UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘IEXECUTIVE MBA

THE EX E CUT I V E M BA

PR OGR A M

Since 1977, the Executive MBA program at the University of Hawai‘iat Mānoa Shidler College of Business has been preparing managers
and leaders to lead the next generation of business professionals.
Join over 500 Executive MBA alumni who have chosen to:

The 22-month Executive MBA program allows you to pursue youreducational goals while continuing on your present career path.
Participants find that they are immediately able to apply what theylearn in class to the challenges of their daily business experiences.

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Meet the challenges of today’s marketplace
Maximize their leadership potential
Become more valuable to their organization and take on a larger
leadership role
Gain more opportunities to advance professionallyRe-focus their career path

International Excellence
U.S. News and World Report has recognized the Shidler Collegeof Business for excellence in international business. In addition, itis Hawai‘i’s only graduate business program accredited by AACSBInternational. The integrated, modern curriculum incorporates
core business disciplines with cutting-edge business practices whilealso focusing on information technologies, entrepreneurship, andglobal business strategies with an Asia-Pacific focus.

Cohort Structure
Executive MBA students will go through the entire program together
as a cohort. The cohort structure provides an excellent forum for
networking and sharing of experiences while fostering a collaborative
learning environment.
Residence Weekend
An intensive four-day residential session consisting of day andevening classes is required for all newly admitted Executive MBAparticipants. To help participants focus on the initial course work,
this intensive weekend is held at an off-campus location and isdesigned to enhance class cohesion and identity. Residence Weekend
is structured around a variety of critical management issues facing
businesses today.
Convenient Class Schedule•
Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. with a lightdinner provided at 5:00 p.m.
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All day on alternating Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
with a light breakfast at 7:30 a.m., lunch from 12:00 – 1:00
p.m. and an afternoon break•
Classes are held at the UH Mānoa Shidler College of BusinessLength of Program
22 months
Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline: March 1
Regular Deadline: June 1
Admissions Requirements
Admission is only available in the Fall semester and the programenrolls only every 2 years. The Shidler College of Business looks
for a diverse and well-balanced class, therefore applications areevaluated holistically and all components are given equal weight.
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GPA 3.0
GMAT score
5 + years work experience
ResumeStatement of Objectives•••

Two (2) Letters ofrecommendation
Interview
International students only:
TOEFL or IELTS scores

Asian Field Study - optional summer elective

COR E C U R RI C ULUM
Rigorous and challenging, the Shidler College of Business
Executive MBA curriculum is designed to sharpen business tools,
refine skills, and put global challenges in to perspective. You will
experience professional growth, and possibly even rekindle your own
entrepreneurial spirit.

Elective Curriculum (21 credits):
Elective courses supplement the core class experience with detailed
study into particular areas of business. The Executive MBA cohort
will collectively select 15 credits from a pool of elective courses. Visit
www.shidler.hawaii.edu/emba/electives for more details.

Core Courses (21 credits):•
Business Statistics•
Economic Foundations of Strategy•
Marketing Management•
Accounting for Decision-Making•
Leadership and Organizational Behavior•
Business, Government and External Environment•
Ethics•Managerial Finance•Managing Information Technology for Strategic Advantage•
Operations and Supply Chain Management

Integrative Capstone (6 credits)•Business Policy and Strategy•
MBA Consulting Practicum
Participating Organizations
For over 40 years, the Executive MBA program has prepared
professionals from a variety of companies and organizations.
For a full list of participating organizations visit
www.shidler.hawaii.edu/emba/organizations.

TAKE T HE NEX T ST E P
Attend an Info Session - RSVP for our next Info Session at www.shidler.hawaii.edu/info-session
Visit a Class - Contact us at emba@hawaii.edu
Apply Today - Start the application process online at www.shidler.hawaii.edu/emba

UH SHIDLER INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Executive Education Center
Shidler College of Business
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
2404 Maile Way, A-303
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: +1 (808) 956-8135
Email: emba@hawaii.edu

Established in 1949, as the College of Business Administration, the college wasnamed in 2006 after alumnus Jay H. Shidler, founder and managing partner of The
Shidler Group. In 2014, Shidler increased his initial gift of $25 million to $100 million,
making it the largest donation at the University of Hawai‘i from a private donor. The
Shidler College of Business is renowned for its multicultural learning environment
and its expertise in international business education, and is consistently ranked
among the nation’s top 25 schools for international business by U.S. News & World
Report. Long recognized for its Asia-Pacific focus, the college offers a wide varietyof degree, certificate, and executive programs. The Shidler College of Business has
the only graduate program in the state of Hawai‘i accredited by AACSB International.

shidler.hawaii.edu/emba