Walton College

Integrated Master of Accounting

The Integrated Master of Accountancy (IMAcc) combines a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a five-year program. Undergraduate accounting students may apply for the IMAcc program in their junior year.

Master of Professional Accounting

Rigorous preparation at the graduate level to help students achieve success in their chosen professional accounting career path. The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) requires 30 hours of coursework and offers three concentrations: Assurance and Analytics, Taxation, and Corporate Accounting.

Master of Accountancy

The (MAcc) program will provide you with a broad-based accounting education where critical thinking, creative problem solving and professional determination are encouraged. 

Accounting Ph.D.

The Ph.D. program in accounting prepares doctoral candidates for leading graduate schools of business by placing a heavy emphasis on research skills and research quality. Our accounting faculty work closely with doctoral students and research a wide range of business topics.

Master of Science in Economic Analytics

The Master of Science in Economic Analytics is an intensive 10-month program that will provide a thorough training in descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics. 

Master of Arts in Economics

This program provides rigorous training in the study of economic theory and applied economics, preparing students for careers in private and public sectors. 

Economics Ph.D.

The course of studies provides a solid foundation in economic theory, econometrics, and various applied fields. Students will gain technical proficiency in the core disciplines, learn to develop independent models, and undertake empirical research in an applied field of study.

Master of Finance

Become an effective financial manager and with cross-functional expertise. Meet challenges in corporate finance, real estate, banking, energy, and wealth management. 

Finance Ph.D.

Over a 4-5 year period, Ph.D. students must successfully complete 42 credit hours of coursework, a research paper, a written comprehensive exam, and successfully defend and conclude an approved doctoral thesis.

Master of Information Systems (full-time)

The full-time MIS program can be completed in one year. The part-time program, designed for working professionals, can be completed in less than two years. 

Professional Master of Information Systems (part-time)

This part-time program designed for working professionals can be completed in less than two years. Students take 6 hours each semester and meet one Saturday each month. 

Master of Applied Business Analytics

Identify, assess, and seize the opportunity for data-driven value creation in the private and public sectors. This degree is offered in both a part-time and full-time schedule, and focuses on business analytics, data handling and management, machine learning methods, optimization and computing.

Professional Master of Applied Business Analytics

The Walton Professional MABA is designed for working professionals. Once IS proficiency is demonstrated (Information Systems and Business Analytics Toolkit), the program can be completed by taking six hours a semester for five semesters (21 months).

Enterprise Systems Graduate Certificates

Our certificate programs are provided in an online and in-class (one Saturday per month) hybrid format, perfect for the working professional. We offer certificates with concentrations in:

1. Business Analytics (9-month program)
2. Enterprise Resource Planning (12-month program)
3. Blockchain Enterprise Systems (11-month program)

Information Systems Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree, a 4-5 year program, prepares students to be world-class researchers and top-notch faculty.

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship, a 12-credit hour program, is open to graduate students from all disciplines. This certificate builds a foundation for work in commercial or non-commercial enterprises, new products or processes creation, social entrepreneurship or leadership positions.

Management Ph.D.

A Walton College Ph.D. in Management takes 4-5 years and prepares candidates to become excellent researchers and educators. Candidates work closely with faculty who research diverse topics such as corporate governance, employee stress, strategic human resource management, business ethics and social responsibility, employee pay systems, psychological contracts, knowledge management and organizational politics.

Marketing Ph.D.

A Ph.D. in Business Administration with a marketing concentration, a 4-5 year program, focuses on one of three areas: channels (e.g., retail, logistics, transportation, supply chain management), management (e.g., strategy, international, relationship marketing) or communications (e.g., consumer behavior, advertising, promotion).

Master of Supply Chain Management

Available in either a full-time or part-time format, this program is designed for early career professionals to supplement their business knowledge with specialized training in supply chain management. It prepares students for careers in manufacturing, sourcing, planning, logistics, distribution or new product introduction.

Supply Chain Management Ph.D.

The Ph.D. in Business Administration with a supply chain management concentration, a 4-5 year program, prepares students for careers in research and academia at leading universities and institutions.