College of Business Education

NWU Vision

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY envisions itself to be a premier institution of learning in Asia committed to excellence and ethical formation for global relevance.

NWU Mission

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is dedicated to develop individuals to become highly competent, socially responsible and ethically upright leaders.

Institutional Philosophy

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY believes that every person is created in the image of God, hence, has the capacity for excellence attained through knowledge, virtue, and the democratic principles of freedom, truth, justice, and equality.

Quality Policy

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is committed to deliver quality education to the full satisfaction of its students and stakeholders. We shall do this by employing highly competent and principled faculty and personnel, equipped with adequate educational resources, and maintain a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning with due consideration and responsiveness to internal and external factors and risks. 

The University shall fulfill all statutory and regulatory requirement and shall utilize, review, and continuously improve its Quality Management System.

Scope

         Northwestern University, located in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, provides     educational services for Filipinos and foreigners primarily focusing on basic, tertiary, and   graduate programs.

Values – CHAMPS

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. We strive to achieve, through continuous      improvement, adherence to institutional policies and best practices, and collaboration with        all our stakeholders the highest quality and standards in all our endeavors.

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. We foster, encourage and expect honesty, accountability       and transparency in pursuit of the highest ethical and professional standards in all that we   do. We take responsibility for our performance, and will involve employees, students and         all other stakeholders in our critical decisions that are timely, complete and accurate

ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT. We ensure that the University Policies, Processes and    Procedures are properly communicated and disseminated to the NWU Community and all      stakeholders to fully understand and actively participate in the realization of the  Institution’s  VMO

MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES. We commit ourselves to fully utilize available resources in creating a work environment conducive to teaching and learning for the  holistic development of our students and in accordance with the standards of certifying or        regulating bodies here and abroad.

PROFESSIONALISM. We embrace a culture of diversity and respect the   beliefs,     customs and traditions of every individual.  We honor the unique contributions of all.

SELFLESS SERVICE. We uphold not only love for one’s self and family, but also the   community where we belong and be an active catalyst of change and contributor to nation        building.

Northwestern University Quality Objectives

NWU Identity

Objective: To develop persons who espouse the values of CHAMPS as faculty members, school personnel, students, and professionals.

Leadership and Governance

Objective: To provide leadership characterized by dynamism, innovation, regeneration and      learner-centric education.

Teaching and Learning

Objective: To provide instruction and learning experiences that are up-to-date with       international and industry standards, employing appropriate methodologies for students in the 21st century.

Resource Management

         Objective: To attract, recruit, and develop faculty members with the appropriate    qualifications and competencies needed to provide the instruction desired by the institution and to provide a conducive learning environment using renewable/green technologies and        advanced digital infrastructure expanding the capabilities of the university;

To provide sound fiscal management that ensure the continuity and stability of operations        while funding development initiatives for continued progress and growth.

Student Welfare and Services

Objective: To develop and provide accessible, responsive, and meaningful student support       services and programs that enable the students to achieve their educational objectives and prepare them for global citizenship and social responsibility.

Research, Innovation and Community Extension

Objective: To cultivate a mature research culture producing research papers and other   creative work, which are regionally and globally relevant resulting in substantial      development and progress of underprivileged and vulnerable communities.

Internationalization

Objective: To enhance and enrich the educational programs and experience of the University through the infusion and adoption of international standards, practices,  knowledge and experiences.

The College of Business Education

The year 1950 witnessed the dawning of the College of Business Education (COBE). Its first course offering was Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) majors in Accounting and Banking and Finance.

The College which was then known as the Commerce department opened a one year secretarial course leading to Certificate of Secretarial Science (CSS) which was granted government recognition in 1959. Towards the end of the 70’s, two-year Junior Secretarial Course (JSC) was offered and granted government recognition in 1982. Both Secretarial courses were however, replaced in 1989 by a two year Computer Secretarial course which got official recognition a year later.

Management as a major field was also added to the initial major offerings under the BSC curriculum.

One of the most remarkable events during the 90s was the separation of Accounting from the BSC Curriculum. A new program, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) was subsequently recognized in 1990.

The BSC program, one of the six programs voluntarily applied for accreditation, was granted Level I status on March 15, 1990. On September 21 the following year, it was granted Level II status.

A four-year course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Administration was opened in 1992 and was granted government recognition in 1995. The following year, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Bachelor of Science in Tourism were also opened. Both programs were recognized in 1995.

Objectives

• To pursue a relevant business education program which will enable its graduates to be globally competitive.

• To provide the means by which the students can acquire and develop the analytical skills that will enable them to deal effectively with the problems that they will face in their respective fields of specialization.

• To enable the students to acquire adequate training in their respective field to expose them to the realities of the business world.

• To instill in the students the proper values which will make them socially responsible and productive member of the business community.