
Offered by the UST-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy
Description
The program Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting (BSMA) meets the minimum requirements under CMO Number 28, s. 2017, entitled “Policies, Standards and Guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting,” and complies with the most recent competency framework of the International Education Standards (IES) issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). The graduates of this program shall be categorized as belonging to Level 6 of the Philippine Qualifications Framework and ASEAN Qualifications Framework and qualify to take assessments leading to certifications in Management Accounting given by global professional management accounting organizations.
As described in the CMO, management accounting is a profession that involves partnering in management decision-making, devising planning and performance management systems, and providing expertise in financial accounting and control to assist management in the formulation and implementation of an organization’s strategy.
The goal of the BSMA Program is to produce competent and ethical professional management accountants that possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable them to continue to learn and adapt to change throughout their professional lives. The table below identifies the sets of knowledge, skills and attitudes expected to be developed in the learners:
Knowledge
- Business concepts, processes and procedures
- Accounting functions and financial reporting frameworks
- Information and communication technology
- Regulatory frameworks
- Catholic and other Christian teachings
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Social skills and cross-cultural skills
- Technical skills (information and communication technology)
- Accounting skills
- Leadership and collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Documentation and report writing skills
Attitudes
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Initiative, pro-activeness and productivity
- Accountability
- Leadership, professional and civic responsibility
- Environmental and global awareness
- Empathy, prudence and temperance
- Risk orientation and mindset