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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Management Engineering in a Gist
From accounting to law, the Management Engineering program is designed to equip students with a wide array of skills and knowledge for them to thrive in any industry.
The course teaches and applies mathematical, scientific, and systematic methods to business management and decision making. Here, students develop valuable competencies such as critical-thinking and problem-solving that enable them to perform and adapt to different roles and industries.
Admission Requirements
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ACET Exam: Applicants must be in the top 15 percentile of those taking the Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET).
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High School Performance: They should have good to excellent grades in high school
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Senior High School Track: It is highly recommended that they come from the STEAM Track because of the level of mathematics they will encounter. Students from other SHS tracks will also be considered if they meet the ACET Entrance requirement.
Program Level Outcomes
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Develop a global perspective for use in nation building.
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Use interdisciplinary, analytical, and sustainable approaches to solving business problems.
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Use interdisciplinary, analytical, and sustainable approaches in creating innovative business models.
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Develop technical proficiency in their areas of business concentration
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Assess management functions of an organization in an actual or simulated environment.
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Make use of a systems thinking approach in analyzing and understanding business problem.
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Formulate solutions to business problems using various quantitative techniques.
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Adopt a data driven approach with the help of information technology for effective managerial decision making.
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Apply soft skills related to working effectively in groups to achieve desired goals.
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Show an understanding of how to exercise personal moral and ethical standards
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Demonstrate an understanding of transformative service leadership principles
Retention Requirements
For freshmen: 2.0 QPI for all the major subjects of JGSOM and the M.E. program at the end of 1st year
For sophomores: Cumulative QPI of 2.5 for all the major subjects in 1st and 2nd year
For juniors. Cumulative QPI of 2.5 for all the major subjects from 1st year to the 1st semester of 3rd year
GENERAL NOTES
Until the first semester of their 3rd year, ME students...
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Must maintain a cumulative QPI of 2.5 at the end of each year
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Cannot underload any semester or withdraw from any major subject unless under a Leave of Absence (LOA)
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Cannot receive more than one grade of "D" in any subject (major and non-major)
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Cannot receive a grade of "F" in any subject
LAS 21
Principles of Management
This course introduces the basics of effective management, focusing on the key tasks of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. It shows how managers lead teams and use resources like people, money, and materials to keep a business running smoothly and successfully.
DECSC 22
Introduction to Management Science
In this course, students learn how to make smart decisions using math and systems thinking in management. They'll study how to analyze cases, make simple models, use spreadsheets, and visualize data. The second half of the course focuses on tools like decision trees and basic financial models to make better decisions based on numbers.
MATH 31.1
Mathematical Analysis IA (Calculus 1)
This course is the first part of a three-course series on calculus, focusing on functions of one variable. It starts with functions and their graphs, then moves into limits, continuity, and derivatives. Students will also learn how to use these concepts to solve problems like optimization and graph sketching, with an emphasis on formal mathematical proofs.
MATH 31.2
Mathematical Analysis IB (Calculus 2)
This course is the second part of a three-part series on calculus, focusing on integrals and how they're used. It explores the Riemann integral, its link to derivatives, and how integrals can calculate lengths, areas, and volumes. Students will also look at how integrals are applied in economics, physics, biology, and other sciences.
ITMGT 25.03
Information Technology Application Programming
The course is designed as an introduction to programming, data manipulation, analysis and visualization using Python and its available modules and libraries.
ACCT 115
Financial Accounting
This course covers the basics of accounting, especially the steps involved in tracking and recording business transaction, to help students understand how accounting helps businesses make decisions. Students learn about how to create financial reports and how companies manage their money through different types of transactions.
MATH 31.3
Mathematical Analysis II (Calculus 3)
This course is the third in a series of calculus classes. It covers advanced topics like indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, sequences and series of numbers, power series, and calculus with functions of two or more variables.
MATH 70.1
Numerical Methods for Science and Engineering
This course is about numerical methods for science and engineering students. It covers topics like matrix operations, matrix determinants, solving linear systems with matrices, and root-finding techniques for nonlinear equations.
LLAW 113
Obligations and Contracts
This course delves into obligations and contracts, covering their types, effects, formation, interpretation, and termination. It also discusses defective contracts, quasi-contracts, natural obligations, and estoppel.
