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These are some of the reasons why experienced, successful managers - executives and professionals in a wide range of fields - make the decision to acquire their degree through the Shidler Executive Education Center.

For over 40 years, the UH Executive MBA program offered by the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has afforded many business leaders the tools necessary to succeed in this fiercely competitive work environment. Not only has the program challenged participants to achieve their highest academic potential, but it also provides vast opportunities to increase your professional network and earning potential.

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International Recognition
 

U.S. News and World Report has recognized the Shidler College of Business for excellence in international business. In addition, it is Hawaiʻi's only business program accredited by AACSB International. The integrated, modern curriculum incorporates core business disciplines with cutting-edge business practices while also focusing on information technologies, entrepreneurship, e-business and Asia-Pacific and global strategies.

Valuable Networking Opportunities Among Diverse Class Members
 

Participants in the program represent diverse nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, industries and disciplines. Beyond corporate executives, the class may also include attorneys, engineers and physicians, as well as those who work for the government, not-for-profits and the military. You will benefit from their valuable insights and at the same time have the opportunity to establish long-lasting business relationships.

Scholarships Available
 

Leonard and Rebecca Kamp Executive MBA Scholarship 2023-2025:

  • The Leonard and Rebecca Kamp Executive MBA Scholarship is available for newly admitted Executive MBA (EMBA) students. In order to qualify, candidates must submit an EMBA application and be accepted into the EMBA program before a scholarship award can be discussed.
  • The EMBA scholarship may be awarded to one or more candidates each year as determined by and at the sole discretion of the EMBA scholarship selection committee. The scholarship requires a one page essay along with a separate scholarship application.

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What Our Alumni Say

“[The program] set me up really well and I think a lot of it was the interpersonal skills and a lot of the soft skills that you wouldn't really learn otherwise, it's not something you can really learn in a book but I think just having the interactions that I did with the people that I met set me up really nicely to take on a manager role a few months after I finished the executive MBA program.”

Gwen McDonald EMBA ’21

Vice President, Insurance Manager First Hawaiian Bank

“I would really tell anyone if they're considering getting their master's degree or their MBA in Hawaii, and plan on staying in Hawaii, that Shidler is the best option for you. Just an incredible amount of other business leaders that go through the program that are locally connected. And you just bond really well with everyone throughout the entire course; it's super beneficial. My network has grown so much after the Shidler program. It really helps.”

Justin Nowak EMBA ’21

Vice President of Risk Initiative and Regulatory Bank of Hawaii

“The impact was quite significant, and it was actually haphazardly because, if you do the executive MBA, you are asked to write a business plan, and I wanted to write a business plan that was useful to me. And I realized, “Why don't I just grab one of our patents, that is a really strong patent, and write a business plan around that?” What that led to was actually founding a startup, a biotech startup. And that was truly exciting. So, that's the direct effect of the executive MBA on my career in that way.”

Andrea Fleig EMBA ’15

Associate Director of Biomedical Research The Queen’s Medical Center

“I learned from a long time that investing in yourself is very important. And so that was one of the main reasons why I came to Shidler was to invest in myself and my future. So obtaining an MBA at Shidler I felt really would help me to enhance my knowledge. It would supplement my leadership positions. It also would sharpen my leadership skills and give me the ability to connect and collaborate through networking events. So that was really a lot of what pulled me into Shidler. But not only that, it really helped to evolve my perspective within Hawaii, the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the global markets. And Shidler is known for its positive approach, its community involvement, and its excellence in leadership.”

Dr. Pokiʻi Balaz DLEMBA ’20

Nurse Practitioner, Kokua Kalihi Valley Director of Strategic Initiatives, Center for Innovation

“I was active duty. I actually had planned to stay in the military until my accident happened, which was in my first semester. Which changed the direction of my career. I ended up retiring at 20 years and eight months and it was just fortunate for me that I was already enrolled in the executive program. And it gave me opportunities to be able to make that transition earlier than I thought I was going to, and really helped me, you know, set myself up for success so I was very lucky.”

Chris McDaniel EMBA ‘17

Site Leader at Medtronic Energy & Component Center Medtronic

“The program helped me develop not only a greater understanding of business aspects, but also how to be an effective leader by cultivating a collaborative and diverse environment. Additionally, the program has helped me to self-reflect and better understand my own performance under stress and during conflict as well as receiving an honest feedback of my shortcomings. All, of which, can only help me to become an even better leader as I continue on with my professional career.”

Kisan Jo EMBA ‘19

Executive Vice President of Retail Markets and Operations Central Pacific Bank

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