Shidler College of Business at University of Hawaii at Manoa

History

Established in 1949, the college was renamed to the Shidler College of Business in 2006 after alumnus Jay H. Shidler, founder and managing partner of The Shidler Group. In 2017, Mr. Shidler increased his gift to $228 million, making it the largest donation to the University of Hawai‘i from a private donor.

Education

We are a community of scholars, learners, and practitioners. We value each other, our different cultures, our interactions, the knowledge we exchange, and a sense of belonging and mutual commitment. We create knowledge that informs our teaching and improves practice.

Our striving for excellence has propelled us to be a business school of choice with an Asia-Pacific focus. Knowledge seekers come to learn; employers seek our graduates; academics come to join in our research and training initiatives; and the broader community values our counsel.

Career

The Career Services and Professional Development Office at the Shidler College of Business supports undergraduate and graduate students with their internship and career search. This office provides career-related internships to gain real world experience while earning academic credits. Through the internship program, students strengthen their employment opportunities in the marketplace after graduation and gain greater insight into the selection of a career path, and network with professionals in their chosen field.

Library services

Hamilton and Sinclair Libraries are open to any individual who wishes to use materials inside the library buildings. Almost all materials are available on open shelves for self- retrieval. Selected materials are kept in protective storage and may not available to all library users, or may be available only for a fee to persons not affiliated with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

ICT services

The Shidler College of Business NETLAB is dedicated to the service of those using our computer lab and classroom facilities. It has limited computer access for academic use only. To use the computer labs, you must be a Shidler College of Business student or be taking a Shidler College of Business course.

Medical services

The University Health Services Mānoa (UHSM) is located on the Upper Campus, near Kennedy Theater. THE UHSM is staffed by physicians, nurse clinicians, nurses, and other support staff. A wide range of medical services and programs are offered. These include the General Medical Clinic, the Women's Health Clinic, Sports Medicine, dermatology, pharmacy, clinical laboratory, student training.

Campus life

Hawaii consistently ranks high on many lists for the "Best Places to Live" and we are known to have the happiest and healthiest people. To be fair, it's no secret that Hawaii is also one of the most expensive places to live too. Here are some articles from the past few years that showcase Hawaii's quality of life.

Student clubs

Student Clubs play an integral role at the Shidler College of Business. We encourage all students to join a club or organization as a way of engaging in student life and making connections with other students.

Accreditation

The Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is accredited by AACSB International. It is the only accredited MBA program in the State of Hawaiʻi.