Mission
The mission of the Business Studies Department is to serve students and the local business community by offering quality programs that provide the knowledge and skills essential for success in entrepreneurship, higher education, or employment.
The Department of Business Studies currently offers the following programs of study:
- Associate of Arts Degree in Business (2 year program)
- Emphasis in Management
- Emphasis in Accounting
- Certification in Accounting Clerkship (1 year program)
More Business Certificate Programs are expected to be developed to meet local business needs. In CMI’s Department of Business Studies, our measure of accomplishment is making a difference for our students and the community. We invite you to explore the programs and resources we offer that can make all the difference for you.
Programs Offered
(AA-BUS) Associate of Arts Degree in Business
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree in Business is our newest program implemented in the Fall of 2016. This program coursework builds on the College’s Liberal Arts core curriculum which integrates an interdisciplinary core of studies with specialized business courses under two business specialty categories; Management and Accounting. Students who pursue this degree are primarily interested in transferring to a baccalaureate level institution.
(CC-ACC) Certificate of Completion in Accounting Clerkship
The Certificate of Accounting Clerkship was developed in 2012 to meet the workforce needs of businesses in this area. The certificate program focuses on examining theories, methods, and concepts of an inclusive approach to accounting work. It introduces methods used in lower level accounting work. The program also focuses on business related issues for personnel engaged in today’s accounting office.
Faculty
Kendall-Lekka, Meitaka
Department Chair
M.B.A., Accounting, Chaminade University of Honolulu
B.S., Accounting, Chaminade University of Honolulu
Professional Certification in Online Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Email: mklekka@cmi.edu
