First Semester
ACT1101 – Financial Accounting and Reporting
This course strengthens the foundational knowledge of the learners in Basic Accounting for sole proprietorship. This deals with the application of the accounting cycle for service and merchandising. This will also address other topics pertaining to basic cost accounting for manufacturing business.
Moreover, ACCA integrated topics such as petty cash fund, payroll, and one-date bank reconciliation will be discussed in this course.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units (two units lecture and one unit laboratory)
Number of hours: 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory per semester
GED0101 – College Academic Skills in English
The course prepares students to be lifelong learners through the development of study habits and key academic skills, foremost of which are critical reading and analytic writing.
It hones students’ thinking and learning strategies necessary in gathering, weighing, and organizing relevant information from multimodal sources; drawing connections between ideas; distinguishing sound and unsound arguments; and expressing their own sound arguments in clear and concise language.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours per semester
GED0103 – Mathematics in the Modern World
This course introduces students to the nature of mathematics as a discipline and as an essential tool in our modern society. It aims to acquaint students with the language of mathematics (including its own symbols, syntax and rules) and to develop their sense of sound mathematical arguments governed by logic and reasoning.
It also aims to change students’ perception of mathematics as merely a set of formulas and equations by exploring the interaction of mathematics with other fields of human endeavor such as the arts, philosophy, and the social sciences.
Various applications of mathematics, such as in data analysis, weighing of social choices, understanding codes in transmission of information, and optimal allocation of limited resources, among others, will also be surveyed in the course.
At the end of the semester, the students are expected to have a broader appreciation and understanding of mathematics and its role in their world.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours lecture per semester
GED0105 – Wika, Kultura at Lipunan
Nakatuon ang kursong Wika, Kultura at Lipunang Pilipino sa sosyolinggwistiko at sosyo-kultural na dulog na naglalayong linangin ang mapanuring pag-iisip ng mga mag-aaral sa pakikipagdiskurso sa ugnayan ng wika sa kultura at lipunang Pilipino.
Tinatalakay ng mga babasahin sa kursong ito ang papel at bisa ng wikang Filipino sa edukasyon, pamahalaan, midya, politika, ekonomiya at iba pang panlipunang institusyon.
Sa dulo ng kurso, inaasahang makabubuo ang mag-aaral ng kritikal na sanaysay sa pamamagitan ng pagdalumat sa relasyon ng wika sa kultura at lipunang Pilipino.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours per semester
GED0104 – Science, Technology and Society
The course explores the philosophical, cultural, political, and economic viewpoints of science and technology as it permeates in society. The focus is on broadening students’ awareness regarding the historical development of science and technology integral in fortifying humanity.
As students uncover the interaction of science and technology with society, they will also examine how the levels of social arrangement affect and shape this interaction.
The goal is for them to become informed citizens of society and be potential nation builders capable of responding critically to the most significant and unprecedented challenges of the contemporary world.
At the end of this course, students are expected to use local and global perspectives to rationally and ethically address human challenges that science and technology bring forth – its profits and risks, its promises and perils – to virtually all aspects of human life.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours per semester
MGT1101 – Leadership and Decision Making
This course introduces students to the various theories and models of leadership and decision making in organizations. The course explores the psychological, behavioral, structural and cultural issues that leaders face when making decisions as well as develop student’s knowledge and skills required in various situations.
This course analyzes the synergetic relationship between leadership and decision making, combining recent research, and theory and practice to teach leadership and decision making skills.
Students will utilize a mix of reading, discussion, case studies, team exercises and reflective exercises to achieve a better understanding of leadership and decision-making.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours per semester
MGT1102 – Fundamentals of Business Analytics with Spreadsheet
The course covers introduction to managerial statistical tools in descriptive analytics and predictive analytics, including regression. Other topics covered include forecasting, risk analysis, simulation, data mining, and decision analysis.
This course also provides students with the fundamental concepts and tools needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics in organizations and shows students how to apply basic business analytics tools in a spreadsheet environment, and how to communicate with analytics professionals to effectively use and interpret analytic models and results for making better business decision.
Emphasis is placed on applications, concepts and interpretation of results, rather than theory and calculations.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units (two units lecture and one unit laboratory)
Number of hours: 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory per semester
NST0101 – National Service Training Program 1
The course, as mandated by Republic Act No. 9163, otherwise known as the National Service Training Act of 2001, aims to enhance the civic consciousness of the students “by developing the ethics of service and patriotism” while undergoing Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS).
