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Written by Staff Writer
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Monday, 21 January 2008 |
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The University of Hawaii at Manoa boasts more than 20,000 students from 80 different countries at the Manoa Valley campus. Enrollment at UHM offers many different opportunities to its students. The following are some fast facts about the University of Hawaii at Manoa: - 1. Asian and Pacific Studies, Languages and Literature: The School of Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Studies (SHAPS) is the largest resource facility for Asian and Pacific studies in the world. SHAPS also houses the Centers for Chinese Studies, Hawaiian Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, Pacific Islands Studies, Philippine Studies, South Asian Students and Southeast Asian Studies.
2. Travel Industry Management: The School of Travel Industry Management is one of only 12 International Tourism and Education Training Centers in the world. it is recognized as a leading educational institution in hospitality, tourism and transportation management. 3. Electrical Engineering: Electrical Engineering (EE) is a field that works with the basic forms of energy that run our world, including the fields of electronics and information technology. - 4. Ocean and Earth Science and Technology: The mission of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) is to serve society by acquiring and spreading new knowledge about the ocean, earth and planets. SOEST seeks to enhance the quality of life in the state and nation by providing a world-class education, contributing to a high-tech economy, and promoting sustainable use of the environment.
5. International Business and Finance: A leader among U.S. business schools, UHM's School of International Business and Finance focuses on the Asia-Pacific region. International Business and Finance provides students with an in-depth understanding of the best business practices, an awareness of languages and cultures, and a solid comprehension of emerging technologies within today's complex global economic environment. The Top 10 Majors at UHM
- Education
- Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Psychology
- Art
- Communications
- Biology
- CTAHR (College of Agriculture and Human Resources)
- Travel Industry Management
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 09 February 2008 )
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