Administration
BusAd C-204
2404 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8377
Fax: (808) 956-9640
Web: www.shidler.hawaii.edu
Dean: V. Vance Roley
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: Elizabeth Davidson
General Information
The Shidler College of Business (Shidler College) prepares students for business leadership in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific basin. Students receive a solid foundation, both theoretical and practical, in the structures, functions, and objectives of business enterprise. Shidler College provides one of the two degrees in business (BBA) and the only MBA in the state of Hawaiʻi that are accredited by AACSB-International.* The primary emphases of Shidler College are international business, information technology, and entrepreneurship.
Shidler College offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including the undergraduate certificate in Travel Industry Management, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), BS in Travel Industry Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Accounting (MAcc), Executive MBA (EMBA), Distance Learning Executive MBA with optional Health Care Management and Travel Industry Management Tracks, Vietnam Executive MBA (Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi), Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM), MS in Travel Industry Management, and PhD in Business Administration. Several professional development programs are also offered through Shidler College’s Executive Education Center. In September 2019, Shidler College of Business merged with the School of Travel Industry Management.
Mission
The Shidler College of Business is a multicultural academic community achieving international excellence in business education, research, and practice utilizing Hawaiʻi’s unique advantages.
The special role of Shidler College in UH Mānoa is to serve as the center of advanced graduate and professional studies in business administration while emphasizing research and providing excellence in undergraduate programs.
Accreditation and Affiliations
Shidler College is accredited by AACSB-International and is a member of the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC).
The School of Travel Industry Management is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).
Advising
Academic advisors at the Shidler College Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS) assist students with program planning and course selection; learning UH Mānoa policies and procedures; fulfilling graduation requirements in a timely manner; and exploring transfer credit, study abroad exchange, and other educational opportunities, resources, and options. Students, while responsible for their own academic progress, should consult their advisors on a regular basis to monitor their academic status and progress toward degree completion.
Advising for undergraduate students, including mandatory advising for newly admitted undergraduate students, is available in BusAd B-101, (808) 956-8215, email: business@hawaii.edu. Advising for graduate students is available in BusAd G-202, (808) 956-8266, email: busgrad@hawaii.edu.
Undergraduate Programs
The Shidler College of Business offers a professional, upper division program designed to give students a broad liberal arts background and a sound education in the essentials of business management. The BBA degree program, therefore, is comprised of three integral parts: (a) general education, (b) business fundamentals, and (c) a specialized major area of business. Students may select a major that complements their interests, aptitude, and career goals from such fields as accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources management, international business, management, management information systems, and marketing. A double major and/or minor are also options.
The Shidler Freshman Direct Admit Program (DAP)
The Shidler Freshman Direct Admit Program (DAP) is designed for high achieving incoming freshmen who wish to enter the Shidler College of Business early and get a head start. It is an option for outstanding high school seniors entering UH Mānoa in the fall. Selective admission for the Shidler Freshman Direct Admit Program is highly competitive and merit-based.
On your UH Mānoa application, simply designate “Exploratory Business” or any specific business major as your first choice major, and you will automatically be considered for the Shidler DAP. No separate application is necessary. Shidler DAP students are eligible for scholarships upon enrollment.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted into the Shidler College of Business upon the successful completion of the following admission requirements:
- Minimum of 60 credit hours of college-level work (junior standing);
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all courses attempted (combined UH Mānoa and transfer GPA from all other colleges attended) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at UH Mānoa (if courses have been attempted at UH Mānoa). If a student has earned 30 credits at UH Mānoa (all 30 credits must be taken for a letter grade), with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, then the transfer GPA will not be used to determine admission.
- Completion of the following pre-business courses with a combined GPA of at least 2.5, with no grade below C. (C- grades will not be accepted for admission.) Pre-business courses: ENG 100 or ESL 100 or ENG 190 , or ENG 200 ; COMG 151 or COMG 251 ; ACC 200 and ACC 210 ; NREM 203 or BUS 250 or MATH 203 , MATH 215 , MATH 241 , or MATH 251A ; and ECON 130 and ECON 131 ;
- Minimum grade of C in ICS 101 or LTEC 112 and LTEC 113 (or equivalent); and
- If three or more business courses (or equivalents) beyond the pre-business courses (e.g., business law, statistics, management, etc.) have been attempted, a combined GPA of at least 2.5 is required.
