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The Walton MBA
Ranked #24 among public MBA programs in Best Graduate Business Schools by U.S. News & World Report, 2025.
In a global economy, professionals with broad knowledge across business fields stand out in the job market. Our full-time MBA program trains students who are eager to gain advanced business expertise and develop decision-making skills that span across business units.
Take Your Career to the Next Level with the Walton MBA
You’re looking to grow, to lead, to do more—and the Walton MBA is here to help you
make it happen. This isn’t just about getting a degree. It’s about giving you the
tools, experience, and connections to build the career you want.
With the Walton MBA, you’ll get hands-on learning, real-world projects, and chances
to develop your skills in and out of the classroom. You’ll travel, collaborate, and
work closely with peers and mentors who challenge you to think bigger.
And because we’re based in Northwest Arkansas—a booming business hub—you’ll have access
to corporate mentors and networking opportunities with some of the top names in business.
Plus, with strong financial support, you’ll have the resources to focus on your goals without the stress.
The Walton MBA was created with you in mind—designed to build upon your experience,
education, and professional aspirations.
This is your time. Let’s make the most of it!
Courses and Schedule
What coursework is required for this degree?
Just the Facts
How Much? How Long?
Who can enroll?
Funding
Tuition Assistance?
Scholarships?
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.
Top-Ranked MBA Program
The Wall Street Journal
#11 Return on Investment (Latest ranking from Wall Street Journal)
U.S. News & World Report
#24 Public MBA Program (2025)
#8 MBA with a Supply Chain Emphasis (2025)
The Walton MBA Advantage
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.
Just the Facts: Walton Full-Time MBA
Program Length
August through June
MBA students complete 38 credit hours with their cohort. The curriculum combines a focus on core coursework with electives and professional development programming.
Start Date
Fall
New cohorts begin each Fall semester for the MBA program. There is no spring or summer admission term.
Admissions Info
Do I Qualify to Enroll?
Complete your undergraduate degree and meet additional requirements. View Requirements
The Walton MBA is open to students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong professional and academic credentials.
Entrance Test
GMAT or GRE
A GMAT or GRE score is required, but can be waived for applicants with 2+ years of full-time professional work experience. Please review our master's admissions policies.
Application Deadline
February 15
February 15 is the international and priority deadline date. March 15 is the final
deadline. Applications completed after the February 15 priority deadline may only
be eligible for waitlist consideration.
Estimated Program Cost
$29,149.42*
*In-state tuition and fees. Additional tuition and fees for out-of-state and international
students.
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News and Notes: Walton MBA Insider
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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.
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Career Development
Close ties with our corporate partners facilitate recruiting and networking opportunities and careers.
Students can participate in career counseling, and take advantage of all the Walton College Career Services has to offer.
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
Our 38-credit hour program offers a balance of core business fundamentals, professional development, and career support, along with the ability to build skills customized for your specific career path
Fall One (16 hours)
BADM 55101: Professional Development #1
A concentrated emphasis on one business topic. Corequisite: MGMT 56103, ACCT 52603 and ECON 52503.FINN 51103: Corporate Financial Management
Financial analysis, planning and control; decision making and modeling for financial managers; and financial policies for management.ISYS 53603: Business Analytics
This course in managerial business analytics provides future managers with the key concepts of decision modeling and information technology management concepts. Students will learn to utilize real time operational business data, as well as quickly process and effectively leverage information. In addition, students will exercise strategic IT deployment skills for supply chain and marketing processes as well as develop strong decision modeling abilities.MGMT 56103: Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Managing in a global workforce, including human resource issues, motivation, performance evaluation, quality concepts, transformational leadership, and selection/ recruitment/ development of employees.MKTG 52203: Marketing
Product management, market research, marketing communications, retailing and distribution, consumer behavior, and social and ethical implications of marketing.SCMT 56303: Foundations for New Product Launch
Supply chain management is the integration of key business processes from end user through suppliers. The focus of this course is on the business fundamentals and core processes that must be linked throughout the supply chain in order to ensure the effective development and delivery of products and services that satisfy customers. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Department Consent.Spring One (17 hours)
