THE GRADUATE SCHOOL   

Master of Science in Accountancy and 
Master of Business in Business Management 

The Master of Science in Accountancy and Master of Business in Business Management are graduate programs prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st  century.  These were designed to train individuals to become leaders in the fields of business and accountancy.  From this carefully crafted progression of four intensive semesters of exposing the students to theoretical and empirical studies, they are expected to emerge with skills and concepts that will serve them for life, no matter what career they choose, be it in the academe or industry.

OBJECTIVES

The MSA and MBBM programs aim to:

1. develop high-caliber and socially responsible leaders in the fields of business and accountancy;

2. develop in the graduates both advanced technical competency in accounting and a broader understanding of  business concepts and principles; and

3. equip individuals with a broad and extensive training in research and education for the further enhancement of these areas. 
    

FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Science in Accountancy and Master of Business in Business Management programs are designed for students with undergraduate degrees in business or accountancy.  Students entering the program are presumed to have basic knowledge of all functional areas of accounting (financial accounting, managerial accounting, business law and taxation, and auditing) and related business disciplines (finance, economics, management, and information systems), as well as a general background in match, statistics and computer methods.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in business or accounting will need to make up any deficiencies in their educational background.  With no business background a student can complete deficiency courses within one year.  A list of required areas of study prior to entering the MSA and MBBM programs are provided below.  Students who have not fulfilled these prerequisites in their undergraduate training should consult with the program advisor to plan a course of study before entering the Masters program.  Business classes can be waived with an acceptable score in the SSC-Manila core competency examination. 

PRE-MSA/MBBM AREAS OF STUDY:

• Business Communications

• Financial Accounting

• Managerial and Cost Accounting

• Auditing

• Business Law

• Taxation

• Microeconomics

• Macroeconomics

• Marketing

• Corporate Finance

• Management Principles/Dynamics

• Organizational Behavior

• Statistics

• Calculus

• Computer Methods

• Accounting Information Systems

CURRICULUM

ADMISSION, RETENTION AND GRADUATION POLICIES

I.  ADMISSION POLICY

Admission to the Master of Science in Accountancy or Master of Business in Business Management Program is based on a combination of factors.  To be admitted, the applicant must have:

1.  A baccalaureate degree in accountancy, business or equivalent coursework.

2.  A strong undergraduate grade point average (GPA).

3.  Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers in accounting or related field.

4.  A personal statement of  her/his educational and career objectives.

5.  At least two years work experience

Applications will be evaluated when a full set of credentials has been received.

II.  PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The MSA/MBBM Program requires the student to complete: (1) a core of undergraduate foundation courses consisting of Business, Accounting, Math and English courses and (2) the Master of Science in Accountancy or Master of Business in Business Management curriculum, which consists of 12 graduate courses.  Students with a bachelor's degree in accountancy will have satisfied all or most of the foundation course requirements through their prior studies.  Applicants with substantial deficiencies in foundation courses should complete coursework in the areas of deficiency before applying to the Master of Science in Accountancy or Master of Business in Business Management Program.

III. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

1.  A cumulative grade-point average of B, with no more than two C's, is required on all graduate work taken for the MSA/MBBM Degree;

2.  Completion of 36 units of academic courses;

3.  Satisfactory grade in the written comprehensive  examinations

4.  Completion of six (6) units for Thesis or Project Paper with a satisfactory grade in the oral defense.

The student is expected to complete all graduation requirements within a maximum residency period of eight (8) years.

     IV.  APPLICATION DEADLINES

The application deadlines for admission to the MSA/MBBM Program are as follows:

First semester entry  -  March 31

Second semester entry  -  July 31

These deadlines are for receipt of all required credentials.  Notice of action on admission application is normally mailed four (4) weeks prior to the beginning of each term.

         V.  INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

If you are an international applicant and your native language is not English, you must have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based), taken within the last five years.  This test score will be required regardless of your academic background.  International applicants must also be able to show personal funding for approximately $10,000 per year of study before the College Admissions Office will consider the application.

You should not count on the receipt of financial assistance to supply this funding requirement.  Additional funding is required for family members.  International applicants are also required to obtain health insurance.

The College Admissions Office sets international applicant deadlines.  Deadlines for each year are:

First semester entry  -  December 31

Second semester entry  -  April 30

      VI.  APPLICATION PROCEDURES

       A complete application consists of:

1. Application Form

2. Application Fee

3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended

4. Applicant Statement.  This statement must be handwritten.  Be sure that your name is legible.

5. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from former college professors or employers.  We are specifically interested in their opinion of your ability to do graduate work.

6. Resume

    International Applicants must also submit:

1.  Summary of Educational Experience Form

2.  Financial and Supplemental Information Form

3.  TOEFL  - minimum 250 cbt; 600 pbt

For more inquiries, please call or e-mail:

ADMISSIONS AND GRANTS OFFICE
Tel. No.: (0632) 524-7686 to 89 local 168
FAX No.: (0632) 536-6348
E-mail: sscadmit@ssc.edu.ph

St. Scholastica's College, Manila. 
   
For more information, send
e-mail to sscinfo@ssc.edu.ph
   
Updated:
Tuesday, November 08, 2005