International Journal of Research Studies in Management
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
2026 Volume 14 Issue 4
Available Online: 23 June 2026
Author/s:
Javines Jr., Felino B.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (dwcsjk12@gmail.com)
Macabata, Heliodoro E.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (nancy.santiago.macabata@gmail.com)
Macabata, Nancy S.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (nancy.santiago.macabata@gmail.com)
Galay-Limos, Jenny A.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jennygalay05@gmail.com)
Lazaro, Neofe J.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (mharifel.javier.lazaro@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This study evaluates the potential of repositioning the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Feasibility Studies (FS) program at the Divine Word College of San Jose (DWCSJ) as an active catalyst for local economic development in Occidental Mindoro. Using an Input-Process-Output (IPO) framework and descriptive document analysis, this research examines 11 purposively selected feasibility studies across the production and service sectors to assess their operational viability, financial efficiency, and alignment with CHED CMO No. 52, Series of 2016, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda. Profile findings reveal a strategic preference for sole proprietorships and lean, three-person operational scales tailored for hyper-local market demands. Financial analysis underscores significant viability and distinct sectoral drivers. In the production sector, high-yield value-added processing leads to capital efficiency, notably with Tuna Tocino (108% ROI, PhP 1.59M Net Income) and Suman Kalabasa (102% ROI), while essential commodities like Hog Raising command the highest market share (20%). In the service sector, a strategic divergence exists between high-efficiency niche markets such as Pet Grooming (96% ROI, 95% market share) and high-revenue technical utilities such as Solar Panel Installation (92% ROI, PhP 773K Net Income). Thematically, these ventures directly map onto SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 8 (Decent Work), and SDG 12 (Responsible Production). The study proposes a strategic translation blueprint via the One Barangay, One Product (OBOP) framework and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to transition theoretical academic constructs into actionable, value-driven micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that foster sustainable provincial community prosperity. To transition these theoretical constructs into actionable enterprises, it is recommended that CHED, DWCSJ, and local government units collaboratively institutionalize an academic-to-market incubation pipeline.
Keywords: feasibility studies, OBOP strategy, Sustainable Development Goals, academic-to-market transition, service sector efficiency, value-added processing
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2026.26521
Cite this article:
Javines Jr., F. B., Macabata, H. E., Macabata, N. S., Galay-Limos, J. A., & Lazaro, N. J. (2026). Beyond the proposal: Repositioning the DWCSJ MBA graduates’ feasibility studies into catalysts for development. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 14(4), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2026.26521
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