Important: The Social Sciences Diversification requirement in the General Education Core is met by completing ECON 130 , ECON 131 and PSY 100 or SOC 100 (which is the prerequisite to BUS 315 in the business core).
Application Procedures
Students currently enrolled as classified students at UH Mānoa can apply to the Shidler College of Business at www.shidler.hawaii.edu/undergradtransferapp.
Non-UH Mānoa students or unclassified students enrolled in Outreach College must submit both a UH Mānoa Transfer Application (manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/) and a Shidler application (shidler.hawaii.edu/undergradtransferapp).
Application Deadlines
The priority application deadline is March 1 and the final deadline is April 1 for the fall semester; October 1 and the final deadline is November 1 for the spring semester.
New and transfer students should consult with the UH Mānoa Office of Admissions for the application deadlines. Information is available online or call (808) 956-8975.
College Requirements
- Completion of 120 non-repeated credit hours, including the General Education Core Requirements (see the “Undergraduate General Education Requirements” section for more information) and the following college curriculum requirements:
a. Pre-business courses (see “Admission Requirements”);
b. Required business courses: BLAW 200 , BUS 310 , BUS 311 , BUS 312 , BUS 313 , BUS 314 , BUS 315 , BUS 345 ;
c. Requirements for the major;
d. Business Communication: BUS 209 , ENG 209 , ENG 306 , or ENG 307 ;
e. International Business Elective; and
f. 9 credits of non-major elective courses beyond the introductory level (must include 3 non-business credits, 6 upper division elective credits), which may include a minor and up to 3 credits of BUS 395 .
- GPA of 2.0 in all UH Mānoa registered credits hours.
- GPA of 2.0 in all required business courses (and their equivalents) and Shidler College major courses completed at UH Mānoa.
- Grades of C- or higher in any required business courses (and their equivalents) and Shidler College major courses completed at UH Mānoa.
- Residency requirements for BBA degree include both:
a. University residency requirement of 30 credit hours at UH Mānoa and
b. Minimum of eight upper division business courses (24 credit hours), including a minimum of three courses (9 credit hours) in the student’s major and BUS 345 , after admission to Shidler College.
Students interested in applying to Shidler College should contact the Office of Student Academic Services for current information on admission and program requirements.
Modification of Hawaiian/Second Language Requirement for Shidler College Students
Shidler College students must complete one of the following options to satisfy the Hawaiian/Second language requirement:
- A four-semester sequence of a single language (or proven competency via a language requirement waiver or completion of 202/212);
- Participation in a study abroad or international exchange program of 12 credits or more during the fall or spring;
- 12 credits of international culture/area courses, from one culture of study, to be chosen from an approved list of H/SL courses available at shidler.hawaii.edu/forms.
- Four semesters of language and culture study. The language and culture groups do not need to match.
Major Requirements
See appropriate departments in this Catalog for specific major requirements leading to a BBA degree.
Academic Policies
Sequence of Courses
Shidler College undergraduates are required to take BUS 310 and BUS 311 in their first semester in the Shidler College. BUS 345 as a capstone course is taken in the final graduating semester pending successful completion of all pre-requisites: BLAW 200 , BUS 310 , BUS 311 , BUS 312 , BUS 313 , BUS 314 , and BUS 315 . Shidler College students must consult the course descriptions in this Catalog for prerequisites and proper sequencing of business and major courses toward graduation.
Minimum Standards for GPA
The minimum acceptable academic performance for Shidler College undergraduates at UH Mānoa is (a) cumulative UH Mānoa GPA of 2.0; (b) GPA of 2.0 in all required business courses (and their equivalents) and Shidler College major courses completed at UH Mānoa; (c) Grades of C- or higher in any required business courses (and their equivalents) and Shidler College major courses completed at UH Mānoa.
Probation
Shidler College students are placed on probation at the end of any semester for any of the following reasons:
- The student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.0
- The student’s GPA in required business core and major courses falls below 2.0
- The student fails to complete BUS 310 and 311 in the first semester in the Shidler College with a grade of C- or higher.
- Satisfactory progress toward graduation is not being made. Continued probation may lead to suspension or dismissal.
Students on probation will be required to meet with their academic advisor.
