The Shidler MBA: Your Bridge to Global Business

 

Founded in 1949, the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is a leader among U.S. business schools, offering a wide selection of degree programs in a multicultural learning environment. Shidler is the only AACSB accredited MBA program in Hawaiʻi and has been consistently ranked among the top 25 U.S. graduate business schools for international business by U.S. News & World Report.

 

A pioneer among U.S. business schools in international business, the Shidler College is renowned for its focus on Asia-Pacific business. Shidler offers students many opportunities to succeed in business and actively encourages students to participate in international and national competitions, internships, and study abroad programs throughout the year.

Strategically located between the East and West, Hawaiʻi offers students a glimpse of the world through our multi-lingual population, internationally friendly environment, and prevailing Asian culture. Our students are multi-ethnic with a high concentration from Pacific Rim nations. Hawaiʻi is one of the best places to broaden your international perspective.

 

What makes Shidler the best place to study international business?

 

• Partnerships with Asian universities and institutes
• Internationally accomplished faculty, 35% of whom are from Asia
• Approximately 30% of the graduate student body are international students
• Shidler alumni can be found in 37 countries with a large concentration living in Asia

Full-time MBA program: Scholarships available for international students!

 

Our Full-time MBA, Japan-focused MBA (JEMBA), and the China International MBA (CIMBA) programs have been designed with you in mind, offering diverse electives and the opportunity to work with people from various backgrounds. Our accomplished faculty present a cutting edge view of today’s global business environment, balancing theory and practice to provide realistic learning experiences based on their academic research and extensive international business experience. You’ll also learn from your fellow students, representing Hawaiʻi, the U.S. mainland, and countries such as Japan, Korea, China, India, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal, Germany, Israel, U.K., Poland and the Czech Republic.

 

Students in the Full-time MBA, JEMBA and CIMBA programs, will attend classes together as a cohort during their first year. First year core classes include finance, accounting, economics, statistics, marketing, supply chain, leadership and organizational behavior, ethics, IT management and corporate strategy.

Application deadline: March 1st for international students

 

Other Master’s programs of interest include:

 

• Vietnam Executive MBA
• Masters in Financial Engineering
• Masters in Accounting

For more information please contact us:
www.shidler.hawaii.edu
email: mba@hawaii.edu
phone: +1-808-956-8266

An aerial view of the Shidler College of Business (bottom right corner) on the University of Hawaii at Mānoa Campus.