The islands of Hawaii offer some of the best accredited advanced accounting degree programs in the country. With distinguished higher education colleges and schools rich in history and student success, candidates of the Master’s degree program in accounting can successfully complete the programs with flexible schedules for those currently in the workforce or who are part of the internship programs. These degree programs prepare students for rewarding careers and career advancements in a variety of organizations including public, private, government and not for profit. Graduates from these master degrees in accounting will prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant examination and certification in the state of Hawaii.

Chaminade University

School of Business and Communication

Established in 1955, Chaminade University is the only private Roman Catholic, known as the Marianists, university in Hawaii. Marianists education offers educational growth intellectually, professionally, and spiritually with core values in education for adaptation to change, family spirit, and formation in faith. Further, Marianists provides an outstanding education for service, justice, and peace. The University offers five various degree programs and specializes in Master of Business degrees. The School of Business and Communication stands by their philosophy to go beyond the traditional business school program that teaches students how to build and business and wealth. The School of Business and Communication empowers students with the skills to build business and wealth for those who are less fortunate.

Master of Accounting Business Administration

For over thirty years, the Chaminade University School of Business and Communication has been a leader in the Master of Accounting Business Administration. The program prepares students to enter the workforce or to excel in their current positions with the knowledge of conducting business; managing people, projects, and systems; and how to apply these skills to the community and organizations. The Master of Accounting Business Administration degree program will prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant examination and certification in the state of Hawaii. The degree program offers flexibility in courses offered to accommodate those who have already entered the workforce. Successful completion of the Master of Accounting Business Administration degree program can be completed in 18 to 21 months when students take a minimum of two courses each 10 week quarter. The program is flexible that students can take a minimum of one class or three classes each quarter.

Accreditation

  • The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  • The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)

Contact
Dr. Scott Schroeder, Dean, School of Business and Communication
MBA Program
3150 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 739-4612
Email: mba@chaminade.edu
Website: http://www.chaminade.edu/business_communication/mba/mba_accounting.php

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Shidler College of Business

The University of Hawaii at Manoa was founded in 1907 as a public research university. The University is located in the eastern section of the Manoa Valley and offers 84 master degree programs in 19 schools and colleges. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is ranked in the top 30 by the National Science Foundation for federal research funding. The Shidler College of Business was founded and established in 1949 with the University of Hawaii. The school is named after Jay Shidler of The Shidler Group, who is an alumnus and successful and wealthy commercial real estate developer. In 2013, The Shidler College of Business was ranked in the top 25% of the best business schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Master of Accounting

The Master of Accounting degree program offered at the Shidler College of Business prepares students with educational advancements in auditing, financial accounting, and taxation. The degree consists of 30 credit hours, or 10 classes, which are instructed in the evenings during the week to accommodate students who are currently working or who are participants in the internship program. The Master of Accounting Business Administration degree program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Shidler College of Business will prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant examination and certification in the state of Hawaii. Prospective students who wish to enter into the Master of Accounting degree program who have not completed an undergraduate accounting degree must complete 15 required courses prior to applying. The Master of Accounting degree program at the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant examination and certification in the state of Hawaii.

Accreditation

  • The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  • The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Contact
Marc Endrigat, Director of MBA Admissions
2404 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-8266
Email: mba@hawaii.edu
Website: http://shidler.hawaii.edu/macc

Hawaii has some of the finest accredited master degree programs in accounting that are highly regarded and ranked as some of the best in the nation. These degree programs will prepare students to enter the workforce in exciting accounting careers and become outstanding leaders in their industries. The programs satisfy and prepare students to become licensed Certified Public Accountants in Hawaii.

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