BADM 55101: Professional Development #2
A concentrated emphasis on one business topic. Corequisite: MGMT 56103, ACCT 52603 and ECON 52503.BADM 5530V: Global Business (prep)
(Prep) Provides MBA students with the opportunity to explore a business problem in depth under the guidance of a graduate faculty member.ACCT 52203: MBA Accounting Analysis
Highlights the role played by accounting information in managing supply chains and retail operations. Provides tools for managing cost flows, including activity-based costing, retail accounting, and operational budgeting. Focuses on improving decision making processes, and linking the impact of retail/supply chain decisions to financial statements and shareholder value.ECON 52503: Economics of Management and Strategy
Information economics and applied game theory.SEVI 53103: Strategic Management
Strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and other topics related to the long-term success of the firm. Includes role of the general manager, international issues, and the impact of management fads on decision making.MBA Elective #1
Choose from: Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Retail Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.MBA Elective #2
Choose from: Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Retail Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.Summer One (5 hours)
BADM 5530V: Global Immersion
Provides MBA students with the opportunity to explore a business problem in depth under the guidance of a graduate faculty member.BADM 5370V: Special Topics
The Special Topics Course is a unique and versatile class designed to delve into varying and contemporary topics in the business world. It will focus on cutting-edge issues, emerging trends, and innovative practices in business. The course is designed to be adaptable, allowing for the integration of the most current and relevant topics in the business world.MBA Electives
- Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance
- Retail Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Professional Development
Your professional development is just as important as your academic development.
Each semester, you'll have opportunities to participate in workshops and customize your own program by choosing courses specific to your interests. You can listen to guest speakers from some of the biggest companies in the world, take workshops to improve your technical skills, and work with our image consultant experts to be your best for that dream job interview.
Topics differ each semester and, although you must participate in a minimum number, you are never limited in how many you can take.
International Applicant Expectations
Admission to the Walton Full-Time MBA is highly competitive—especially for international students. With a reduced cohort size and only a few seats available for international applicants, successful candidates must demonstrate exceptional qualifications. Strong GMAT or GRE scores, robust professional experience, outstanding academic achievement, and clearly defined career goals are essential. Due to limited space, applicants without these credentials may not be competitive in the current cycle. We encourage only those with truly distinguished profiles to apply and appreciate your understanding as we work to build a highly selective, high-impact learning environment.
Walton MBA: Funding Opportunities
Pursuing the Walton MBA is an investment in your future, and we're committed to helping you explore financing options. These include scholarship opportunities, graduate assistantships, and loans.
Graduate Assistantships
The newly redesigned Walton MBA offers a unique investment in top-tier talent by providing graduate assistantship funding to all admitted students. This ensures you have the resources to focus on building your business skills, achieving your academic goals, and developing your professional excellence.
During the period a student holds a graduate assistantship, he/she receives a complete tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. In return, the student works within the College for 20 hours a week throughout their appointment.
This level of funding support is meant to attract competitive applicants from a broad range of backgrounds. Successful candidates will share similar qualities including professional work experience, superior academic backgrounds, strong interview skills, and dedicated career aspirations.
MBA Scholarships
Ecklund Family Scholarship – two $4,000 scholarship available
- Minimum incoming GPA of 3.25
- Demonstrated leadership roles and experience
- Limited to supply chain management or entrepreneurship and innovation career tracks
- Demonstrated financial need
Karthikeyan Sennimalai Scholarship for International Students – two $1,800 scholarships available
- International students only
- Must have a 3.25 undergraduate GPA in the last 60 hours taken
Russell E. Westmeyer Fellowship in Graduate Studies - $9,000 available to award between multiple students
- Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better
- Must exhibit strong financial need
*Note amount and number of scholarships available are subject to change.
Other Forms of Financial Aid
Support for financial aid applications is provided through the University Financial Aid office.
Scholarships are available to all students, including international candidates. Applications for scholarships can only be made AFTER you are admitted. Please feel free to send any inquiries you have about these options to us at mba@uark.edu.
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