The Applied Corporate Management program is known for its commitment to honing competitive business leaders grounded in the principles of excellence, sustainable development, and humanistic management. Aside from having a standardized 3-term internship program, APC fosters an environment of proactive learning where students can acquire intrinsic values, practical skills, and hands-on experiences to help them succeed in their chosen fields of work. As an APC student, you will be given access to a wide array of external opportunities and a diverse working network to help you kickstart your career and realize your full potential.

There are vast opportunities accessible to APC students. The program’s comprehensive curriculum allows students to explore diverse industries and professions, often leaning toward the corporate realm. Historically, many APC students have delved into managerial roles, branching out to industries like manufacturing, financial technology, consulting, food and beverage, startups, and the like. It’s important to note that APC opportunities are not specifically limited; the broad and flexible training provided by the program ultimately empowers students to pursue their own unique career paths and excel in any field.

The APC curriculum mandates three separate on-the-job training (OJT) terms. Students are responsible for finding an internship during the term before the break from the list of partner companies provided by the Department of Management and Organization (DMO). Students are expected to reach out to companies independently without endorsement from DMO. The department has a specific deadline for the submission and processing of Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), with detailed procedures provided by the internship coordinator, Dr. Adiel. Once the term begins, students will be assigned faculty advisers who will regularly check in and grade them based on their internship performance.

If APC students are unable to secure an internship, they should take an academic term instead.

No, APC students are highly encouraged to follow their designated flowchart, which can be found on the Course Flowcharts page. However, if a student is unable to secure an internship during their designated internship term and takes an academic term instead, they may take two internship terms in a row. This is possible if they secure an internship after their academic term and the following term on their flowchart is also an internship term. For example, if Term 1 is an internship term but the student took an academic term instead, they could complete an internship in Term 2 and then again in Term 3 if it is also an internship term based on their flowchart.

To be eligible for the APC qualifying process, applicants must have completed at least two terms in their current program, passed ACCCOB1 (for non-BSA students) or ACTBFAR (for BSA students intending to shift), and have either passed or be currently taking ACCCOB2 (with conditional acceptance if currently taking). Additionally, applicants must have a minimum grade of 2.0 in MANAORG/FDNMANP or exemption due to an equivalent SHS grade, a clean record with the Student Discipline and Formation Office (SDFO), and must not have been previously disqualified from the APC program.

The APC qualifying process is a 3-stage screening procedure for students who wish to major in the program, held only during the first term of each academic year. All APC students, including double-degree takers and aspiring shiftees, are required to undergo the qualifying process as part of their application for acceptance into the program. It comprises 3 stages: the first stage is the submission of documents (including a resume, cover letter, and copy of grades), the second stage is a written aptitude test, and the third and final stage is a panel interview. Students who do not pass the qualifying process must shift to a different program in the following term.

The rigorous qualifying process is intentionally designed to examine each individual’s holistic competencies with respect to APC’s parameters for excellence. While the stringent requirements may pose a certain level of difficulty, all individuals possess a fair chance of passing the qualifying process based on their own unique capabilities. There is no strict acceptance rate. The key to improving one’s chances is through consistent preparation on top of the proactive development of one’s skills and knowledge. In line with this, the Business Management Society holds Aim Assistance, which includes resume and cover letter consultations and mock interviews to simulate the qualifying process and help aspiring APC students prepare for its different stages. While it does not guarantee acceptance, we highly encourage candidates to participate in the mock activities to better their chances of getting into the program.