Apply for Admission: Graduate School of Business
How the Application Process Works
- Apply Now to register for an account and activate your PIN and password. (Chrome or Firefox is recommended)
- Choose the Walton Graduate School of Business application.
- Fill out and Submit the online application form.
- Upload the supporting documents in your Application Portal.
- Contact us for help: 479-575-2851, gsb@walton.uark.edu
* Please visit catalog.uark.edu for all graduate and international admission policies.
Cost and Funding
In addition to the Online Application and a $60 Application Fee, the following documents are required:
Transcripts and Final Degree Conferrals
- Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
- If you are a current or former U of A student, we have your official Arkansas transcript on file. You do not need to submit another copy.
Graduate Level Test Scores (GMAT or GRE)
- A GMAT or GRE score is required, unless you qualify for a test waiver. Please visit the Master's Program section of the University catalog for more information.
- Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
Statement of Purpose
- This is a professional statement of purpose including your goals and achievements, no more than 2 pages double spaced.
- For more details about a Statement of Purpose, see How Do I Write a Compelling State of Purpose?
Résumé
- Document and highlight your professional and academic achievements.
- You are welcome to review résumé advice on the Walton Career Services website.
Letters of Recommendation
- You will input the names and email addresses of 3 professional references in your Application Portal.
- They will then receive an automated email request to upload a letter on your behalf.
- If you are a working professional, you may include all employment-based references.
International Applicants please see the additional tab below.
Senior Waiver
For students 60 years and older, if you are interested in applying for the University’s Senior Waiver, please read through the General Student Fee Waiver for Students Sixty Years of Age or Older policy. Please keep in mind that program-specific fees are not waived under this policy. This would include the program fees associated with the Executive MBA, Healthcare Executive MBA, Professional MIS, Professional MABA, and Enterprise Systems graduate certificates. Students approved for the senior waiver would still be charged all fees associated with these professional programs. More information is also available on the University of Arkansas website.
Program | Application Deadline |
Duration of Program |
Orientation Dates |
Boot Camp & Preparatory Class Dates |
Full-Time MBA* | International Applicants and Priority deadline: February 15 Final: June 1 |
22 months | August 2-4 | Boot Camp variable start dates |
Executive MBA* | July 1 | 2 years | August 13-14 | Boot Camp variable start dates |
Healthcare Executive MBA* | July 1 | 2 years | August 13-14 | Boot Camp variable start dates |
Full-Time MIS | November 1 | 1 year | May 10 | Boot Camp TBD |
Professional MIS* | Priority: April 1 Final: July 1 |
22 months | August 13 | Boot Camp - 8/14 |
Master of Professional Accounting (MPACC)* | March 1 | 1 year | August 18 | |
Master of Accountancy (MACC) | March 1 | 1 year | August 18 | |
Integrated MACC* | February 15 (of your junior year) |
2 years | August 18 | |
Economic Analytics (MSEcon)* | April 15 | 1 year | July 29 | Econometrics Intercession 8/1 - 8/19 |
Economics (MAEcon) | January 15 | 1 year | July 29 | Math Intercession 8/1 - 8/19 |
Finance (MSFinn)* | April 15 | 1 year | August 16 | |
Marketing (MS MKTG)* | April 15 | 1 year | August 16 | |
Supply Chain Mgmt. (MSSCMT)* | April 15 | Flexible | August 10 (in-person, on-campus program) |
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Full-Time Master Business Analytics (MABA) | November 1 | 1 year | May 10 | Boot Camp TBD |
Professional Master of Business Analytics (ProMABA)* | Priority: April 1 Final: July 1 |
5 semesters | August 12-14 | Boot Camp 8/12 - 8/14 |
*A GMAT or GRE is optional for these master's programs for 2022 admissions. The remaining master's programs require a GMAT or GRE for 2022 admissions.
In addition to the Online Application and a $60 Application Fee, the following documents are required:
Transcripts and Final Degree Conferrals
- All transcripts and degree conferrals from your previous undergraduate and graduate institutions.
- Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
- If you are a current or former U of A student, we have your official Arkansas transcript on file. You do not need to submit another copy.
Graduate Level Test Scores (GMAT or GRE)
- An academic test score is required for all doctoral applications.
- Please check the individual program for specific test requirements.
- Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
- Analytical Writing score (AWA) is required for Fellowship consideration.
Statement of Purpose
- This is a professional statement of purpose highlighting your research interests and goals.
- Please review the Statement of Purpose information specific to your Ph.D. program.
Résumé or CV
- Document and highlight your professional and academic achievements.
- You are welcome to review résumé advice on the Walton Career Services website.
Letters of Recommendation
- You will input the names and email addresses of 3 professional references in your Application Portal.
- They will then receive an automated email request to upload a letter on your behalf.
