The Department of Business Management (DBM), of the College of Engineering and Agri-Industries (CEAI) of the Leyte State University (LSU) was created upon approval of Board Resolution No. 23 series of 2001, by the Board of Regents on November 14, 2001. The department started in 1976, as an agribusiness section of the former Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (DAEA) of the then, Visayas State College of Agriculture.

Vision

Center of excellence in business management education and research in the Visayas.

Mission

Attainment of highest quality of human capital and scientific knowledge in business management for the sustained growth and development of agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and agro-industries.

Goal

• Produce competent managerial and entrepreneurial graduates to serve the development needs of agro-industries in the Visayas.
• Provide management support in generating production and processing technologies and its commercialization. ;
• Establish linkages, partnerships, and collaborations with government and private institutions and other business management schools.

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Academic Programs & Course Offerings

The Department of Business Management offers the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (BSAB) curriculum with majors in Business Management. It is a four-year degree program designed to prepare undergraduate students to be technically and managerially competent as agribusiness managers or entrepreneurs. The degree program aims to produce graduates who can integrate knowledge in basic and advanced management theories and principles to the actual management of agribusiness enterprises; apply analytical tools for business decisions, project assessment and evaluation; and are skilled in the preparation of financial plans and budgets.

List of Courses    

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Facilities

The following department facilities and equipment are used to facilitate and perform the instruction, research, extension and production related functions: 1 lecture room, 1 lecture/laboratory room, 1 overhead projector, 1 typewriter, 4 units  Office Computer with internet connection, 2 units Dot Matrix Printers, 1 unit TV, 1 unit VCD Player, 1 unit Electric Mimeographing Machine, 1 unit photocopying machine, 1 unit fax machine, and 1 unit digital camera.

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Student Organization

Society of Agribusiness Students (SABS). This is an organization composed of students enrolled in the B.S. in Agribusiness curriculum. Membership to the organization is voluntary. SABS undertakes the following activities annually:  

1. SABS Valentine's Express (SAVALEX) - this is a messengerial and service activity done every Valentines Day to generate funds for the organization.

2. SABS Entrepreneurial Booth - this is a one week fund-raising activity undertaken simultaneously with LSU'S Anniversary. SABS members sell food and drinks to visitors.

3. Alay-Linis - this is a clean-up activity done in LSU campus.

4. Bundle of Joy - this is undertaken every December before Christmas break. The organization distributes food, clothing and other gifts to poor residents in nearby barangays of LSU.

5. Educational Field Trip - SABS members go on educational field trip to business firms in Cebu to relate the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom to actual business settings.

6. Tribute to BSAB Graduates - this is an activity undertaken every March or April to pay tribute to all BSAB graduates.

7. BSAB Freshmen Orientation - SABS co-sponsors this activity with the Department of Business Management every June or July to orient incoming freshmen or transferees.
8. Organizational meetings - these are held periodically to inform/update members about organizational matters.
9. Induction and Acquaintance Party - this is held every June or July to induct elected SABS officers and welcome new members to the organization
10. Tutorial Services - SABS conducts tutorial services in math, calculus, accounting and other subjects requested by members.
11. Other Service Activities - SABS members likewise assist in department-based trainings, seminars and other activities by acting as facilitators, messengers, etc. 

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Other Information

Career Opportunities of BSAB Graduates

• Entrepreneurs
• Managers in agri-industrial firms
• Researchers in government and private firms
• Bank Loan Appraisers
• Project planners, evaluators or consultants
• Fields supervisors or workers
• Sales representatives
• Market analysts

Research and Extension Activities

On-going Research

1. Development of Peanut Products for Small Industry in Eastern Visayas
2. Out-of-School Youth Job Placement & Product Marketing Component of the Agri-Entrepreneurship Development Project

On-going Extension Projects

1. DBM Agribusiness Extension Services
2. Strengthening the Managerial and Entrepreneurial Capability of LGU Extension Workers in Region VIII

Linkages

• Leyte Island Program (LIP) Buffer Zone Forest Management and Reforestation
• Smallholder Communities (BUFOM)
• German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ)
• Agri-Entrepreneurship and Functional Education Program (AEFEP)
• Advocates of Philippine Fair Trade (APFTI)
• Department of Trade (DTI) – Leyte Provincial Office
• University of Georgia
• Peanut-CRSP

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