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Hawai'i Pacific University College of Business Administration Executive MBA
Hawai'i Pacific University College of Business Administration

Executive MBA

Honolulu, USA

18 Months

English

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Introduction

Hawai'i Pacific University's Executive MBA Program provides an exceptional blend of innovative instruction and professional experience focused on contemporary, real-world business problems and issues. The primary goal of the program is for students to become effective managers and leaders in a global economy marked by uncertainty and change.

As an MBA candidate, you will explore a dynamic educational context incorporates technology and modern systems. Classes are taught on our Downtown Campus, assuring a learning experience that is enriched by opportunities and relationships fostered by faculty, student colleagues, and the nearby business community.

The carefully designed Executive MBA Program assists participants in developing:

  • A practical understanding of broad-based business skills and functions;
  • Enhanced leadership, communication, management, and group skills;
  • A modern approach to applying information technology and communication systems to the workplace;
  • Global and cultural perspectives;
  • A logic for problem-solving and analysis relevant to contemporary issues in organization and businesses.

The Executive MBA Program ensures proficiency in the requisite skills of business. It challenges students to think critically and analyze in greater detail the implication of decisions made in today's global economy. Students graduate with increased technical competencies and a renewed appreciation for the complexity of the world of business.

Executive MBA Program Schedule

HPU's 18-month Executive MBA Program is structured to acommodate the demanding lifestyle of working professionals. This intensive 18-month program permits participants to pursue their professional and educational goals simultaneously.

Executive MBA participants attend classes on Friday evenings and all Saturday. HPU's weekend format schedule breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and other intervals throughout the 18-month program.

Executive MBA Program Format

Class size will not exceed 35 students. When working and learning together in an intense degree program that introduces a myriad of advanced management theories, participants quickly appreciate the intimacy of a small class. Many are employees from Hawaii's leading companies; others are entrepreneurs, physicians, and lawyers. Because the program is diverse and team-based, students often collaborate in small groups bringing together an interesting mix of backgrounds and professions. The value of diversity is that each student brings to the class a unique set of skillls and experiences that collectively create a learning environment second to none.

HPU's Executive MBA Program is recognized as a model for group-oriented learning that engages students in projects that hone leadership, communication, and collaborative skills. Whether conducting e-meetings from the home or office, or cooperating on team projects, Executive MBA students constantly rely upon one another's strengths as a means for achieving success. Relationships formed at the beginning of the program become a powerful aid in completing assignments and projects. The common responsibilities of work, family, and class unite the group serving as an important support system throughout the program. Executive MBA cohorts form into a network of friends and business contacts that continue long after graduation.

Executive MBA Admissions Process

A holistic approach is used to evaluate each candidate, and no one factor will exclude an applicant from consideration. The Exective MBA Program is designed for experienced professionals. A minimum of two years of work experience with evidence of knowledge and potential growth are important factors. Potential candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. In certain circumstances, an applicant may be invited for a personal interview.

Each applicant will be evaluated individually. The admissions committee seeks a diverse class with a variety of backgrounds. Solid recommendations from individuals who are in a position to evaluate professional or academic strengths along with a clear and well-written personal essay can positively affect the admission decision.

The program is open to graduates of all disciplines and does not require course work in business. Students without business degrees are highly encouraged to participate in the education refresher courses.

Hawai'i Pacific University operates on a rolling admission basis so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Admission decisions are made as soon as all necessary documents have been received. Once a decision has been made, applicants are generally notified within one week.

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Program Admission Requirements

Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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