Students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s College of Business and Economics (CoBE) are earning their degrees from one of the top business schools in the world.
The college was awarded extended accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), a distinction held by only 6% of business schools around the world.
The recognition means students can expect a world-class education backed by global standards. CoBE offers bachelor’s degrees in accounting and general business, with concentrations in finance, marketing, management, healthcare management, applied economics and professional studies.
“At a time when so many things are uncertain, it is reassuring to know that our students, faculty and staff have a solid foundation to work from,” said CoBE Director Todd Inouye. “Now our attention can be directed from building foundations to also growing our societal impact, enrollment and retention, including new initiatives at CoBE.”
High-quality education
UH Hilo’s CoBE was first accredited in 2005 and remains one of only two AACSB-accredited business schools in Hawaiʻi. The rigorous AACSB standards recognize schools that demonstrate high-quality teaching, innovation and continuous improvement.
“Thinking about how far we have come over the past three years makes me extremely proud to be a member of this college and university community,” said Inouye.