Double Major
Students may pursue a double major to enhance their educational spectrum and professional marketability. To qualify for a double major, students must have a minimum cumulative UH Mānoa GPA of 3.0 and a minimum UH Mānoa GPA of 3.0 in each of the two proposed majors. At the time of declaration, the student must have completed at least one required course in each major. A double major shall consist of 27 or more credits which lead to a specialization in two fields of study. Courses must meet the requirements for a major in each of the fields, and may not be used to meet the general upper division electives requirement. (Note: International Business is offered only as a double major.) After successfully meeting the double major requirements, students may officially declare a double major by completing the “Business Major Declaration” form available at shidler.hawaii.edu/forms and submit the form to Shidler B-101.
Transfer Students
Students completing their first two years of study at a community college or at another four-year institution should take only those business courses offered at the freshman or sophomore level (e.g., introductory accounting, business law). Business courses taught at community colleges may not be used to satisfy upper division course requirements in Shidler College (e.g., business statistics). Junior-level and senior-level business courses may be accepted from colleges accredited by the AACSB and select foreign universities.
Graduation
Students must complete an online pre-graduation check with Shidler College of Business OSAS by March 1 for fall graduation; October 1 for spring graduation; November 30 for summer graduation: shidler.hawaii.edu/gradapp to petition for an override for BUS 345 .
Students are required to complete the Office of the Registrar online graduation application, according to their published deadlines: manoa.hawaii.edu/registrar/student-records/graduation-commencement/.
Multiple Majors/Degrees
Shidler College students may choose to pursue a multiple major/degree in any other UH Mānoa college/ school. The consideration of an additional field of study can increase knowledge, diversify perspectives, and enhance personal education as well as professional growth. Eligibility requirements include a cumulative GPA of 3.25, approval from both college advisors, and a statement of purpose from the applicant. Current Shidler College students considering a multiple degree or students interested in admission to the Shidler College as a multiple degree candidate should meet with an advisor in the Office of Student Academic Services to discuss individual academic programs.
Second Baccalaureate Degree
Priority for admission is given to students seeking their first undergraduate business degree. Shidler College welcomes students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree, however, students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in business will be denied admission to Shidler College of Business. Interested students should email business@hawaii.edu to determine eligibility and next steps.
Minors
Shidler College students may choose a minor offered in another UH Mānoa college/school to complement their business program. A minor course of study consists of a minimum of 15 credit hours of non-introductory or upper division course work that is completed with a grade of C (not C-) or better. Shidler College students may use a minor to replace the general upper division electives requirement. Minor course work must be approved by the respective department advisor.
Graduate Programs
Shidler College of Business offers the only AACSB-International accredited MBA and MAcc programs in Hawaiʻi. The AACSB seal of approval guarantees students that their programs satisfy the expectations of a wide range of quality standards relating to strategic management of resources, interactions of faculty and students in the educational process, and achievement of learning goals in degree programs. There are nearly 800 AACSB accredited institutions worldwide, and Shidler College of Business is proud to be one of them.
Combined Bachelor’s to Master’s (BAM) Pathway
Shidler College of Business offers a combined Bachelor’s to Master’s (BAM) pathway s a way for highly motivated undergraduate students to efficiently complete a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in a shorter time frame by completing course work (up to 3 courses) towards their graduate degree while completing their undergraduate degree. In most cases, pathway students graduate with the Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree within 5 years (total). BAM pathways offered include MS in Finance, Information Systems, Marketing Management, and Travel Industry Management.
Application Deadlines
BAM Pathway
BAM pathway deadlines are December 1 for the spring semester and May 1 for the fall semester of each year.
Master’s Degree Programs
The MBA program admits students for the fall semester only. The application deadline is rolling with priority dates of March 1 for international students and students interested in merit-based scholarships, April 1 for students pursuing the 24-month track and May 1 for all other students. The fall deadline for the Executive MBA, Distance Learning Executive MBA, Distance Learning Executive MBA in Health Care Management, and Master of Human Resources programs is June 1. The fall deadline for the Vietnam Executive MBA program is July 1.
The MAcc program is the only program that admits students for fall and spring semesters. The spring application deadline is November 15, and the fall application deadline is May 1.
