University of Hawai'i Manoa: Institution Main

Founded in 1907 as a land-grant agricultural college, it relocated to Manoa in 1912. The college became the University of Hawai'i in 1920, with the addition of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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The University of Hawai'i Manoa employs over 80 faculty and academic staff in positions related to Japanese Studies.

Undergraduate Studies

• B.A. in Japanese Language is offered from the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures.
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration on Asia is offered through the College of Business Administration.
• B.A. in Asian Studies is offered by the Asian Studies Program.
• Those interested in admissions to the undergraduate programs at the University of Hawai'i Manoa should visit their Undergraduate Admissions webpage.

Graduate Studies

• M.A. in Asian Studies is offered with a concentration on Japan by the Asian Studies Program.
• Ph.D. in Japanese is offered by the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures.
• A Japanese-focused executive MBA is offered through the Business Department.
• Those interested in Japan-related degrees from other departments should consult the individual websites of the department.
• Those interested in admissions to the graduate programs at the University of Hawai'i Manoa should visit their Graduate Admissions webpage.

Other Academic Information

• Graduate certificate in Japanese Studies is offered by the Asian Studies Program.
• Graduate certificate in Pacific Asian Management is offered by the Pacific Asian Management Institute.
• Study abroad opportunities are offered for one- or two-semester periods in Kobe, Machida, and various other Japanese cities.
• There is a performing arts program in Kabuki, Noh, Japanese dance, Japanese music, Bunraku, and Kyogen.
• Courses related to Japanese Studies are taught in the following fields: anthropology, art, business administration, economics, geography, history, law, music, philosophy, political science, religion, sociology, and theatre & dance.