History of CBA

In 1952, Dr. Jose P. Laurel founded the Lyceum of the Philippines. One of his dreams was to open the door of quality education to the masses. The answer was to open during the same year the School of Commerce headed by the illustrious Senator Gil J. Puyat as its first Dean with Hilarion M. Henares as the Vice Dean.

In 1955, the School of Commerce graduated fifty-three students who joined the public and private sectors and established their own business bringing honor and pride to their Alma Mater.

The School of Commerce was later on expanded and became the School of Economics and Business Administration. In 1976, it became the College of Business Administration.

The College of Business Administration takes pride of the men and women who carried the College through the years leaving behind them their legacy of academic excellence and their dedicated and invaluable service of carrying out the vision of Dr. Jose P. Laurel. The history of the College, therefore, will not be complete without the dedication and commitment of the following deans who endeavored to carry on the challenge of delivering quality business education:

• 1952 – Senator Gil J. Puyat
• 1959 - Prof. Emilio F. Constantino
• 1960 – Prof. Alberto P. Javier
• 1963 – Prof. Agapito Espinosa
• 1964 – Prof. Francisco G. Jose
• 1965 – Prof. Alberto P. Javier
• 1966 – Prof. Mariano Apacible
• 1967 – Prof. Eliseo T. Tibon
• 1968 – Atty. Julianito Sinay
• 1969 – Dr. Angel Q. Yoingco (Consultant)
• 1972 – Atty. Ernesto dela Paz
• 1976 – Congressman Cirilo G. Montejo
• 1983 – Prof. Mercedes T. Hernandez (Officer-in-charge)
• 1984 – Atty. Roberto P. Laurel
• 1988 – Prof. Ma. Elenita B. Cabrera
• 1996 – Dr. Violeta A.V. Lazarro
• 2007 – Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo, Jr.
• 2008 to present – Dr. Leonardo R. Garcia, Jr.

The College had its share of shining moments etched into its colorful web of triumphs and achievements. It is proud to hold up high the torch of victory when through the years it produced seven (7) topnotchers in the CPA Board Examination since 1992 and seven (7) in the Customs Brokers Licensure Examination since 1999.

In answer to the needs and demands of an environment characterized by increasing emphasis in globalization, shifting economic strengths, rapid advances in information technology and fierce competition, the College expanded its curricular offerings in the following disciplines: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management, Operations Management, Financial Management/Management Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. All courses are computer-oriented and taught by highly qualified and competent faculty pool composed of Certified Public Accountants, licensed Customs Brokers, lawyers, masteral and doctoral degree holders.

The College holds the PACU-COA Level II-Reaccredited Status in all BSBA programs and was visited last November 26-27, 2008 for Level III PACUCOA Accreditation.

The freshness of the legacy and the vision of Dr. Jose P. Laurel and the men and women who led the College of Business Administration never fade. They are contemporaneous, a part of contemporary history. It is this legacy which marks the history of the College – that those who are tasked to carry on need not be afraid but inspired in a vibrant, living, pulsating breath.

VISION

To be recognized as the center of excellence in accountancy, business administration and customs administration that develops business leaders and nurtures entrepreneurial attitudes, skills and competencies.

MISSION

Commitment towards the formation of competent, socially oriented, spiritual integrated, and globally competitive business professionals.

OBJECTIVES

The College's academic program aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. To inculcate in students social, moral and ethical values.
2. To provide necessary knowledge and skill to meet entrepreneurial development and the administrative requirements of business and industry.
3. To develop globally competitive graduates who possess skills in communication, leadership and information technology in the field of business and industry.