MBA Admission Requirements
For admission into the MBA graduate programs, Shidler College of Business applicants must take the GMAT or GRE within five years prior to applying, have a recommended GPA of 3.0 and at least two years of full-time post-baccalaureate work experience (five years for Executive MBA, Distance Learning Executive MBA and Health Care Management, and Vietnam Executive MBA applicants). Applicants must also submit essays, a statement of objective, resume, two letters of recommendation, and as part of the admission decision, candidates may be invited for an interview. Admission is competitive. Thus, the college is not always able to admit all qualified applicants.
All applicants who received a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in a country where English is not the primary language of instruction are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. Test scores may not be more than two years old. International applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent) within the last five years at a regionally accredited or recognized institution in the U.S., Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore or the United Kingdom are exempt from the TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 550 for the Executive MBA, 500 for the Executive MBA-Vietnam, and 600 for all other MBA programs, or internet based test (IBT) score of 100, or IELTS score of 7.0.
Information about the TOEFL may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service at www.ets.org/toefl. Information about the IELTS may be found at www.ielts.org. Information regarding the GMAT may be found at www.mba.com. Admission requirements for the Master of Accounting programs are found in the “Accounting” section within the Shidler College of Business. Admission requirements for the PhD program in Business Administration are found in the “PhD in Business Administration” section of this Catalog.
For detailed information regarding the Global MBA programs, contact the Shidler College of Business Office of Student Academic Services, 2404 Maile Way #G202, Honolulu, HI 96822; (808) 956-8266; email: busapp@hawaii.edu; or web: www.shidler.hawaii.edu.
For detailed information regarding the Executive MBA programs and Master of Human Resource Management program, contact the Shidler College of Business Executive Education Center, 2404 Maile Way #A303, Honolulu, HI 96822; (808) 956-8135; email: emba@hawaii.edu; web: www.shidler.hawaii.edu.
Master of Accounting (STEM Classified)
The Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree provides an advanced education in accounting with courses in taxation, financial reporting and assurance, and current technological advances. necessary for students to pursue leading positions in public practice, business, government, and related fields.
The program offers students the opportunity to adequately prepare for today’s multifaceted accounting practice by strengthening their understanding of the body of accounting knowledge, as well as preparing them for the complexities and new technology facing the accounting profession.
The objectives of the program include: a) providing the educational opportunity necessary for students to become qualified professional accountants for leading positions in public practice, business, not-for-profit organizations, government, and related fields; b) enhancing students’ intellectual and analytical skills with research skills necessary to further educate themselves after graduation, including exposure to leading high technology; and c) enhancing students’ professional communication skills necessary for success in a contemporary accounting environment.
Completion of this program will help most students fulfill the State of Hawaiʻi’s 150 credit hour requirement for Certified Public Accountant Licensure. CPA Review preparation, internship, career development services, and other opportunities further enrich and support your graduate accounting studies.
3/2 Master of Accounting
The 3/2 Master of Accounting (MAcc) program is an integrated, five-year 150-credit hour program designed for students at the Shidler College of Business who want to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting. Students in this program gain the skills necessary to build a successful career in the multifaceted, dynamic practice of accounting. Current undergraduate students may apply to the program during their junior or senior year. This program is for students who wish to enter professional careers in public practice, business, non-profit organizations, and government sectors.
Completion of this program will fulfill the State of Hawaiʻi’s 150 credit hour requirement for Certified Public Accountant Licensure. Email: macc@hawaii.edu
Master of Human Resource Management
The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) degree caters to individuals who are seeking to expand their knowledge in the field of human resources. The program is also offered to the neighbor islands via video conferencing.
Over the last several decades, HRM has become a much more demanding profession, requiring specialized training and appropriate work experience. Job specialties in HRM include training, staffing, compensation and health benefits, health and safety, organizational development, and career development. Each of the specialties is overseen by demanding legislation and the push to optimize the competitiveness of the organization. The human resource management curriculum is interdisciplinary in its approach, integrating other disciplines—especially organizational behavior, management systems, and labor and employment legislation. Contact: mhrm@hawaii.edu.
Master of Science in Finance
The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) is a full-time, one-year, non-thesis, finance graduate degree program that requires 30 credits to complete. The program will provide students in-depth knowledge in the principles and practices of finance and broaden their opportunities to work in finance-related careers, such as commercial banking, investment management, wealth management, financial planning, risk management and insurance, and real estate, etc.
