University of Hawaii at Hilo

The College offers the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with majors in Accounting or General Business. The General Business degree offers concentrations in Finance, General Management, Healthcare Management, Economics, Professional Studies, and Marketing. The college provides a personalized education through small class sizes (most classes are capped at 35) and interaction with faculty who are committed to inspiring the development of ethical values and business skills within a context of cultural diversity while offering opportunities for hands-on learning. Students may participate in experiential learning through internships, individual research with faculty mentors, and class projects that provide for the application of business principles. An internship may be with an organization on the island of Hawai'i, within the state, on the mainland, or in another country. Community-based class projects provide students with service opportunities combined with experiential learning. Students earning the BBA in General Business are prepared to become entry-level managers in a wide variety of private and public sector organizations. The BBA program is also a good choice for students interested in starting their own business upon graduation, since a primary focus is on smaller organizations and entrepreneurship in many of the courses at UH Hilo. Students may focus their elective coursework in specific areas such as finance, marketing, or information technology if they intend to specialize or seek certification in one of those fields upon graduation. The BBA is also an excellent preparation for advanced study in business. The BBA in Accounting prepares students for professional careers in accounting and auditing and satisfies the content-specific educational requirements for the CPA designation. Our graduates become knowledgeable business professionals who are effective communicators, competent in quantitative analysis, and capable critical thinkers.