Cost and Funding: Graduate School of Business
Learn about the current tuition and fees for enrolling in graduate school programs at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Choose from a variety of degree programs across a number of business disciplines. The tuition and fees presented below reflect the academic year 2024-25 rates.
Tuition Information for Masters and Certificate Programs
Below you're find cost information related to specific Walton graduate programs. Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) - 51 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $742.10 | $1,849.72 | $1,849.72 |
| Total = $37,847.10 | Total = $94,335.72 | Total = $99,990.72* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, Travel, and the Global Immersion Trip.
*International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) - 38 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
| $1,280.35* | $1,280.35* | $1,280.35* |
| Total = $48,653.30 | Total = $48,653.30 | Total = $48,653.30 |
*Total amount includes books and other fees associated with professional programs.
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Housing, Laptop, Parking, Travel, and the Global Immersion Trip.
Tuition & Fees In Detail
Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) - 38 hours
| Tuition/credit hour | $446.29 |
| Walton Differential Tuition/credit hour | $168.67 |
| Fees/credit hour | |
| Program | $528.39 |
| Course Material | $100 |
| Off-Campus (Global Campus Fee) | $30 |
| Technology | $7 |
Healthcare Executive Master of Business Administration (HCEMBA) - 44 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
| $1,280.35* | $1,280.35* | $1,280.35* |
| Total = $56,335.40 | Total = $56,335.40 | Total = $56,335.40 |
*Total amount includes books and other fees associated with professional programs.
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
Tuition & Fees In Detail
Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Executive MBA) - 44 hours
| Tuition/credit hour | $446.29 |
| Walton Differential Tuition/credit hour | $168.67 |
| Fees/credit hour | |
| Program | $528.39 |
| Course Material | $100 |
| Off-Campus (Global Campus Fee) | $30 |
| Technology | $7 |
Master of Accountancy (MAcc) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $692.10 | $1,799.72 | $1,799.72 |
| Total = $20,763.00 | Total = $53,991.60 | Total = $56,846.60* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $692.10 | $1,799.72 | $1,799.72 |
| Total = $20,763.00 | Total = $53,991.60 | Total = $56,846.60* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Master of Arts in Economics (MAEcon) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $692.10 | $1,799.72 | $1,799.72 |
| Total = $20,763.00 | Total = $53,991.60 | Total = $56,846.60* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Master of Science in Economic Analytics (MSECAN) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $692.10 | $1,799.72 | $1,799.72 |
| Total = $20,763.00 | Total = $53,991.60 | Total = $56,846.60* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Master of Science in Finance (MSFINN) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $692.10 | $1,799.72 | $1,799.72 |
| Total = $20,763.00 | Total = $53,991.60 | Total = $56,846.60* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Master of Science in Marketing (MSMKTG) – 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $692.10 | $1,799.72 | $1,799.72 |
| Total = $20,763.00 | Total = $53,991.60 | Total = $56,846.60* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCMT) - 30 hours
Part-Time, On-Campus
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $767.10 | $1,874.72 | $1,874.72 |
| Total = $23,013.00 | Total = $56,241.60 | Total = $59,096.60* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
100% Online
| Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
| $664.74 |
| Total = $19,942.20 |
Professional Master of Information Systems (Pro MIS) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
| $1,016.82* | $1,016.82* | $1,016.82* |
| Total = $30,504.60 | Total = $30,504.60 | Total = $30,504.60 |
*Total amount includes books and other program costs associated with professional programs.
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
If the IT Toolkit course credit is needed, tuition and fees will increase to include the cost of one additional 3-hour course.
Full-Time Master of Applied Business Analytics (MABA) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $692.10 | $1,799.72 | $1,799.72 |
| Total = $20,763.00 | Total = $53,991.60 | Total = $56,846.60* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
If the IT Toolkit course credit is needed, tuition and fees will increase to include the cost of one additional 3-hour course.
Professional Master of Applied Business Analytics (Pro MABA) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
| $1,016.82* | $1,016.82* | $1,016.82* |
| Total = $30,504.60 | Total = $30,504.60 | Total = $30,504.60 |
*Total amount includes books and other program costs associated with professional programs.
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
If the IT Toolkit course credit is needed, tuition and fees will increase to include the cost of one additional 3-hour course.
Master of Healthcare Business Analytics (MHCBA) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $767.10 | $1,874.72 | $1,874.72 |
| Total = $23,013.00 | Total = $56,241.60 | Total = $59,096.60* |
*Total amount includes books and other program costs associated with professional programs.
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Business Analytics - 12 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
| $692.14* | $1,799.72* |
| Total = $8,305.68 | Total = $21,596.64 |
*Total amount includes books and other program costs associated with professional programs.
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
Graduate Certificates - Enterprise Systems - 12 hours each
Enterprise Systems Graduate Certificates available in the following: Business Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Cybersecurity and Data.
| Estimated Tuition and Fees per hour | |
| $1,016.82* | |
| Total = $12,201.84 |
*Total amount includes books and other program costs associated with professional programs.
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
Master of Science in Product Innovation (MSPI) - 30 hours
| In-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
Out-of-State Estimated tuition & fees per hour |
International Estimated tuition & fees per hour* |
| $767.10 | $1,874.72 | $1,874.72 |
| Total = $23,013.00 | Total = $56,241.60 | Total = $59,096.60* |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
* International students are assessed an annual insurance fee, a one-time orientation fee, and per-semester student fee. For more details regarding these fees, please visit Graduate Catalog Fee and General Information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship - 12 hours
| In-State tuition & fees per hour | Out-of-State tuition & fees per hour |
| $692.14* | $1,799.72* |
| Total = $8,305.68 | Total = $21,596.64 |
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Books, Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
Cost and Funding Resources
It is never too early to start looking for funding resources — even if you are not yet enrolled in a graduate program.
Master's Students
Assistantships*
Students admitted to certain Walton programs do not have to submit a separate application for a graduate assistantship. For questions on which programs offer assistantships, contact the Graduate School of Business (gsb@uark.edu). Graduate assistantships include a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend. Visit Graduate School and International Education for details on graduate assistantship benefits.
*We realize that potential funding is an important part of planning for any graduate degree. At this time, only the full-time MBA program offers assistantship funding on the master's level. No other Walton master's degree provides any direct funding (such as Graduate Assistantship, Research Assistantship, Teaching Assistantship, Scholarship or Fellowship).
Financial Aid
U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens can apply for student loans. To apply, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Visit the Office of Financial Aid to learn more.
University Resources
The University of Arkansas Graduate School and International Education outlines in great detail the many types of financial assistance available to qualified graduate students.
Ph.D. Students
Assistantships
A separate application is not required for graduate assistantships. Students admitted to a Walton College Ph.D. program are automatically considered for a graduate assistantship which includes a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend that ranges from $23,400 to $30,000 based on department. Please call or email the Graduate School of Business with any questions – (479)575-2851 or gsb@walton.uark.edu.
Fellowships
Highly qualified students may be nominated for fellowship funding in addition to an assistantship. Please call or email the Graduate School of Business with any questions – (479)575-2851 or gsb@walton.uark.edu.
Financial Aid
U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens can apply for student loans. To apply, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Visit the Office of Financial Aid to learn more.
The University of Arkansas Graduate School and International Education outlines in great detail the many types of financial assistance available to qualified students.