Upon completion of the MSF program, graduates will be able to achieve the following outcomes:
- Students will be able to learn advanced theories and best practices in the financial industry.
- Students will learn comprehensive knowledge necessary for obtaining the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst®), the FRM (Financial Risk ManagerTM), the CFP (Certified Financial Planner®), and/or the ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) certifications.
- Students will master in-depth knowledge for conducting practical research in the areas of equity valuation, portfolio management, and risk management and insurance.
- Students will obtain solid foundation in financial management that will be valuable if they pursue further graduate studies such as PhD program in finance.
There are two pathways to earn the MSF degree.
- MSF BAM Pathway
The BAM Pathway for MSF is an integrated, five-year program that is designed for students at the Shidler College of Business who want to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in finance. Shidler Finance majors will be able to apply to the MSF Program toward the end of their junior year or early in their senior year. If accepted, they will be able to take up to two 600-level and one 400-level courses as an undergraduate. These courses will be allowed to count toward their undergraduate and graduate degrees. This means that during their +1 year (i.e., 5th year at UH Mānoa), they will need only 21 instead of 30 credit hours to earn the MSF degree.
- MSF One-Year Pathway
Applicants who are not Shidler Finance majors will take this regular pathway for the MSF program. They will take 30 credit hours of masters level courses. If they do not have BBAs in Finance or related areas, they will need to take additional courses in economics, accounting, and finance, in addition to the 30 graduate credit hours OR petition the faculty director to waive one or more of these courses based on taking course equivalents as part of their academic program.
For degree requirement and admissions guidelines, see academic program under Department of Finance.
Master of Science in Information Systems
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) degree is designed to provide advanced managerial and technology knowledge and skillsets that graduates need to meet demands for highly skilled information technology and systems (IT/IS) professionals. The MSIS program will prepare graduates for business, not-for-profit, and government enterprises, which require employees who are innovative, agile, technology-adept and responsive to today’s technology-powered economy. The knowledge and technical skillsets that graduates acquire through the program will in turn provide them enhanced professional job and income opportunities.
The program builds on the knowledge and competencies students develop in an undergraduate information systems or computer science degree program or through post-graduate work experience (verified with appropriate testing) related to information systems in organizations, data, information, and content management, IT infrastructure (including computer networks), IS management and operations (including IS security), and systems development and deployment.
Upon the completion of the MSIS program, graduates will have developed three core areas of competency: 1) Apply in-depth understanding of information technology capabilities and appropriate technological trends to provide information system solutions that are aligned with organization’s strategies; 2) Apply sustainable approaches as well as appropriate technical and management techniques to design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure, information systems, and data services; and 3) Develop and implement IT-enabled business processes for work units, teams, organizations, or markets to improve business activities and performance.
BAM Pathway for MSIS
The Bachelor and Accelerated Master Pathway for MSIS is an integrated, five-year program that is designed for students at the Shidler College of Business who want to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in Information Technology Management. In this program, students may complete up to 9 credit hours of work in the MSIS program in their final year of their bachelor’s program. The remaining 21 credit hours are completed in one year as a graduate student in the MSIS program. Shidler MSIS majors will be able to apply to the MSIS Program toward the end of their junior year or early in their senior year. This program is for students who wish to enter professional careers in technical fields, such as business analysts, project managers, security analysts, or system development and implementation. Email: MSIS@hawaii.edu for more information.
Master of Science in Marketing Management
The demand is strong and growing for marketing managers who have the advanced skills needed to build long-term customer relationships. Although a BBA in marketing is a useful entry-level degree for many positions, increasing competition and a rapidly changing economic environment require higher levels of marketing expertise. Meeting this demand, the Shidler Master of Science in Marketing Management (MSMM) offers a full-time, one-year program that provides students with in-depth expertise in marketing management and broadens their opportunities to work in marketing-related careers. There are two pathways to earning the MSMM degree.
MSMM BAM Pathway
The 4+1 MSMM program is designed for current undergraduate marketing students enrolled at the Shidler College of Business. The 4+1 MSMM offers the following benefits: 1) waiver of GMAT or GRE for admission; 2) lower undergraduate tuition rates for up to nine credits towards the MSMM degree; 3) potential completion of the MSMM degree in less than one year; 4) advanced admission and smooth transition; into a graduate program while finishing your undergraduate degree; and 5) classes are offered at night, so students can work during the day while enrolled in the MSMM.
