About the School

The School of Travel Industry Management (TIM) is recognized as a leading educational institution in hospitality, tourism and transportation management. TIM pioneered the concept of integrating all aspects of the travel industry under a single discipline. The School is accredited through 2015 by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), and has earned the TedQual (Tourism Education Quality) certificate designation by the World Tourism Organization (WTO).

Built on a foundation of management science, TIM also draws on a broad range of disciplines to provide high-quality education at the undergraduate and graduate levels to current and future professionals. 

The curriculum has an international perspective focusing on global issues affecting and shaping the industry. The visitor industry in Hawaii provides students with opportunities to study applications of theory to practical business situations. TIM's distinctive faculty, the School's extensive facilities and resources , the leading industry in Hawaii, and the international focus of the programs provide students a unique educational environment and experience.

The TIM School's Mission Statement is an expression of its commitment to excellence in travel industry management education.