Executive MBA

Executive MBA at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public university ยท Honolulu, Hawaii

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Executive MBA
  • Part-Time MBA

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public university with graduate business programs in Honolulu, Hawaii. Those programs run through the Shidler College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 1 of the 2 schools in MBA Lab's Hawaii directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 4,653 students, alongside 15,029 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path, an executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals, and a part-time or evening MBA format for students who keep working. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

What to ask University of Hawaii at Manoa

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of Hawaii at Manoa may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
  • Pace flexibility. Ask how long students typically take, whether you can drop to one class during a heavy work quarter without penalty, and how late evening sections actually run against your commute from work.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Shidler College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
Business schoolShidler College of Business
Controlpublic
LocationHonolulu, Hawaii
Campus settingLarge city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, very high research activity (R1)
MBA formats listed MBA Executive MBA Part-Time MBA
Graduate enrollment4,653
Undergraduate enrollment15,029
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Details below come from University of Hawaii at Manoa's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Distance Learning Executive MBA

Executive MBA
$50,400
  • Length 22 months
  • Credits 48
  • Delivery Hybrid
What that price isTotal cost for the 2026-2028 cohort, excluding mandatory student fees
Price includesRequired course materials and shared accommodations during the Residence Weekend
Class scheduleOpens with an intensive resident module at UH Manoa, then continues via distance-education technology
Residencies and travelAn intensive residence weekend

Global MBA

Part-Time MBA
$42,576
  • Length 36 months
  • Credits 48
  • Delivery In-person — Shidler College of Business, Manoa campus, late afternoon & evening scheduling
  • Meets Cohort-based; Fall entry for 21-/36-month plans, Summer entry for 24-month plan
What that price isOfficial per-credit rate: $887/credit resident, $1,598/credit non-resident/international (a WICHE/WRGP regional rate of $1,330.50/credit also applies where eligible). Total computed as 48 credits x $887 resident rate; ~$600/semester mandatory fees not included.
On lengthOffered in 21-month (full-time), 24-month, and 36-month plans, all covering the same 48 total credits. Distinct from the Distance Learning Executive MBA already on file.

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $79,473 Median of 65 graduates working one year after completion -9% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $108,588 Median of 71 graduates working four years after completion +37% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $49,652 Median across 52 borrowers entering repayment About 0.62x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of Hawaii at Manoa's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Hawaii at Manoa offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an executive MBA and a part-time MBA at University of Hawaii at Manoa, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the Distance Learning Executive MBA at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?

University of Hawaii at Manoa lists $50,400 for the Distance Learning Executive MBA. Total cost for the 2026-2028 cohort, excluding mandatory student fees. Price includes: Required course materials and shared accommodations during the Residence Weekend. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Distance Learning Executive MBA at University of Hawaii at Manoa, and when does it meet?

The Distance Learning Executive MBA takes about 22 months, requires 48 credits, and is delivered in a hybrid format. Classes meet: Opens with an intensive resident module at UH Manoa, then continues via distance-education technology

How much does the Global MBA at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?

University of Hawaii at Manoa lists $42,576 for the Global MBA. Official per-credit rate: $887/credit resident, $1,598/credit non-resident/international (a WICHE/WRGP regional rate of $1,330.50/credit also applies where eligible). Total computed as 48 credits x $887 resident rate; ~$600/semester mandatory fees not included. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Global MBA at University of Hawaii at Manoa, and when does it meet?

The Global MBA takes about 36 months and requires 48 credits. Offered in 21-month (full-time), 24-month, and 36-month plans, all covering the same 48 total credits. Distinct from the Distance Learning Executive MBA already on file.

What do graduates of University of Hawaii at Manoa's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $79,473 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Hawaii at Manoa who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $108,588. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $49,652 for business master's graduates at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.62x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is University of Hawaii at Manoa's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Hawaii at Manoa appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is University of Hawaii at Manoa a public or private institution?

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

How do I compare University of Hawaii at Manoa with other schools in Hawaii?

Use a consistent rubric: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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