Shidler undergraduate marketing majors are eligible to apply if they currently have at least two semesters remaining prior to graduation from the Shidler College of Business, have taken at least two upper-division marketing courses, and 3) Have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall.
MSMM One Year Pathway
Students who are not Shidler marketing majors are welcome to apply. 30 credit hours of masters level courses will be required for the MSMM degree. If applicants do not have BBAs in marketing from Shidler, they will need to take BUS 310 , BUS 312 , MKT 311 , and MKT 321 in addition to the 30 graduate credit hours OR petition the faculty director to waive one or more of these courses based on equivalents taken as part of their previous academic program. Submission of either a GMAT or GRE score is not required but recommended. A minimum 3.0 GPA overall for undergraduate and graduate coursework is required.
Special Professional Programs
See www.shidler.hawaii.edu
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Studies Center
The APEC Studies Center was formed in July 1994 as a joint venture of UH Mānoa and East-West Center and is one of the founding members of the U.S. APEC Study Center Consortium. APEC has become the primary vehicle for developing a sense of economic community in the Asia-Pacific region. The 21 member economies that currently comprise APEC constitute about half of the world’s total annual output in terms of GNP and represent almost 50 percent of the world’s total merchandise trade.
Asia-Pacific Financial Markets (FIMA) Research Center
FIMA Research Center conducts academic and policy research on financial markets in the Asia-Pacific region. It serves the securities and banking industries, academia, and government sector through four major programs:
The Asian Shadow Financial Regulatory Committee (ASFRC) is a group of independent experts on economic policy issues relevant to financial markets and the financial industry of the Asia-Pacific region. ASFRC members are independent of any of the members’ affiliated institutions. The policy recommendations of ASFRC are its own. Typically, ASFRC tries to translate concepts drawn from academic literature into concrete policy recommendations.
The Pacific-Basin Finance Journal publishes the highest quality theoretical and empirical research on financial markets of the region.
The FIMA Financial Executive Program is intended for market regulators and financial executives to develop a better understanding of the financial markets in the region as well as in the developed economies in light of state-of-the-art finance theories.
The PACAP Databases Program creates, maintains, and distributes capital market databases of Asia, including China, Hong Kong (SAR), Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The program is jointly undertaken by FIMA and the University of Rhode Island PACAP Research Center. The FIMA Research Center assumes a leadership role as the front office by acting as a liaison with participating financial institutions from the region. The PACAP Research Center, in turn, provides the back office function of maintaining, updating, and distributing the databases.
Executive Education Center
The Executive Education Center is responsible for the Shidler College’s executive degree programs as well as custom and open-enrollment programs. Our programs develop the critical skills and leadership capacities of individuals, teams, and organizations to sustain a competitive advantage in a global economy.
We design and deliver custom programs to support organizations in achieving their strategic goals. Our open-enrollment programs are offered to flexibly serve individuals and organizations seeking breakthrough learning opportunities. For more information, or to speak with an executive education staff member, please email execed@hawaii.edu or call (808) 956-8135.
Family Business Center of Hawaiʻi
The Family Business Center of Hawaiʻi is a partnership between Hawaiʻi’s family business community and the UH’s Shidler College of Business. The mission of the Family Business Center is “equipping, educating, and celebrating families in business.” The center provides opportunities for the families to address many of the challenges they face by providing educational seminars and a forum for the exchange of information between families so that they can survive and thrive into and through the 21st century.
Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship and E-Business (PACE)
The goal of PACE is to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among students, faculty, and the community. The center supports the inclusion of entrepreneurship-related courses in the UH Mānoa curriculum, including an undergraduate major and graduate certificate in Entrepreneurship. In addition, PACE supports new entrepreneurs by providing experiential startup training, guidance and funding for new ventures.
Pacific Asian Consortium for International Business Education and Research (PACIBER) Diploma
Pacific Asian Consortium for International Business Education and Research (PACIBER) was created in 1988 as a consortium of 27 leading universities dedicated to bridging the gap by establishing linkages to promote international business education, research, and exchange of information among faculty and students. UH is a founding member and Secretariat of PACIBER.
