The Walton MBA

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.

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The Walton MBA is designed to be a transformational experience. Classroom learning is paired with professional development and global experiences to make you a well-rounded and competitive graduate.

Corporate internships and mentorships provide an ideal environment for you to build meaningful connections in Northwest Arkansas' thriving business community.

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Courses and Schedule

What coursework is required for this degree?

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Just the Facts

How Much? How Long?
Who can enroll?

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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

U.S. News & World Report

#24 Public MBA Program (2025)

MBA with a Supply Chain Track

#11 MBA with a Supply Chain Track (2025)

 

Just the Facts: Walton Full-Time MBA

Program Length

1 Year

MBA students complete 38 credit hours with their cohort.

Start Date

Fall

New cohorts begin each Fall Semester for the MBA program.

Admissions Info

Do I Qualify to Enroll?

Complete your undergraduate degree and meet additional requirements. View Requirements

Entrance Test

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 keep in mind that due to the competitive nature of this program, a GMAT/GRE score may enhance your application, even if you qualify for a test waiver. 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.

Total Estimated Cost

$29,149.42*

*In-state tuition and fees. Additional tuition and fees applied for out-of-state and international students.
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Financial Assistance

Paying for College

Scholarships, Graduate Assistantships, and Financial Aid

Class Profile

Current Students

View a listing of current Walton Full-Time MBA Students.

News and Notes: Walton MBA Insider

The Walton MBA 'Do Good' Project

As part of Adam Stoverink, Ph.D.'s Leadership and Ethics course, second-year Walton Full-Time MBA students, with support from the Walton College Business Integrity Leadership Initiative, leveraged $1,000 in funding per team to create impactful solutions.

01/22/2025

  More Updates: Walton MBA Insider

Career Development

Close ties with our corporate partners facilitate recruiting and networking opportunities, internships, and careers.

Students can participate in corporate internships, career counseling, and take advantage of all the Walton College Career Services has to offer.

Career Services

 

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.

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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 56103ACCT 52603 and ECON 52503.
FINN 51103: Cooperate Financial Management Financial analysis, planning and control; decision making and modeling for financial managers; and financial policies for management.
ISYS 53603: Business Analtyics 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 Behaviour 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 and Integrated Demand-Driven Value Networks 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 56103ACCT 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 Business 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.

Walton MBA: Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance

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

Graduate assistantships are a unique characteristic of the Walton MBA. Graduate assistantships may be for two years or less. During the period a student holds a graduate assistantship, he/she receives a complete tuition waiver and a stipend. In return, the student works as an assistant for 20 hours a week. Several graduate assistantships are offered.

All admitted students are automatically considered for assistantships after they are admitted to the program – no additional application required for assistantships. International applicants are also eligible to receive graduate assistantships.

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

MBA General Scholarship – one $1,000 scholarship available

  • Must be an MBA student to apply

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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