THEME: “Aligning Curriculum with Industry and Learning Outcomes for Business Education”
by Cherrie Mae M. Manuel
On August 5, 2025, the College of Business Administration (CBA) of Baguio Central University successfully conducted a Seminar-Workshop on Curriculum Mapping with the theme, “Aligning Curriculum with Industry and Learning Outcomes for Business Education.” The activity was organized to strengthen the competencies of CBA faculty members in curriculum mapping and outcome-based education, ensuring that the College’s academic programs remain relevant, responsive, and aligned with industry needs, institutional goals, and intended learning outcomes. The seminar-workshop served as a strategic initiative to support continuous curriculum enhancement and quality assurance efforts while preparing the College for future program development and accreditation activities.
The seminar-workshop was facilitated by Dr. Michael T. Sebullen, who provided comprehensive discussions and practical guidance on the principles and processes of curriculum mapping. Through collaborative workshops and interactive learning sessions, faculty members actively reviewed, analyzed, and aligned the curricula of the College’s four academic programs with course outcomes, program outcomes, institutional learning outcomes, and industry competencies. The facilitator’s expertise enabled the participants to gain a deeper understanding of curriculum coherence, identify areas for enhancement, and ensure that each course contributes effectively to the achievement of graduate attributes and program educational objectives. Despite the limited time allotted for the workshop, the faculty successfully completed initial curriculum mapping outputs and engaged in meaningful discussions that promoted shared understanding and collaboration toward curriculum improvement.
The activity significantly enhanced the faculty members’ knowledge and skills in curriculum design and mapping, strengthened collaboration among academic personnel, and reinforced the College’s commitment to providing high-quality, outcomes-based business education. The workshop also established a stronger foundation for continuous quality improvement by ensuring that the curricula are responsive to emerging industry trends, labor market demands, and educational standards. These accomplishments contribute to the University’s vision of producing competent, globally competitive, and industry-ready graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for professional success.
Furthermore, the seminar-workshop supports the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by enhancing faculty capability in curriculum development and promoting excellence in teaching and learning through outcomes-based education. It also advances SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by aligning academic programs with industry requirements, thereby improving graduate employability and workforce preparedness. Moreover, the engagement of an external curriculum expert fostered collaboration and knowledge sharing, contributing to SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through strengthened academic partnerships and institutional capacity building. Overall, the successful conduct of the Seminar-Workshop on Curriculum Mapping reflects the College of Business Administration’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, continuous curriculum enhancement, and the delivery of relevant, innovative, and industry-responsive business education.