National College of Business and Arts
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The National College of Business and Arts (NCBA) is a college in Sampaloc, Manila
. Its main campus is in Cubao.
between two giants in Philippine private education: University of the East
with its mammoth population of 65,000 and Far Eastern University
with its 47,000 enrollmen). A small building was erected to house a small school — the National College of Business and Arts. Today the NCBA branch in Cubao is the main campus.
NCBA's founder was the late Dr. Doroteo S. Pasion, a well-known educator (former dean of commerce of San Beda College
, former CPA review director of the University of the East
, and former president of PSBA), lawyer, accountant, author, and civic leader. Pasion launched NCBA as a public service, with others who believed in the NCBA concept: Col.Rafael Q. Yap-Diangco, Atty. Jose R. Torres, Jr., Mrs. Gloria C. Meñez, and Mrs. Lourdes L. Sarabia.
Keeping to its founder's vision, NCBA opted to remain as a specialized school and its growth was measured and steady through the years. From that small edifice along R. Papa Street, NCBA slowly expanded its academic programs and facilities with the single purpose of the nation type of educated manpower it needs for its development and well-being.
When NCBA opened in 1968, its offerings were limited to the following courses: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts
, two-year course in Secretarial Administration, and its own CPA review. The NCBA High School
was opened in school year 1973-1974 followed by additional offerings of short terminal courses in Cooperative
, Salesmanship, Bookkeeping
and Accounting, and Small business Management
in 1974-1975.
Today, NCBA has three campuses — NCBA Cubao, NCBA Fairview, NCBA Taytay — and boasts of a complete package of academic offering, from preparatory school to graduate education.
Since its founding, NCBA has endeavored continually to perpetuate its education policy to offer and provide, in facilities and in teaching force, a complete education to young men and women and to equip them with the skills and training to become responsible citizens and future leaders of our country.
After several years of dedication to NCBA as education leaders, president Atty. Jose R. Torres, Jr. and Gloria C. Meñez, the vice-president for finance retired from their post on December 31, 2009.
Effective January 2010, the assistant vice-president-finance director, Cesar C. Meñez, is the new school president while Edwin P. Torres, the former officer-in-charge of NCBA Taytay and assistant vice-president-chief accountant, will serve as the vice-president for finance.
NCBA Taytay welcomed and congratulated Ester Pasion-David as the new officer-in-charge. Pasion-David is the eldest daughter of the founder and first president of the NCBA. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting, from the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Pasion-David passed the CPA Board examination. She started her career after graduation at the Philippine National Bank
. She migrated to the U.S. and worked as staff accountant at Avon Products, Inc. in New York, then went to California and worked as accounting and HR manager for Alcatel
. Her last job was with TRI-FAB Associates, Inc. as controller. She is co-author of accounting books. Pasion-David believes in the golden rule: "Do not do unto others what you do not want others do unto you". She envisions NCBA as a school where leaders of tomorrow will be coming from.
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. Its main campus is in Cubao.
History
The National College of Business and Arts was established in 1968, at the corner of R. Papa and Lepanto streets in Sampaloc, ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
between two giants in Philippine private education: University of the East
University of the East
The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution...
with its mammoth population of 65,000 and Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University in the University Belt area, West Sampaloc, City of Manila, is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 under the guidance of...
with its 47,000 enrollmen). A small building was erected to house a small school — the National College of Business and Arts. Today the NCBA branch in Cubao is the main campus.
NCBA's founder was the late Dr. Doroteo S. Pasion, a well-known educator (former dean of commerce of San Beda College
San Beda College
San Beda College or Dalubhasaan ng San Beda in Filipino is a Private Benedictine college run by the Benedictine monks in the Philippines. It is located on Mendiola Street in San Miguel, Manila...
, former CPA review director of the University of the East
University of the East
The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution...
, and former president of PSBA), lawyer, accountant, author, and civic leader. Pasion launched NCBA as a public service, with others who believed in the NCBA concept: Col.Rafael Q. Yap-Diangco, Atty. Jose R. Torres, Jr., Mrs. Gloria C. Meñez, and Mrs. Lourdes L. Sarabia.
Keeping to its founder's vision, NCBA opted to remain as a specialized school and its growth was measured and steady through the years. From that small edifice along R. Papa Street, NCBA slowly expanded its academic programs and facilities with the single purpose of the nation type of educated manpower it needs for its development and well-being.
