportation Specialist Transportation Manager 
People Operations Coordinator Operations Management Trainee Operations Management Manager 
Procurement Assistant Procurement Supervisor Procurement Manager 
Store Operation Assistant Store Operation Management Trainee Store Operation Manager 
Materials Manager Operation Management Researcher Materials Manager 
Production Planner Master Production Planner Production Planner 
Director of Operations Director of Supply Chain Director of Production