MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE

School of Business and Accountancy

BSBA DEPARTMENT

Practicum Policy and Guidelines

Introduction:

This document contains the general policies and guidelines for students enrolled in the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration practicum program.

The content is as follows:

I. General objectives of the program.
II. General requirements of the program.
III. Procedures and guidelines.
IV. Duties and responsibilities of host company.
V. Grading system.
VI. General practicum written report program.
VII. Sample forms and documents.
VIII. Duties and responsibilities of the practicum adviser.

I. General Objectives of the Program

This program supports students who will be embarking on their first applied practicum
course in preparation for professional work as business administrators, managers and/or
practitioners. It aims to
1. Give students the actual exposure to business in the field of accounting, finance,
auditing, taxation and other auxiliary services within an organizational structure.
2. Enable the students to gain experience, relate and apply theories learned in the
actual work setting.
3. Develop and instill a positive attitude, self-confidence and self-motivation required
of a responsible professional.
4. Impress on the students the value of human relations in the work place and work
ethics.
5. Enable students to have an opportunity to share the good news of salvation.

II. General Requirements of the Program.

1. The BSBA department defines the requisites of the program.

2. All BSBA students will undergo the Practicum program.
3. A student must meet the required minimum exposure of 600 hours.
4. A student is required to submit a final report at the end of the practicum.

III. Procedures and Guidelines

1. A term before a student plans to enroll in practicum; he/she must be evaluated first by
their department chairperson. The students must have taken 60% of the required business
and professional courses.
2. The student then files for an application for practicum.
 3. The student then writes a letter of application addressed to the company concerned and
endorsed/recommended by the practicum adviser. The student may send to more than
one company with the adviser’s approval and knowledge.
4. The student waits for the acceptance. He/she is responsible in following-up his/her letter
of application.
5. When the student receives a letter of acceptance, he/she must inform his/her practicum
adviser.
6. The adviser must in turn coordinate and confirm with the said company the student’s
acceptance to undergo a practicum with them.
7. The student then submits the waiver form, signed by his/her parent/guardian to the
practicum adviser.
8. The student is required to attend the series of Pre-Deployment Orientation Seminar.
9. The student can then enroll the practicum subject.
10. The student is required to make a daily report.
11. The student should at all times keep all documents pertaining to his/her practicum.
12. The student must comply with the general guidelines of the company regarding their own
practicum program policy.
13. The student must complete at least a minimum of 600 hours as categorized by the
Department.
14. Upon completion, the student is required to obtain from the company the following
documents:
a. Certificate of completion
b. Final evaluation form
15. The student is then required to prepare a written report and submits this to the adviser at
the end of the term.

IV. Duties and Responsibilities of the Host Company

a. Through the immediate supervisor or the Human Resource Director, the Company should
ensure that the work assignment of the student-trainee is technical in nature and related to
the student’s course.
b. Ensures a safe working environment for students undergoing practicum.
c. Assigns an immediate supervisor who will monitor the attendance and performance of the
student for the duration of the practicum.
d. Upon completion of the required number of hours, requires the student to submit to the
practicum adviser a Certificate of Completion stating the student’s general performance
and that the student has satisfactorily completed all requirements.
e. Through the assigned supervisor, fills up the Evaluation Form, and signs, seals, and submits
this to the adviser through the student.

V. Grading system

The grading system to be adopted will be:

1. Practicum 80%
1.1. Supervisor’s assessment report 50%
1.2. Written report 30%
1.3 Cengage-Pathbrite 20%
2. Submission of required documents/Attendance to the PDOS 20%
 VI. General Practicum Written Report Form

All students undergoing Practicum is required to submit a bound written report. The
contents of the bound report are as follows:

Title Page
Table of Contents
Chapter I: Brief background/history of the company/company profile (1-3 pages)
Chapter II: Daily progress report compilation
Chapter III: Assessment of practicum program
- Reaction by the student with the following suggested format:
o What I learned from the experience? (technical)
o My experiences with the people around me.
o The most memorable event during my practicum
o What I can recommend for the improvement of the practicum program.
o My advice to those who will take their practicum in the near future.

