US News and World Report released their MBA rankings today. It was good news for the Walton College. Both programs, full and part-time were ranked #25 among public MBA programs. Full-time was #50 overall while part-time was #51 overall. Full-time is third in the SEC.
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools/rankings/
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
MBA America Tour - Event in Kansas City Tomorrow
I'll be going to Kansas City tomorrow for our last MBA America Tour Event of the semester. We'll be at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center and the event is 6:00-8:00. Please visit www.mbaamericatour.com to register and for details.
MBA admissions committee meets this Friday. Admissions decisions will be made for both full and part-time - all files completed to date will be reviewed.
On Monday, April 19, Deb and I are going to Little Rock for the awards ceremony for the Governor's Cup. I am really excited about this. We had 3 great teams compete in this small-business plan competition so I can't wait to find out the results.
As you can tell, we have a lot going on these next few days. Be sure to come back for updates.
MBA admissions committee meets this Friday. Admissions decisions will be made for both full and part-time - all files completed to date will be reviewed.
On Monday, April 19, Deb and I are going to Little Rock for the awards ceremony for the Governor's Cup. I am really excited about this. We had 3 great teams compete in this small-business plan competition so I can't wait to find out the results.
As you can tell, we have a lot going on these next few days. Be sure to come back for updates.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Visiting UAPB Tomorrow & Admissions Update
I will be at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff tomorrow recruiting at their Career Fair. I am leaving this afternoon since it's a bit of a drive.
Next Tuesday, the 13th, I will be in Kansas City at an MBA America Tour Event. Visit www.mbaamericatour.com for details and to register.
It's been awhile since my last post. The GSB has been so incredibly busy. We just sent offer letters to our largest Master of Accountancy (MAcc) class yet. Over 100 applications were received and 60 students received offers. This program is 2 semesters and 30 hours. To learn more, visit http://gsb.uark.edu/macc.asp. We are no longer accepting applications for the MAcc.
April 1 was the deadline for our part-time MBA (MMBA) and the early decision deadline for our full-time MBA. So far, we have received a total of 110 MBA apps, compared to 157 last year total (through December and it's just now April). We do anticipate awarding all of our funding at this first admissions committee meeting.
MMBA applications will be accepted through the summer as space allows. Class size for this program is 60. You can email gsb@walton.uark.edu to get updates pertaining to space availability.
Final application deadline for the MBA is September 15. We have always accepted late applications for this program, typically through November. It is too soon to tell if we will have seats left after the September 15 deadline.
Keep in mind, that whereas applications are up this year, our funding opportunities are not. This is frustrating for you and us. For instance, in the MBA we still will have only 15 full GA's - tuition is waived and a stipend of $2500 each semester is provided. Our class size is currently mid-30's and we could conceivably be 40-45 next year. For the class that began in January of this year, we received a 62% increase in applications over the year before. The number of GA's we have stayed the same. So, we can increase our class size, we cannot increase the number of students who will receive funding.
I want to point out that a large percentage of students in the MBA do receive waived tuition. If we enroll 40 students next year and if 15 receive a full GA, that is nearly 38%. Not bad odds. If a student pays in-state tuition for the 3 semester program, tuition and fees are approximately $23,000. The Walton MBA is a wise investment with a competitive sticker price.
Next Tuesday, the 13th, I will be in Kansas City at an MBA America Tour Event. Visit www.mbaamericatour.com for details and to register.
It's been awhile since my last post. The GSB has been so incredibly busy. We just sent offer letters to our largest Master of Accountancy (MAcc) class yet. Over 100 applications were received and 60 students received offers. This program is 2 semesters and 30 hours. To learn more, visit http://gsb.uark.edu/macc.asp. We are no longer accepting applications for the MAcc.
April 1 was the deadline for our part-time MBA (MMBA) and the early decision deadline for our full-time MBA. So far, we have received a total of 110 MBA apps, compared to 157 last year total (through December and it's just now April). We do anticipate awarding all of our funding at this first admissions committee meeting.
MMBA applications will be accepted through the summer as space allows. Class size for this program is 60. You can email gsb@walton.uark.edu to get updates pertaining to space availability.
Final application deadline for the MBA is September 15. We have always accepted late applications for this program, typically through November. It is too soon to tell if we will have seats left after the September 15 deadline.
Keep in mind, that whereas applications are up this year, our funding opportunities are not. This is frustrating for you and us. For instance, in the MBA we still will have only 15 full GA's - tuition is waived and a stipend of $2500 each semester is provided. Our class size is currently mid-30's and we could conceivably be 40-45 next year. For the class that began in January of this year, we received a 62% increase in applications over the year before. The number of GA's we have stayed the same. So, we can increase our class size, we cannot increase the number of students who will receive funding.
