PhD in International Management — How to Apply
All Materials should be submitted only between OCT. 1st, 2009 and MARCH 1st, 2010.
Step 1)
Complete the University of Hawaii graduate division Application:
Indicate International Management as your field of concentration. Be sure to include your statement of objectives and the application fee, which may be paid online or by sending a check or money order for USD $60.00 to the address below:
Graduate Division, Admissions Office
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2540 Maile Way, Spalding Hall #354
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA
Step 2)
Contact the Graduate Management Admissions Council (for GMAT test: school code PBQ-5926) or the Educational Testing Service (for GRE test: school code 4867) to send the university your official scores. The University of Hawaii requires that scores be no more than 5 years old. For ETS, the national toll-free number to make an appointment is 1-800-967-1100.
International students will need to submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL: school code 4867). Test results must be no more than 2 years old. The test results must be mailed directly to the Graduate Admissions Office from the Educational Testing Service. If you are an international student, but are currently attending or expecting a degree from a U.S. University, a TOEFL score is not necessary.
Step 3)
Contact your undergraduate, graduate, and any other institutions attended to request one copy of your official transcripts to be sent directly to the University of Hawaii Graduate Division (see the address above). International students will need to send the transcript in English if possible, or, in its original language accompanied by an English translation. If you have completed any courses at other schools, either as part of your bachelor’s degree or graduate courses after your bachelor’s degree, you will need to order transcripts of that work as well. If you received your undergraduate/graduate degree from the University of Hawaii, no transcript is needed.
Step 4)
Send the Ph.D. Program Office your supporting materials. DO NOT SEND the PhD Program Office your University of Hawaii application or your application fee. Likewise, do NOT send the University of Hawai'i Graduate Admissions Office your PhD-specific supporting materials. You will be working with both the University of Hawai'i Graduate Division and the PhD Program at the Shidler College of Business during your application process and it is important to keep this distinction in mind to avoid any delays in your application process.
Supporting materials include:
- A current resume
- A statement of purpose indicating previous teaching experience, if available
- A copy of a previous research paper you have written
- A photocopy of the GRE/GMAT scores submitted to Graduate Admissions
- A copy of the admissions checklist:
- and three recommendation letters, included with each letter must be the standard form application. Please choose the format which best suits you:
The recommendations should be completed by three academic or professional references and mailed to the address below. Each letter of reference should be in separate envelopes that have been sealed and signed, on the seal, by the writer of the recommendation.
Office of Ph.D. in International Management
Shidler College of Business Administration
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2404 Maile Way, BusAd A202
Honolulu, HI 96822 USA
The resume, statement of purpose, and a copy of a previous research paper may be sent electronically to: imphdapp@hawaii.edu. Please clearly state what the material is in the subject header. Upon receipt, you will receive an email confirmation from the Program office.
* Note: submitting your application materials electronically (in .pdf or .doc format) is the preferred method of submission and would decrease processing time for the application.
Step 5)
Please feel free to contact our office to check on the status of your application. We may be reached at (808)956-6723 or through email at imphd@hawaii.edu.