Conformance of Divine Word College of San Jose MBA Theses with CHED CMO No. 52 series of 2016

International Journal of Research Studies in Management
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
2025 Volume 13 Issue 8

Available Online: 12 December 2025

Author/s:

Macabata, Nancy S.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (nancy.santiago.macabata@gmail.com)

Javines Jr., Felino B.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (dwcsjk12@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:

To ensure alignment with academic and development priorities, the proponent endeavors to analyze the MBA Thesis in accordance with CHED CMO No. 52, s 2016, focusing on the Pathway to Relevance by evaluating its capacity to generate impactful and applicable knowledge that addresses real-world business challenges and contributes to national development goals. This content analysis, using the IPO, explicitly determines the profile of the MBA thesis in terms of category, research design, instrument, respondents, study findings, and the CHED RDE Platform, and analyzes and evaluates the findings to determine whether they conform to the CHED CMO. The in-depth analysis of the thirteen MBA theses shows that only five are considered in conformity with CHED CMO. Three out of the five are aligned with CHED RDE 4, particularly SDG 8 on sustainable economic growth and employment 2, and SDG 9 on fostering innovation. The other two adhere to CHED RDE 1 on food production and security under SGD 2 and to the promotion of sustainable agriculture. Moreover, the two highest classifications of the MBA theses are Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which underscore the crucial factors for adapting to a rapidly changing business environment and the essential tools for sustainability and growth. Thus, the MBA curriculum may be reviewed to incorporate the provisions of CHED CMO No. 52, particularly its RDE Platforms, into core research and/or capstone courses. This will ensure that MBA students are not only aware of the framework but are also trained to design a research study that directly incorporates the CHED CMO guidelines.

Keywords: content analysis, food production, sustainable economic growth, graduate theses, Master in Business Administration

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25518

Cite this article:
Macabata, N. S., Javines Jr., F. B., Galay-Limos, J. A., & Lazaro, N. J. (2025). Conformance of Divine Word College of San Jose MBA Theses with CHED CMO No. 52 series of 2016. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 13(8), 23-30. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25518

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