Walton Executive MBA

The Walton Executive MBA is designed for students who are already working as managers or executives. It provides the best of both online and in-class learning from a top-ranked, accredited business school.

Study areas include supply chain, finance, business analytics, innovation and entrepreneurship, and retail. 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.

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.

 

Concentration

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.

 

Focus Study Areas

• Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management in Global Business
  • Predictive Supply Chain Analytics
• Finance
  • Investment Theory & Management
  • Advanced Corporate Financial Management
• Business Analytics
  • Data & Database Management
  • Business Intelligence & Data Mining
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • New Venture Development
  • MBA Partnering Project
• Retail
  • Contemporary Topic in Retail
  • 2nd Class: (1) selection from Supply Chain Management or Business Analytics

 

Admission

All admissions requirements can be found on the Graduate School of Business website.

 

GMAT/GRE Waiver

A GMAT/GRE waiver is available for select Executive MBA 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 contact the Graduate School of Business for more details.