Paete Science & Business College Inc.

J. P. Rizal St., Paete, Laguna

COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

VISION: The PSBC sees itself in the not-so-distant future as one of the leading learning centers
in the Fourth District of the Province of Laguna that will provide quality and relevant education to
prepare and develop its students to become future leaders, God-fearing, intellectually competent,
physically strong, morally upright and conscious of their social responsibility

MISSION: We the team PSBC, commit ourselves in maintaining a peace loving, student friendly
environment, but academically proficient in Science, Mathematics, Communication and
Information Technology, and more importantly the curricula are all anchored on Christian values
with the sole objective of producing qualified students ready to supply the requirements of the
community in the fields of Business, Science and Technology, professional and other artistic skills
that will ensure a happy yet meaningful life to all.

PROGRAM GOAL:

1. Enhance the capacities of students in terms of basic principles and demonstrate discipline-
specific competence as applied to local and global environments.
2. Communicate ideas clearly, logically and persuasively in oral and written format, using
technology appropriately.
3. Recognize, analyze, and articulate solutions to ethical issues that arise in business;
4. Comprehend the challenges and opportunities of leading and working in diverse team and
environments.
5. Comprehend, analyze, and critically evaluate complex business problems using appropriate
tools and technology.

Program Educational Objectives Goal

The program aims to develop students….,

Understand continual improvement, customer

1 satisfaction, process improvement and total √
organizational involvement both technical and
philosophical issues surrounding quality
management;
Apply effective tools and techniques in
appropriate ways to investigate and ultimately
2 resolve product or service quality concerns; and, √

Evaluate the use of management and business

3 initiatives, tools, and techniques in an √
organization.

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 COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: BRIDGE 5

2. Course Title: APPLIED ECONOMICS

3. Prerequisite:

4. Co-requisite:

5. Credit/Class Schedule:
3 units/ 54 hours

6. Course Description:
This course deals with the basic principles of applied economics, and its application to
contemporary economic issues facing the Filipino entrepreneur such as prices of commodities,
minimum wage, rent, and taxes. It covers an analysis of industries for identification of potential
business opportunities. The main output of the course is the preparation of a socioeconomic impact
study of a business venture.

7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program Outcomes Program

Educational
Objectives

1 2 3

a Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility √ √ √

.

b Implement the basic functions of management such planning, organizing, √ √ √

. staffing, directing, leading and controlling.

c Use information and communication technology (ICT) effectively and √ √ √

. efficiently

d Work well with others and manage conflict in the workplace √ √ √

.

e Use the proper decision tools to critically, analytically, and creatively solve √ √ √
. problems and drive results.

8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Objectives Program Outcomes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

1. Identify individual, group, and √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

cultural influences on consumer
choices
2. Develop ethnographic research √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
skills by collecting and analyzing
qualitative data pertaining to
consumer behavior.

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 3. Apply concepts learned in class to √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
analyze buyer behavior in different
settings/cultures and in marketing
campaigns.
4. Hone presentation and written √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
skills.
5. Relate individual/group decision- √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
making approaches and stages used
by consumers to marketing objectives.

9. Course Outline and Time frame:

Meeting/Session

Meeting/Week Topics TLAs- Teaching Assessment

Learning Activities Methods
1st week Chapter 1 Introduction to Applied Economics Lectures, Discussions Written
1.1 Revisiting Economics as a social science Multimedia Instruction Oral
1.3 Basic economic problems and the Collaborative Learning Quiz
Philippine socioeconomic development in the
21st century
2nd week 1.2 Economics as an applied science Lectures, Discussions Written
Multimedia Instruction Oral
Collaborative Learning Quiz

1.3 Basic economic problems and the Lectures, Discussions Presentation

rd
3 week Philippine socioeconomic development in the Multimedia Instruction Problem-based
21st century Collaborative Learning
Problem Solving
PRELIMS EXAM Written
4th week examination

2.1 Application of Supply and Demand Lectures, Discussions Problem based

5th week a. Prices of basic commodities Multimedia Instruction Written
b. Labor supply, population growth, and wages Collaborative Learning Oral
Problem Solving
6th week c. Labor migration and the Overseas Filipino Lectures, Discussions Presentation
Worker (OFW) phenomenon Multimedia Instruction
Collaborative Learning
Case Study
7th week d. The Philippine peso and foreign currencies Lectures, Discussions Presentation
Multimedia Instruction Quiz
Collaborative Learning Problem-based
Problem Solving

