Master of Business Administration (MBA)
An MBA Designed for your Success on Campus or Online
Hawai‘i’s location at the center of the Pacific Rim makes it one of the most dynamic and globally important regions in the world. The HPU College of Business connects students directly to the region through Honolulu, a hub of industry and a key recruiting destination for Fortune 500 companies. HPU's faculty come to us from countries across the world and are educated at top-rated universities in their countries.
Students who complete the Master of Business Administration meet these program learning outcomes:
- Engage in problem-based learning in each course
- Use effective teamwork skills
- Produce persuasive oral and written communication to business audiences
- Develop solutions to problems using business principles
The HPU MBA is a 32-credit program. This schedule runs fall, spring, and summer terms.
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Discover how HPU Designed an MBA for the Modern World
Can Be Completed in 12 Months
8-Week Class Schedule
In-Person or Online
LEARN BY DOING WITH SKILLS-BASED LEARNING
Our MBA program focuses on connecting classroom learning with real-world experience and application. Project-based and experiential learning are at the heart of all of our degrees. From internships with leading corporations to consulting projects with local businesses, we offer invaluable experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Through our partnerships with industry leaders, you will have access to cutting-edge resources and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Our internationally renowned faculty, who blend academic expertise with a wealth of industry experience, are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of business leaders with the skills and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.
COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE YOUR WAY
MBA Accelerated
Our MBA Accelerated program is a 32-credit program, with flexible course options offered in accelerated 8-week terms. Students can mix and match based on interests or work schedules.
MBA+
Our MBA+ program allows you to add an HPU Graduate Certificate to get a deep dive in an area of emphasis. After completing your first semester, specialize your degree in courses ranging from Business Analytics to Nonprofit Management.
CURRICULUM & COURSES TAILORED TO CAREER PATHWAYS
Our MBA program offers you the opportunity to gain expertise in a specific area of focus by adding on an HPU Graduate Certificate, allowing you to earn two academic credentials simultaneously. If you choose the MBA+ pathway your coursework will double count, satisfying the MBA program elective requirement. In addition, you will earn a minimum of two professional specializations through HPU’s partnership with Coursera Career Academy within our MBA program. This value-add is what helps our alumni stand out!
Fall Entry
Fall 1st 8-week term (4 credits)
- BUS 5001 - Ho‘omakaukau (1)*
- MKTG 6001 – Strategic Marketing in the Digital Age
Fall 2nd 8-week term (6 credits)
- MGMT 6002 – Leadership of Self and Others
- ACCT 6001 – Financial Information for Managers in the 4th Industrial Revolution*
Spring 1st 8-week term (6 credits)
- FIN 6001 - Complex financial decision making in the new age of technology
- MGMT 6331 - Managing across borders in the 21st century
Spring 2nd 8-week term (6 credits)
- BAN 6200 - Business analytics for big data revolution
- MGMT 6900 - Strategic management in the fourth industrial revolution
Summer 1st 8-Week term (6 credits)
- ECON 6000 – Economics for Business
- MGMT 7004 – Capstone Project
Summer 2nd 8-Week term (4 credits)
- Program Elective
- BUS 7999 - MBA: A hui hou (1)*
Spring Entry
Spring 1st 8-week term (4 credits)
- BUS 5001 - Ho‘omakaukau (1)*
- MKTG 6001 – Strategic Marketing in the Digital Age
Spring 2nd 8-week term (6 credits)
- MGMT 6002 – Leadership of Self and Others
- ACCT 6001 – Financial Information for Managers in the 4th Industrial Revolution*
Summer 1st 8-Week term (6 credits)
- FIN 6001 - Complex financial decision making in the new age of technology
- MGMT 6331 - Managing across borders in the 21st century
Summer 2nd 8-Week term (6 credits)
- MGMT 6900 - Strategic management in the fourth industrial revolution
- BAN 6200 - Business analytics for big data revolution
Fall 1st 8-week term (6 credits)
- ECON 6000 – Economics for Business
- MGMT 7004 – Capstone Project
Fall 2nd 8-week term (4 credits)
- Program Elective
- BUS 7999 - MBA: A hui hou (1)*
Summer Entry
Summer 1st 8-Week term (4 credits)
- BUS 5001 - Ho‘omakaukau (1)*
