As part of the Technovation Month 2025, Mindanao State University –Marawi, through its Technology and Innovation Center (TIC) – Entrepreneurship Training and Promotion Office (ETPO), in collaboration with the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA), conducted a two-day Enterprise Management Skills Training on May 1–2, 2025, at the Empire Building, CBAA, MSU Main Campus, Marawi City.
The training gathered 22 participants, particularly MSU Souvenir Shop personnel and trade fair exhibitors, to strengthen their entrepreneurial competencies and enhance their capacity to manage business operations effectively. The activity aimed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in financial management, inventory control, business operations, and process improvement—essential areas for sustaining and growing small enterprises.
The first day focused on financial and inventory management. Prof. Alcasar P. Maongco, CPA, discussed effective financial management, emphasizing the importance of financial planning, resource allocation, and sound financial decision-making. This was followed by a lecture from Mr. Majdi D. Jalal, CPA, on practical inventory strategies for startups, highlighting the significance of proper stock monitoring, inventory control, and efficient management of business resources.
The participants also engaged in discussions on actual business cases, facilitated by Ms. Mumtadj A. Usman, CPA. Through small-group discussions and presentations, they were given opportunities to examine business situations, exchange experiences, and apply the concepts discussed during the lectures.
On the second day, the training explored business operations and process improvement. Prof. Najibullah A. Umpa, RN, LPT, DBM, CMMS, provided an overview of business operations, while Prof. Oliver U. Limato, Jr., MPA, discussed strategies for improving business processes. These sessions emphasized the importance of efficient workflows, systematic operations, and continuous improvement in achieving organizational productivity and competitiveness.
A hands-on workshop further allowed participants to translate the lessons into practical business applications. Selected participants presented their outputs, demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and their potential application to actual business operations.
The activity concluded with the awarding of certificates and tokens, followed by closing remarks from Prof. Maria Stella G. Codas, DBA, Chief of the Entrepreneurship Training and Promotion Office.
The activity contributed to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by equipping 22 participants with practical entrepreneurial and business management competencies. Through expert-led lectures, case discussions, and hands-on workshops, the initiative promoted accessible, skills-based learning and lifelong learning opportunities (SDG 4); strengthened the capacity of microentrepreneurs and small business operators to manage resources, sustain their enterprises, generate income, and protect their livelihoods (SDG 1); and promoted business productivity, operational efficiency, and sustainable economic growth (SDG 8).
Through this initiative, MSU reinforces its role as an institution that extends education beyond the classroom by delivering practical capacity-building interventions responsive to the needs of local entrepreneurs and small business operators. By translating business knowledge into applicable skills, the Enterprise Management Skills Training supports enterprise development, livelihood sustainability, and inclusive economic growth, demonstrating the University’s continuing commitment to community empowerment and sustainable development.
