Executive MBA
The Walton Executive MBA
at the University of Arkansas
Designed for students who are already working as managers or executives, the Sam M. Walton College of Business blends the flexibility of online coursework with the engagement of face-to-face learning. Required monthly gatherings at our top-ranked, accredited business school encourage business professionals to network, share and grow.
An MBA degree is invaluable for students who want to improve their leadership and management skills, advance their careers, or change careers. Since more than 30 companies are represented in each class, the networking opportunities are incredible.
Tracks Include
- Business Analytics
- General Business Administration
- Finance
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Retail
- Supply Chain
The healthcare administration concentration is offered in partnership with the U of A for Medical Sciences. Study with world-class faculty online, with weekend classroom instruction once per month on the Fayetteville campus.
Coursework
Primarily
Online
On-campus interaction one
Saturday each month required
38
Credit Hours
2 YRS
Estimated Time
to Complete
No GRE
Required
Top 30
Ranked Public
Busines Schools
Executive MBA Curriculum Focus
Because the Walton College is located in the heart of the retail industry, we have designed our Executive MBA curriculum with a strong foundation in the value chain and the consumer-packaged goods industry.
We focus on applications-based learning through cases and projects that can be quickly applied to your current workplace. By organizing around the value chain, the Walton Executive MBA (EMBA) blends theory with analysis of real-world business solutions.
The Walton MBA Advantage
Students and alumni of the MBA program describe their experiences.
Video length 2:00EMBA Student Describes 'How to Maximize Your Investment'
The Walton College of Business' EMBA program is designed to expand your expertise in core business functions and help you draw critical connections that impact your organization.
Admission
All admissions requirements can be found on the Graduate School of Business website.
Tuition / Program Estimates
| $1,298.80/hour* |
| Total = $49,354.40 |
*Total amount includes books and other program costs associated with professional programs.
Additional expenses will include, but may not be limited to Housing, Laptop, Parking, and Travel.
| Tuition / credit hour | $633.41 |
| Fee / credit hour | |
|---|---|
| Program | $528.39 |
| Course Material | $100 |
| Off-campus | $30 |
| Technology | $7 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2025 rates.
Online provides a flexibility for me to study on my own time. I can do things whenever I want and not be locked into a specific date and time for an in-person class. Online studying is great. It doesn’t matter if you’re local or distant. You can take online classes and not have to come into the university. You can live in another state or you can live overseas. Even in the EMBA program, we have people who live in other states. We have someone from Mississippi, a couple in Texas, some in Missouri, and they come in once a month for that Saturday class. So that's a doable thing."
Connie RobbinsPrairie Grove, AR
For me it’s the value of the networking. I think these connections that I’m building with all of these people are invaluable because, you never know when you’re going to run into these people again, or if I do want a career change in the future. I have plenty of people I can reach out with and honestly say they would advocate for me."
Hattie SheltonFayetteville, AR
There's a big difference between getting an online MBA and an executive MBA program. You're surrounded by people who have already been executives. There are people who have been either where you are heading or who have perspective on it."
Will WelchHarrison, AR
Job Market Outlook
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