Chapter IV: Pertinent documents

- Letter of application
- Resume
- Attendance Sheets Orientation Seminar
- Endorsement letter
- Acceptance letter
- Waiver form
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Accomplished Daily Report/ Journal
- Accomplished Daily Time Record
- Certificate of completion
- Accomplished Evaluation form
- Pictures

VII. Sample forms and Documents

1. OJT Application Form (Secure from Registrar/ School’s Office )

2. Sample application Letter (See Appendix A)
3. Sample Resume (see Appendix B)
4. Waiver Form (see Appendix C)
5. Daily Report format/Journal (see Appendix D)
6. Evaluation Form (See Appendix E)
7. Title page (See Appendix F)
8. Daily Time Record (see Appendix G)
Appendix A
Application Letter
<Date>

<Mr./Ms./ Contact Person>

<Position>
<Name of Company>
<Company Address>

Dear <Sir or Madam>:

I am a fourth year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration student of Mountain View

College. In partial fulfillment of the requirements of this degree, I am required to have a practicum
for a minimum of 600 hours.

I would like to apply as a trainee/apprentice in your company because I believe that the training
and experience I will acquire from your office will broaden my knowledge about my course.

Thank you for any consideration that you would give to this letter of application.

Very truly yours,

<Name of Student>
Applicant

Appendix B
Resume
NAME
Address
Contact No.
E-mail Address:

OBJECTIVES:
I am looking for suitable On- the- Job Training and opportunity where I could practice my
knowledge and develop my personality as a career person while utilizing my skills. To bring out
and harness the best of my potentials for the glory of God and for the benefit of my employer, the
community and myself in preparations for the future advancement.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Nickname :
Gender :
Age :
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth :
Civil Status :
Citizenship :
Height :
Weight :
Religion :
Dialects :
Father’s Name :
Occupation :
Mother’s Name :
Occupation :

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Tertiary : Mountain View College
Valencia City, Bukidnon
2011 - present

Secondary :

Primary :
SEMINAR AND WORK EXPERIENCES:
 Doing Business in Free Trade Areas
Loiza’s Pavilion, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.
November 27, 2014

 SPES Summer Job

Municipality of Laak, Laak, Compostela Province
April 1-27, 2012

SKILLS:
 Oriented in the following:
 Microsoft office word
 Microsoft office PowerPoint
 Microsoft office excel

ACTIVITIES AND ORANIZATIONS:

 Member, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
MVC Chapter, Valencia City, Bukidnon
2011-Present

 Member, Bukidnon Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants

Province of Bukidnon
2011-present

 Branch Sabbath School Teacher, Ministerial Seminar

Mountain View College, Valencia City, Bukidnon
2012-present

 Member, Sons and Daughters Singing Group

Mountain View College, Valencia City, Bukidnon
2009- 2010

CHARACTER REFERENCES:
  Allen C. Monta, CPA, DM
Dean, School of Business and Accountancy
Mountain View College
Contact No. 0945- 791 – 8781

 Lilymae L. Barnuevo, BSA, BSOA, RN, MMBM, PhD (IP)

Chairperson- BS Business Administration
Mountain View College
Contact No. 0935 – 506 – 1225

 Ronnel Aldin D. Fernando, BSBA, MICB, DBA (IP)

Faculty- School of Business and Accountancy
Mountain View College
Contact No. 0917 – 300 - 6730

Appendix C
 Parents’/Guardian’s Certification of Waiver/Permission

This is to certify that I am allowing my son/daughter, __________________________________ to

Name

go on a practicum for the whole summer period starting _______________until _____________

Date Date
at __________________________
Company’s Name

In Partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration.

_______________________ _____________________ ____________________

Name of Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Name of Student: _________________________________________________

Home Address: ____________________________________________________

Cell phone Number: _________________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________

 Appendix D
Daily Report Format/Journal

<Student’s name>
Date: ___________________

<Document all activities for the day. Enumerate daily accomplishments.>

<Reflection on what transpired/experienced during the day.>

Guidelines:
1. This should be handwritten.
2. Observe the following margin.
(Top 1”, left 1”, right 0.8”, bottom 1”)
3. Use only black-ink ballpoint pen.
4. Use only short sized bond paper.
5. Write neatly and legibly.

