Application Deadlines
Please be aware of the specific deadlines for Walton College graduate programs. In order to avoid last-minute issues, we encourage candidates to submit applications as early as possible.
Master's Programs
| Program | Application Deadline |
Duration of Program |
Required Test |
2021 Orientation & Boot Camp Dates |
| Full-Time MBA * | International Applicants: January 15 Priority: February 15 Final: June 1 |
22 months | GMAT or GRE | August 11-13 Boot Camp variable start dates |
| Executive MBA | Priority: February 15 Final: June 15 |
2 years | GMAT or GRE** | August 5-7 Boot Camp variable start dates |
| Healthcare Executive MBA | Priority: February 15 Final: May 1 |
26 months | GMAT or GRE** | August 5-7 Boot Camp variable start dates |
| Full-Time MIS * | November 1 | 1 year | GMAT or GRE | May 11 Boot Camp 8/14 |
| Professional MIS | Priority: April 1 Final: July 1 |
22 months | GMAT or GRE** | August 13 Boot Camp 8/14 |
| Master of Professional Accounting (MPACC) * | March 1 | 1 year | GMAT | August 19 |
| Master of Accountancy (MACC) * | March 1 | 1 year | GMAT | August 19 |
| Integrated MACC | February 15 (of your junior year) |
2 years | GMAT | August 19 |
| Economic Analytics (MSEcon) | April 15 | 1 year | GMAT or GRE | July 28 Boot Camp 8/2–8/20 |
| Economics (MAEcon) | January 15 | 1 year | GRE | July 30 Boot Camp 8/2–8/20 |
| Finance (MSFinn) | April 15 | 1 year | GMAT or GRE | August 17 |
| Marketing (MS Mktg) | April 15 | 1 year | GMAT or GRE | |
| Supply Chain Mgmt. (MSSCMT) | April 15 | 1 year | GMAT or GRE | August 17 |
| Full-Time Master Business Analytics (MABA) | November 1 | 1 year | GMAT or GRE | May 11 Boot Camp 8/14 |
| Professional Master of Business Analytics (ProMABA) | Priority: April 1 Final: July 1 |
5 semesters | GMAT or GRE** | August 13 Boot Camp 8/14 |
** Students with significant professional work experience may be eligible for a waiver.
Ph.D. Programs
| Program | Application Deadline |
Duration of Program |
Required Test |
2021 Orientation & Boot Camp Dates |
| Ph.D. Accounting * | December 1 | 4 years | GMAT | July 29 Boot Camp 8/2–8/20 |
| Ph.D. Econ * | January 15 | 4-5 years | GRE | July 29 Boot Camp 8/2–8/20 |
| Ph.D. Finance * | December 15 | 4-5 years | GMAT preferred GRE also accepted |
July 29 Boot Camp 8/2–8/20 |
| Ph.D. Information Systems * | January 15 | 4-5 years | GMAT or GRE | August 18 |
| Ph.D. Management * | December 15 Not taking applications for Fall 2022 enrollment | 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 |
Graduate Certificate Programs
| Program | Application Deadline |
Duration of Program |
Required Test |
2021 Orientation & Boot Camp Dates |
| Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics | July 1 | 9-12 months | N/A | August 13 Boot Camp 8/14 |
| Graduate Certificate in ERP | May 1 | 12 months | N/A | August 13 Boot Camp 8/14 |
| Graduate Certificate in Blockchain Enterprise Systems | May 1 | 11 months | N/A | August 13 Boot Camp 8/14 |
| Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship | Variable | Variable | N/A | N/A |
* Graduate Assistantship available. No separate application is required for assistantship consideration. Both domestic and international students are eligible for graduate assistantship consideration based on availability within each department.
