Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering
This honor’s program combines the Ateneo’s traditional strength in the liberal arts with a strong foundation in business management and the decision science to create a curriculum that prepares students to meet the challenges of leading modern information and technology intensive organizations. The business course covers all the functional areas of business and management, with special focus on technology, decision science and analytics, systems thinking and the scientific approach to problem solving and decision making.
This combination of a liberal arts course and a business management course aims to produce graduates who have a holistic and global view, are capable of data-driven and analytical decision making and are prepared to assume leadership roles in the workplace.
Program Learning Outcomes
Over and above these school level outcomes, the additional program level outcomes of the BS Management Engineering program are as follows:
- Assess management functions of an organization in an actual or simulated environment to determine sustainable and ethical improvement
- Make use of a systems thinking approach in analyzing and understanding business problems
- Formulate recommendations to business problems using various quantitative techniques
- Adopt a data driven approach with the help of information technology for effective managerial decision making
- Manage teams by applying soft skills related to working effectively in groups to achieve desired goals
Joselito Olpoc
Program Director
Contact Information:
Joselito Olpoc
me.jgsom@ateneo.edu
Program Director
Rhembrandt Van Ryn E. Magsino
rmagsino@ateneo.edu
426-6001 loc 5541
Program Staff
BS ME
The Management Engineering or M.E. program of the John Gokongwei School of Management is one of the most prestigious undergraduate degree programs of the Ateneo de Manila.
This Honor’s program combines the Ateneo’s traditional strength in the liberal arts with a strong foundation in business management and decision science to create a curriculum that prepares students to meet the challenges of leading modern information and technology-intensive organizations. The business courses cover all the functional areas of business and management, with special focus on technology, decision science and analytics, systems thinking and the scientific approach to problem solving and decision making.
The combination of liberal arts courses and business management courses aims to produce graduates who have a holistic and global view, are capable of data-driven and analytical decision making, and are prepared to assume leadership roles in the workplace.
Programme Specification Overview
| Awarding Body | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Teaching Institution | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Academic Unit | Loyola Schools |
| Name of School | John Gokongwei School of Management |
| Department | John Gokongwei School of Management |
| Programme Title | Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering |
| Programme Level | Undergraduate |
| Name of Final Awards | Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering |
| Mode of Study | Full-Time |
| Required Credit Units | 175 credit units excluding Physical Education and National Service Training Program (189 including PE and NSTP) |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Length of Programme | 4 years (8 semesters, 3 intersessions) |
| Statutory Body Accreditation |
PAASCU Level III CHED Center of Excellence CHED Autonomous University |
| Last updated: 3 September 2019 |
Download the ME Curriculum and the Detailed ME Program Specification here:
Learning Outcomes
JG-SOM Learning Outcomes
| The Ateneo VISION-MISSION | Core Curriculum Learning Outcomes |
Updated JGSOM Learning Outcomes (SY 2018-2019) |
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| As a University, the Ateneo de Manila seeks to preserve, extend, and communicate truth and apply it to human development and the preservation of the environment. |
CCLO1: Demonstrates effective communication skills (listening and speaking, reading and writing) on English and Filipino
CCLO2: Evaluates information and issues in various spheres of life using mathematical reasoning and statistical tools to process and manage data
CCLO3: Proposes ways to address pressing social and ecological problems using appropriate critical approaches and scientific methodologies
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SLO2: Use interdisciplinary, analytical, and sustainable approaches to solving business problems
SLO3: Use interdisciplinary, analytical, and sustainable approaches in creating innovative business models
SLO4: Develop technical proficiency in their areas of business concentration or major |
| As a Filipino University, the Ateneo de Manila seeks to identify and enrich Philippine culture and make its own. Through the education of the whole person and the formation of needed professionals and through various corporate activities, the University aims to contribute to the development goals of the nation. |
CCLO4: Develops a creative and moral imagination that is responsive to contemporary global realities and challenges, but also deeply rooted in local histories, conditions, norms and institutions.