ECON 110
Principles of Economics
This course examines how the economy works, focusing on the roles of markets, government, households, and firms and how they interact. It covers fundamental concepts and methods in both macroeconomics and microeconomics.
ACCT 125
Managerial Accounting
The course explores managerial and cost accounting, emphasizing its role in strategic decision-making. By the end, students will understand essential concepts, tools, and techniques that help analysts, controllers, and managers solve financial and strategic issues.
LLAW 115
Law on Taxation
This course introduces basic taxation principles, including various taxes like income tax, value-added tax, and estate tax. It also covers strategies for minimizing tax and basic tax calculations.
MATH 61.2
Elementary Probability Theory
This course introduces probability theory and its applications, covering topics like basic probability, random variables, probability distributions, mathematical expectation, and special probability distributions.
ECON 121
Development Economics
This course explores economic growth and development challenges in developing countries, covering theories of development and key issues like agriculture, urbanization, population, poverty, finance, and trade. Students analyze a specific development issue in the Philippines through research.
QUANT 121
Applied Statistical Modeling
This class covers business research methods using statistical modeling techniques to understand observed behaviors. Topics include defining research problems, analyzing data with inferential statistics, and building and validating models, with a focus on practical application.
QUANT 162
Intermediate Operations Research
This class offers a quantitative approach to management, introducing problem-solving methods like operations research (OR). Students learn about applying OR techniques to various scenarios, starting with fundamental concepts like linear programming.
DECSC 25
Creative Thinking and Innovation Management
This course shows how to encourage and manage creativity and innovation at work. It teaches theories about creativity and gives practical tips for fostering it, so students learn how to manage innovation challenges and build the skills needed for success, both in big-picture strategy and day-to-day operations.
FINN 115
Financial Management
This course teaches finance theory and its practical application in business strategy. It covers basic finance concepts, financial analysis, risk assessment, valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, and cash flow management.
LAS 111
Strategic Human Resource Management
This class introduces the strategic importance of human resources in organizations, focusing on how HR professionals create value and deliver results. It covers individual and group behaviors, as well as organizational practices, to develop students' managerial and leadership skills for effective performance.
MKT 111
Marketing Management
This class explores modern management focusing on marketing principles like understanding consumer needs, pricing, product development, distribution, selling, advertising, and promotions. It emphasizes the "marketing concept" and its role in shaping business strategies.
QUANT 163
Advanced Operations Research
This class delves deeper into operations research, exploring various models from different disciplines and solution approaches. It emphasizes practical aspects like real-world problems, controls, and implementing solutions effectively.
LAS 123
International Business and Trade
This class explores how businesses operate globally while adapting to local environments. It covers topics like global competition, multinational firms in regions like ASEAN, forces shaping the international economy, and the impact of technology and ecology.
LAS 120
Strategic Management
This class provides an overview of all business subjects like accounting, finance, and marketing, as well as other relevant topics. It focuses on strategic management to plan the future of various organizations, considering factors like industry competition, long-term strategy, resources, and chances for success.
LAS 140
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
A study of the challenges of integrating successful business practices with a concern for social, environmental, and ethical issues, providing opportunities for practicing ethical reasoning and thinking in real-life business situations.
OPMAN 125
Intermediate Production Operations Management
This class teaches about production management, starting with an overview of production systems. Students learn about different aspects of the production process and how to apply quantitative techniques to solve related problems.
QUANT 192
This class teaches how to conduct business research and analyze data using statistical methods. Students learn how to define research problems, collect data, use multivariate modeling for analysis, and interpret results, with a focus on building and validating models.
Research Methods and Business Modelling Techniques
QUANT 163
Advanced Operations Research
This class delves deeper into operations research, exploring various models from different disciplines and solution approaches. It emphasizes practical aspects like real-world problems, controls, and implementing solutions effectively.
QUANT 164
Operations Research Modelling Application
This is a final course in operations research or quantitative management, aiming to challenge students with diverse problems and encourage creative thinking in developing new models. It also focuses on enhancing skills in controlling and implementing solutions.
QUANT 199
Thesis/Feasibility Study
This course is the thesis development course of the M.E. students.
LAS 197.10
Work Practicum
This is a hands-on learning opportunity where students gain practical experience by working in a real-world job setting. Students take on an internship, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge to real tasks, helping them develop skills and prepare for future careers.
Course Curriculum
