Bachelor in Business & Public Administration

Notice to all Heads of Office, Training Managers and HR Managers
The College of Management and Entrepreneurship (CME) offers a program customized to the employees of private entities who were not able to finish their college education.  The program is quite time-saving, economical and the most practical way of obtaining a college degree, yet adhering to the Pamantasan standards.  This program has been proven in providing opportunities for regularization, permanency, promotion and further career advancement of its graduates in their respective jobs.

This alternative special program is offered through the companies that are pursuing programs on continuing education and career development for their employees.  A memorandum of agreement shall be entered into by the company with Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila for venue sponsorship.  An agency-sponsor provides the venue and the classroom facilities right in their premises where classes shall be held. Each class has a minimum size of 30 but not more than 40 students.  Payment of tuition and other fees will depend on the company’s arrangement with its employees, whether the company would subsidize scholarship or by individual payment shouldered by the students.

Our roster of lecturers includes academicians, government executives and industry practitioners who are holders of master’s and doctoral degrees, CPAs and lawyers from reputable institutions.

The BBPA Program
(Per Board Resolution No. 2405 dated 27 Nov 2001, by virtue of Republic Act 4196)

The Bachelor in Business and Public Administration (BBPA) is one-year baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree program offered to the employees of private institutions through their employee development programs.  The program can be completed in four terms.  Each term has four (4) subjects comprising the disciplines in both business and public administration.  At the end of the four (4) terms, the students shall take the Comprehensive Examination which will determine whether they will graduate from the course or not.

Minimum Qualifications:
To join the Program, the student must be able to comply with the minimum requirements specifically on work experience and previous education, i.e., secondary level or college level and other requirements of the University.  Graduates of other courses may also be considered in the Program.  Admission requirements are as follows:
» Secondary Graduate or Secondary Graduates with Vocational Course or College Level who earned below 72 units; must have working experience of at least 5 years
» College Level with at least 72 units earned; must have working experience of at least 2 years
» Must have passed the equivalency test administered by the College
» Admission interview by the College

Documentary Requirements:
1. Form 137 for secondary graduates, or honorable dismissal and official transcript of records (for tertiary level) with remarks such as: “For Admission to PLM,” “For Transfer Purposes,” “For Further Studies”
2. Currently dated Certificate of Employment
3. Recommendation, character reference and permit to study from the present immediate supervisor
4. Barangay certificate


Tuition and Other Fees
1. Equivalency Test or Qualifying Test – P500.00
2. Tuition fees (P1,500.00 per subject assessed for each student to be paid in cash basis to PLM)
3. A development fund of P600.00 per student shall be paid to PLM every term as a trust for the College
3. A Comprehensive Examination fee shall be collected from each student in the amount of P500.00 one week prior to the examination schedule, and
4. Faculty Transportation Allowance

Class Schedules
Lectures: 1st two Consecutive Saturdays or Sundays: 8:00am-8:00pm
Final Exam: 3rd Saturday or Sunday: 9:00am-12:00nn
Venue: At the premises of the sponsoring institution

» Equivalency tests can be scheduled upon request of the interested agencies or companies
» Regional classes can be offered on a customized arrangement

For sponsorship, please write to:

The Dean (or the Chairman, Off-Campus Programs)
College of Management & Entrepreneurship
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Muralla cor. Gen. Luna Sts.,
Intramuros, Manila
Tel No. (02) 525-0161
Trunkline: (02) 527-7941 to 48 loc 56