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Executive MBA
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.
Courses and Schedule
What coursework is required for this degree?
Work/Life Balance
Can I fit this in my schedule?
What is the time commitment?
Just the Facts
How Much? How Long?
Who can enroll?
How Do I Apply?
Admission to Walton College masters programs is selective. Enrollment in each program is limited.
Current Student Listing
Wondering who you’ll meet in class? Get to know our current students.
Just the Facts: Walton Executive MBA
Program Length
2 Years
Part time schedule: 6 hours of coursework per semester. Students attend class just one Saturday each month.
Start Date
Fall
New cohorts begin each Fall Semester for the Executive MBA program.
Admissions Info
Do I Qualify to Enroll?
Complete your undergraduate degree and meet additional requirements. View Requirements
Required Test
GMAT or GRE
A GMAT/GRE waiver is available for select candidates with quality work experience and a strong prior academic record.
Application Deadline
February 15
February 15 is the priority deadline date. June 15 is the final deadline.
Total Program Cost
$47,854
Out of State: $47,854
International: $47,854
Healthcare Executive MBA: $55,410
View cost details
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The Northwest Arkansas Community
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.
Courses and Program Schedule
First Year Classes
| Late Summer/Orientation 2 hours |
| Fall Semester 6 hours |
| Spring Semester 6 hours |
| Summer Semester 6 hours |
Second Year Classes
| Fall Semester 6 hours |
| Spring Semester 6 hours |
| Summer Semester 6 hours |
View more details in the Executive MBA Program catalog listing.
Program Highlights
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.
Executive MBA
Healthcare Career Track Option
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.
Work-Life Balance
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.
Executive MBA Saturday Class Dates
| Spring 2021 |
Summer 2021 |
Fall 2021* |
Spring 2022 |
Summer 2022 |
| January 9 |
May 15 |
August 28 |
January 15 |
May 21 |
| February 6 |
June 5 |
September 25 |
February 12 |
June 11 |
| March 6 |
June 26 |
October 30 |
March 5 |
July 9 |
| April 3 |
July 24 |
November 20 |
April 2 |
July 30 |
| April 24 |
December 11 |
April 30 |
*Students admitted to the Walton EMBA program are required to attend a four-day orientation from August 5-8, 2021. Please contact gsb@walton.uark.edu for more information.
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