NSTP1 covers topics through big sessions in campus that will tap on the students’ enthusiasm and idealism for nation-building, leadership and civic involvement. Combining active reflection in a creative dynamic learning environment, it prepares the students into actual community service in NSTP 2.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours per semester
WRP0101 – Wellness and Recreation Program 1
The Far Eastern University Wellness and Recreation Program (WRP) is composed of courses classified as Indoor Wellness and Recreation, Outdoor Wellness and Recreation, Indoor and Outdoor Wellness and Recreation, and Adaptive Wellness and Recreation.
Each course is equivalent to 1.5 credit units. Students enrolled in a four-year program need to finish eight WRP courses and those in a five-year program ten (10) WRP courses.
Aligned with the Commission on Higher Education mandated Physical Education courses for Higher Education Institutions, the Wellness and Recreation Program promotes sustained engagement in physical fitness, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual wellness, recreation, nutrition, environmental, financial, occupational health awareness activities anchored on the core values of Fortitude, Excellence and Uprightness.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: one point five (1.5) units
Number of hours: 18 hours per semester
Total units: 25.5
Second Semester
ACT1102 – Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards
This course deals with the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting prescribed by Financial Reporting Standards Council (FRSC). This course explains the standard setting process, the authority attached to the standards, and the body authorized to promulgate them.
It is focused on discussing the updated and currently effective standards or pronouncements by Financial Reporting Standards Council pertaining to the measurement and recognition principles including the pertinent disclosure requirements in the presentation of Statement of Financial Position and Explanatory Notes, Statement Comprehensive Income, Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Changes in Equity.
It is also designed to discuss the corporate accounting – formation, share capital transactions, subsequent transactions, Book Value Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, and preparation of shareholders’ equity section.
Prerequisite: ACT1101 (Financial Accounting and Reporting)
Credits: Three (3) units (two units lecture and one unit laboratory)
Number of hours: 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory per semester
GED0107 – Readings in Philippine History
The course critically analyses Philippine history from multiple perspectives and sources, with focus on Philippine urban history. It describes and examines important turning points from the precolonial to the modern and contemporary periods in Philippine urban history, including the social, political, economic and cultural factors that influenced them.
It introduces the students to historiography, an approach by which urbanization and the growth and development of Philippine towns and cities will be discussed.
At the end of the course, the students will have an expanded view of the historical narrative of the Philippines and its people, and will be able to utilize historical data, methodologies and perspectives in examining and responding to current issues in Philippine society, expressed in the form of creative outputs, written or digital.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours lecture per semester
GED0108 – Retorika at Panitikan ng Pilipinas
Tumatalakay ang Retorika at Panitikan ng Pilipinas sa apat na pangunahing diskurso (ekspositori, deskriptib, naratib at argumentatib) na gagamitin sa pagdalumat ng mga kaalaman gamit ang iba’t ibang tekstong pang-akademiko at pampanitikan.
Nakatuon ang kurso sa pagtatamo ng mapanuring pag-iisip sa pamamagitan ng kritikal na pagbabasa at pag-unawa sa iba’t ibang genre ng panitikan sa Pilipinas partikular sa pagsulat ng kritik na sanaysay at pagpapahayag gamit ang wastong kaalamaang retorikal.
(The course involves the study of the four discourse types (expository, descriptive, narrative and argumentative) through an examination of various academic and literary texts.
The students are expected to develop critical thinking through intensive reading of different literary genre in the Philippines. At the end of the course, they will practice effective rhetoric in writing a critical essay.)
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours lecture per semester
GED0109 – Speech Communication
In this course, students will apply verbal, nonverbal communication, and active listening strategies in addressing communication apprehensions involving face-to-face and mediated transactions.
They will hone their interpersonal skills focusing on building self-confidence, maintaining conversations, formulating concise messages, and managing diversity in social spaces. They will engage in conversation drills, text analysis, performance critiques, and present single-idea speeches aided by visuals.
At the end of the course they will become more effective communicators with a confident Public Self able to responsibly relate with diverse audiences.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours lecture per semester
GED0110 – Understanding the Self
This course focuses on relevant studies and issues on understanding the self, following an interdisciplinary approach within the framework of contextualism. It examines the forces that contribute to the formation of the self and emphasizes experiential learning to allow students to apply course topics to real life situations, issues, and concerns.
The topics will help students gain self-knowledge and facilitate self-discovery. Lessons will also include effective ways to achieve personal well-being and to improve their quality of life.
The course also focuses on current issues that influence the development of personal identity and social responsibility such as culture, gender and diversity, technology and cyberspace, spirituality, and politics.
