| 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 each of the two academic
years, followed by Friday and Saturday classes on alternate weekends.
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, five years of
progressively successful work experience, and a current management
position are required for admission. Sessions begin in August of every
even-numbered 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 University of
Hawai‘i 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.
Master of Accounting
The Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree provides an
advanced education in taxation, financial accounting, and auditing
necessary
The program offers students the opportunity to
adequately prepare for today’s multifaceted accounting practice,
strengthen their understanding of the body of accounting knowledge, and
prepare for the complexities and new technology facing the accounting
profession. The program is also designed to improve the accounting
students’ oral and written communication skills and to develop their
analytical skills.
PhD in Communication and Information Sciences
The PhD in communication and information sciences
(CIS) is an interdisciplinary program integrating the academic
disciplines of computer science, communication, library science, and
management information systems. Because a broad knowledge base is
required to support the interdisciplinary approach, the program also
draws from such fields as political science, economics, engineering,
operations research, behavioral sciences, and others. For detailed
information regarding the PhD in CIS program, contact the chair of the
interdisciplinary doctoral program in the Library and Information
Science program, Hamilton Library, room 23, 2550 McCarthy Mall,
Honolulu, HI 96822; phone: (808) 956-7321.
PhD in International Management
The PhD in international management provides
opportunities for a select group of students to develop high-level
research skills in international business, with a particular focus on
Asia and the Pacific. The goal of the program is to encourage the
highest level of scholarship so that graduates can look forward to
career-long research productivity, education, and contributions to
knowledge.
Admission to the PhD program is extremely competitive.
Selection is based on academic merit, scores on the Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL),
three letters of recommendation, and an analyses of applicants’
essays.
For detailed information, please contact the PhD
program in international management, College of Business Administration,
2404 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI 96822; phone (808) 956-8720; fax (808)
956-2774; e-mail phd@busadm.cba.hawaii.edu; or connect to the Web at
www.cba.hawaii/ edu/phd/.
Admission Requirements
For admission into the 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 500. 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 one year of post-baccalaureate,
full-time work experience is preferred for admission to the MBA and
required for the CHEMBA and JEMBA. Work experience of at least five
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.
For detailed information regarding the MBA, contact
the CBA Office of Student Academic Services, 2404 Maile Way, Honolulu,
HI 96822; phone (808) 956-8266; fax (808) 956-9890.
For detailed information regarding the EMBA, CHEMBA,
and JEMBA programs, contact the Asia Pacific Executive MBA Programs,
2404 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI 96822; phone (808) 956-3260; fax (808)
956-3261. You can also reach the programs online as follows:
E-mail:
EMBA@busadm.cba.hawaii.edu
CHEMBA@busadm.cba.hawaii.edu
JEMBA@busadm.cba.hawaii.edu
Web:
cba.hawaii.edu/jcmba
cba.hawaii.edu/emba
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 depending upon
placement exam results. These courses must be completed prior to
enrollment in BUS 613.
The MBA program consists of four required care
courses: BUS 610 (B), (C), and (D); 613 (B) and (C); 614 (B) and (C);
and 615 (B) and (C) (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). |