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SLO1: Develop a global perspective for use in nation building
SLO2: Use interdisciplinary, analytical, and sustainable approaches to solving business problems
SLO3: Use interdisciplinary, analytical, and sustainable approaches in creating innovative business models
SLO4: Develop technical proficiency in their areas of business concentration or major |
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As a Catholic University, the Ateneo de Manila seeks to form persons who, following the teachings and example of Christ, will devote their lives to the service of others and, through the promotion of justice, serve especially those who are most in need of help, the poor and the powerless. Loyal to the teachings of the Catholic Church, the University seeks to serve the Faith and to interpret its teachings to modern Philippine society.
As a Jesuit University, the Ateneo de Manila seeks the goals of Jesuit liberal education through the harmonious development of moral and intellectual virtues. Imbued with the Ignatian spirit, the University aims to lead its students to see God in all things and to strive for the greater glory of God and the greater service of mankind.
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CCLO5: Internalizes the significance and value of his/her own unique existence and purpose in life in life of Christian faith.
CCLO6: Discerns life choices with a keen awareness of ethical dilemmas and considerations
CCLO7: Exemplifies a commitment to enhancing human life and dignity, especially of those who are excluded and in greatest need
CCLO8: Practices a vision of leadership and committed citizenship rooted in Christian humanism
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SLO5: Show an understanding of how to exercise personal moral and ethical standards
SLO6: Demonstrate an understanding of transformative service leadership principles
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Major Programme Learning Outcomes
| Learning Domains | Major Program Learning Outcomes |
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| Knowledge and Application (of perspectives and approaches) |
PLO1: Develop a global perspective for use in nation building
PLO2: Use interdisciplinary, analytical, and sustainable approaches to solving business problems PLO3: Use interdisciplinary, analytical, and sustainable approaches in creating innovative business models |
| Skill Building |
PLO4.1: Assess management functions of an organization in an actual or simulated environment
PLO4.2: Make use of a systems thinking approach in analysing and understanding business problem. PLO4.3: Formulate solutions to business problems using various quantitative techniques PLO4.4: Adopt a data-driven approach with the help of information technology for effective managerial decision making PLO4.5: Apply soft skills related to working effectively in groups to achieve desired goals |
| Leadership and Ethics |
PLO5: Show and understanding of how to exercise personal moral and ethical standards
PLO6: Demonstrate and understanding of transformative service leadership principles |
Last updated: 3 September 2019
The Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering is an honors program. To be accepted into the program, the freshman applicant must meet the following requirements:
ACET Exam
Applicants must be in the top 15 percentile of those taking the Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET).
High School Performance
They should have good to excellent grades in high school
Senior High School Track
It is highly recommended that they come from the STEAM Track because of the level of mathematics they will encounter. Student from other SHS tracks will also be considered if the meet the ACET Entrance requirement.
Last updated: 3 September 2019
Students from other programs will be allowed to shift to Management Engineering only at the end of freshman year and before the start of Intercession classes for the incoming school year. Any student shifting into the Management Program, should be prepared to be delayed by at least a semester.
The following guidelines shall be applied in the screening of students for shifting into the Management Engineering program:
- At least a minimum of C+ in all Calculus courses or B+ in the Math in the Modern World course.
- At least a cumulative QPI of 3.00 and without a grade lower than a C+ at the time of shifting into the Management Engineering Program in the following courses: Purposive Communication – English, Purposive Communication – Filipino, Math in the Modern World, and any other major courses relevant to a management program.
- An interview with the Program Director
Students should submit the following requirements when they apply to shift into the Management Engineering program:
- A Letter of Intent addressed to the Program Director
- A Printed copy of the student’s grades from AISIS
It should be noted that the number of slots for shifting into the Management Engineering Program is available on a competitive basis.
Last updated: 3 September 2019
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