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Overview
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is excited about the new curriculum for its Retail and Supply Chain MBA program. This AACSB-accredited program is designed to leverage the college's strengths in marketing, logistics, and information systems--the three disciplines at the center of the retail and supply chain revolution. This 48-hour program begins in January of each year and continues for three semesters. Career concentrations are offered in the following areas: retail marketing, supply chain management, finance, and entrepreneurship.
The new program provides a rigorous theoretical background in the core disciplines and is balanced by a professionally relevant career track. Additionally, professional development seminars will give students the opportunity to customize their degrees with skill sets that are the prerequisite to many of the career paths in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail industries. Summer internships with CPG companies and study-abroad programs give students additional hands-on learning experiences that strengthen their résumé and increase their earning potential.
Setting
The Walton College, at the University of Arkansas, is located 30 minutes from the world's largest retailer. More than 300 Fortune 500 companies have offices located in Northwest Arkansas to support their relationship with what is often their single-largest customer, Wal-Mart. This relationship has created a wealth of job growth as each of these companies brings career opportunities to the area. The Walton College MBA is a portal to the Fortune 500.
Student Body
Students attend class in the new, state-of-the-art Willard J. Walker Hall. Class size is small, 30-35, with fewer than half holding business undergraduate degrees. Women make up approximately 30 percent of the student body; international students also comprise approximately 30 percent. The average GMAT score is 630.
Scholarships/funding
Most students will receive a graduate assistantship. There are two levels that offer tuition assistance, a stipend, and a scholarship. In return, students will work 15 hours per week either on campus or off campus at such companies as Wal-Mart, Tyson, Mars, Dial, Dannon, P&G, and many more.
Entry requirements
For complete admissions criteria, go to: http://gsb.uark.edu/admission.asp.
Application deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a case-by-case basis after the deadline as space allows.
Full time--early decision: April 1. Final deadline: September 15.
Part time--Managerial MBA (MMBA): March 15
Executive MBA (EMBA): September 15.
Other MBA programs offered
Part-time MBA (MMBA): Attend class one Saturday each month for two years. Cost is $26,500.
Executive MBA (EMBA): Located in Shanghai, China. Contact gsb@walton.uark.edu for more information.
Tuition
In state: $22,000
Out of state and international: $48,000
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