Senior Waiver
For students 60 years and older, if you are interested in applying for the University’s Senior Waiver, please read through the General Student Fee Waiver for Students Sixty Years of Age or Older policy. Please keep in mind that program-specific fees are not waived under this policy. This would include the program fees associated with the Executive MBA, Healthcare Executive MBA, Professional MIS, Professional MABA, and Enterprise Systems graduate certificates. Students approved for the senior waiver would still be charged all fees associated with these professional programs. More information is also available on the University of Arkansas website.
Program | Application Deadline |
Duration of Program |
Required Test |
2022 Orientation & Boot Camp Dates |
Ph.D. Accounting | December 1 | 4 years | GMAT | July 29 Boot Camp TBD |
Ph.D. Econ | January 15 | 4-5 years | GRE | July 29 Boot Camp 8/1 - 8/19 |
Ph.D. Finance | December 15 | 4-5 years | GMAT preferred GRE also accepted |
July 29 Boot Camp TBD |
Ph.D. Information Systems | January 15 | 4-5 years | GMAT or GRE | August 18 |
Ph.D. Management | December 15 Admits every other year (2023, 2025, 2027...) |
4-5 years | GMAT or GRE | August 18 |
Ph.D. Marketing | December 1 | 4-5 years | GMAT or GRE | August 18 |
Ph.D. Strategy and Entrepreneurship | December 15 Not taking applications for Fall 2022 enrollment | 4-5 years | GMAT or GRE | |
Ph.D. Supply Chain Management | December 15 | 4-5 years | GMAT preferred GRE also accepted |
August 18 |
A GMAT/GRE is required for all doctoral programs.
In addition to the Online Application and a $30 Application Fee, the following documents are required:
Transcripts and Final Degree Conferrals
- Unofficial copies can be uploaded for an initial application review (official copies are needed to finalize admission).
- If you are a current or former U of A student, we have your official Arkansas transcript on file. You do not need to submit another copy.
Statement of Purpose
- This is a professional statement of purpose including your goals and achievements, no more than 2 pages double spaced.
- For more details about a Statement of Purpose, see How Do I Write A Compelling State of Purpose?
Résumé
- Document and highlight your professional and academic achievements.
- You are welcome to review résumé advice on the Walton Career Services website.
Letters of Recommendation
- You will input the names and email addresses of 3 professional references in your Application Portal.
- They will then receive an automated email request to upload a letter on your behalf.
- If you are a current undergraduate student or a recent graduate, please include a minimum of 1 academic reference.
- If you are a working professional, you may include all employment-based references
Senior Waiver
For students 60 years and older, if you are interested in applying for the University’s Senior Waiver, please read through the General Student Fee Waiver for Students Sixty Years of Age or Older policy. Please keep in mind that program-specific fees are not waived under this policy. This would include the program fees associated with the Executive MBA, Healthcare Executive MBA, Professional MIS, Professional MABA, and Enterprise Systems graduate certificates. Students approved for the senior waiver would still be charged all fees associated with these professional programs. More information is also available on the University of Arkansas website.
Program | Application Deadline |
Duration of Program |
Orientation Dates |
Boot Camp Dates |
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics | July 1 | 9-12 months | August 12-14 |
August 12-14 |
Graduate Certificate in ERP | May 1 | 12 months | August 12-14 |
August 12-14 |
Graduate Certificate in Blockchain Enterprise Systems | May 1 | 11 months | August 12-14 |
August 12-14 |
Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship | Variable | Variable | N/A | N/A |
In addition to the Online Application and a $30 Application Fee, the following documents are required:
Affidavit
- You must attest to hving earned an accredited undergraduate degree to qualify for graduate admission: https://graduate-and-international.uark.edu/_resources/forms/affidavit.pdf
List of Graduate Class Requests
- You will need to submit a list of the requested graduate classes you wish to take.
- A maximum of 12 hours of non-degree coursework may apply to a future degree program with full admission and department approval.
Senior Waiver
For students 60 years and older, if you are interested in applying for the University’s Senior Waiver, please read through the General Student Fee Waiver for Students Sixty Years of Age or Older policy. Please keep in mind that program-specific fees are not waived under this policy. This would include the program fees associated with the Executive MBA, Healthcare Executive MBA, Professional MIS, Professional MABA, and Enterprise Systems graduate certificates. Students approved for the senior waiver would still be charged all fees associated with these professional programs. More information is also available on the University of Arkansas website.
English Language Requirement
International applicants are required to submit a valid English language test score for admission review. Please visit the International Admissions website for accepted tests, minimum scores, and potential English language course requirements.
Ph.D. Language Requirement
Ph.D. students have a second/additional speak and writing score requirement for graduate assistantship duties.
I-20 or DS-2019 Additional Documents
Additional admissions documents will be required to produce an I-20 or DS-2019, and they will appear in the Application Portal following admission.
Official Scores must be received before I-20 Issuance.
International Credential Evaluation
The University of Arkansas conducts its own internal international credential evaluation. No outside evaluations are accepted.
Official Transcripts and Degrees
Required, official international transcripts/mark sheets/diplomas/degree conferrals for admitted students can be brought to the Graduate School of Business upon arrival. Visit International Admissions for more details.
Orientation and Arrival