The Online Learner
EMBA Student Describes 'How to Maximize Your Investment'
For those considering an MBA, you’ll find a recap of my first semester and insights on what you might encounter, what to look forward to, and how to maximize your investment.
Online Degree Programs
From the University of Arkansas
Flexible
Flexible
University of Arkansas Online programs give you the flexibility to balance family, work and school responsibilities. You do not have to put your life on hold while working toward a better one. Online programs are designed by academic departments on the Fayetteville campus to offer you another path to earning a degree from a top-tier public research university.
Affordable
Affordable
Students in an approved online degree program pay in-state tuition, have access to the U of A's support network, and become part of a long-standing community of passionate learners.
Support
Support
We’ll Help You Get and Stay on Course
The Online Student Liaison Office is here to help you get enrolled, stay on track, and navigate life as an online student. There is no shame in asking for directions on your road from application to graduation. So, ask away! We are always here to help point you in the right direction.
Student Stories
From Our Online Students and Graduates
I was a first-generation student. I had already accomplished so much by earning an associate's degree in business, but I wanted to further my education in accounting because this is where I can help others most. I like numbers and the order of accounting, and I want to use my...
Emily Burtnett
Waldron, AR
B.S.B.A. in Accounting
Read Emily's Story
It was always my plan, of course, to go to college, even back in Brazil. When I had the opportunity to come to United States to pursue the sport, I couldn't let that pass by. I'm a fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and I'm a program director. I became interested...
Sophia Bazzi
Little Rock, AR
B.S.B.A. in General Business
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I am actually doing five of the online programs. I am projected to graduate in May of 2027. ... My advice is to have really good time management skills and to have good self-motivation. Stay focused and always try and work ahead and, you know, don't miss any due dates. I would...
Nicole Price
Mount Ida, AR
B.S.B.A. in Accounting
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Being an online student is definitely challenging, it takes a lot of discipline and motivation to stay on track without the structure of an in-person class. Reaching out to professors has helped me stay engaged and feel more connected to the coursework and the overall college experience.
Sammy Massri
Bentonville, AR
B.S.B.A. in Accounting
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The Online Learner
What does it take to be a successful online student at the U of A? What jobs can you pursue with an online degree? What’s special about U of A educators? The Online Learner blog describes the U of A learner experience and introduces the innovative people who shape those experiences.
Princeton Review Ranks Educational Leadership Doctoral Program Among Best to Advance Careers
The Princeton Review recently named the U of A College of Education and Health Professions' educational leadership doctoral program among the best online Doctor of Education programs in the country, citing its flexibility, affordability and access to innovative technology that ...
Two Decades of Dedication: HR Professional Leads Others to SHRM Certification
Cliff Sandsmark came across an interesting artifact on a bookshelf of his Bentonville, Arkansas, home recently. He found an instructional booklet he used to teach human resource professionals, dated 2005. With the discovery, Sandsmark realized he’s been teaching a course ...
Understanding Online Degree Programs: What You Need to Know Before You Apply
Last year, the University of Arkansas reached a milestone in online education. The university now offers more than 100 online programs that include degrees, licensure and certificates. New offerings on the graduate level in environmental resiliency were among the programs that ...
Engineers Can Power Up Skills With Online Course
Professional engineers and graduate students can enroll in a new, online course designed to provide participants with a foundation for analysis and design of grid connected power electronic circuits for conversion and control of electric energy. The Grid-connected Advanced Power ...