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HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY
CHRIST'S UNIVERSITY IN PACIFIC
(2004 - 2024)

School of Business Management & Law

Greetings in the name of our wonderful Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! Welcome to the School of Business.

  • Certificate (L4 & L5), Diploma (L5), Advanced Diploma (L6) in Business Admin. and Accounting
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - B.Com. (L7)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - B.BA. (L7)
  • Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma - PG.Cert. & PG.Dip. (L8)
  • Master of Global Business - M.GB. (L9)
  • Master of Business Administration - M.B.A. (L9)
  • Master of Philosophy - M.Phil. (L9)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - P.hD. (L10)

 

Welcome to Christ’s University in Pacific, (CUP), Faculty of Business!  To prepare you for a successful and fulfilling career, we offer and coordinate all the requirements for study under-graduate and post-graduate program in business administration and global business. We look forward to assisting you and providing many opportunities to enhance your future career. As a business student you are advised to use this handbook, along with other important information sources, for guidance in the under-graduate and post-graduate business program.  Official information sources include the Under-graduate and post-graduate Handbook, Student Manual, Class Schedule, and department academic advisors.  Regularly meeting with an academic advisor is a good way to stay informed.

The purpose of the business major is to prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in both Christian organizations and secular business and/or graduate school by developing their intellectual capacity, leadership abilities, spiritual lives, and attitude of service. General knowledge of business principles complements a balance of techniques, theory, and practical application provided in each chosen concentration. Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the business program will be able to;

make ethical and moral choices based on a biblical worldview;

communicate effectively in written and oral presentations;

use current technology and computer applications effectively in their chosen profession;

relate knowledge to practical experiences; and

be prepared to pursue advanced study in their chosen field.

Business administrators shape and steer a firm's strategic plans based on a complex analysis of the business environment. This analysis includes considering the socio-political and economic climate of the areas in which the company conducts business. These administrators must have an understanding of finance, accounting, marketing, operations and management. Business certificate, diploma, bachelor , and postgraduate degree programs prepare you for this career not only by providing training in hard skills such as finance, economic, and accounting, but also by exposing you to human resource management, effective communication and the legal and ethical issues pertaining to conducting business locally, nationally, regionally, and globally.

With respect and sincere gratitude.

 

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & LAW: FACULTY OF BUSINESS DIVISION

Dean for School of Business and Law: Dr. Tau’aho ‘Ahokovi (PVC of Finance Affairs)

  • B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting) University of Western Sydney, Australia
  • M.Com. (Master of Commerce in Accounting) University of Western Sydney, Australia
  • P.hD. (Thesis: Forensic Accounting) Christ’s University in Pacific, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
  • ASA (Australian Society of Accountants) – Australia.

 

Senior Lecturer: Hon. Professor ‘Aisake Valu Eke 

  • Former Prime Minister of Tonga.
  • Former Minister of Finance of Tonga.
  • BA (Accounting & Economics) USP, Suva, Fiji.
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration) Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
  • DBA (Doctor of Business Administration – Doctoral Thesis: Quality Service in the Public Sector in Tonga) University of South Queensland, Australia  
  • CPA (Australia Society of Accountant), Australia.

 

Senior Lecturer: Professor Sione Tu’itupou Fotu (Quality Assurance Manager)

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Development Studies, USP, Suva, Fiji
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), USP, Suva, Fiji
  • Master Mariner, Auckland Nautical School, NZ

 

Senior Lecturer: Mr. Hasiloni Fungavai

  • B.A. (Accounting), USP, Suva, Fiji
  • ACA., Fiji Institute of Accountants
  • Chartered Accountant, Tonga Society of Accountants.
  • MBA., USP, Suva, Fiji
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Tonga Society of Accountants.

 

Senior Lecturer: Mr. Maika Haupeakui

  • Dip Ed (Tonga Techers' College, 1987)
  • BA Accounting & Economics - USP, Fiji - 1994)
  • DBA (University of Birmingham - 2001)
  • MBA International Finance (University of Birmingham, UK - 2002)

 

Senior Lecturer: Dr. Mele Mahe-Saulala

  • B.BA. (Bachelor of Business Administration) Patten University, Ca., USA.
  • M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) Patten University, Ca., USA.
  • P.hD. (Doctor of Philosophy) Christ’s University in Pacific, Nuku’a., Tonga.

 

Senior Lecturer: Mr. ‘Ipolito Lasalo

  • Master of Laws in Corporate, Commercial and Taxation Law (LLM) from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
  • Graduate Diploma and Master of Development Administration from the Australian National University.
  • BA with double majors in accounting and administration from the University of the South Pacific. 
  • FIPA (Aust), FFA (UK), FIML (Aust & NZ), and MAICD (Aust). 

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