Appendix E
Mountain View College
BSBA Department
PRACTICUM STUDENT EVALUATION FORM
Students Name: ________________________________Department/Organization: ___________________________
Academic Year: _Summer 2014____

Please check the box based on student’s performance.

1. INITIATIVE: Ability to exercise self-reliance and creativity.

4 Grasps a situation 3 Works independently 2 Usually waits for 1 Does only what is
and goes to Often; seldom waits instructions; specifically instructed
work without for instructions. follows others. to do.
hesitation.
2. QUALITY OF WORK: Accuracy and effectiveness of work; freedom from errors

4 Consistently good 3 Usually good 2 Average work if closely 1 Frequent errors;

quality;errors rare. quality;few errors. supervised. cannot be depended
upon to be accurate

3. QUANTITY OF WORK: Output of work; performance speed

Works consistently and 3 Works consistently with 2 Maintains group average 1 Below average output;
4
with excellent output. above average output. output. slow.

4. KNOWLEDGE OF WORK: Technical knowledge of job; ability to apply it

4 Knows job thoroughly; 3 Knows job well; 2 Knows job fairly well; 1 Little knowledge of job:
rarely needs help. seldom needs help. requires instructions. consistently requires help.

5. ATTITUDE AND COOPERATION: Enthusiasm, cooperativeness, willingness

4 Enthusiastic; 3 Responsive; 2 Usually cooperative; 1 Uncooperative; resents

outstandingcooperation;tries cooperates well; does not new Ideas;
new ideas. meets others more than resist new ideas. displays little
halfway. interest.
6. DEPENDABILITY: Willingness to accept responsibility to follow through

4 Outstanding ability to 3 Willing and able 2 Usually follows 1 Refuses or is unable to

perform with little to accept instructions carry out responsibility;
supervision. responsibility; normal follow-up. needs constant follow-up.
little checking
required.
7. ATTENDANCE: Reliability to be on the job

Always can be Usually can be relied Comes in late with Frequent unexplained
4 3 2 1
relied upon to upon to be at reasonable excuses; lateness and/
be at work on time; work on time; fairly frequent or absences.
absentonly for a real explained explained
emergency. absences occur absences.
occasionally.

8. COURTESY AND POLITENESS: With agency personnel, customers and fellow workers

4 Always pleasant 3 Usually pleasant 2 Abrupt at times; must be 1 Rude at times; requires
and courteous and courteous reminded occasionally reminders tobe polite and
to be polite and courteous. courteous.

4 3 2 1
 9. PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Personal grooming, hair, nails, shoes, general

Always clean and tidy Usually presents clean Negligent of appearance Presents a poor
appearance for the job. and tidy appearance. at times. appearancetoo often.

10. ACHIEVEMENTS: Specific accomplishments or projects beyond the normal work load

Over expectation. Achieved. Average achievement. Under expectation.

SECTION 2: CAPACITY AND AMBITION FOR ADVANCEMENT

Outstanding; maximum Superior performance Satisfactory Progressing
37 35 32
performance in all areas in most areas

Not Likely to Advance Not Suited to the Job Regressing

30 25 20

SECTION 3: OVERALL DEMONSTRATED JOB PERFORMANCE

Exceptional Above Average Average Below Average
40
20 17 15 12

Please write your comments following each question.

1. What strengths did this student bring or develop during practicum under your supervision?
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2. As you see it, what are some areas that continue to be challenges for this student?
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3. In your opinion, are there some areas in which the student needs more experience?
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4. What is your overall impression of this student?

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Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. You may give it directly to the student who will turn it in to me
or email it to: delafuentesusan@gmail.com

Supervisor’s/Mentor’s Name: ________________________________

Supervisor’s/Mentor’s Signature: _____________________________

Position:
__________________________________________________Date:___________________________________

Appendix F
(Title Page)
 PRACTICUM
At
<Company Name>

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Submitted by:

<Name of Student>

Submitted to:

<Practicum professor>

<Date submitted>

(Appendix G)

Mountain View College

 School of Business and Accountancy

On-the-Job Training
DAILY TIME RECORD

Name: _______________________________________

Company’s Name: ____________________________ Address: _________________________________

Date Time In Time Out Number of Supervisor’s Signature Work Done/Remarks
Hours/Day