Business Administration (BADM) < University of Arkansas

Overview

Brian Fugate
Associate Dean of Programs and Research
Willard J. Walker Hall
bfugate@walton.uark.edu

Adam Stoverink
Executive Director of M.B.A. Programs
Business Building
astoveri@uark.edu

Degrees Conferred:
Master of Business Administration (BADMMB)
Ph.D. in Business Administration (BADMPH)

Program Descriptions: The Master of Business Administration degree is offered in four concentrations including the Full-Time M.B.A. and two concentrations designed for working professionals: the Executive M.B.A.; the Executive Healthcare M.B.A; and a Healthcare Business Administration M.B.A. These hybrid/online program options allow students to obtain M.B.A.s in two years by attending classes approximately one Saturday each month.

A dual program leading to a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Business Administration is also offered in collaboration with the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing in the U of A College of Education and Health Professions.

The Ph.D. in Business Administration is also offered as concentrations with requirements listed in the various respective departments of Walton College.

In addition, the Business Administration program offers a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship.

Requirements for the Full-Time M.B.A. Concentration

Admission to the M.B.A.: Students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of Business and be admitted by the departmental admissions committee.

Prerequisites to Degree Program: Students entering the M.B.A. program are expected to have already mastered basic business concepts. Students may be required to take additional hours or noncredit preparatory classes prior to enrollment in the M.B.A. program.

Requirements for a Master of Business Administration Degree

Requirements include one or more courses from each of the following core areas: People Management, Ethics, and Leadership; Information Technology and Analytics; Accounting and Financial Capital; Marketing and Supply Chain Management; and Strategic and International Management. In addition, requirements include two to four courses from each concentration’s specialization track or business electives.

Requirements for the M.B.A. are fulfilled through one of two concentrations: Full-Time M.B.A. or Part-Time Executive M.B.A.

Academic Standing and Dismissal: Please see the Graduate School of Business policy for more information.

Core Courses		32
People Management, Ethics and Leadership
MGMT 56103	Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Information Technology and Analytics
ISYS 53603	Business Analytics
BADM 5370V	Special Topics
Accounting and Financial Capital
FINN 51103	Corporate Financial Management
ACCT 52203	MBA Accounting Analysis
Marketing and Supply Chain Management
MKTG 52203	Marketing
SCMT 56303	Foundations for New Product Launch and Integrated Demand-Driven Value Networks
Strategic and International Management
ECON 52403	Managerial Economics
SEVI 53103	Strategic Management
Global Experience/Study Abroad
BADM 5530V	Global Business
Professional Development
BADM 55101	Professional Development -- Special Topics In Business (students must repeat course for a total of 2 hours)
Business Electives		6
With M.B.A. program approval
Total Hours		38

Requirements for Executive M.B.A. Concentration

Executive M.B.A. Website

Admission to the M.B.A.: Students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of Business and be admitted by the departmental admissions committee.

Prerequisites to Degree Program: Students entering the M.B.A. program are expected to have already mastered basic business concepts. Students may be required to take additional hours or noncredit preparatory classes prior to enrollment in the M.B.A. program.

Requirements for a Master of Business Administration Degree

Requirements include one or more courses from each of the following core areas: People Management, Ethics, and Leadership; Information Technology and Analytics; Accounting and Financial Capital; Marketing and Supply Chain Management; and Strategic and International Management. In addition, requirements include two to four courses from each concentration’s specialization track or business electives.

Requirements for the M.B.A. are fulfilled through one of two concentrations: Full-Time M.B.A. or Part-Time Executive M.B.A.

Academic Standing and Dismissal: Please see the Graduate School of Business policy for more information.

Requirements

Core Courses		32
People Management, Ethics and Leadership
MGMT 56103	Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Information Technology and Analytics
ISYS 53603	Business Analytics
BADM 5370V	Special Topics
Accounting and Financial Capital
FINN 51103	Corporate Financial Management
ACCT 52203	MBA Accounting Analysis
Marketing and Supply Chain Management
MKTG 52203	Marketing
SCMT 56603	PLAN: Demand Planning and Inventory Operations
Strategic and International Management
BADM 56002	Introduction to Strategy
SEVI 53103	Strategic Management
ECON 52403	Managerial Economics
BADM 5530V	Global Business
Tracks		6
Executive M.B.A. concentration students must select from one of the following tracks:
Retail Track
MKTG 55603	Retail Strategy
MKTG 55203	Marketing Analytics
Supply Chain Management Track
SCMT 56803	SOURCE: Global Procurement and Supply Management
SCMT 56903	Supply Chain Performance Management and Analytics
Financial Management Track
FINN 53003	Advanced Corporate Financial Management
FINN 53303	Investment Theory and Management
Innovation/Entrepreneurship Track
SEVI 53203	New Venture Development
SEVI 54103	New Venture Development II
Organizational Innovation Track
SEVI 52303	Human-Centered Design
SEVI 52403	Product Management
Business Analytics Track
ISYS 58303	Data Management Systems
ISYS 58403	Seminar in Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management
General Business Administration Track
Students may choose 6 hours of combined track classes from the above course list as offered.
Total Hours		38

