Master in Business Administration

Institute of Accounts, Business, and Finance

Far Eastern University offers MBA program ideal for professionals seeking to upgrade their supervisory and managerial skills through a practiced oriented curriculum. Our faculty roster is composed of top-caliber business and multinational practitioners and academician-practitioners who have built a reputation of excellence both in the academe and in the industry.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program of Far Eastern University is composed of 18 credit units of core courses in the functional areas of business management and 12 credit units of elective courses in specialized business topics. The program is concluded with a 6 credit-unit thesis or capstone course.

The MBA program offers the highest educational standards in business education through a practice-oriented curriculum that will be suitable for professionals who desires top of the line continuous education for supervisory and managerial positions.

Non-Business degree holders are required to enroll and pass 12 units of Pre-MBA courses before they can enroll the required core courses. Non- Business degree holders with managerial/ supervisory working experience in the field of business, marketing, finance and operations may request for re-assessment subject for approval by the MBA department.

The MBA program is delivered in English Language.

The MBA program aims to train working professionals or full time students to become effective managers and leaders of business organizations operating in a globally competitive and complex business environment and meet the needs of the industry and governments not only in the Philippines and the ASEAN Region but also in other parts of the world. Real team consulting projects ensure that the FEU MBA program is relevant and at the leading edge of business developments.

Specifically Far Eastern University MBA program aims:

To develop a global perspective in all candidates. Candidates study a range of issues that emerge from the conduct of business in diverse economies, political systems, and cultures including; the policies of government and international organizations; changing patterns of international competition; managing in developing countries; and the role of culture in management decision-making.
To develop each candidate’s strategic thinking and decision making skills. Beginning with an analysis of industry and competition, candidates develop the concepts, tools, and techniques that are essential for accurately diagnosing and enhancing the competitive performance of an international enterprise. The program examines the processes through which competitive advantage is created and sustained.
To provide candidate’s with the knowledge and skills set necessary to meet the demands of the Business Education sector. Candidates must be able to effectively teach business courses in business curriculum

Upon completion of the MBA program, the MBA graduate will have demonstrated:

Subject knowledge and understanding

With deep and systematic understanding of knowledge in core and specialized courses, the student will be:

Able to work with theoretical/research-based knowledge at the forefront of their academic discipline.

Able to identify the needed skills, roles and functions to become a good leader and competitive manager, and to be able to manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work proactively with others in formulating solutions.

Able to determine the appropriate tools, techniques and approaches in developing business strategies whether theory or research-based.

Subject specific practical/professional skills

Able to operate in complex and specialized contexts, and has an overview of all management functions and practices, and be able to integrate these to address specific business problems.

Able to perform with precision and effectiveness new skills and new procedures to help improve business performance.

Able to respond to the dynamic business environment (e.g., legal, regulatory, political, cultural, and economic), especially the links between our region and global business.

Intellectual/thinking skills

With critical awareness and initiative, the student will be:

Able to demonstrate a high level of conceptual understanding that will allow him to critically evaluate research and methodologies and recommend alternative approaches.

Able to analyze and solve complex management problems, and synthesize information that may be innovative utilizing quantitative tools, techniques and approaches from the forefront of the discipline.

Able to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level, and make management decisions in complex and unpredictable situations.

General and Transferable Skills (other skills relevant to employability and personal development)
Able to use full range of learning processes, translate knowledge of management principles, concepts, and approaches into business researches, plans, strategies to improve business operations; and independently and competently undertake research tasks with minimum guidance.

Employ effective problem-solving skills in order to come up with sound and ethical business reports and decisions, and communicate all these clearly and confidently.

Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills for industry growth and global competitiveness; exhibit ability to direct and make appropriate use of the capacities of group members, and able to handle conflict with confidence.

