Professional Master of Information Systems
Masters GMAT/GRE Option for 2021 Admissions
For 2021 Walton master's program admissions, the GMAT or GRE is optional. While not required, you have the option to submit your test scores as part of a holistic admissions review. Programs may still conduct an interview as part of the overall process. Doctoral programs will still require a valid GMAT or GRE test score as part of the application. Please contact gsb@walton.uark.edu for more information.
Designed for working professionals, the part-time Master of Information Systems program can be completed in less than two years. Students benefit from cutting-edge curriculum, professionals in the classroom, and technology gifts provided by our industry partners.
Work/Life Balance
We had your work-life balance in mind when we designed the Walton Professional MIS. The program can be completed by taking six hours a semester for five semesters.
Courses are taught through a blended-delivery format with both face-to-face and online components, and students attend class one Saturday a month.
View Program ScheduleEnterprise Systems
Our students gain a competitive advantage through exposure to multiple enterprise systems platforms, coupled with large, real-world datasets.
Enterprise SystemsInnovative Curriculum
Our students come out of the program equipped with an understanding of where IT "fits" in the context of a business, and how IT can be effectively leveraged to support the strategic and tactical objectives of an organization.
CurriculumGMAT/GRE Waiver
A GMAT/GRE waiver is available for select candidates. If you have at least five years of quality work experience and a strong prior academic record, you may be eligible for a waiver. Please email us for more details.
Professional Master of Information Systems
Program Length: 22 months
Program Start Date: Fall
Application Deadlines
Early decision: April 1
Final deadline: July 1
Curriculum Overview
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Admissions Information
View Info and Requirements / F.A.Q.
Required Test**: GMAT or GRE
**A GMAT/GRE waiver is available for select candidates with quality work experience
and a strong prior academic record.
Program Cost
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Program Designation:
This is a STEM designated program.
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By The Numbers
View student data for the Professional MIS Program, to include acceptance rate, work experience, job placement, and top employers of our graduates.
Related Degree Programs
The full-time MIS program, as opposed to the part-time Professional MIS, can be completed in one year.
The Enterprise Systems Graduate Certificate is available in three unique concentrations: Business Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Blockchain Enterprise Systems.
A Great Time to Grow
In the current economic climate, you need to expand your knowledge and skill set to remain competitive. Management and leadership positions in Information Technology (IT) are increasingly being filled by candidates with graduate degrees. The Walton Professional MIS exposes students to many different aspects of IT, providing a well-rounded perspective with enough depth to be proficient in several disciplines. The Walton Professional MIS is also a great way to network and develop relationships with other professionals in the IT field.
Global Immersion
Through a 10-day immersion experience in Ireland or Germany, our study abroad course "Global Technology and Analytics" (ISYS 5933) provides an integrated overview of the global business environment and the IT challenges posed to modern organizations.
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Enterprise Systems
Enterprise systems platforms integrate business processes and align IT to support business strategy. Enterprise Systems at Walton College are comprised of four major hubs and support systems, along with access to large, real-world datasets:
- IBM z13 Mainframe Server
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016
- Teradata Database Server
- SAP Enterprise Resource Planning Software
- SAS
Curriculum Overview
Our Professional MIS curriculum is focused on delivering practical knowledge through hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in use today in the world’s largest organizations.
Our students learn concepts and techniques in areas such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Analytics, E-Business, and Enterprise Systems, and apply their knowledge to solve business problems using tools from IBM, SAP, Microsoft, Teradata, and SAS.
Program Outline (Professional MIS)
| Fall - Year One6 credit hours |
| Spring - Year One6 credit hours |
| Summer - Year One6 credit hours |
| Fall - Year Two6 credit hours |
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| Spring - Year Two6 credit hours |
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Designed for Working Professionals
The Walton Professional MIS is designed for working professionals. Once IS proficiency is demonstrated (Information Systems and Business Analytics Toolkit), the program can be completed by taking six hours a semester for five semesters (21 months). Courses are taught through a blended-delivery format with both face-to-face and online components, so students are in class only one Saturday per month. We work hard to simplify the logistics of returning to school, so that you can focus on learning. Additionally, many employers offer tuition reimbursement programs, so check with your HR department to see if this great benefit is available.
Professional MIS 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 12 |
September 25 |
February 12 |
June 18 |
| 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 Professional MIS program are required to attend a three-day orientation in August prior to the start of scheduled courses. Dates to be determined. Please contact gsb@walton.uark.edu for more information.
Admissions Requirements for the Professional MIS Program
Applicants for the Professional Masters of Information Systems Program who would like to take advantage of an early decision must submit an application by April 1st. Final deadline for applications to the Professional MIS program is July 1st.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Professional MIS students must attend the one day orientation in August. Additionally, students should attend the one/two day Information Systems and Business Analytics Workshop immediately following orientation.
A minimum of two years previous work experience is typically required for admission
to the Walton Professional MIS program. A GMAT/GRE waiver is available for select
Professional MIS candidates. If you have at least five years of quality work experience
and a strong prior academic record, you may be eligible for a waiver. Please email
us at gsb@walton.uark.edu if you have any questions.
Yes. Please call 479-575-2851.
We recommend professors and supervisors who know you and your potential well. However, academic references are not required if you have work experience.
Yes, you can take the GMAT after the application deadline. However, your application will not be considered complete, and an admissions decision cannot be made, until we have received your GMAT score.
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