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.
Students are increasingly choosing the Walton MBA program to strengthen their professional skillset and advance their careers in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States.
Two 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
No Test Score Required
Based on the high level of average work experience applicants bring to the program, the GMAT or GRE test score is waived as a recognition of the value this work experience brings to the academic setting.
July 19*
*Late applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to Jaime Tucker with any questions: JTucker@walton.uark.edu.
$49,354.40
Out of State: $49,354.40
International: $49,354.40
Healthcare Executive MBA: $57,147.20
View cost details
Walton College’s management and strategy faculty rank No. 20 nationally in total research publications across 10 top-tier academic journals and No. 10 in publications per faculty member.
07/21/2025 | By Nathan Bramwell
Designed for experienced professionals and rising leaders, the Walton Executive M.B.A. allows students to maintain their full-time careers while advancing their business acumen. Apply by Saturday, July 19.
07/15/2025 | By Nathan Bramwell
The Sam M. Walton College of Business has announced a redesign of its full-time M.B.A. program, fast-tracking the traditional 21-month format into an accelerated one-year curriculum.
07/14/2025 | By Adam Stoverink and Jerra Toms
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.
View more details in the Executive MBA Program catalog listing or in the Executive Healthcare MBA Program catalog listing.
The Walton Executive MBA program prepares our students to lead. We develop executive leaders by offering a broad coverage of the most essential business concepts, building critical skills in Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Economics, and Global Business. Students have the ability to network with business professionals from across the region and earn the same MBA degree as our full-time students.
In addition to the holistic overview of core business concepts, students are allowed the ability to take a deep dive into a specific area relevant to their interests or career focus: Supply Chain, Finance, Organizational Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Certificate, Retail, Business Analytics Certificate, Healthcare
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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* 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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