BUS 1000 - Introduction to Business
An introduction to the managerial process and the functioning of business. This course integrates findings of the behavioral sciences with classical, quantitative systems, and other approaches to business.
Credit: 3
BUS 1040 - International Travel and Tourism
This course is designed to introduce students to the tourism and hospitality industry by examining the infrastructure, service, and marketing in these industries. The course focuses on the interdependence of hotels/resorts, food and beverage establishments, attractions, casinos, meetings and conventions. Examples from Hawai‘i and international destinations are used in class.
Credit: 3
BUS 1500 - Statistical Techniques in Business
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 1105 or MATH 1115 or MATH 1130, or MATH 1140 or MATH 1150 or a score of 570+ in SAT Mathematics or a score of 24+ in ACT Mathematics or an appropriate score on the placement test.
This course provides students majoring in management, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, and other fields of business administration with an introductory survey of the many applications of descriptive and inferential statistics. The focus is on business applications that are used to solve business problems. Topics include data exploration, probability distributions, confidence internal, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regressions analysis, nonparametric methods, and statistical process control and quality management. Use of computer tools for carrying out statistical analysis is also a major emphasis.
Credit: 3
BUS 2500 - Mathematics for Business
Prerequisites: MATH 1123
This course is designed for business and economic students. It enables students to learn and apply mathematics skills to a business setting. Topics included review of basic algebra, linear and nonlinear equations, set theory and mathematic proofs, functions of one and many variables, differentiation, single and multivariate optimization, constrained optimization, financial mathematics, linear programing, and business forecasting. Students will not only know the mathematics of these concepts but also be able to apply the concepts to solve business problems and make sound business decisions.
Credit: 3
BUS 3801 - Sports and Coaching Administration
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL II course or HON 1000
The sports industry is expected to exceed $100 billion in the world. Interest in sports starts at a young age and continues through high school, college, professional, and recreational levels. This course provides those students who are interested in sports management with the opportunity to view sports from the perspective of a sports administrator and/or coach. The course requires an interview with a local coach to gain direct knowledge of the administrative responsibilities. Topics will include current issues in the sports industry.
Credit: 3
BUS 3910 - Special Topics in Business
Course may be repeated if topic differs.
This is a special topics course in Business that contains subject matter or content intended to address specialized issues that are contemporary within the Business field of study.
Credit: 1 to 3
BUS 3990 - Business Internship
Prerequisite: At least a 2.7 GPA for undergraduate level.
Internships provide students with applied, experiential learning opportunities so that they can make connections between academic study and the practical application of that study in a professional work environment. Academic internships are supervised by a faculty member and an on-site professional supervisor. All academic internships must be approved in advance by the department or program. Unless stipulated otherwise by the department or program, credit hours are defined by the university's credit hour policy (for example, a 3-credit internship will require a minimum of 120 hours onsite). Internships may be repeated for a total of 9 credit hours.
Repeatable for up to 9 credits.
Credit: 3
BUS 3995 - Business Practices
Course Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major.
This course is intended for students unable to take an internship, such as those with full-time jobs, military commitments, or international status. This course will provide opportunities to gain practical experience through seminars, business-related competitions, real-world simulations, or academic workshops.
Credit: 3
BUS 5001 - MBA: Ho’omākaukau
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Ho‘omākaukau, in the Hawaiian language, translates to “to prepare; make ready.” This course welcomes students to the MBA program and must be completed before students can register for their second term. It introduces the program learning outcomes and contains critical prerequisite knowledge and concepts that are required for core courses and information related to expectations for graduate students.
Credit: 0 to 1
BUS 6000 - Seminar Series in Business
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
This is a seminar course for College of Business speaker series that contains subject matter or content intended to address specialized issues that are contemporary within the general business field of study.
Credit: 0
BUS 6910 - Special Topics in the MBA Program
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
This is a special topics course in the MBA Program that contains subject matter or content intended to address specialized issues that are contemporary within the MBA Program field of study.
Credit: 1 to 3
BUS 7100 - Data Analytics and Digital Transformation
Course Restriction: Restricted to students in the Doctor of Business Administration degree
This course focuses on designing and evaluating strategy initiatives that leverage analytics and digital/AI capabilities. Students examine how algorithmic and analytics-based operating models reshape competitive advantages and how leaders convert strategic intent into an execution-ready transformation roadmap with governance and measurable outcomes. Emphasis is placed on decision framing, evidence quality (quantitative and qualitative), authoritative sources, practical solution design, and professional/ethical guardrails appropriate for strategy initiatives at scale.
Credit: 3
BUS 7300 - Global Macroeconomic and Business Change
Course Restriction: Restricted to students in the Doctor of Business Administration degree
This course examines how global macroeconomic trends and financial market dynamics shape organizational strategy and the business environment. Topics include exchange rate movements, capital flows, trade and investment patterns, global value chains, geopolitical developments, and macroeconomic risk assessment. Emphasis is placed on integrating analytical frameworks to interpret global developments, evaluate economic opportunities and risks, and formulate strategies that promote sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.
Credit: 3
BUS 7400 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Course Restriction: Restricted to students in the Doctor of Business Administration degree
This course examines advanced theories and frameworks of negotiation and conflict resolution within complex organizational and global contexts. Topics include bargaining dynamics, stakeholder alignment, cross-cultural communication, mediation strategies, and the role of power, trust, and ethics in achieving durable agreements. Emphasis is placed on employing analytical frameworks to evaluate negotiation processes, interpret conflict dynamics, and design strategic approaches that enhance collaboration and organizational effectiveness.
Credit: 3
BUS 7999 - MBA: A Hui Hou
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
A hui hou, in the Hawaiian language, translates to “until we meet again.” This course forms the completion of the MBA program. It summarizes the program learning outcomes and important concepts and assesses whether students have mastered them. The course also provides career advice and sets students up to be successful in their profession.
Credit: 0 to 1
BUS 8900 - Doctoral Writing and Research Methods
Course Restriction: Restricted to students in the Doctor of Business Administration degree
This course prepares students for doctoral-level research through advanced instruction in academic writing, conceptual framing, and methodological reasoning. Topics include formulating research questions, synthesizing scholarly literature, evaluating methodological approaches, constructing theoretical arguments, and developing coherent research proposals. Emphasis is placed on producing writing that meets doctoral standards of clarity, rigor, and evidence-based justification in preparation for the dissertation foundation sequence.
Credit: 3
BUS 8910 - Quantitative Research and Analysis
Course Restriction: Restricted to students in the Doctor of Business Administration degree
This course develops advanced quantitative research competencies required for doctoral-level applied inquiry in business and organizational contexts. Topics include research design, hypothesis development, sampling strategies, measurement validity, regression-based and multivariate statistical modeling, generalized linear models, and contemporary quantitative approaches used in applied business research. Emphasis is placed on evaluating methodological choices, assessing model robustness, interpreting empirical results, and using quantitative evidence to inform theory-driven and practice-oriented conclusions.
Credit: 3
BUS 8920 - Qualitative Research and Analysis
Course Restriction: Restricted to students in the Doctor of Business Administration degree
This dissertation foundation course introduces qualitative research methods used in business and organizational contexts. Students examine approaches such as case study, ethnography, grounded theory, and action research, and gain practical experience with techniques including interviews, participant observation, and group-based inquiry. The course also explores qualitative applications involving text-based analysis, including the use of natural language processing tools to analyze textual data. Emphasis is placed on research design, data collection, analytical strategies, and ethical considerations related to data governance and privacy that support dissertation projects and applied business inquiry.
Credit: 3