University of Hawaii at Manoa

What you'll study

The programme combines core business fundamentals with focused international content and experiential learning. You will study foundational subjects such as financial and managerial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, statistics for business and principles of management. Core international business topics include international trade and finance, cross‑cultural management, international marketing, global supply‑chain management, comparative business law and trade policy.

Advanced and elective modules typically cover subjects such as export‑import management, international financial management, regional studies of the Asia–Pacific, global business strategy, entrepreneurship in international contexts and business analytics for decision making. Most students complete a capstone or senior project that integrates company projects, case studies or a practicum with a sponsoring organisation, and many take an internship to gain workplace experience.

• Foundations: accounting, economics, business statistics, management
• International core: international trade, global finance, cross‑cultural management, international marketing
• Operations and analytics: supply‑chain management, operations, business analytics
• Policy and law: comparative business law, trade policy, ethics
• Experiential learning: internship, capstone project, study‑away or exchange options

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet general undergraduate admission requirements of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, including completion of secondary education or equivalent. Typical academic expectations include strong performance in secondary school with evidence of competence in mathematics and English. International applicants should demonstrate English proficiency through recognised tests unless exempt based on prior education in English.

Specific entry to the business college often requires completion of introductory coursework or placement in foundational business subjects; transfer applicants are evaluated on college‑level coursework and GPA. Mature students and those with relevant work experience may apply through the standard admissions pathways. Prospective students should consult the university for the current list of required documents and any preparatory course recommendations.

Career prospects

Graduates work in roles that require global awareness, cross‑border transaction skills and cultural fluency. Typical career paths include international marketing and sales, export/import management, global supply‑chain and logistics, corporate finance and treasury roles with multinational firms, and international business development for companies operating in the Asia–Pacific region.

Alumni also enter consulting, trade compliance and customs, government and trade agencies, non‑governmental organisations engaged in economic development, and entrepreneurship focused on international markets or Pacific‑region opportunities such as tourism, hospitality and sustainable resource enterprises. The programme’s internship and project components help students build practical experience and employer contacts in the region.

Why study at University of Hawaii at Manoa

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business offers AACSB‑accredited business degrees with a distinctive Pacific and Asia‑Pacific orientation. Located in Honolulu, the campus provides proximity to key regional markets and multinational firms, enabling strong internship and industry partnership opportunities across trade, shipping, tourism and finance sectors.

Students benefit from Hawaiʻi’s multicultural environment, faculty expertise in Asia‑Pacific business, and institutional links such as exchange programmes and partnerships that facilitate study‑abroad and regional learning experiences. The college emphasises applied learning—through internships, consulting projects and capstones—so graduates leave with practical skills and a network relevant to international business in the Pacific and beyond.