As the only American state to be made up entirely of islands, Hawaii is the northernmost island group in Polynesia located in the central region of the Pacific Ocean. Although Hawaii is the eighth smallest and 11th least populous state, it boasts the fourth longest ocean coastline in the United States with more than 750 miles of pristine sandy beaches. Known as the “Paradise of the Pacific,” Hawaii is famous for its exotic flowers, palm trees, seaside cliffs, thick rain forests, majestic waterfalls, volcanic islands, diverse wildlife, and warm sunny climate.
Despite being so small, Hawaii is home to the following two terrific Master’s level Human Resources Management Programs that have been fully aligned with the standards by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Attending a SHRM-aligned program will help ensure that students are receiving the highest quality education and building valuable business connections for a bright future as a leading HR professional.
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Hawaii Pacific University
College of Business Administration
Situated in the heart of Honolulu’s downtown business and financial district in the center of the island of Oahu, Hawaii Pacific University is the state’s leading private non-profit university with a student population of more than 7,500 students. As one of the most culturally diverse universities in the United States, students at HPU represent all 50 states and over 80 international countries. Not only has the U.S. News and World Report survey distinguished the university as having the most international students, it has ranked HPU as being the 71st best college in the West. The HPU College of Business Administration has also been recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek as among the “Best Colleges for Return on Investment” for its high starting median salary for graduates.
Master of Art in Human Resource Management (MAHRM)
Officially aligned with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) worldwide Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, the Master of Art in Human Resource Management (MAHRM) program is designed to be flexible for both full-time students and working part-time professionals. Since the program is also approved by the Human Resources Certification Institution (HRCI), the courses can be utilized for recertification course credits for HR professionals who already have their certification. The curriculum in the MAHRM program is strongly based on exploring the fundamental concepts of strategic management, workforce planning, labor relations, compensation/benefits management, human resources development, occupational health, and workplace safety. After finishing the three required pre-requisites, students must successfully complete 33 semester credits and a three-credit Capstone course.
Accreditations
- Human Resources Certification Institution (HRCI)
- Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact Information
1132 Bishop St. Suite 504
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 544-0283
[email protected]
https://www.hpu.edu/academics/areas-of-study/graduate-programs.html
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Shidler College of Business
With a strong Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific orientation, the University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in the cultural, geographical, historical, and financial center of the island of Oahu in Honolulu. Famous for educating both of President Barack Obama’s parents, Barack Obama Sr. and Ann Dunham Soetoro, the University of Hawaii at Manoa is currently ranked as the 158th best college and 85th top public school in the nation. Within the unique multicultural global experience at this top-ranked research university, the Shidler College of Business aims to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs to prepare students for business leadership throughout the Pacific basin.
Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
Designed for both students who are already in human resource management functions and want to upgrade their skill sets and those who want to break into the field, the Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) program consists of 30 academic credit hours. As a cohort program, students will progress through the entire program as a group for 16 months of coursework with classes held on-campus every other Saturday and one evening each week. The curriculum is strongly built upon compensation, staffing, training, labor relations, occupational health and safety, leadership, organizational development, negotiations, and an integrative capstone project. For those interested in the program outside of Oahu, the program is also offered to neighboring islands through state-of-the-art video conferencing facilities.
Accreditations
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact Information
2600 Campus Rd. QLC 102
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-8266
[email protected]
http://www.catalog.hawaii.edu/schoolscolleges/business/general.htm
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