Senior High · Philippines
ABM — from strand to the Business and Entrepreneurship cluster
ABM (Accountancy, Business and Management) was the SHS strand for future accountants, marketers and entrepreneurs. Under the Strengthened SHS Curriculum, the closest match is the Business and Entrepreneurship elective cluster in the Academic track.
Where it can lead
- BS Accountancy (later: the CPA Licensure Exam)
- Business administration and management degrees
- Entrepreneurship and marketing degrees
Entrance tests to plan for
Business programs at UP, Ateneo, La Salle and PUP admit through their entrance tests — UPCAT, the ACET, the DCAT and PUPCET — so plan your review around the tests on your list.
The SHS curriculum has changed
From School Year 2026–2027, students entering Grade 11 follow DepEd's Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum: two tracks — Academic and Technical-Professional (TechPro) — with elective clusters in place of the old STEM, ABM, HUMSS and GAS strands. Students already in Grade 12 finish under the strand system. Schools only offer the tracks and electives they have teachers for, so check with yours.
Source: DepEd Memorandum No. 012, s. 2026.
The exams that come next
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Questions
What can the ABM Strand and the Business and Entrepreneurship Cluster lead to in college?
BS Accountancy (later: the CPA Licensure Exam); Business administration and management degrees; Entrepreneurship and marketing degrees.
Which entrance tests should I plan for?
Business programs at UP, Ateneo, La Salle and PUP admit through their entrance tests — UPCAT, the ACET, the DCAT and PUPCET — so plan your review around the tests on your list. Tests to look at: UPCAT, ACET, DLSU (DCAT), PUPCET.
Are SHS strands still offered?
From School Year 2026–2027, students entering Grade 11 follow DepEd's Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum: two tracks — Academic and Technical-Professional (TechPro) — with elective clusters in place of the old STEM, ABM, HUMSS and GAS strands. Students already in Grade 12 finish under the strand system. Schools only offer the tracks and electives they have teachers for, so check with yours. (DepEd Memorandum No. 012, s. 2026)
Does Super Tutor have SHS or strand courses?
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