The PACIBER Diploma is a program for undergraduate and graduate students studying business who wish to develop international skills through a combination of courses, study abroad, and internship experience. The bearer of the PACIBER Diploma will be recognized as one who is an internationally attended management individual with the requisite academic credentials, overseas experience, language capability, and cross-cultural training to be immediately productive upon accession to any Asia-Pacific-related position.
For more information on PACIBER and the PACIBER Diploma, please contact pami@hawaii.edu and visit www.paciber.org and shidler.hawaii.edu/pami.
Pacific Asian Management Institute (PAMI)
PAMI was established in 1977 as an institute of international management education and research bridging the East and the West. Students, faculty, managers, and government officials from more than 170 companies and 200 institutions in 22 countries have attended cross-cultural, international management courses, and training programs developed by PAMI.
For a modest fee in addition to the summer course tuition, two certificate programs—International Management and International Entrepreneurship—are offered by PAMI during the Summer Sessions. The curriculum features traditional (classroom-based) and online international business courses in management, marketing, finance, business economics, entrepreneurship, and human resource management. These are taught by faculty from UH Mānoa and from some of the best business schools in the U.S. and around the world. The certificate programs are open to undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline, to Americans and foreigners, who are admitted by the Summer Session Office.
The Pacific Asian Lecture Series (PALS), open to the public, is part of the PAMI summer program, as are occasional field trips and site visits. The highlight of PAMI’s summer is the annual N.H. Paul Chung Luncheon and Lecture, held in honor of PAMI’s founder and features a renowned international business speaker.
PAMI is the secretariat for the Pacific Asian Consortium on International Business Education and Research (PACIBER), with 36 member universities in the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Oceania.
Pacific-Basin Finance Journal
The Pacific-Basin Finance Journal is an academic journal published five times a year by Elsevier Science publishers B.V. (North-Holland) in collaboration with the Shidler College of Business. The journal provides a specialized forum for the publication of the highest quality theoretical and empirical research on capital markets of the Asia-Pacific region and represents a significant milestone in the FIMA Research Center’s program and objectives as it effectively reaches a broader audience in terms of current developments in Asian and Pacific capital markets. Its primary emphasis will be placed on the following areas:
- investment and portfolio management
- theories of market equilibrium
- valuation of market equilibrium
- behavior of asset prices in financial sectors
- normative theory of financial management
- capital markets development
- market mechanism
Pacific Research Institute for Information Systems and Management (PRIISM)
PRIISM is a center for research and educational activities. Drawing on a variety of academic disciplines, PRIISM focuses on information systems and technologies and management of organizations. Its primary objective is to promote research on the development, implementation, and use of information and communication technologies in organizations.
Career Development & Internships
Undergraduate Students
The Office of Internships and Career Development at Shidler College of Business provides career-related internships to gain real world experience while earning academic credits. Through the internship program, students strengthen their employment opportunities in the marketplace after graduation and gain greater insight into the selection of a career path, and network with professionals in their chosen field.
The Career Development Office provides extensive on-campus interview programs, career fairs, and workshops. The office is dedicated to assisting students in their career growth and development, and to helping employers identify and select highly qualified candidates. A broad range of services are offered to enhance our students’ employment marketability. From career search and information sources to skills development workshops, we seek to educate, train, and advise our students to ensure successful preparation for entry in the business job market, and assist students in making the right career decisions.
The office maintains a business and alumni network that provides a link between recruiters and students, to maximize the potential for successful internship and permanent job placement.
For more information on the various programs, contact the Career Services Office at (808) 956-6972 or (808) 956-9330. Questions regarding graduate-level internships and career development should be directed to (808) 956-6972. Visit the internship and career development website at app.joinhandshake.com for an active list of internships and jobs, along with valuable career links.
Graduate Students
Students have access to internships, career development assistance, and strong networking opportunities with fellow students, alumni, and the business community at large. The Office of Graduate Career Services and Professional Development provides career planning and professional development services for Shidler graduate students and alumni. The office offers career strategy and planning workshops, individual coaching and career management services, mentorship programs, and guest speaker events. Graduate students, who participate in the Professional Development Series, are exposed to a variety of industries and occupations by the Shidler College of Business’ employer partners and Graduate Career Services. Students are also equipped with basic professional development tools to support their career planning.
