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The Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand is one of the four major strands.
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The ABM strand is designed to prepare students who want to pursue business-related college
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degrees. It emphasizes both business and finance subjects to provide students with the knowledge they need for a successful business career.
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Students are given more time in the K-12 program to master various skills and absorb more knowledge for their college education. The same is true for those who will take the ABM strand.
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Students enrolled in this strand can expect to take business-related classes. This prepares them for courses in management and accounting in their tertiary education. This strand was created to give students a thorough understanding of business principles in order to better prepare them for future studies.
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They will learn the fundamentals of accounting, corporate operations, business, and financial management here. They will be equipped with critical skills for their future careers at the end of two years.
Advantage of ABM
For those interested in pursuing careers in business and finance, there are many advantages to taking up the ABM strand. As early as high school, students can already be equipped with the knowledge and skills they’ll need for the future.
Helps improve interest in college education
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Senior high school exposes students to tertiary education and careers. ABM is concerned with all aspects of finance, management, and business. The ABM strand's various subjects, courses, and assignments encourage students to continue their education in college. Students are expected to continue their education after graduating from high school by enrolling in related courses.
Helps improve interest in college education
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Prior to senior high school, it was extremely difficult for students to choose a college course. It could be due to a lack of understanding of courses, or it could simply be due to the sheer number of courses available at various universities and colleges.
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They are allowed to concentrate on a specific group of subjects that pique their interest through the K-12 program. Those interested in business will find that the ABM strand provides them with the classes they need to better understand their interest. It should make it easier for students to choose a course when the time comes.
Helps with Career Decision Making
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Selecting a course for college was a daunting task for students prior to senior high school. It might be a result of their ignorance of the courses, or they might just be overtaken by the sheer volume of options offered by different colleges and universities.
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They are permitted to concentrate on a particular set of topics that interest them under the K–12 program. The ABM strand offers the classes required for individuals with an interest in business to better understand this field. When the time comes, hopefully, it will be simpler for students to select a course.
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Major Classes in ABM
In four semesters, the ABM strand includes a mix of core, contextualized, and special subjects. As the student enters senior high school, they will begin to concentrate on more specialized classes during the final two semesters of school.
Core Subjects
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English & Communication (Oral, Reading, Writing, and Literature)
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Filipino
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Science (Earth, Life, and Physical)
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Philosophy
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Statistics and Probability
Contextualized Subjects
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English for Academic and Professional Purposes
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Research
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E-Tech
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Entrepreneurship
Specialized Subjects
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Business Math
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Organization Management
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Fundamentals of Accounting and Business Management
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Business Finance
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Applied Economics
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Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
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Business Marketing
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Business Enterprise Stimulation