There must be something in the air

Okay, as you know, I am out of the office this week. Can't you tell? I am blogging and answering email BUT I am NOT in the office. So I was there for a short time yesterday. I just can't stay away.

Anyway, you also know we are accepting MMBA (our part-time MBA) applications through July 31 - 3 very short weeks away. For some reason, we have been getting a very large number of inquiries about this program in the last few days.

What you need to know - we will accept COMPLETED apps through July 31. COMPLETED means all application materials are submitted. For a complete list and explanation, visit: gsb.uark.edu/admissions.asp. We need: application, fee (both can be done at gsb.uark.edu), resume and essays (can be emailed to gsb@walton.uark.edu), 3 letters of recommendation (you can direct your writers to our website and they can download the form and then either fax or email them back to us), official transcripts (we will accept a fax until the official reaches us), and the GMAT or GRE.

Orientation is August 13-16 and is mandatory and the first face-to-face is August 29. Remember that this program is completed in just 2 years by taking 6 hours a semester for 6 semesters and only being in class one Saturday each month. A complete class schedule can also be found on the website.

We have currently admitted 47 and we hope to admit 55-60. The last two classes were 58 strong and if we hit that, it would be grand.

Final reminder, Open House will be tomorrow at 5:30 in 403 Willard J. Walker Hall followed immediately by the MBA Summer Social at Powerhouse (just off Dickson on University) 6-8. This is really a great chance to learn more about the programs (both full and part-time) and meet Dr. Ellstrand, MBA Director and ME (we all know that would be the highlight). The Social gives you a truly, realistic glimpse of our current students and faculty. We will hold a similar event during the fall and spring semesters also. It should be a lot of fun.

In the future, I hope to be able to broadcast live the Open House. This way you can watch it from anywhere you can get an internet connection.

I will keep you posted on future opportunities. If at anytime you wish to schedule a campus visit, I would be happy to arrange this for you. Email gsb@walton.uark.edu if you'd like to visit us.