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Graduate ProgramsMaster of Business Administration The MBA program provides a solid academic foundation for professional careers in management. The curriculum is particularly strong in international business and focuses on developing the skills and breadth of judgment required of top-level managers and executives in both the private and public sectors. Students may select electives that fit their individual needs and interests. These may include student exchange programs at foreign institutions. The environment within which managers operate will undoubtedly undergo many changes during the coming decades. The MBA, therefore, stresses the development of analytical skills and their application to decision-making rather than simply reviewing current practices. Classes are held in the evening during the academic semesters and during each of the two summer sessions. Students may pursue their studies on a part-time or full-time basis and may switch their rate of taking classes. Part-time students may enroll in one 6-credit-hour core module each semester over the first two semesters, and complete their degree at their own pace. Full-time students typically complete their degree requirements in two years. Depending on the number of courses taken each term, part-time students usually complete the MBA in three to four years. Candidates for the MBA may choose either the thesis or non-thesis option. A total of 42–48 credit hours is required, depending on undergraduate background. Students who have earned a BBA from an AACSB-accredited institution within five years of enrollment in the UH MBA are permitted to waive BUS 610 (6 credit hours). Executive MBA The Executive MBA (EMBA) program is a 22-month degree program in business administration that closely parallels the regular MBA in curriculum content. A total of 48 credit hours is completed during this accelerated degree program. Classes are uniquely scheduled to allow working individuals to participate with maximum convenience to themselves and their sponsoring organizations. The program consists of a one-week residence session at the start of the first academic year, with classes meeting every Tuesday evening and alternate Saturdays. The program seeks highly motivated managers who want to increase their knowledge and acquire the skills needed to assume broader corporate responsibility. An undergraduate degree, GMAT exam, four years of progressively successful work experience, and a current management position are required for admission. Sessions begin in August of every year. Japan-and China-Focused MBAs The Japan-focused MBA (JEMBA) and the China-focused MBA (CHEMBA) are unique 15-month international education programs developed by the College of Business Administration and the Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS). The curricula are tailored for highly motivated individuals who desire programs that effectively balance the practical and theoretical aspects of doing business with Japan or China. These programs lead to an AACSB-accredited MBA totaling 48 hours of academic credit. These programs begin in August of each year and consist of one year of class work at the UH and at JAIMS, plus a 14-week internship program in Japan or China. The programs are designed for English-speaking participants who come from a wide spectrum of national and cultural backgrounds. Vietnam Executive MBA The Vietnam Executive MBA (VEMBA) is a 22-month degree program in business administration, conducted in cooperation with the Hanoi School of Business of the Vietnam National University. The 48 credit hour program is modeled after the Executive MBA conducted in Honolulu, with the same faculty and curriculum. The program is conducted by Manoa faculty who teach courses in Hanoi in one-month modules. The faculty may be resident in Hanoi for up to a full month but most courses are taught partly as distance learning. In addition to providing facilities and logistic support, the Hanoi School of Business provides supporting instructors and teaching assistants. Participants in the program are established executives from the Hanoi area, mostly Vietnamese, but some Americans, East Asians, and other expatriates from the Hanoi community are also enrolled. Applicants from other countries in the region are strongly encouraged to apply. VEMBA has Asian business as its focus but constant consideration is given to the impact of globalization on business and economics in the region. MBA Requirements All MBA students are expected to enter the program with computer competency and English language proficiency. Up to six courses of English as a second language may be required of foreign students depending upon placement exam results. These courses must be completed prior to enrollment in BUS 613. The MBA program consists of six required core courses: BUS 610 (B), (C), and (D); 613 (B) and (C); 616; 617; 618; and 619; (24 credit hours); electives (18 credit hours); and the capstone experience, which consists of BUS 660 Business Policy and Strategy (3 credit hours) and BUS 696 Field Studies in the Enterprise (3 credit hours). Required Core Courses
Electives Of the required 18 credit hours, only 6 hours may be at the 400 level. Students may also take graduate electives from outside the college as long as at least three electives are completed within the CBA. Integrative Capstone
Thesis Option A student may elect to do a research thesis in place of BUS 696 and one elective. Thesis students enroll in BUS 700 Thesis Research. MBA Admission Requirements For admission into the MBA graduate programs, CBA prefers applicants to have a score of 500 or above on the GMAT and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work and all post-baccalaureate work. Admission is highly competitive as the college is not always able to admit all qualified applicants. All applicants from foreign countries where English is not the primary language are required to take the TOEFL. The minimum score requirement is 550. Information about both the TOEFL and the GMAT can be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6103, Princeton, NJ 08541-6103. At least two years of post-baccalaureate, full-time work experience is required for admission to the MBA and one year for the CHEMBA and JEMBA. Work experience of at least four years is required for the Executive MBA. CBA has found that individuals with work experience benefit the most from the program and contribute the most to it. Admission requirements for the MAcc program are found in the “Accounting” section within the College of Business Administration. Admission requirements for the PhD program in International Management are found in the “PhD in International Management” section of this Catalog. For detailed information regarding the EMBA, CHEMBA, and JEMBA programs, contact the Asia Pacific Executive MBA Programs, 2404 Maile Way, BusAd B201, Honolulu, HI 96822; phone (808) 956-3260; fax (808) 956-3766. You can also reach the programs online as follows: E-mail: EMBA@cba.hawaii.edu Master of AccountingThe Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree provides an advanced education in taxation, financial accounting, and auditing necessary for students to pursue leading positions in public practice, business, government, and related fields.
Admission requirements for the MAcc program are found in the “Accounting” section within the College of Business Administration. Master Of Human Resource ManagementThe Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) degree is for individuals who are in human resource management functions and want to upgrade their skills, or individuals who want to move into the profession. 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 fringe 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. Admission criteria are as follows:
PhD in International ManagementThe PhD Program in International Management offers an academically challenging and rigorous program designed to prepare highly motivated and intellectually gifted students for a career in research, teaching, and service with a particular focus on Asia and the Pacific. This full-time program emphasizes a strong foundation in both methodological and theoretical training. A teaching opportunity supported by ongoing seminars in pedagogy will give students valuable experience in the classroom. Collaborative work with faculty will enhance research and learning opportunities. Students will also gain valuable computing, quantitative, and methodological skills vital to effective research. Doctoral candidates work closely with CBA faculty in areas of specialization that often parallel the strengths of faculty members. These areas include International Accounting, Asian Finance, Global Information Technology Management, International Marketing, and International Organization and Strategy. However, there are many other areas in the general field of International Management which are appropriate for advanced study. For admission to the PhD in International Management, the candidate applicant should meet the following criteria. The deadline for application is March 1st. (Note that admission to the doctoral program is not automatic, and will be determined on a case by case basis by a faculty committee.) Minimum Qualifications
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