RELATED STUDIES

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Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM). Conceptually defined as strand of the Academic Strand
that focuses on learning the basic concepts of business. (Adano,2016). This strand is designed as an
introductory course in accounting and business and management where the students are trained to
think logically and scientifically and have acquainted with the readiness of accounting, business and
management concepts and principles in order to prepare them to pursue college degrees that focus on
business and industry where their contribution as future accountants. (University of San Jose-Recoletos,
Cebu City

Mendras (2014) discussed that the most difficult decisions for them to make are the choice of college
institutions to attend, and also what course program to take. For students who see themselves
attending in a university, the assessment process perhaps undertakes high priority especially nowadays
that the higher education has transformed in many ways. Choosing a course carefully is an important
aspect which will give conclusion to a student’s academic endeavor. Mendras discussed that a students
should choose their course carefully and students should assess the school where they will attent.

Alimorong, Tansiking, Lagasca, Lazo, Manansala, Madayag (2014) found out that when students make
decisions for their career, job opportunities or high employability is important because it impacts the
level of students' personal satisfaction and personal growth or development opportunities. Jobs with
great salaries and revenue for its products and services, the results showed that most students thought
that high employability or job opportunities is a great contributory factor why they chose such Fleid or
career. This study states that the job opportunity is a major factor that the fourth year students should
rely in choosing their course.

Gaston (2014) claimed that many students would classify the field of study as interesting and not too
difficult at all but the course includes several intriguing subjects, even the practicum is highly anticipated
by the graduating students due to its social relevance. The researcher considered it as a possible factor
in choosing a course in college. Gaston coined that the field of study is very interesting part for students.
It is also a factor that affects the decision-making of the fourth year students.

Lacozta (2014) pointed out that students also make choices that determine their living expenses
whether to live on campus or at home. They make up whatever difference exist between their family's
resources and their total student budget through a combination of work, student loans, and commercial
credit. According to Lacozta, there is a huge different between living in campus and living with parents
at home. Whatever the student preferred to choose, there are different impacts in the student.
References:

https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-batangas/the-teacher-and-school-curriculum/
factors-affecting-the-college-course-preference-compress/28856924

https://www.scribd.com/document/402500888/College-Degree-Preferences-of-Grade-12-ABM-
Students-docx