European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine ISSN 2515-8260 Volume 07, Issue 08, 2020 818 Factors Affecting the Continuance in the Bachelor’s Degree Program of Diploma in Office Management Technology 3rd Year Students in PUP - NCR Branches and Campuses, School Year 2017 – 2018 Avegail Jean M. Avilado a , Ribert R. Enierga b , Catherine R. Llave c Faculty a , Campus Registrar b , Campus Academic Head c Polytechnic University of the Philippines—Parañaque Campus, Parañaque City, 1700 Metropolitan Manila, Philippines avegailjeanavilado@gmail.com a rrenierga@pup.edu.ph b crllave@pup.edu.ph c Abstract This study aimed to determine the factors that affect the continuance of the Diploma in Office Management Technology students to the Bachelor Degree in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Branches and Campuses in the National Capital Region. A total of 360 students were divided from the different branches and campuses of PUP in the National Capital Region. Data were gathered through survey questionnaires. Obtained data were analyzed with help of Pearson r correlation and Spearman's rho Correlation. Research findings revealed that there was significant relationship between the nine factors and this study. The factors affecting the continuance of the DOMT Students to pursue Bachelor’s Degree have a significant relationship with the Educational Productivity of the respondents. Keywords: Continuance, Diploma in Office Management Technology (DOMT), Bachelor’s Degree, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Branches and Campuses Introduction Choosing a program or course that best suits your interest is a crucial part on what you will become professionally. It should always be towards building the right character and acquiring the specific skills and knowledge for you to be equipped when you face the corporate world. Some students find it a lot easier to enroll in a Diploma course than to complete a Bachelor’s Degree. Aside from spending a short period of time studying, it focuses on the specific skill you needed for a specific job. Community colleges, technical schools and universities offer diploma programs for a diverse range of students. Working professionals returning to post- secondary education may want to pursue a diploma to enhance their career prospects. Recent secondary school graduates may choose a diploma as their ticket to an entry-level position in