Bicol University
The Bicol University, A state University in Region V, was created on June 21, 1969 through the passage of Republic Act 5521 but was institutionally formalized on September 21, 1970 by virtue of Resolution No. 1 of its Board of regents. Section 2 of the aforementioned Act mandates that the following schools comprise the University: the Bicol Teacher's College (BTC) with its Laboratory School (BTCLS) at Daraga, Albay, the Daraga East Central School also in the same municipality, the Albay High School in Legazpi City - all of which have become the College of Education and its Laboratory School; the Bicol Regional School of Arts and Trades (BRSAT) in Legazpi, now the College of Engineering and the College of Industrial Technology; the Roxas Memorial Agricultural School (RMAS) at Guinobatan, Albay which now is the College of Agriculture and Forestry; and the School of Fisheries at Tabaco, Albay, now the Bicol University Tabaco Campus. These academic institutions most of them founded dating as far, back as early nineteen hundred, formed the nucleus of Bicol University.
Through the leadership of historian-lawyer, Dr. Ricardo A. Arcilla, who, as Bicol University's first president, has been given charge over the institution for its first decade of existence, the developmental path of BU was charted. Unity and harmony was considerably attained among the initial constituent units of the University. Policy-making was systematized. To engender powerful forces of forward movement in education and research, Graduate Education was offered in June 1972 with its first batch of enrollees in the Master of Arts in Education Program. In the same year, the College of Arts and Sciences was established, followed by the College of Nursing in 1973.
The ensuing decade of the University's existence was marked by a period of linkages with several organizations and agencies, rapid growth, and new spectra of projects such as the Center for Cultural Studies, Computer Center, Audio-Visual Production center, including a number of community and extension projects. With Judge Aquilino B. Bonto running the cogwheels of the University, the decentralization of the administrative and financial management of the University was realized thereby endowing the colleges with more autonomy. It is to his merit that a Medium-term Development Plan of BU was plotted. In 1981, an externally funded program supported by the World Bank was organized - the Regional Institute of fishery Technology in the College of Fisheries - aimed to give a strengthened Diploma in Fisheries Technology Program. This diploma program remained even after the World Bank's support ended on December 31, 1988.
The year 1987 was significant to the BU College of Agriculture (BUCA) for it was then when the institution was chosen as one of the implementers of the Agricultural Training Institute of the Agricultural Technology Education Program by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports. Financed by an Asian Development Bank loan, BUCA served as a pilot provincial Technological Institute in Agriculture.
Five years later, two more achievements were put on line; the rise of the BU Institute of Communication and Cultural Studies (BUICCS) to give way for the Bachelor of Communication Arts curriculum, and the hosting of the Regional Science Teaching Center of the Department of Science and Technology in Region V (DOST). Owing to Dr. Patria G. Lorenzo, the third president who is a multi-awarded educator and leader, infrastructure development was carried out, however, cultural and value transformation was rendered of paramount importance.
The increasing number of enrollees and the changing demands of the times paved the way for the establishment of the BS Forestry Program in 1993; hence the College of Agriculture was renamed "College of Agriculture and Forestry." Likewise, the College of Fisheries was restructured to become the BU Tabaco Campus. BU Gubat Campus was put up on June 13, 1996 but was converted into BU Extension Programs, similar to that of Camp Crame. In 1995, the Computer Science Institute was born in response to the extreme mobility of Communication and Information Technology. Its founding went hand in hand with the renaming of the School of Arts and Trades as "College of Industrial Technology," and the shaping of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation to manage PE classes and Sports and Recreation programs of the University. All these would not have materialized if not for Dr. Lylia Corporal-Sena, the fourth University president who took that bold step to expand BU's academic, research and extension endeavors.
From 1999-2003, the decentralized administrative and fiscal system in the University was fortified. Remarkable leaps in the information and Technology programs were achieved, and the drawing of a Comprehensive Development Plan was done. Under the presidency of Dr. Emilano A. Aberin, the University, integrated the School of Philippine Craftsmen in Polangui, Albay. The unit is known at present as the BU Polangui Campus.
