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Business Center Program
Pacific Business Center Program is sponsored by the
University and the Economic Development Administration of the U.S.
Department of Commerce. The program provides management and technical
assistance services, consultations, studies, and referrals at a nominal
cost to persons involved in businesses throughout the state of
Hawai‘i, the territories of American Samoa and Guam, the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands, and other American Affiliated Pacific
Islands.
Web: cba.hawaii.edu/pbcp
E-mail: bailey@pbcp.cba.hawaii.edu
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.
Web: priism.hawaii.edu
E-mail: priism@busadm.cba.hawaii.edu
International Study
In addition to the study abroad programs offered
through the UH Manoa Study Abroad Center (see the “Student Life”
section for more information), the following CBA sponsored programs are
available.
Asian Field Studies. Each summer, up to 25
business students have the opportunity to observe firsthand factories
and boardrooms of Asia through the Pacific Asian Management
Institute’s field study program. Some scholarships are awarded to help
defray the cost. The students spend about four weeks visiting companies
in major Asian cities such as Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok,
Beijing, and Tokyo, examining everything from organizational structure
to decisionmaking, government policies, and international competition.
Aarhus School of Business Student Exchange. Located
in Aarhus, Denmark, the Aarhus School of Business provides an excellent
vantage-point from which to study the European Economic Community.
Courses offered by the exchange program are designed specifically for
international business students and are offered in English. Both
undergraduate and
Chulalongkorn University. Officially
established in 1917, Chulalongkorn University is Thailand’s most
prestigious institution of higher education. The CU Faculty of Commerce
and Accountancy offers three bachelor’s degree and four master’s
degree programs to approximately 3,000 students and 130 full-time
faculty. A new BBA program offered in English, with majors in
international business, was launched in 1996. Student exchange is open
to both BBA and MBA students for either the fall or spring semester.
Tuition is waived at Chulalongkorn; other costs-- travel, living
expenses, and health insurance--are the responsibility of the student.
On-campus housing and scholarship assistance are available.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Founded
in 1991, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provides a
modern campus with teaching and research facilities in the heart of what
is arguably the world’s most exciting business metropolis. HKUST
offers a curriculum designed to bridge the academic structure of
traditional Chinese and British universities and the broad research and
teaching approach of American universities. Currently, this exchange is
open only to undergraduate students upon completion of BUS 310 and 311;
however, it is hopeful that MBA students may participate in the future.
All instruction is in English, with course work applicable to UH BBA
requirements. Scholarship assistance is available. This one-semester
exchange generally takes place in the spring.
Keio University Student Exchange.
MBA students who have completed at least one year of
graduate study have the opportunity to study for one semester (generally
in the spring) at Keio University in Yokohama, Japan. The exchange
program helps students gain a practical understanding of Japanese
business and develop managerial skills. Selected courses are offered in
English; however, preference is given to students with some fluency in
spoken and written Japanese who may enroll in other courses in Keio’s
MBA program. Students will be exempted from registration and tuition
fees at Keio University; other expenses-- including travel, living
costs, and health insurance-are the responsibility of the student.
On-campus housing is available. The UH College of Business
Administration provides a $4,000 scholarship.
Koblenz University. Located in Vallender,
Germany, the Koblenz School of Corporate Management is one of the top
graduate business schools in Germany offering master’s and doctoral
degrees. In support of their foreign study component, a number of
classes are offered in English. Preference is given to students with
some fluency in German language who are able to enroll in other courses
in Koblenz’ MBA program. Scholarship assistance is available.
Reims University Exchange. In the heart of
France’s champagne country, Reims University offers graduate-level,
international programs. Short courses can be combined to equal 3 credit
hours. Three- and six-week programs are also available during the
summer. Students do not pay tuition at Reims. All instruction is in
English. Some scholarship assistance is available.
Yonsei University. Located in Seoul, Yonsei is
the oldest university in Korea and the first to offer graduate programs
in English. Yonsei has 17 colleges and eight professional graduate
schools. Yonsei is recognized as the top university in Korea with its
business school among the leaders in the country. The Division of
International Education and the Graduate School of International Studies
offer international programs and courses taught in English more than 250
visiting exchange students each year. BBA and MBA students may apply,
with preference given to students demonstrating some Korean language
proficiency. Tuition is waived at Yonsei; other costs are the
responsibility of the student. On-campus housing and scholar-ship
assistance are available.
Student Organizations
Active student organizations within the CBA provide
students with opportunities to interact socially, academically, and
professionally. These organizations include Accounting Club, Alpha Beta
Chi, American Marketing Association, Beta Alpha Psi, Financial
Management Association, Society of Advanced Management, Management
Information Systems Club, Pi Sigma Epsilon, 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.
The Graduate Business Student Association is a focal
point of graduate student life at CBA. All graduate business students
are members.
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 CBA students. |