Location Is Key

Strategically located between East and West, the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa offers a multicultural learning environment like no other. Our location, together with the outstanding reputation of the university, attracts an international student body and diverse faculty, many of whom specialize in the Asia-Pacific region.

At the center of world commerce, only in Hawai'i can you find the inherent ability to adapt to cultures and business practices that prevail in both the East and the West. Add to Hawaii's cultural and ethnic diversity, and the result is a unique combination of skills, traditions, languages, and work ethics; a truly international locale.

About The Island of O'ahu

Population: 905,266

Nickname: The Gathering Place

The Shidler College of Business is located in Honolulu on the island of O'ahu. Nestled in beautiful Manoa Valley, the College is just minutes away from the famous beaches of Waikiki, downtown Honolulu and most major cultural centers.

Hawai'i is made up of 8 major islands situated in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Hawai'i is located approximately 2,559 miles from Los Angeles and 3,856 miles from Tokyo. The mild subtropic climate varies between 65 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (15-32 Celcius).

Honolulu's ethnic diversity include: 46 percent Asian, 21 percent Caucasian, 20 percent two or more ethnicities, 9 percent Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 2.4 percent African American, 0.2 percent American Indian or Alaska Native and 1.3 percent other.

For more information on the State of Hawai'i, please visit: www.hawaii.gov and www.gohawaii.com