MBA graduates from Far Eastern University are equipped with the necessary skills and competencies for the following career options such as business consultancy in their specific fields of specialization; accounting and finance careers (e.g. accountants, finance managers, junior finance officers, investment managers, loans officers, marketing managers, bank managers, etc.), entrepreneurs, franchising managers, project managers, quality control officers, general managers, human resource managers, HR managers, recruitment officers and other business-related positions in the private (large corporations, marketing, and personal business) and public sectors (government entities), academe, and in some other fields; business and business education teachers.

The MBA Program is designed for those with business undergraduate degrees, as well as those from other industry areas interested in a career in business. Areas of concentration include Finance, International Business, Operations, Management, and Marketing. We offer our MBA on part-time, blended learning classes. This course would also offer but are not limited to lectures, case studies, business simulations, innovative activities, and challenging projects. The syllabi aim to integrate both work experience and multi-cultural understanding. The curriculum allows the students to choose either the thesis or the non-thesis track.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Lecture-Discussion. Lectures and Discussions will be used to guide and facilitate acquisition of knowledge. The lecturer explain key concepts of the course to allow students to use their study time more effectively. The focus of the lecture is to guide, explain and facilitate discussions from among the students in the class rather than to transmit facts which can be read from the recommended textbooks or reading materials. Students are therefore required to do advance reading in order to actively participate in the course discussions.

Seminars. Seminars complement the lectures. These are interactive sessions conducted by students. It is designed to give students opportunity to test their understanding of the materials covered in the lectures and private study usually reference on questions identified in advance by the lecturer.

Case Study / Problem-solving. This learning methodology allows students to apply the concepts, tools and techniques of analysis learned and apply them to the real business problems. The case study serves as a supplement to the theoretical knowledge imparted during the lecture component of the class.

Workshop / Group Work / Assignments / Simulations / Role Play/Industry Immersion. These learning methodologies involve students working in small groups and encourages group learning. The methodologies provide opportunities for independent learning, creative and reflective thinking, debate and discussions amongst members of the group to provide an opportunity for students to develop depth and breadth in the understanding of the course.

Assessment and Research Work:

Quizzes (Problem sets / Case analysis). These enable students to develop self-confidence, accuracy and readiness for major exams.
Major Exams (Problem sets / Case analysis). Two (2) proctored major exams, i.e. midterm and final exams are administered per term.
Research work. Assignment questions are provided so that students will have the opportunity to use the information provided in the lectures and textbooks and to test students’ degree of understanding on the discussed topics.
Case Presentations and Case Reports. Students are required to submit end-term outputs, as assigned by the professors, culminating the learnings of the particular course.

(number of credit units and hours of coursework including internship)

Master of Business Administration

Requires 36 units (B- Thesis and Non-Thesis Program)

Master of Business Administration

Requires 48 units (NB- Thesis and Non-Thesis Program)

Contact Information

Eric Jayson V. Asuncion
Department Chair, MBA (FEU Manila and FEU Makati campus)
ejasuncion@feu.edu.ph

Jansen N. Santos

FEU Manila
Institute of Accounts, Business, and Finance
7th Floor Accounts, Business, and Finance Building
jsantos@feu.edu.ph

(8)849 4000 loc. 249

Richard V. Tobias

FEU Makati
Institute of Accounts, Business, and Finance
Room 208 Academic Office
Gil Puyat Avenue corner Zuellig Loop, Makati City
rtobias@feu.edu.ph

(8)836 2002 loc. 143

Institute of Accounts, Business, and Finance

Enrique E. Lozari, Ph.D.
Dean

Joselito P. Tem, Ed.D.
Associate Dean

Gino Ray N. Garcia
Associate Dean

Earl Joseph M. Borgoña
Associate Dean (FEU Makati)

Office Location

Room 702 7th Floor, Accounts Business and Finance Building

Contact Numbers

TEL (02) 8849-4124; (02) 8849-4000 loc 245/246
FAX (02) 8849-4124

E-mail

iabf@feu.edu.ph