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University of Hawai'i Manoa: Institution Main

Research access guide for the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

Overview

About the University of Hawai'i Manoa:

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.

Resources and Facilities

Institution

Institution: Hawai'i University
Founded: 1907
Type: state university
Location: Honolulu, HI


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Japanese Studies

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.

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