- MGMT 6331 – Managing across borders in the 21st century
Summer 2nd 8-Week term (6 credits)
- BAN 6200 - Business analytics for big data revolution
- MGMT 6900 - Strategic management in the fourth industrial revolution
Fall 1st 8-week term (6 credits)
- ECON 6000 – Economics for Business
- MKTG 6001 – Strategic Marketing in the Digital Age
Fall 2nd 8-week term (6 credits)
- MGMT 6002 – Leadership of Self and Others
- ACCT 6001 – Financial Information for Managers in the 4th Industrial Revolution*
Spring 1st 8-week term (6 credits)
- FIN 6001 - Complex financial decision making in the new age of technology
- MGMT 7004 - Capstone Project
Spring 2nd 8-week term (4 credits)
- Program Elective
- BUS 7999 - MBA: A hui hou (1)*
*Degree plans may be subject to change, effective 9/1/25
MBA+ approved Graduate Certificate options
- Business Analytics (9 credits)
- Criminal Justice (12 credits)
- Ethics in Public Service (12 credits)
- Environment, Policy, & Leadership (12 credits)
- Global Leadership & Sustainable Development (12 credits)
- National Security & Strategic Studies (12 credits)
- Nonprofit Management (12 credits)
- Public Service Management (12 credits)
- Public Budgeting and Financial Management (12 credits)
- Sustainability and Security Studies (12 credits)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (18 credits)
CHECK OUT HPU'S Graduate CERTIFICATES
Business Analytics
The certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for contemporary business analytics. Business analytics is the combination of skills, technologies, applications, and methodologies used by organizations to gain data-driven insights. These insights can be used to aid decision-making across functions including finance, marketing, operations, and strategy.
Nonprofit Management
This program of study promotes the highest standards of ethics and accountability in nonprofit governance and management. Students are introduced to the nonprofit sector as an economic driver. Working with selected nonprofit clients, students experience writing grants, developing funding strategies, and implementing and evaluating programs. There is an emphasis on leadership, including strategic planning for nonprofit organizations.
Public Budgeting and Financial Management
In this certificate, students are equipped with the skills required to proficiently develop performance-based budgets, engage in capital budgeting, and strategic financial planning. Students also develop a comprehensive understanding of the legislative and judicial context of budgeting, all while honing their ability to forecast financial trends.
JOIN HPU'S STRONG ALUMNI NETWORK
Matt Smyth (BSBA ‘02, MBA ‘03), president of consulting firm WinWin, Inc. based in Las Vegas, had recently conducted guest lectures in three HPU marketing classes and spoke with members of HPU’s Delta Mu Delta business honor society. Smyth’s discussion with Delta Mu Delta members and HPU business faculty shined a light on the significance of LinkedIn and the power of networking for college students.
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Lauren Matsumoto, ’15 Valedictorian MBA
Earning an MBA from Hawai‘i Pacific University is so much more than a degree, whether you’re from the Mainland, Hawai‘i, or anywhere else in the world. It provided me the opportunity to learn alongside students from over 60 countries with an array of culturally diverse backgrounds, which enriched all of my classes.
Frank Piao, ‘02
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder
Changhe Stem Cell Co., Ltd.
Shanghai City, China
My experience of studying and living in Hawai‘i was a preview of my business partnership with more than 20 countries. Hawai‘i Pacific University not only has unique advantages in geographic location but also embodies the American values and the model of American melting pot in culture.
Brad Harrison
Senior VP, First Hawaiian Bank
Honolulu, HI
Brad Harrison is the senior vice president of First Hawaiian Bank’s wealth management division. He will manage the investment of personal trust account assets. Harrison brings to the position more than 32 years of wealth management experience and joined First Hawaiian Bank in 1991 as an investment officer.
Apply to Earn your MBA at Hawaiʻi Pacific University
Admissions requirements:
- Apply online hpu.edu/apply ($55 app fee)
- Official transcript/s (bachelor’s degree or higher)
- Resume
- Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher outside of the U.S. are required to demonstrate their English proficiency. Additional details can be accessed on the website hpu.edu/gradintl.