Faculty of Management and Economics

The Faculty of Management and Economics (FME) is an academic unit of Visayas State University dedicated to advancing education, research, and community engagement in the fields of management, economics, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, tourism, and hospitality.

Established through Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution No. 75, s. 2009 and officially launched in March 2010, the Faculty began as the College of Management and Economics (CME). In 2024, it was renamed the Faculty of Management and Economics (FME) through BOR Resolution No. 13, s. 2024, reflecting its continuing growth and evolving role within the University.

Today, FME oversees five undergraduate degree programs:

  1. BS Agribusiness
  2. BS Economics
  3. BS Entrepreneurship
  4. BS Hospitality Management
  5. BS Tourism Management

Supporting the Faculty's research and development initiatives is the Visayas Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center (ViSERDAC), which strengthens research, data analytics, and evidence-based initiatives addressing economic, business, and development concerns.

FME is committed to developing globally competitive, socially responsible, and future-ready graduates who can make meaningful contributions to organizations, industries, communities, and the broader economy.

Vision, Mission, and Goals

Scholarships

  1. Government-funded programs that promote access to affordable higher education including:
    1. Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931).
    2. Tulong Dunong Program (TDP) 
    3. DOST-SEI Scholarships 
    4. Scholarship Program for Coconut Farmers and their Families (CoScho)
  2. University Scholarships and Grants – Merit-based, academic, athletic, cultural, and other forms of assistance offered by the University.
  3. Private and Institutional Scholarships – Scholarships sponsored by foundations, corporations, professional organizations, alumni, and other partner institutions.

Going Global

Among FME's international linkages and collaborative engagements are:

  • University of Passau, Germany – Research collaboration in bioeconomy, circular economy, technology adoption, and sustainable agriculture. The partnership includes joint research, fieldwork, publications, guest lectures, research seminars, conferences, and academic exchanges.
  • Louisiana State University / LSU AgCenter, USA – Collaboration in agricultural economics, agribusiness, climate-resilient agriculture, and farmer decision-making. Faculty engagements have included scientific exchange, research mentorship, joint research, and knowledge exchange on conservation and climate-adaptation practices.
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Australia – A major research and development partner supporting FME participation in projects on agribusiness, inclusive value chains, market development, farmer capacity building, food systems, and rural livelihoods. 
  • WorldFish – Collaboration in multidisciplinary research and development initiatives involving rural livelihoods, agricultural and aquatic systems, stakeholder engagement, and community development, linking research institutions, government agencies, communities, and industry stakeholders.
  • SEARCA and the Southeast Asian University Consortium – Provides opportunities for regional academic networking, faculty and student mobility, research collaboration, graduate education, conferences, and capacity-building activities among leading agricultural universities in Southeast Asia.
  • Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia – Academic engagements involving faculty exchanges, lectures, research discussions, and knowledge sharing, including activities related to inclusive economic growth, economics, management, and regional development.
  • Khon Kaen University, Thailand – Academic and research interaction involving agriculture, rural development, climate resilience, and knowledge exchange, providing opportunities for faculty engagement, lectures, conferences, and regional collaboration.
  • International University of Japan – Academic linkage and graduate-study opportunities in economics, development, and management, including scholarship opportunities that have enabled VSU Economics graduates to pursue advanced studies in Japan.
  • Kyoto University, Japan – Academic and research engagements that contribute to international knowledge exchange, research exposure, professional development, and institutional networking with Japanese scholars and academic institutions.
  • Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic – Academic and research connections in areas related to economics, management, agriculture, sustainability, and rural development, including opportunities for scholarly exchange and collaborative activities.
  • Erasmus Mundus / European Union – Provides international academic mobility and scholarship opportunities, allowing qualified students and graduates to pursue advanced study and training in European universities and strengthening FME's exposure to international higher education and research networks.
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Germany – Collaboration and development engagement supporting capacity building, sustainable development, enterprise and rural development, and institutional strengthening.

Contact

Faculty of Management and Economics
Visayas State University
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte
Philippines 6521
Phone: 053-565-0600 local 1108
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