With constantly evolving business requirements, employers need professionals with
broad knowledge of how various business functions fit together.
Our Executive MBA program will expand your expertise in core business fields so you
can draw critical connections that impact your organization.
Our program is built around your life and career. With face-to-face class days organized
just one Saturday per month, the Walton EMBA is designed to accommodate your busy
schedule as a working professional.
Strong connections with Fortune 500 companies in our region put you within reach of
a powerful network of business leaders so you can advance your career.
What coursework is required for this degree?
Can I fit this in my schedule?
What is the time commitment?
How Much? How Long?
Who can enroll?
Admission to Walton College masters programs is selective. Enrollment in each program is limited.
Wondering who you’ll meet in class? Get to know our current students.
2 Years
Part time schedule: 6 hours of coursework per semester. Students attend class just one Saturday each month.
Fall
New cohorts begin each Fall Semester for the Executive MBA program.
Do I Qualify to Enroll?
Complete your undergraduate degree and meet additional requirements. View Requirements
GMAT or GRE
Students may be eligible for a GMAT/GRE test waiver with a 3.2 undergraduate GPA or 3 years of professional work experience. Please review our master's admissions policies.
July 1
$47,854
Out of State: $47,854
International: $47,854
Healthcare Executive MBA: $55,410
View cost details
2021 Homecoming Queen Grace Crain (Walton MBA ‘23) handed off her crown to fellow Little Rock native Karlie Barnett at the Arkansas vs. Liberty Homecoming football game this year. Grace sat down with Walton MBA Insider to discuss her homecoming experience and what it means to be a leader, a role model and a Razorback.
December 5, 2022 | By Ariel Sibley
Ali Goforth, second year, full-time Walton MBA student and rotational intern at Mars Inc., graduated from the University of California San Diego in 2019. After relocating to Northwest Arkansas, Goforth served as the assistant director of marketing and communications for the MBA Programs Office.
October 5, 2022 | By Ariel Sibley
Phil Keil, Principal & Director of Strategy at Zweig Group, Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Fast 15 Class of 2017, and Walton MBA class of 2016, reflects on his time at Walton, challenges facing the current business climate, and how he seeks inspiration in his day to day.
October 3, 2022 | By Ariel Sibley, Kyleigh Tucker
Join a supportive and engaging community located in the vibrant business network of Northwest Arkansas, with over 300 Fortune 500 companies with a presence in the region.
Business leaders and Walton College alumni are closely connected to the college and the Executive MBA, not just during your studies, but throughout your career.
| Late Summer/Orientation 2 hours |
| Fall Semester 6 hours |
| Spring Semester 6 hours |
| Summer Semester 6 hours |
| Fall Semester 6 hours |
| Spring Semester 6 hours |
| Summer Semester 6 hours |
View more details in the Executive MBA Program catalog listing.
Because the Walton College is located in the heart of the retail industry, we have designed our Executive MBA curriculum with a strong foundation in the value chain and the consumer-packaged goods industry.
We focus on applications-based learning through cases and projects that can be quickly applied to your current workplace. By organizing around the value chain, the Walton EMBA blends theory with analysis of real-world business solutions.
Opportunities to grow don’t end with the classroom. Students will enhance their understanding of the business and cultural environments of prominent emerging markets through overseas projects in Global Business. EMBA students also participate in our award-winning entrepreneurship program, professional development with industry experts, and networking with extraordinary corporate connections.
The Healthcare career track is designed for students who wish to develop specialized expertise in health care administration, blended with best practices from other industries, as they complete a full MBA degree.
The healthcare course offerings are designed and will be delivered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in partnership with the Walton College. This program is specifically designed for physicians and other clinicians who wish to prepare themselves for managerial roles and for individuals interested in moving into healthcare management as well as for those who realize the need for specific healthcare expertise to benefit them in their current roles.
In order to provide our students with the necessary scope in healthcare administration studies, this track includes two additional classes and therefore incurs an extra cost. Please see Cost and Funding for details.
When trying to decide if getting your MBA is the next step to furthering your career, what often comes to mind is the time commitment. How can you take the leap into a program without the confidence that it won’t derail the life and career you’ve worked so hard to build?
We know you don’t have time to stop the rest of your life while you get your degree, so we designed the Walton Executive MBA to fit into your busy schedule. Our part-time program balances classroom instruction with online learning activities. With face-to-face class days organized just one Saturday per month, you can plan your schedule up to a year in advance. Our faculty make sure you know your assignments well ahead of time, giving you the ability to plan around your work schedule.
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Spring 2023 |
Summer 2023 |
Fall 2023 |
Spring 2024 |
Summer 2024 |
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January 21 |
May 20 |
August 26 |
January 20 |
May 18 |
| September 24 |
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September 23 |
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June 15 |
| October 8 |
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July 8 |
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March 9 |
July 6 |
| October 29 |
April 1 |
July 22 (ISYS Only) |
November 4 |
April 6 |
July 20 (ISYS Only) |
| December 3 |
April 29 |
July 29 (EMBA and MS SCMT Only) |
December 2 |
April 27 |
July 27 (EMBA and MS SCMT Only) |
* Students admitted to the professional programs in the Walton College are required to attend a multi-day orientation prior to the start of scheduled courses. Dates to be determined. Please contact gsb@walton.uark.edu for more information.
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