University of Arkansas and Arizona State University Work with Walmart on Developing Sustainable Product Index for Consumer Products

For the complete story, go to: http://dailyheadlines.uark.edu/15347.htm.

If you are passionate about sustainability, the Walton MBA may be a good fit for you. We have had MBA students on graduate assistantship placed at our Applied Sustainability Center for the last 2 years.

Here is more detailed information about sustainability at the University and within Walton.

The University of Arkansas is at the forefront of research that looks at how retail commerce can be made more affordable and sustainable. From RFID research to transportation logistics, the university’s work contributes to cost savings, waste reduction and long-term sustainability. Visit the university’s sustainability Web site here: http://sustainability.uark.edu/.

The Applied Sustainability Center at the University of Arkansas leads organizations in the retail and consumer goods industries toward sustainable practices that support an economy built around people, planet and profit. This is accomplished by solving complex problems, providing expert guidance, brokering problems and solutions, and by sponsoring research. The center is part of the Sam M. Walton College of Business and serves multiple disciplines across campus. For more information about the Applied Sustainability Center, visit: http://asc.uark.edu.

MBA application deadline is September 15. The Walton MBA is a 3-semester program that begins in January. Students choose a career track from retail marketing, supply chain management, entrepreneurship, and finance. For those interested in sustainability, there is some flexibility regarding the tracks. Students will be able to incorporate classes into their curriculum that are of interest to them and that will meet their future goals (sustainability, accounting, ERP, etc.).

Email questions to gsb.uark.edu. Be sure to follow me on twitter-@waltonmba.