The Doctor of Business Administration program under the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) formally received its Level III Re-Accreditation certificate from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines today (January 28) through the Office of Quality Assurance.
Based on the summary of findings presented by OQA Director Dr. Niño B. Corpuz, the program achieved a grand mean of 4.0, with all key areas—instruction, research, faculty development, and extension—garnering 4.0 ratings.
“Indeed, there is value in perseverance. Sa wakas, the long-awaited re-accreditation award is now here with us. With our teamwork and the joint energy we have in the college, nothing is impossible,” Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Agnes M. Macaraeg said in her opening message, reflecting on the program’s two-year journey to re-accreditation.
Moreover, Dr. Corpuz said the program reached the required grand mean during its initial survey visit in 2022 but was given mandatory requirements to fulfill.
In 2023, the program addressed its other requirements, and by August 2024, it achieved full compliance, earning its Level III Re-Accreditation.
“Hindi biro ang pinagdaanan ng graduate program… Ngayon naman ay magsisimula na ang journey for the higher level. Sabi nga nila, ‘when much is given, much is expected,’” Dr. Corpuz said.
In her acceptance message, CBA Dean Dr. Jhonel C. Panlilio emphasized the collective efforts of the college in achieving the milestone.
“It’s a manifestation na lahat ng ginagawa natin sa ating college ay may katumbas at tama ang ating ginagawa sa pagtuturo pati na rin sa ating pagre-research,” she said.
Moreover, Dr. Elizabeth A. Amurao, CBA graduate program chairperson, called for continued support from the faculty and staff.
“Sana huwag po tayong magsawa kasi habang nandito tayo ay kailangan ng ating program ang ating cooperation at pagmamalasakit,” Dr. Amurao said.
The DBA program’s Level III Re-Accreditation status is valid until August 2028. (jlmm-OPA)
