Conformance of Divine Word College of San Jose feasibility studies 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, Heliodoro E.*
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:

Business is a fundamental driver of national progress, catalyzing growth and development. The preparation of a Feasibility Study is crucial for assessing the critical dimensions of proposed projects and determining their success. This study evaluates the alignment of MBA FS with the “Pathways to Relevance” framework. This directive emphasizes contextual, evidence-based research that addresses societal challenges while advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The input-process-output (IPO) model was used, along with frequency and percentage measures, to assess the variables. An in-depth analysis of the 12 MBA FS revealed that six, or 50%, addressed topics that conformed to the provisions of the cited CMO. Among these, food production and security emerged as the most common topics. Also, findings show a natural alignment between the business interests of the students and the country’s development priorities as outlined by the CHED based on the UN SDGs. Incidentally, projects in other key areas, such as Smart Analytics and Engineering Innovations and Environmental Management, are slowly gaining presence in potential endeavors to be further developed in the future. A notable finding is the difficulty in classifying the Mangyan Handicraft, a culturally focused study, under the current CHED RDE platforms. Thus, it is recommended that the faculty members actively encourage students to explore research in underrepresented but important areas. This can include proposing specific topics related to the distinctive needs of the province of Occidental Mindoro, such as sustainable tourism (RDE 3), renewable energy solutions (RDE 2), and public health systems (RDE 5).

Keywords: content analysis, input process output, graduate theses, UN Sustainable Goals, feasibility study

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25519

Cite this article:
Macabata, H. E., Javines Jr., F. B., Galay-Limos, J. A., & Lazaro, N. J. (2025). Conformance of Divine Word College of San Jose feasibility studies with CHED CMO No. 52 series of 2016. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 13(8), 31-41. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25519

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