University of Hawaii at Manoa - Shidler College of Business | MBA Programs  

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University of Hawaii at Manoa - Shidler College of Business


2404 Maile Way
Honolulu
HI 96822 USA

Accreditations

AACSB



MBA Programs

Global MBA

2-year, full-time program

 Honolulu

  • 21-month plan: Two tracks are available: the China track and the Japanese track. Courses are offered during daytime
  • 24-month plan: Earn the degree in two years while still working full-time or part-time
  • 36-month plan

Credits48
DurationThree plans: 21, 24 or 36 months
IntakeAugust
Application fee$100
Admission Requirements
  • At least a 3.0 GPA from your undergraduate institution
  • Minimum of two years of work experience
Application Checklist
  • GMAT (GRE not accepted)
  • TOEFL or IELTS for applicants whose native language is not English
  • Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume (1-2 pages)
  • Three required essays (400-600 words) (plus one optional)


Global MBA

2-year, full-time program which can be taken on a part-time basis

 Honolulu

  • 21-month plan: Two tracks are available: the China track and the Japanese track. Courses are offered during daytime
  • 24-month plan: Earn the degree in two years while still working full-time or part-time
  • 36-month plan

Credits48
DurationThree plans: 21, 24 or 36 months
IntakeAugust
Application fee$100
Admission Requirements
  • At least a 3.0 GPA from your undergraduate institution
  • Minimum of two years of work experience
Application Checklist
  • GMAT (GRE not accepted)
  • TOEFL or IELTS for applicants whose native language is not English
  • Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume (1-2 pages)
  • Three required essays (400-600 words) (plus one optional)


Vietnam Executive MBA

Executive MBA program

 Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

A part-time program offered in partnership with the International University (Ho Chi Minh) and the Foreign Trade University (Hanoi).


Courses are taught in English.

IntakeFall
Application feeUS$100
Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited or recognized university
  • At least five years of post-baccalaureate, full time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • TOEFL or IETLS score
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Personal interview
  • Essay


Executive MBA

Executive MBA program

 Honolulu

The program starts with a mandatory four-day residential session consisting of day and evening classes. Classes are held all day on alternating Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m and every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The program enrolls every two years.

IntakeFall
Application fee$100
Admission Requirements
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • At least five years of work experience
Application Checklist
  • GMAT score
  • Statement of Objectives
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
  • TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
  • Interview


Distance learning EMBA

Executive MBA program

 Island of Hawai'i, Kauai, Maui

Students will go through the entire program together as a cohort class. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and alternating Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. online via distance learning technology. Over the 22-month period, there will be 14 Saturday classes (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) held at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Shidler College of Business, Executive Education Center classroom.

SpecializationGeneral, Health Care Management
Credits48
IntakeAugust
Application fee$100
Admission Requirements
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • At least five years of work experience
Application Checklist
  • GMAT score
  • Statement of Objectives
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
  • TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
  • Interview


JD/MBA

Dual program

 Honolulu

A joint degree program offered in partnership with the William S. Richardson School of Law. JD/MBA students take their core curriculum in the evening with the part-time MBA students. After graduating from the Law School, students may elect to take their remaining MBA courses on a full-time or part-time basis.

DurationOn average, full-time JD students will earn both degrees in four (4) years.
Application fee$100
Application Checklist
  • To apply to the JD/MBA program, entering and current full-time JD students must complete the MBA application