Sam M. Walton
College of Business

Academic Programs at Walton College

Programs at Walton College

Undergraduate Programs

Through innovative business courses, high-tech facilities, and real-world experiences both locally and abroad, undergraduate students at Walton College learn how to use their strengths and skills to make a difference. Choose from majors in accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain, information systems, and more.

Bachelor's Degrees and Minors

Programs at Walton College

Graduate Programs

The Graduate School of Business prepares the business leaders of tomorrow. Our Walton MBA was ranked 24th among public business colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Choose from a Full-Time MBA, specialized master's degrees, doctoral programs, and graduate certificates across a range of disciplines.

Master's, PhD, and Certificates

Programs at Walton College

Executive Programs

Designed for working professionals, the Walton Executive MBA lets you earn your degree in two years by attending class just one Saturday each month. Walton Executive Education also delivers customized non-credit programs tailored to strengthen leadership, management, and technical skills for individuals and organizations.

Executive MBA Executive Education
Walton College Rankings and Statistics
#1 Undergraduate Supply Chain Program in North America 2020, 2022 & 2024 — Gartner 20th Top Graduate Entrepreneurship Program 2025 — Princeton Review 22nd MBA Program Among Public Business Colleges 2026 — U.S. News & World Report 25th Undergraduate Business Programs, Public Institutions 2025 — U.S. News & World Report

Why Walton

Why Walton

How does Walton support students?

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas provides dedicated advising and student success support from the first campus visit through graduation. Undergraduate and graduate students work one-on-one with advisors to plan coursework, navigate degree requirements, and connect with academic and career resources at every stage of their education.

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How does Walton connect you to careers?

The Walton College Career Connections Office helps University of Arkansas business students secure employment before graduation. Students access on-campus recruiting events, one-on-one career coaching, and direct connections to employers — including Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Northwest Arkansas such as Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt.

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Why Walton

What makes Walton's faculty exceptional?

Walton College faculty are active researchers at the University of Arkansas whose published work addresses real business challenges in supply chain management, consumer behavior, financial markets, and information systems. Students learn directly from faculty who publish in leading academic journals and collaborate with global companies on applied research projects.

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Who are Walton's industry partners?

Walton College's location in Northwest Arkansas — home to Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services — means students work directly with Fortune 500 companies as part of their education. Embedded company projects, executive-in-residence programs, and proprietary datasets from global industry leaders give Walton students hands-on experience unavailable at most business schools.

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Why Walton

What is the Walton alumni network?

The Sam M. Walton College of Business has more than 48,000 alumni working across every major industry worldwide. Many hold senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, regional employers, and startups. Current students connect with Walton graduates through structured mentorship programs, alumni speaker events, and the Walton College career network.

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Why Walton

Why choose Northwest Arkansas?

Northwest Arkansas has ranked in the Top 5 of U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live in the United States for four consecutive years. Home to the University of Arkansas as well as Fortune 500 companies and dynamic new startups, the region offers students a quality of life, cultural richness, and professional opportunity that most college towns cannot match.

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