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Shidler College of BusinessUndergraduate ProgramsThe 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, finance, human resources management, international business, management, entrepreneurship, management information systems and marketing. A double major and/or minor are also options, as well as a flexible major program. Admission RequirementsStudents transfer into Shidler College upon the successful completion of the following admission requirements:
Important: The Diversification-Social Sciences requirement in the General Education Core is met by completing ECON 130, 131 and PSY 100 or SOC 100 (which is the prerequisite to BUS 315 in the business core). Application ProceduresStudents currently enrolled as classified students at UH Manoa can contact the Shidler College of Business, Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS), BusAd B-101, for application materials. Non-UH Manoa students or unclassified students enrolled in Outreach College must submit the System Application Form to the Office of Admissions and Records, 2600 Campus Road, Room 001, Honolulu, HI 96822 (or visit the website at www.hawaii.edu). Application DeadlinesThe application deadlines for Shidler College are November 1 for the spring semester and May 1 for the fall semester. New and transfer students should consult with the UH Manoa Admissions Office for the application deadlines. Information is available online or call (808) 956-9875. College Requirements
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 StudentsShidler College students must complete one or a combination of the following options to satisfy the Hawaiian/Second language requirement:
Major RequirementsSee appropriate departments in this Catalog for specific major requirements leading to a BBA degree. Academic PoliciesSequence of CoursesShidler College undergraduates must take BUS 310 and 311 in their first semester in the Shidler College. Furthermore, 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 GPAThe minimum acceptable academic performance for Shidler College undergraduates at UH Manoa is (a) cumulative UH Manoa 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 Manoa; (c) Grades of C- or higher in any required business courses (and their equivalents) and Shidler College major courses completed at UH Manoa. ProbationShidler College students are placed on probation at the end of any semester for any of the following reasons:
Students on probation will be required to meet with their academic advisor. Double MajorStudents 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 Manoa GPA of 3.0 and a minimum UH Manoa GPA of 3.0 in each of the two proposed majors. At the time of declaration, the student must have completed at least one 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 non-introductory electives requirement. (Note: International Business is offered only as a double major.) After successfully completing the requirements, students may officially declare a double major in the Office of Student Academic Services. TransfersStudents completing their first two years of work 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 are accepted only from colleges accredited by the AACSB and select foreign universities. SeniorsSeniors must file a graduate application one semester prior to their final graduation semester. Seniors who plan to finish their program requirements during the summer session will need to indicate on their graduation application if they would prefer their name to be printed in the spring commencement program or the fall commencement program. Application forms and deadline information is available as OSAS. Withdrawal DeadlineShidler College strictly enforces a three-week withdrawal deadline for upper-division business classes. Please note that this deadline is not the same as that for non-business classes. In general, exceptions regarding late drop requests will not be granted. Dual/Concurrent DegreesShidler College students may choose to pursue a concurrent degree in any other UH Manoa school or college. The consideration of an additional field of study can increase knowledge, diversify perspectives, and enhance personal education as well as professional growth. Requirements for admission include a cumulative GPA of 3.25, approval from the current advisor, and a statement of purpose from the applicant. Current Shidler College students considering a dual degree or students interested in admission to the Shidler College as a concurrent degree candidate should meet with an advisor in the Office of Student Academic Services to discuss individual academic programs. Second Baccalaureate DegreePriority 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. Students should complete the application form (available online) and submit the appropriate required documents to the UH Manoa Office of Admissions in QLCSS 001 or call (808) 956-8975. MinorsShidler College students may choose a minor offered in another UH Manoa college to complement their business program. A minor course of study consists of a minimum of 15 credit hours of non-introductory or upper division coursework that is completed with a grade of C (not C-) or better. Shidler College students may use a minor to replace the non-introductory electives requirement. Minor course work must be approved by the respective department advisor. Minor in Business AdministrationThe Shidler College offers a minor in Business Administration to non-business majors. This minor will provide students with a greater understanding of business in preparation for their entrance into the workforce. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
For more information and to receive an application, please contact the Shidler College Office of Student Academic Services in BusAd B-101 or at (808) 956-8215. BUS Courses |
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