Requirements for D.N.P./Executive M.B.A. Dual Program

For students interested in obtaining both the M.B.A. (Executive M.B.A. concentration only) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degrees, the D.N.P./M.B.A. dual degree program is available. This program allows the student to receive both the M.B.A. degree and the D.N.P. degree. The program requires separate application and admission to both the D.N.P. program and the Executive M.B.A. program. Interested students should obtain bulletins and applications from both the Graduate School and the Graduate School of Business. If the student is accepted into both degree programs, a maximum of six hours of approved D.N.P. core courses may be used as duplicate credit toward the M.B.A. degree. These six hours of D.N.P. core courses shall be applied to the 6 hours of career track courses within the Executive M.B.A. curriculum plan. Likewise, a maximum of 12 hours of approved Executive M.B.A. core courses may be used as duplicate credit toward the D.N.P. degree, thus reducing the total time necessary for the completion of both degrees.

Refer also to the graduate Nursing program for more information about the Doctor of Nursing Practice.

J.D./M.B.A. Program

For students interested in obtaining both the M.B.A. and J.D. (law) degrees, the M.B.A./J.D. dual degree program is available. This program allows the student to receive both the M.B.A. degree and the J.D. degree.

The program requires separate application and admission to both the School of Law and the Graduate School of Business and the M.B.A. degree program. Interested students should obtain bulletins and applications from both the School of Law and the Graduate School of Business.

If the student is accepted into both programs, a maximum of 6 hours of approved law core courses may be used as duplicate credit toward the M.B.A. degree. These 6 hours of law core courses shall be applied to the 6 hours of elective courses within the M.B.A. degree plan. Likewise, a maximum of 6 hours of approved M.B.A. core courses may be used as duplicate credit toward the J.D. degree, thus reducing the total time necessary for the completion of both degrees. Students pursuing the dual degree plan must begin their academic program in the School of Law.

Requirements for M.P.S./M.B.A. Dual Program

Students interested in obtaining both the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) for the University of Arkansas and a Master of Public Service (M.P.S.) from the Clinton School of Public Service may pursue both degrees concurrently. The programs require separate application and admission to both the Clinton School of Public Service and the Graduate School of Business M.B.A. program. Students participating in the M.B.A./M.P.S. programs concurrently must file a degree plan for both degrees and obtain prior approval to take courses to be used for reciprocal credit. Interested students should obtain applications from both the Walton College Graduate School of Business and the Clinton School of Public Service. If the student is accepted into both programs, a maximum of 3 hours of approved M.P.S. course credit may be used as duplicate credit toward the M.B.A. degree. A maximum of 6 hours of approved M.B.A. core courses may be used as duplicate credit toward the M.P.S. degree, thus reducing the total time necessary for the completion of both degrees.

The Sam M. Walton College of Business offers a Ph.D. in Business Administration in seven fields of study:

Courses

BADM 52301. Intro to Global Business. 1 Hour.

Integrated overview of the global business environment and the organizational challenges of a multinational firm. To enhance understanding of the business and cultural environment of prominent emerging markets, the course includes a 2-3 week overseas immersion project to fulfill a predefined goal. Project is integrated with global content upon return. (Typically offered: Summer)

BADM 5370V. Special Topics. 1-3 Hour.

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. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

BADM 55101. Professional Development -- Special Topics In Business. 1 Hour.

A concentrated emphasis on one business topic. Corequisite: MGMT 56103, ACCT 52603 and ECON 52503. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 5 hours of degree credit.

BADM 5530V. Global Business. 1-3 Hour.

Provides MBA students with the opportunity to explore a business problem in depth under the guidance of a graduate faculty member. (Typically offered: Summer) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

BADM 56002. Introduction to Strategy. 2 Hours.

This course provides an introduction to business strategy, the driving force behind virtually all decisions of the firm. The goal of strategy is to make decisions that ensure the long-term survival and success of the firm. (Typically offered: Fall)