Bicol University continues to forge viable ways to be in the forefront of service to the region and the nation. Under the first two-year stewardship of Dr. Susana C. Cabredo, the sixth president of the University, the blueprint of the Comprehensive Development (ComDev) Plan had finally taken shape. It had paved the way for the restructuring of the University's academic courses that gave birth to at least four new colleges: the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the College of Science (CS), College of Business, Economics and Management (CBEM), and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Dr. Cabredo had also effected administrative issuances aimed at achieving the very essence of the ComDev Plan, which included the deployment of personnel and faculty members, clustering of administrative and academic workforce, and designating of officials to new posts.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Vision
A University of Excellence taking the lead in educating and developing high qualified professionals imbued with the value of industry, nationalism and integrity; dedicated towards the generation, enhancement and transfer of knowledge and technology for the attainment of regional and national development; employing state-of-the-art facilities and learning approaches with competent and committed management, and teaching and non-teaching.
Mission
The aforementioned vision is rooted in Bicol University’s mandate as provided in RA 5521 which is “to give professional and technical training and provide advanced and specialized instruction in literature, philosophy, the science and the arts, besides providing for the promotion of technological researches, (Sec.30)”. Hence, the BU graduates shall be distinguished by their industry, nationalism and integrity. Along this line, extension service to the community and resource generation through its various productive endeavors shall complement the University’s mandate instruction-research function.
CBEM Goals
1. To provide the highest quality of education in the field of business, economics and management that is responsive to regional and national development.
2. To pursue relevant research and extension activities through linkages with business organizations, government and non-government agencies.
3. To initiate vigorously income generating activities for improving the financial capability of the College.
4. To establish the highest degree of efficiency, effectiveness, collegiality in making decisions and transparency in the administrative system.
CBEM Research and Development Thrusts:
Food, security poverty reduction, productivity and income, sustainable development, global competitiveness, and efficient and effective management and operation of the university.
CBEM Extension Program Thrusts:
To effectively contribute to the efforts of Bicol University to improve the quality of life of the Bicolanos. Through its Academe-Community Collaboration for Responsible Development (ACCORD) program, the college shall focus on LEAD concerns: Livelihood Generation, Environment Protection, Administrative Enhancement, and Disaster Mitigation.
CBEM Production Thrust:
To implement Income Generating Projects based of the capabilities of the college, Improvement of facilities and equipment for the benefit of the students and personnel.
Course Offering
College of Business, Economics and Management
* Bachelor of Arts in ECONOMICS
* Bachelor of Science in ACCOUNTANCY
Accountancy excels in other courses. Here, Bicol University has a passing rate of 75% in the CPA board exams. The national passing rate is only 41%. Prior to this year, ten of the department’s graduates had already made it to the prestigious Top 20 in the country, among which Janeth T. Nuñez was 4th in 1996, Janel D. Mujar was 1st in 1998, and Hazel Angeline Q. Abenoja was 5th in 2008.
* Bachelor of Science in ENTREPRENEURSHIP
* Bachelor of Science in MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
Our Vision
This is where we will explain our company background and describe how we got to where we are today. For example, we might talk about how long we have been in business, or any awards or honors we have won. We might also talk about our dedicated staff, and the importance of customer satisfaction.
Our Philosophy
Our mission statement or purpose of the business will go here. For example, we believe in the highest quality products and services for all of our customers. We believe our customers are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to serving your needs.
* Bachelor of Science in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- BSBA major in Human Resource Development Management (HRDM)
- BSBA major in Marketing Management (MM)
- BSBA major in Financial Management (FM)
- BSBA major in Operations and Services Management (OSM)
- BSBA major in Microfinance
The Bicol University College of Business, Economics and Management (BUCBEM) traces its beginning from the former College of Arts and Sciences which, in accordance with the Comprehensive Development Plan of the Bicol University, was envisioned to split in two distinct and separate colleges at BU Daraga Campus, Daraga, Albay. Its existence as a legal entity was set forth by virtue of Board Resolution No. 75, Series of 2004 which was approved by the Board of Regents of the Bicol University on September 10, 2004. The College started its operations on January 1, 2005 under the authority of Administrative Order No. 263, series of 2004.
