Aloha from the Dean!
Allison J. Gough, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business
Aloha and Welcome!
It is my honor to serve as Acting Dean of the College of Business at Hawai’i Pacific University. In the College of Business, we are committed to providing you with the skills necessary to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s business world. Our programs cultivate the adaptability and flexibility necessary to excel in a fast-paced and fluid business environment, to respond to and anticipate change, meet challenges and innovate.
Our programs and curricula focus on connecting classroom learning with real-world experience and application. Project-based and experiential learning are at the heart of all of our degrees. From internships with leading corporations to consulting projects with local businesses, we offer invaluable experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Through our partnerships with industry leaders, you will have access to cutting-edge resources and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Our internationally renowned faculty, who blend academic expertise with a wealth of industry experience, are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of business leaders with the skills and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.
Our ethos in the College of Business is to make success accessible to everyone. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in person and online, seeking to meet the needs of the moment and the future. Whether you are a traditional undergraduate, a working professional seeking to advance your career, or someone returning to education after a break, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Thank you for considering Hawai’i Pacific University. I hope to welcome you to the community soon!
College of Business
DISCOVER YOUR PATH TO A MEANINGFUL CAREER IN BUSINESS
At HPU, we know there is no single path to a successful career in business. We understand students need the flexibility to explore different areas of business while acquiring real-world skills that are directly applicable to whatever path they choose.
We are committed to offering business students the experiential learning opportunities we believe are key to translating what they learn in the classroom into their individual careers. That’s why HPU became the first university in the world to partner with Coursera’s Career Academy, providing students at the undergraduate and graduate levels access to Career Academy certificates that complement business students’ degree programs of choice. Learn more about how we’re helping our students become career-ready with skills-based learning from leading organizations.
23000+
College of Business Alumni in 91 countries
Career Academy Partner
Honolulu is a hub of industry and key recruiting destination for Fortune 500 companies.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Graduate Programs
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Master of Science in Construction Management
- Master of Business Administration
After you complete your first semester, you can specialize your MBA with the following Graduate Certificates:
- Graduate Certificate: Environment, Policy & Leadership
- Graduate Certificate: National Security & Strategic Studies
- Graduate Certificate: Nonprofit Management
- Graduate Certificate: Professional: Organizational Development and Change
- Graduate Certificate: Sustainability and Security Studies
- Graduate Certificate: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Microcredentials for Lifelong Learners
- Project Management/Agile Project Management
- Cybersecurity/Security Awareness
- Human Resource Management/HRCI
- LEED Green Building
- Banking
- Non-Profit Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Web Design
- Sustainable Management
- GED Preparation
- Emergency Management
- Security Awareness
- Small Business Management
- Six Sigma and Lean
...and many more!
WHY College of Business?
Receive a first-class, skills-based business education in paradise. Earn credits through 20+ job-relevant online certificates from global organizations that include Google, Salesforce, IBM, Meta, and Intuit. Explore potential career paths through internships and industry-leading partnerships and collaborations like Grow with Google, MindEdge, and more. Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, or lifelong learner looking for continuing education – or a combination of these – HPU offers individualized, and flexible pathways to a career in business.
Students choose the College of Business at Hawai'i Pacific University because they want to learn in a collaborative and innovative environment. Our top-notch faculty combine project-based learning with the latest tools and research to replicate the challenges of a real-world business environment. Are you ready to join our ʻohana and become a future leader in business?