Shidler graduate students and alumni will have lifetime access to the Career Services Platform, Shidler Career Links. Students will be able to post their resumes, and search for internship and job opportunities posted by Shidler’s employer partners. Students will be able to access career related announcements. Access Shidler Career Links at: app.joinhandshake.com.
The Office of Graduate Career Services and Professional Development offers lifetime services to support the Shidler student and alumni career efforts and ambitions. For more information, contact the Office of Graduate Career Services and Professional Development at (808) 956-6972.
International Study
In addition to the study abroad programs offered through the UH Mānoa Study Abroad Center and the UH Mānoa’s International Exchange (MIX) Office, the following Shidler College sponsored programs are available.
Asian Field Study
Shidler College offers two Asian Field Study courses, a summer 10-week, 6 credit course (BUS 477 /BUS 677 ) which includes three weeks in Asia, and a variable credit course (BUS 476 /BUS 676 ), which includes a required preparatory course (BUS 475 /BUS 675 ) followed by one to three weeks in Asia. Students visit companies, factories, economic agencies, and government offices to learn more about organizational structure, government policies, and international competition and their effect on these units. Classes are held on campus before and after the field study. BUS 475 /BUS 476 /BUS 477 are approved IB electives. IB major, entrepreneurship major, and management major electives, and BUS 675 /BUS 676 /BUS 677 qualify for the entrepreneurship certificate. Consult with your academic advisor to determine applicability. Some Shidler College scholarships are available on a competitive basis to help defray the costs.
Shidler College International Exchange Agreements
Shidler College students can apply to study abroad in connection with several official exchange agreements between Shidler College of Business and overseas partner universities. These international universities include:
Chulalongkorn University in Thailand;
City University of Hong Kong;
Copenhagen Business School in Denmark;
ESC Rennes School of Business in France;
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology;
Keio University in Japan;
Keio Business School (MBA) in Japan;
Korea University;
National Sun Yat-Sen University in Taiwan;
National University of Singapore;
Seoul National University in Korea;
Shanghai Jiao Tong University-Antai College in China;
SKEMA Business School of France;
Thammasat University in Thailand;
University of Hong Kong;
Waseda University in Japan;
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany;
Yonsei University in Korea.
Other UH Mānoa partner universities that are AACSB-accredited include:
Chinese University of Hong Kong;
Ewha Womans University in Korea;
Fudan University in China;
Kyungpook National University in Korea;
Monash University in Australia;
National Taiwan University;
Sogang University in Korea;
University of Auckland in New Zealand;
University of Otago in New Zealand;
University of Technology, Sydney in Australia;
University of Waikato in New Zealand;
Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.
In most cases, business courses are offered in English, language training is available, and the host schools often plan excursions for exchange students. Undergraduate students must enroll in IS 099 at UH Mānoa and Graduate students must enroll in BUS 667 as full-time students at UH Mānoa, therefore, the host school tuition is waived. Travel awards and Shidler Scholarship programs (e.g., Freeman Asia Abroad, Johnson International Scholarship) are available on a competitive basis to help defray costs. To be nominated to a Shidler partner university, students must apply through the UH MIX program. Upon nomination, the student will make travel arrangements and coordinate housing requests directly with the partner university. For more information, visit shidler.hawaii.edu/international or contact the Office of Student Academic Services in BusAd B-101 or call (808) 956-8215.
Student Organizations
Active student organizations within Shidler College provide students with opportunities to interact socially, academically, and professionally. These organizations include Accounting Club, American Marketing Association, Beta Alpha Psi, Business Executive Society of Tomorrow, Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Financial Management Association, Information Technology Management Association, Inter-Business Council, International Business Organization, and Society of Human Resource Management. Students with superior academic records are invited for membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, the national honor society for business majors, and Beta Alpha Psi for accounting majors.
The Graduate Business Student Association is a focal point of graduate student life at Shidler College. All graduate business students are members. Its purpose is to foster student leadership ability and promote socially responsible business practices.
Guest speakers, tours of local businesses, workshops, seminars, and internships are supported by the various student organizations—many of which have earned national recognition and awards for their contributions to the professional development of Shidler College students.
Honors and Awards
Shidler College of Business and its departments provide scholarships and awards to exceptional students. For a list of these scholarships, see the “Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid ” section of this Catalog. Detailed information on scholarships can be obtained at www.star.hawaii.edu.
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