Henceforth, the College of Business, Economics and Management, has emerged as the center of learning of the Bicol University in the fields of business, economics and management. Specifically, the college offers four degree programs namely, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, and Bachelor of Science in Management. In addition to the core programs, the college also offers Bachelor of Science in Business, Administration majors in Financial Management, Human Resource Development Management, Marketing Management, Operations and Services Management and Microfinance. CBEM is also a hosting college for Graduate Programs, namely:
A. Doctoral
• Ph.D. in Public Administration
• Ph.D. in Development Management
B. Masteral Programs
• Master in Public Administration
• Master in Economics
• Master in Management
• Master in Local Government Management
• Master in Cooperative Management
• Master in Entrepreneurship
• Master in Management major in Human Resource Management
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF
Dr. Liwayway R. Ables – Dean
Dr. Ramesis M. Lorino – Assistant Dean
FACULTY
AB IN ECONOMICS
Dr. Ricardo M. Belgica – OIC-Program Chairperson
Prof. Liza B. Alvarado
Prof. Virginia N. Gonzales
Dr. Edwina M. Morasa
Prof. Larry B Nuñez
BS IN ACCOUNTANCY
Prof. Teresita Q. Galang – Program Chairperson
Dr. Jesse B. Armenta
Prof. Cristina M. Mirabueno
Prof. Mark Francis G. Ng
Prof. Ramon M. Zuñiga
BS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Prof. Nolan G. Belaro – Program Chairperson
Dr. Liwayway R. Ables
Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya
Prof. Arnulfo R. Nieva
BS IN MANAGEMENT
Dr. Ramesis M. Lorino – Department Chairperson
DR. Joseph L.Bartolata – Program Adviser, BSBA major in Human Resource Development Management
Prof. Daniel T. Buendia
Dr. Florencio B. Bulan – Program Adviser, BSBA major in Financial Management
Dr. Ramesis M. Lorino – Program Adviser, BS Management/ BSBA major in Microfinance
Dr. Alex B. Nepomuceno
Prof. Gertrudes O. Peña
Dr. Harley G. Peralta
Dr. Eddie S. See – Program Adviser, BSBA major in Operations and Services Management
Dr. Melinda D. De Guzman – Progrm Adviser, BSBA major in Marketing Management
Dr. Eddie S. See – Research Coordinator
Dr. Ricardo M. Belgica – Extension Coordinator
Prof. Larry B. Nuñez – Production Coordinator
Dr. Florendo B. Bulan – Guidance Counselor
Prof. Virginia N. Gonzales – NSTP Coordinator
Prof. Jane N. Dominguez – Alumni Coordinator
Prof. Ramon M. Zuñiga – ICT Coordinator
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Harlette B. Viray – Campus Administrative Officer
Lorenzo P. Nuñez – Campus Supply Officer
Cheryl R. Del Prado – Campus Cashier
Imelda S. Peralta – Campus Librarian
Leonor P. Imperial – Campus Nurse
Salvador M. Abiño – Campus Registrar
Ma. Cecilia Morales – Campus Bookkeeper
Luis N. Camacho – Laboratory Aide
Rodolfo L. Militante – Laboratory Aide
Roy B. Arenas – Administrative Aide
Ma. Myrna C. Austero – Administrative Aide IV
Teresa O. Barcelon – Administrative Aide III
Grecia D. Robles – Administrative Aide III
Sheila MarieMagalona – Administrative Aide III
Ranier L. Flores – Administrative Aide I
As a young but promising college, the Bicol University College of Business, Economics and Management is mandated to provide its clientele the highest level of quality education in the broad domains of business, economics and management as responsive as possible to the current demands of regional and national development and to the country for global competitiveness.