8th week e. The Philippine housing shortage and the Lectures, Discussions Reporting
real estate boom: Rent and Price structure Multimedia Instruction Presentation
Collaborative Learning Quiz
Problem Solving
Case Study
9th week MIDTERMS EXAM Written
examination

10th week Chapter 3. Industry and Environmental Lectures, Discussions Reporting

Analysis: Business Opportunities Identification Multimedia Instruction Presentation
3.1 Principles, Tools, and Techniques a. Collaborative Learning Written
competition b. customers c. suppliers d. Problem Solving Oral
competitors e. substitutes Research

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 11th week 3.2 Types of Industries a. agribusiness b. Lectures, Discussions Reporting
manufacturing c. retail and services d. Multimedia Instruction Presentation
international trade (exports and imports) Collaborative Learning Quiz
Case Study

12th week 3.3 identification of Business Opportunities Lectures, Discussions Reporting

Multimedia Instruction Presentation
Collaborative Learning Quiz
Problem Solving
13th week PRE-FINAL EXAM Written
examination

14th week Socioeconomic Impact Study a. consumer Lectures, Discussions

(new products and services) b. suppliers - Multimedia Instruction
Collaborative Learning
investors (capital, income)
Case Study

15th week c. government (tax revenues, poverty Lectures, Discussions Reporting

alleviation, basic services Multimedia Instruction Presentation
Collaborative Learning Research
Problem Solving
16th week d. households (standard of living, Lectures, Discussions Reporting
employment) Multimedia Instruction Presentation
Collaborative Learning Quiz
Case Study
17th week e. international trade (exports and imports Lectures, Discussions Presentation
Multimedia Instruction Written
Collaborative Learning Oral
Problem Solving
Case Study
18th week FINAL EXAM Written
examination

11. Suggested Readings and References:

Bautista, Germelino. Economics and Society. (Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2013).

Introduction to Entrepreneurship by the Small Enterprises Research and Development Foundation (SERDEF) in
Cooperation with UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries.2007. http://www.serdef.org/

Morato, Eduardo A., Jr. PhD. Preparing for Entrepreneurship. (Legaspi Village, Makati: ACE Cetner for
Entrepreneurship and Management Education, 2008).

Morato, Eduardo A., Jr. PhD. A Trilogy on Entrepreneurship: Text and Workbook. (Legaspi Village, Makati: ACE
Center for Entrepreneurship and Management Education,
2015).

Villegas, Bernardo M., PhD. Guide to Economics for Filipinos. 7th ed. (San Antonio Village, Makati: Sinagtala
Publishers, 2010).

Windows to Entrepreneurship: A Teaching Guide by the Small Enterprises Research and Development Foundation
(SERDEF), Philippine Coyright. http://www.serdef.org/2013.

12. Course Activities:

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 Lectures, Discussions, Major Exams, Quizzes, Business Problem Solving, Case Study, Project,
Assignments, Information Analysis, and Surfing the Net.

13. Grading System:

Major Examinations 30%
Assessment 30%
Recitation and Quizzes 20%
Attendance 10%
Attitude 10%

14. Course Requirements and Classroom Policies:

Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for a failing grade are:
a. Grave misconduct and cheating during examinations
b. Unexcused absences of more than 20% of required number of meetings per semester
c. Failure to comply with the requirements of the course
d. Failure to take the final exam.

15. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives/Program Outcomes

COURSE OUTCOME Course Program

Objectives Outcomes
A student completing this course should at the minimum be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D E

1. Discuss the concepts of Consumer Behavior √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

2. Analyze the theories and principles of Consumer Behavior to practices in √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

business.
3. Discuss management principles and strategies. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

4. Examine business and organizational standards. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

5. Solve business problems. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

6. Apply skills in business and management √ √ √ √ √ √ √

7. Gain interpersonal and communication skills. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

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Bridge 5 – Applied Economics August 2021 August 2021 Ian Eldrick R. Dela Cruz Prof. A.I. Magtibay Dr. S.S. Cadawas