When NCBA opened in 1968, its offerings were limited to the following courses: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
, two-year course in Secretarial Administration, and its own CPA review. The NCBA High School
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
was opened in school year 1973-1974 followed by additional offerings of short terminal courses in Cooperative
Cooperative
A cooperative is a business organization owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit...
, Salesmanship, Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions. Transactions include sales, purchases, income, receipts and payments by an individual or organization. Bookkeeping is usually performed by a bookkeeper. Bookkeeping should not be confused with accounting. The accounting process is usually...
and Accounting, and Small business Management
Management
Management in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively...
in 1974-1975.
Today, NCBA has three campuses — NCBA Cubao, NCBA Fairview, NCBA Taytay — and boasts of a complete package of academic offering, from preparatory school to graduate education.
Since its founding, NCBA has endeavored continually to perpetuate its education policy to offer and provide, in facilities and in teaching force, a complete education to young men and women and to equip them with the skills and training to become responsible citizens and future leaders of our country.
New management
The National College of Business and Arts, from its beginnings to the present, has been providing quality education to its students. Such accomplishments can be traced back through the leadership and dedication of all concerned: teaching and non-teaching staff, and the Board of Directors.After several years of dedication to NCBA as education leaders, president Atty. Jose R. Torres, Jr. and Gloria C. Meñez, the vice-president for finance retired from their post on December 31, 2009.
Effective January 2010, the assistant vice-president-finance director, Cesar C. Meñez, is the new school president while Edwin P. Torres, the former officer-in-charge of NCBA Taytay and assistant vice-president-chief accountant, will serve as the vice-president for finance.
NCBA Taytay welcomed and congratulated Ester Pasion-David as the new officer-in-charge. Pasion-David is the eldest daughter of the founder and first president of the NCBA. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting, from the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Pasion-David passed the CPA Board examination. She started her career after graduation at the Philippine National Bank
Philippine National Bank
The Philippine National Bank is one of the largest banks in the Philippines, ranking fourth in terms of assets...
. She migrated to the U.S. and worked as staff accountant at Avon Products, Inc. in New York, then went to California and worked as accounting and HR manager for Alcatel
Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent is a global telecommunications corporation, headquartered in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It provides telecommunications solutions to service providers, enterprises, and governments around the world, enabling these customers to deliver voice, data, and video services...
. Her last job was with TRI-FAB Associates, Inc. as controller. She is co-author of accounting books. Pasion-David believes in the golden rule: "Do not do unto others what you do not want others do unto you". She envisions NCBA as a school where leaders of tomorrow will be coming from.
Graduate programs
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- Master in Public Administration (MPA)
College programs
- Bachelor of Arts (AB)
- Major in English
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (BSEd)
- Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE)
- English
- Biological Science
- Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Computer Management
- Operation Management
- Human Resource Development Management
- Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM)
- Bachelor of Science in Information System (BSIS)
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology (BSAT) (new)
Taytay branch
- Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
- Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management (AHRM)
- Associate in Computer Technology (ACT)
- Associate in Accounting Technology (AAT)
School term
| Semester | Duration |
|---|---|
| 1st semester | June - October |
| 2nd semester | November - March |
| Summer | April - May |
Cubao
- Computer Management and Information System (CMIS)
- Future Secretaries Association (FSA)
- Future Educators Club (FEC)
- Hotel and Restaurant Management Society (HRMS)
- Junior Bankers Association (JBA)
- Junior Executives Association (JEA)
- Junior Marketing Society (JMS)
- Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)
- Junior Association for Music (JAM)
- Kalinangan Ensemble (KE)
- Karate-do Federation
Fairview
- Bachelor of Arts Scholastic Society (ABSS)
- Business Management Association (BMA)
- Computer Management and Information System (CMIS)
- Future Executive Secretaries (FES)
- Hotel and Restaurant Management Society (HRMS)
- Junior Finance Executive (JFINEX)
- Junior Marketing Association (JMA)
- Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)
- Management Accounting Students Association (MASA)
- Peer Counselor's Club (PCC)
- Society of Empowered Education Students (SEEDS)
- Tanghalang Pinoy (TP)
- Wildcats PEPSQUAD
Taytay
- BS Nursing Society (BSNS)
- Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS)
- Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)
- Hotel and Restaurant Management Society (HRMS)
- Liberal Arts Society (LAS)
- Theater Arts Guild (TAG)
- Unified Computer Society (UCS)