WHAT IS ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT?

The ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management) strand in senior high school is designed to prepare students for careers in accounting, business management, and entrepreneurship by focusing on subjects like business mathematics, economics, accounting principles, and management concepts.

Subjects in the ABM Strand

The Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand curriculum includes core, applied/contextualized, and specialized subjects designed to equip students with foundational knowledge in business, finance, and management. Below is a breakdown of the key subjects based on DepEd guidelines and institutional implementations:

Core Subjects

These are mandatory for all senior high school students, regardless of strand:

• Language: Oral Communication, Reading and Writing Skills, Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino.

• Humanities: Empowerment Technology, Media & Information Literacy.

• Mathematics: General Mathematics, Statistics and Probability.

• Science: Earth and Life Science, Physical Science.

• Social Science: Personal Development, Understanding Culture, Society and Politics.

• Philosophy: Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person.

• PE and Health: Physical Education and Health.

Applied/Contextualized Subjects

Modified to align with ABM’s focus:

1. English for Academic & Professional Purposes

2. Research in Daily Life 1 & 2

3. Entrepreneurship

4. Research Project (Feasibility Study)

Specialized ABM Subjects

These subjects are tailored to prepare students for business, finance, and management careers:

1. Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business, and Management (Parts 1 & 2)

   • Covers basic accounting principles, financial reporting, and business operations.

2. Organization and Management

   • Focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, and strategic planning.

3. Principles of Marketing

   • Explores consumer behavior, advertising strategies, and sales techniques.

4. Business Math

   • Applies mathematical concepts to financial analysis and business decision-making.

5. Applied Economics

   • Introduces economic theories and their application to business scenarios.

6. Business Finance

   • Teaches financial literacy, budgeting, and investment strategies.

7. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

   • Emphasizes ethical practices in business and corporate social responsibility.

8. Business Enterprise Simulation

   • Simulates real-world business challenges through hands-on activities.

9. Work Immersion/Research/Career Advocacy/Culminating Activity

   • Provides off-campus exposure to business environments or research projects.

Additional Institutional Offerings

Some schools enhance the ABM curriculum with specialized subjects like:

• Digital Marketing: Leveraging digital platforms for brand promotion.

• Integrated Business Management: Combining technology with business operations.

• Opportunity Seeking: Identifying and evaluating business opportunities.

REMEMBER

When choosing the ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management) strand, remember to consider your interests and strengths, as ABM is ideal for students passionate about business, finance, and management. 

Choosing a right tracks / strands can help you to set goals and develop strategy for getting what you want to be. Part of selecting appropriate strands involves making an honest self- evaluation of talents and skills, and interest.

 " Choose wisely, not blindly "