At the end of the semester, students will be able to formulate conceptions of one’s self, demonstrate awareness of the complex nature of identities, as well as skills on managing the self.
Specifically, students will be able to answer the following questions: “What is the self?”, “What makes up the self?”, “Who am I?” and “How do I achieve success and well-being?”
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours lecture per semester
LAW1101 – Law on Obligations and Contracts
This course is the first in the series of three courses that cover the topic on regulatory framework governing business transactions and business organizations / associations, and of business laws including their legal implications. The courses tackle pertinent legal provisions, general principles, concepts, and underlying philosophy of the laws applicable to commerce and business.
Law on Obligations is a study of the rules governing the nature and sources of obligations and deals with the study of the basic rights and duties of a debtor and a creditor in the performance of their respective obligation/s arising from law, contracts, quasi-contracts, delicts and quasi-delicts. It is likewise a study of the different kinds of obligations, their nature and effects.
On the other hand, Law on Contracts is a study of the different kinds of contracts, their characteristics, the rights and liabilities of the parties thereto as well as the remedies of parties to an agreement in cases of breach and / or violations of its terms and conditions.
As a whole, the Law on Obligations and Contracts sets forth the basic nature and kinds of contracts, giving rise to obligations and the mutual duties and responsibilities each contracting party must observe. In certain cases, the law will also provide remedies for redress and recovery of losses.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours lecture per semester
MGT1103 – Business Statistical Analysis with Software Application
This is a core business course that focuses on statistical concepts, techniques, and methods used to represent, analyze, and interpret business data.
This course covers two main topics: (1) descriptive statistics which includes topics such as describing data visually and some descriptive statistics; (2) inferential statistics which includes probabilities and probability distributions, sampling estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, and correlation.
Students are expected to perform quantitative statistical procedure and analysis using SPSS and MS Excel within the context of business.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units (two units lecture and one unit laboratory)
Number of hours: 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory per semester
NST0102 – National Service Training Program 2
This course is the natural follow through of the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) the students underwent in NSTP 1. It includes the programs and activities highlighted by the community service/immersion that are contributory to the welfare and the betterment of the life of the members of the community.
Among the areas where the students can make their contribution through CWTS 2 are education, environment, entrepreneurship, health and safety and the moral development of the members of the community where they render service.
It is hoped that this course will point them to a clearer life-long engagement in service and volunteerism.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours per semester
WRP0102 – Wellness and Recreation Program 2
The Far Eastern University Wellness and Recreation Program (WRP) is composed of courses classified as Indoor Wellness and Recreation, Outdoor Wellness and Recreation, Indoor and Outdoor Wellness and Recreation, and Adaptive Wellness and Recreation.
Each course is equivalent to 1.5 credit units. Students enrolled in a four-year program need to finish eight WRP courses and those in a five-year program ten (10) WRP courses.
Aligned with the Commission on Higher Education mandated Physical Education courses for Higher Education Institutions, the Wellness and Recreation Program promotes sustained engagement in physical fitness, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual wellness, recreation, nutrition, environmental, financial, occupational health awareness activities anchored on the core values of Fortitude, Excellence and Uprightness.
Prerequisite: WRP0101 (Wellness and Recreation Program 1)
Credits: one point five (1.5) units
Number of hours: 18 hours per semester
Total units: 25.5
Summer Term
ACT1103 – Accounting Information System with SAP
This course discusses the use of information systems on the recording, processing and distribution of data with focus on computer-based information and systems as well as internal controls. This course provides learners the analytical tools to design, implement and maintain an accounting information system to support business processes and transaction cycle.
Topics include the database approach to data management, data modelling, typical business documents and reports and proper system documentation through data flow diagrams and flowcharts, components of a contemporary accounting information system, networks, security and internal controls. This involves development standards and practices for accounting information system, hands-on experience in the use of electronic software specifically Systems, Application and Products (SAP) for business transaction processing.
Prerequisite: ACT1102 (Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards)
Credits: Three (3) units (two units lecture and one unit laboratory)
Number of hours: 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory per semester
MGT1115 – Managerial Economics
This is a core business course focused on the application of microeconomic principles and methodologies to key management decisions within organizations. Managerial economics provides principles to foster the goals of the organization, as well as a better understanding of the external business environment in which an organization operates.
The course covers topics on production and cost decisions; consumer analysis and demand forecasting and; market structure and strategy. Students will learn to analyze concepts and problems from a firm and manager’s perspective. Students will also learn to apply economic models and rational choice to business decision making.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: Three (3) units
Number of hours: 54 hours lecture per semester