Master's Degree Programs in Hawaii

In addition to the Shidler College of Business graduate admission requirements, students without an undergraduate degree in accounting are required to comple…

The Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ICAOM) has created a comprehensive professional degree program that leads to a Master of Acupunc…

MA candidates are expected to possess the BA degree and have a background knowledge of American culture. Requirements MA students may select either the Plan …

The MS in animal sciences is offered in both the basic and applied areas of genetics, nutrition, physiology, reproduction, animal health, molecular biology o…

Please consult departmental and graduate college guidelines for application instructions. Applicants to our Applied Archaeology MA program should explicitly …

Please consult departmental and graduate college guidelines for application instructions. Applicants to our Applied Archaeology or Applied Cultural Anthropol…

The Department of Anthropology offers a combined Bachelor's and Master's degree pathway. Most students in this program will be able to complete an MA degree …

Admission to MA candidacy is based upon a candidacy conference with the student and his or her three-person committee held sometime prior to the end of the s…

The MArch program provides students the opportunity to engage in a critical investigation of theory and practice, architectural approaches, concepts, applica…

The MA in art history emphasizes the arts of Asia and the Pacific. Applicants for the degree must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or…

A comprehensive program designed to equip students in China with cutting-edge AI/machine learning technologies and advanced data analytical methods, covering…

The MFA is the terminal degree in studio art. The normal period of study is three years in residence. Areas of specialization include ceramics, glass, painti…

Effective Fall 2024, the Department of Asian Studies offers five-year BA/MAAS and BA/MAIA pathways that help students earn a Bachelor's and a Master's degree…

The Department of Asian Studies offers five-year BA/MAAS and BA/MAIA pathways that help students earn a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in just 5 years. Asi…

The MAAS is an interdisciplinary program designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of a particular geographical and cultural region of Asi…

The Master of Asian International Affairs is designed for working professionals whose careers would be enhanced by a deeper understanding of contemporary Asi…

The program offers both the Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) MS degrees, but almost all students opt for the Plan B program as it dovetails better wit…

A minimum of 30 credits is required for the MS degree, depending on program specialization. Of these, 6 credits are required for the Plan A Thesis or Plan B …

An accelerated BS/MS degree program is offered in atmospheric sciences, as one of the university's combined bachelor's and master's (BAM) degree pathways. Th…

An accelerated BS/MS degree program is offered in atmospheric sciences, as one of the university's combined bachelor's and master's (BAM) degree pathways. Th…

Graduates with a master's degree in tropical medicine have gone on to careers in science education at the secondary and college level, technical and research…

Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) are separate MS programs with distinct purposes. Before admission to candidacy, the plan that a candidate intends to …

Since 1975, Chaminade's MBA program has educated for life, service, and successful careers, building professional competence, moral character, and a strong s…

The HPU College of Business MBA provides a foundation in core business disciplines, developing analytic, decision-making, and leadership skills. It offers tw…

Being the only AACSB International accredited graduate program in Hawai'i and one of the few MBA programs in the U.S. with a true Asia- Pacific focus, Global…

The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a STEM-designated program that teaches students how to synthesize data to make better business decision…

The curriculum core of the CMB program is a specialized lecture class, spanning two semesters (CMB 621-CMB 622). Additional required courses are CMB 611 - Se…

The candidate for the MS in chemistry (Plan A only) must complete at least 6 credit hours of CHEM 699 while completing required course work and at least 6 cr…

The department offers a graduate program leading to the MS degree in civil engineering with several areas of concentration under Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (n…

The Communication program offers a graduate MA degree in communication. The program's areas of specialization reflect the mission of the program: communicati…

The MS degree program is typically completed in 2 years across 6 semesters including summer sessions. Both Master's Plan A (thesis, 81 credits) and Plan B (n…

The Communicology Program offers an innovative MA program emphasizing the central processes and functions of human communication. Through course work and res…

BAM is a fast-track program designed to allow qualified students to receive both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in 5 years by al…

The combined BS/MS degree pathway is intended to allow students the opportunity to complete both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Scie…

The combined BS/MS degree pathway is intended to allow students the opportunity to complete both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Scie…

The master's program is intended for students planning to specialize in computer science or to apply computer science to another field. Applicants who do not…

The combined BS/MS degree pathway is intended to allow students the opportunity to complete both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Scie…

An advanced curriculum providing specialized knowledge and skills in construction project management, preparing graduates to lead and manage construction pro…

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) prepares students as counselors to work in the community and in schools, consistent with Chaminade's Ma…

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology is a 60 semester hour program that is designed to provide multicultural, student-centered training in counseling …

Counseling, Rehabilitation Counselor Education concentration, MEd The Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program is a distance education program leading to a…

The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's School Counseling program provides graduate-level training designed to prepare students for a fulfilling career as a pro…

Designed for those who want to advance in the field of criminal justice, the MSCJA examines the complex issues surrounding crime and justice and helps studen…

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Studies (MSCJS) is designed to ground students in advanced issues facing the criminal justice system, practitioners…