I want to point out that a large percentage of students in the MBA do receive waived tuition. If we enroll 40 students next year and if 15 receive a full GA, that is nearly 38%. Not bad odds. If a student pays in-state tuition for the 3 semester program, tuition and fees are approximately $23,000. The Walton MBA is a wise investment with a competitive sticker price.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Check Out Annelie's Blog Post
Annelie Reckling is a second year student in the Walton MMBA and will graduate in July. She has written a guest article chronicling her experience in the part-time MBA program. Be sure to see what Annelie has to say at:
http://sammwaltoncollegeofbusiness.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-walton-managerial-mba-annelies-view.html
http://sammwaltoncollegeofbusiness.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-walton-managerial-mba-annelies-view.html
Monday, March 29, 2010
Win, Win, Win
Here is a summary of the small business plan competitions to date. Total prize money is over $110,000 and there are several competitions yet to come.
Univ of Louisville, Feb. 19-20, 1st; winner Spirit Award-$15,500 - Biologics
Univ of Cincinnati, Feb. 25-26, 1st; winner Trade Show-$10,250 - Biologics
McGinnis Venture Competition - Carnegie Mellon, March 11-13, Winner Tech Track- $40,000 - Innervision
WBT Showcase, March 15-17, 3rd - GreenValley Solar
SDSU - Venture Challenge, March 18-20, finalist; winner tradeshow, $500 - Biologics
University of San Francisco International Business Plan Competition, March 25-26, 3rd; winner, elevator pitch, $4,000 - InnerVision
Stuart Clark Venture Championship--Manitoba, March 25-27, 1st, $15,000 - GreenValley Solar
Oakridge, March 24-26, 1st, $25,000 - GreenValley Solar
AR Governor's Cup, April 8-9
New Venture Championship - University of Oregon, April 8-10
8th Continent Business Plan Competition-Golden, CO, April 9-10
Rice, April 15-17
Moot Corp, May 5-8 - We have two teams competing here and may have a third!
Licensing Executives Society, May 18
Tri-State BP Competition, May 17-19
Univ of Louisville, Feb. 19-20, 1st; winner Spirit Award-$15,500 - Biologics
Univ of Cincinnati, Feb. 25-26, 1st; winner Trade Show-$10,250 - Biologics
McGinnis Venture Competition - Carnegie Mellon, March 11-13, Winner Tech Track- $40,000 - Innervision
WBT Showcase, March 15-17, 3rd - GreenValley Solar
SDSU - Venture Challenge, March 18-20, finalist; winner tradeshow, $500 - Biologics
University of San Francisco International Business Plan Competition, March 25-26, 3rd; winner, elevator pitch, $4,000 - InnerVision
Stuart Clark Venture Championship--Manitoba, March 25-27, 1st, $15,000 - GreenValley Solar
Oakridge, March 24-26, 1st, $25,000 - GreenValley Solar
AR Governor's Cup, April 8-9
New Venture Championship - University of Oregon, April 8-10
8th Continent Business Plan Competition-Golden, CO, April 9-10
Rice, April 15-17
Moot Corp, May 5-8 - We have two teams competing here and may have a third!
Licensing Executives Society, May 18
Tri-State BP Competition, May 17-19
Monday, March 22, 2010
Spring Weather
Northwest Arkansas had some insane weather this weekend. On Friday, it was beautiful, sunny and 60 degrees. Then we stepped through an alternate universe and got over 13 inches of snow over the weekend. Today it is a gorgeous, sunny 50 degrees.
I wanted to share some pictures of my weekend, which happened to be the first day of spring. It was actually a very pretty snow. My kids had a great time.
I wanted to share some pictures of my weekend, which happened to be the first day of spring. It was actually a very pretty snow. My kids had a great time.
Our dog, Skylar, is belly deep.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
MAcc Admission Update
The application deadline for the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) was March 1. I just received the committee's decisions today. If you are among the applicants, send me an email and I'll tell you your status. Official letters will probably not be ready to go out until early-mid next week.
Fifty-nine total offers were made. Since the application pool was so large, we will only be accepting late applications from in-state candidates and those out-of-staters who can be self-funded. In-state tuition for the two semester program is approximately $14,000 while out-of-state tuition is closer to $30,000.
ALL FUNDING HAS BEEN AWARDED. ALL APPLICANTS FROM THIS POINT ON MUST BE SELF-FUNDED.
Fifty-nine total offers were made. Since the application pool was so large, we will only be accepting late applications from in-state candidates and those out-of-staters who can be self-funded. In-state tuition for the two semester program is approximately $14,000 while out-of-state tuition is closer to $30,000.
ALL FUNDING HAS BEEN AWARDED. ALL APPLICANTS FROM THIS POINT ON MUST BE SELF-FUNDED.
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