PROGRAM DETAILS
EM is the perfect fit for young entrepreneurs.
The Entrepreneurial Management Program (EM) goes beyond every ordinary business degree out there.
The program is an intense, holistic, and integrated formation program uniquely designed to breed young entrepreneurs and develop them into mentally sharp, socially adept, emotionally mature, physically fit, and morally grounded individuals.
Our Esteemed Business Mentors
The program’s faculty members are business owners themselves. They not only teach but guide students through mentoring.
Our Young-preneurs
Want to meet your future peers in the business world? Experience some of their EM stories here.
The Curriculum
Students undergo an interdisciplinary curriculum grouped into five learning clusters.
UA&P develops its students not to be mere specialists but leaders, innovators, and thinkers who can express ideas well and create better economies and societies with an all-inclusive and holistic approach through Liberal Education.
Our History
1989 – 1998
Pioneering Point
The College of Arts and Sciences offered a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a special certificate in Entrepreneurial Management (ABH-EM)
1998 – 1999
Locating the Program
ABH-EM evolved into the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management (BS EM). Pioneers of the program, including Dr. Bernie Villegas and Mr. Fernan Lukban, who became the first Program Director of BS-EM found a strong and urgent need to make ABH-EM a genuine course for entrepreneurs hence the old curriculum was revamped and a team of dynamic educators were gathered to establish the program. “Dr. Villegas remarks on the establishment of the EM Program. “The Philippines needs more entrepreneurs. The EM Program was envisioned to address the lack of orientation of Filipinos towards entrepreneurship. If we start with our intervention early enough, they (the young adults) can be good entrepreneurs.”
1999 – 2001
Distinguishing the Program
This was a year in accelerating and advancing the pace of the EM Program:
- NBV core team was organized
- Mentoring program (one of the hallmarks of EM) was established
- Admissions and selection process was finalized
- Run the integrated Spiritual Formation Program
- Completed the General Education Cluster Faculty Team
- Installed weekly program-wide monitoring meeting
- Redesigned the PE program to suit the needs of the EM students
2001 – 2004
Elaborating the Program
These were years of integrating and enhancing the EM Program
- Enhanced the Culture and Arts Appreciation offerings
- Integrated all management and business subjects into NBV
2004 – 2006
Extending the Program
In a continuous quest for excellence – the EM Program, working under the principles of organizational simplicity, flexibility, and speed (core direction) showed its continuous commitment to achieving professionalism, role modeling, and formation.
- Prepared the groundwork for offering the EM Program to entrepreneurially inclined young ladies
- Strengthening of core faculty and mentors
2007
Pioneering EM Ladies
EM Program started the pioneer batch of EM Ladies.
2011
Tagline Launch
Launched the We Build Value brand of EM with the Tagline: Building Character. Shaping Success.
2015
Candidate Status
2015 FAAP granted EM Program Candidate Status valid until October 2016
2016
Formal Accreditation
EM Program received Level 1 Formal Accredited Status from December 2016- December 2019
2020
Re-Accreditation Status
EM Program Level II Re-Accredited Status valid July 2024.
EM Values
We Act with Integrity, Walk in our Students’ Shoes, and Exemplify Ethical Entrepreneurship.
Act with Integrity
We demonstrate an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing in every action we take and in every decision we make. We always tell the truth, no matter the consequences.
Walk in our Student’s Shoes
We are “connected” to our students. We know their challenges and frustrations. We show “business empathy” by thinking from their perspective. The better we understand them, the more effectively we can anticipate and meet their needs.
Exemplify Ethical Entrepreneurship
We walk the talk by guiding and mentoring our students with only the best there is to offer in entrepreneurship.
Recent Event
March 4, 2023
Grand Welcome Installation, Incorporation, Recognition Rites
GWIRR
An annual event of celebrating up and coming young entrepreneurs and recognizing business milestones of students.